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some older, not talked about mixers...
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| Inertia |
hrm. why is it these models are rarely ever mentioned?
sure, they look somewhat old. but i understand Vestax just plain makes quality gear. i've heard the same of Tascam. anyone ever used any of these? they go for cheap at djdeals.com, and look like the features are good. any comments on build quality? how about the faders, are they really linear, or do they cut in half way like a Behringer mixer?
Vestax VMC-004XL
(same as the VMC-004, only it has XLR outs)
4 channels, VU meters on each, XLR outs. the only thing i don't like from the looks of it is you can only cue 1 channel at once. you have a cue/master knob though, so that's nice. no S/R loop.
big pic here.
Vestax DSM-410
same as above minus the VU meters on each channel, and you can cue whatever you want. no cue/master knob tho.
for more pics, click here and then click on the view larger pictures link.
Tascam X-15
4 chans. XLR outs. RCA outs. cue all you want. cue/master knob. S/R loop.
all 3 look the part. sure, probably have lacking sound quality, compared to today's monsters, but if the fader curves are good, and they withstand some beating, then these are choice for bedroom DJs looking for tough mixers at a nice price. also good for places like house parties and whatnot. anyone have anything to say? any other mixers? |
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| SPAWNmaster |
| i had the vmc-004xl....it does NOT have xlr outputs i dont know where you got that idea...to be 100% honest though i LOVE that thing its not only a great mixer to start out on but great for even mid-range or advanced dj's...very good sound quality and has full kills on the eqs for those who use them. cheap, 4 channels, nice layout, straightforward, etc thats my highest recommendation other than the djm800 (which i have since moved on to) |
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| veezee |
i think vestax are all the same, just different shapes and sizes.. lol
I have a pcv-002 , and its a good mixer for a 2 channel.. no extra bells and whistles, but it works great..
also, i have a citronic 4 channel collecting dust, and i liked it for the gain/eq knobs (spaced nicely for my chubby fingers) :)
Jay |
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| sr126 |
i used to have a vmc-004, the old one w/rca outs. it was pretty good. it was well built. the sound was good, considering it's price range.
i don't think people talk about it much becuase it doesn't shoot lasers, or have dazeling array of neon lights like some of the other gimmicy mixers that some insist on having because they have built effects or beat counters.
in terms of raw sound and build quality, the vmc-004 out outshine anything by gemini, numark, and stanton put together.
also, if you want to step up to a higher quality mixer, the pmc37, pmc55, the mp22 and mp24 are available on ebay, and the prices are not bad either. |
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| Inertia |
so the Vestax are good? smooth fader curves? nice to know. any comments on the Tascam?
it still surprises me the little talk on these mixers, they are similar in price to some mixers newbies get, like some Behringers and crappy Stantons. these make WAAAY more sense. bleh
also, SPAWNmaster, you sure you had the XL?
quoting DJDeals.com:
"VESTAX VMC-004 XL 4 CHANNEL DJ MIXER
WITH 3 BAND ISOLATORS & BALANCED XLR OUTPUTS
*THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VMC-004 & THE VMC-004XL IS THAT THE VMC-004XL HAS A CROSSFADER CURVE CONTROL SWITCH & BALANCED XLR OUTPUTS."
see for yourself:
http://djdeals.com/vestaxVMC004.htm
http://djdeals.com/vestaxVMC004XL.htm
i need a good mixer, and i'm basically broke. i think i'm gonna go with a Vestax. these look nice, but the only 1 channel cue at a time i don't like. the Tascam looks like what i'd like. anyone know of that one? |
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| i had a pioneer djm-300s and i sold that because i pretty much hated it and bought a vestax pcv-175 because i wanted a mixer where you don't hear the eq changes in headphones and i have to say that i love the mixer. sure it looks ugly as , it's old and discontinued and there's a few minor details i'd change if i'd be after a perfect mixer, but still i think it's miles ahead of the craptastic djm-300. |
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| Glassball |
I have the VMC-004 and there are no XLR outputs. But I do have the cross fader curve control.
This mixer is definately worth the buy if you're on a budget, or just don't need all those fancy bells and whistles. I have no complaints about this mixer. It's solid and realiable. The knobs feel fantastic as well as the upfaders. One thing I love about it is the cueing capabilities. It allows you to hear the master, the cue'd track, or both at the same time in your headphones. :cool: |
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| Inertia |
| quote: | Originally posted by Glassball
I have the VMC-004 and there are no XLR outputs. But I do have the cross fader curve control.
This mixer is definately worth the buy if you're on a budget, or just don't need all those fancy bells and whistles. I have no complaints about this mixer. It's solid and realiable. The knobs feel fantastic as well as the upfaders. One thing I love about it is the cueing capabilities. It allows you to hear the master, the cue'd track, or both at the same time in your headphones. :cool: |
again, is it the 004, or the 004XL? |
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| rizen |
| good info. im actually looking into starting with a Vestax VMC-185XL, VMC-180 or even the VMC-004XL off djdeals too. I want something with at least 3 channels, planning on using my PC to start off then adding two CDJs when I have more cash. |
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| SPAWNmaster |
| i had the XL and it didnt have XLR outputs...from what i understood i thought neither the XL or 004 has xlr outs...atleastm ine didnt maybe an older version did. |
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| JohnPaullino |
| i just bought a vestax vmc-002 |
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| julien2 |
| my djm-500 will eventually get old...and become rare ! |
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