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Mixer recommendation.. (pg. 2)
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| nickster_uk |
| Anyone have any thoughts on Behringer?? Their mixers are pretty cheap and seem to have quite a few features. |
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| Spirit5 |
| quote: | Originally posted by nickster_uk
Anyone have any thoughts on Behringer?? Their mixers are pretty cheap and seem to have quite a few features. |
Fixed..that about sums up Behringer mixers..you said it right there. |
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| AndreiD |
| Why don't you save some more cash and buy yourself something good that will last you longer than some cheap mixer? |
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| nickster_uk |
Seems like a reasonable suggestion :)
However, I have been saving money for a while as I'm planning on building a new pc so I set a target of £600 to cover processor, motherboard, ram, graphics as well as the mixer. I suppose I could delay the mixer but i'm just impatient. Ideally, i'd like a DJM600 but realistically that ain't going to happen as mixing has taken a bit of a back seat over the past 5 years since I started a family so a good budget is the more likely target for me. |
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| Cro_Addict |
| quote: | Originally posted by nickster_uk
Seems like a reasonable suggestion :)
However, I have been saving money for a while as I'm planning on building a new pc so I set a target of £600 to cover processor, motherboard, ram, graphics as well as the mixer. I suppose I could delay the mixer but i'm just impatient. Ideally, i'd like a DJM600 but realistically that ain't going to happen as mixing has taken a bit of a back seat over the past 5 years since I started a family so a good budget is the more likely target for me. |
You don't need to buy the best right away.
Mixers have a great resale value. Chances are if you buy a used one you can resell it a year later for probably the same price u paid for it. |
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| IntegraR0064 |
I used a Gemini mixer for 4 years, and it did me well. It of course can't compare to the mixers I got later, but for the price it was great. I don't know why people are so against Gemini...
Behringer, however, is total crap other than a few products. I would steer away from them entirely.
If I were going to buy a cheap mixer knowing what I know now I'd probably go for a vestax if I wanted a solid mixer with great sound quality or if I were more interested in some fun effects and just playing in the "bedroom" it'd be a numark dxm06 as you sacrifice some durability and sound quality but you get more features.
However, if you really like a certain Gemini...go for it. |
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| Existo22 |
| Vestax are pretty solid mixers. No effects but they feel good. I have never used gemini so I can't comment on what people are saying. Vestax will also have a good resale value if you decide to sell and upgrade. |
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| hooj1 |
when i first started i used a two channel american dj mixer that worked out fine for a few years. its now collecting dust next to my rane, but hey it did its job.
at your budget i would stay away from anything that has effects or extras that take away from the workings of the mixer...behringer in particular. |
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| EvilTree |
Effects should never be the primary consideration when purchasing a mixer.
Of course, I come from the school of minimal usage of effects in a set, so what do I know? :p |
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| hooj1 |
| quote: | Originally posted by EvilTree
Effects should never be the primary consideration when purchasing a mixer. |
totally agree!
sometimes they can be nice but many mixers sacrifice sound quality for some effects...Bad.:whip: |
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| starboy |
| i would go for a nice used djm 500, the effects are stupid and pretty much worthless but the faders and eq's have a very nice feel plus you get four chanels, its a very solid mixer and you can find them for cheap on ebay |
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