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Buying a Mixer
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| Audious |
Okay, so I'm looking at mixers.
Is having a 4-channel really ideal if I just have 2 turntables?
I know Behringer and American Audio are two brands to stay away from. What are some decent brands to look at? I can't afford stuff like Allen & Heath at the moment, I'd like to stay within the $200-$500 range. |
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| Shini |
If you have 2 decks you only NEED two channels but having more (3 or 4) gives you room to expand, for example adding more input devices (TTs, CDJs etc), if you mixer doesn't have FX send and receive it also makes it possible to set an FX unit up in an unused channel as well. I only have two decks at the moment but I have a four channel mixer because I will be adding more decks later and will be adding a laptop with Ableton to my set up very soon (at the moment I only use it for adjusting songs really).
so you don't NEED more than 2 but having more give you more options. |
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| Soundwerks |
| The best deals in your price range are the ECLER NUO series mixers...specifically the NUO2 (2 channel) and NUO3 (3-channel). The are all high quality mixers, with good sound and built quality, 3-year warranties, great EQ's and a lot of good features for beginner DJ's, with room to grow (FX loops, adjustable faders etc). You can get a NUO3 for around $500 nowadays. |
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| veezee |
anyone else vouch for the nuo 2 ? I was going to pick one up this week but wanted some more opinions first.. so who else has one or used one?
whats the bad?
Jay |
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| idoru |
| I would highly suggest getting a four-channel mixer if you're even entertaining the idea of adding more gear at some point down the road. I started out with a Xone:62 and two CDJs. It's been maybe two to three years now, and I have three CDJs and an EFX hooked-up to it. |
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| Audious |
| quote: | Originally posted by idoru
I would highly suggest getting a four-channel mixer if you're even entertaining the idea of adding more gear at some point down the road. I started out with a Xone:62 and two CDJs. It's been maybe two to three years now, and I have three CDJs and an EFX hooked-up to it. |
No offense, but like I said, I can't afford a $1000 mixer. |
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| Soundwerks |
| quote: | Originally posted by veezee
anyone else vouch for the nuo 2 ? I was going to pick one up this week but wanted some more opinions first.. so who else has one or used one?
whats the bad?
Jay |
Do a search..there are plenty of ECLER users here. Also on www.djforums.com (there are reviews on the main page, as well as in the forums, under "Mixers") |
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| DJ Z |
youll wish u had 4 someday........
i think the single most important piece is your mixer! do not buy some weird ass mixer that has non-standard arrangment of the eq knobs & faders...why: if u get too hooked on a weird setup at home, you will SUCK when u try to mix on other people's/clubs mixers, etc. (until u become a superstar Dj & u can mix on anything)
stick with mixers that have the eq knobs lined straight up & down with the faders below them. i also look for a gain knob on each channel. |
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| adx |
I started with, and still using today, a Pioneer DJM-707. I wanted to stick with all Pioneer when I got my decks and didnt have have big budget after the decks. This $220 mixer has been great.
2ch, cue fader, Re/Se ports, Fadar start.. Simple unit. Fits the bill as a beginning mixer and is quite affordable.
I am ready to step up to a rotary 4ch though. Prog house/electro/trance demands deep mixing. Feels fantastic mixing on a rotary... |
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| Allied Nations |
EQ bands on the Nuos are really bad... id look for something with a full cut to be honest- and beter freq ranges.
try before you buy is my advice really |
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| failsafe |
| allied, the nuo 4 does have full kills on all the channels. I'm not sure about the 2 or the 3. Maybe some research before posting incorrect information. |
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| Allied Nations |
| quote: | Originally posted by failsafe
allied, the nuo 4 does have full kills on all the channels. I'm not sure about the 2 or the 3. Maybe some research before posting incorrect information. |
Oops, you might be right.
In any case a full cut on the bass is not much whereas the full cut on the midrange is massive if my memory serves me correctly.
I like solid Eqs and i wouldn't call the nuo's eqs solid- at least not for the way i like to mix songs. |
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