Mixers

[DMX Will]

Mines well over-due a change out.

Im ideally looking for something that has
- 3 band EQ per channel
- between 3 or more channels
- Mic input with XLR/Jack combo socket (if not, deffinitly XLR)
- Not a crap make (Gemini etc and I'm not overly keen on Vestax/Citronic)


And if im being fussy a mixer that has a seperate VU for each channel, and then the master VU.

Looking to spend between £150 to £250

Any suggestions on what I should consider, what do you use and why?

[Jiggles]

Well the Citronic 10:4 mixer has all the things you want!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I use a Denon DN-X400.

19" so it racks easily, only 4U so it doesn't take up much space and separate EQ (3 band) on each channel.

The only thing that I would add is EQ on both mic channels, which the newer version (DN-X500) has got.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Well the Citronic 10:4 mixer has all the things you want!

I had one of those and didn't like the faders - way too much play for me, and they started going all crackly and noisy after a few months.

It sounded fine though and was very well set out.

[jamesh]

For the standard disco / karaoke stuff i use a studiomaster fusion mixer... Can't fault it as is great multipurpose mixer.

Has 3 mic channels (jack and XLR) and 4 additional chanels (although you can plug in 6 as the 4 faders can be switched)

All Has individual 3 band Eq on every channel - and couple of basic effects ideal for karaoke that can be added to each mic channel or all 3 mic channels.

Even has a video switch built in for switching between 2 video sources.

Only has Mater VU meter though. But does also include a booth/zone control as well so you can plug in monitor speakers or have seperate control over a seperate set of speakers from your main output.

Is nearer the top end of your budget though!

[DMX Will]

I had one of those and didn't like the faders - way too much play for me, and they started going all crackly and noisy after a few months.

It sounded fine though and was very well set out.

Yeah I agree, the current/old mixer was a Citronic, just ideally want to skivvy away from them

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Realistic-Stereo-Disco-Mixer_W0QQitemZ180033209515QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4845 9QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just up your street Will:teeth::teeth::teeth:

[DMX Will]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Realistic-Stereo-Disco-Mixer_W0QQitemZ180033209515QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4845 9QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just up your street Will:teeth::teeth::teeth:
Perfect!

I quote "It also runs on 4xAA batteries" - Excellent! So between me and Paul (ThamesValley) we can run a disco in the middle of a field, him with his UPS and me with my "state of the art" 4xAA Battery mixer.

Cheers Daz, a winner every time :teeth: :teeth:









































































































******* :teeth: :teeth:

[Have a disco]

I use a Denon DN-X400.

19" so it racks easily, only 4U so it doesn't take up much space and separate EQ (3 band) on each channel.

The only thing that I would add is EQ on both mic channels, which the newer version (DN-X500) has got.

will whole heartedly agree with this comment my mixer has never yet let me down and I have ttreated mine as heavy as I did in a club

[djbigdevs]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Realistic-Stereo-Disco-Mixer_W0QQitemZ180033209515QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4845 9QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just up your street Will:teeth::teeth::teeth:

Didn't they used to sell those in Tandy years ago?! :teeth:

Anyone got a Tandy in their town?

[kilmeedyman]

Stanton RM404 - pleased as punch with mine after ages searching and trying out Citronic, Denon etc. Superb quality sound out, neat appearance, good layout, all the things you are after. £270 or close

http://www.djkit.co.uk/acatalog/mixers_stanton.html

[soundlad]

i saw one of those in the cash generator years ago i think they wanted £5 for it

[Corabar Steve]

I had one of those and didn't like the faders - way too much play for me, Yeah, but you like faders that you have to put all your weight behind to get the d@mn thing to move! :teeth: :teeth:

[DMX Will]

Stanton RM404 - pleased as punch with mine after ages searching and trying out Citronic, Denon etc. Superb quality sound out, neat appearance, good layout, all the things you are after. £270 or close

http://www.djkit.co.uk/acatalog/mixers_stanton.html

I seriously like the look/features of the 505. Love the stanton stuff, I just can't justify the price of the 505 :(

[Thames Valley Discos]

I use a Denon DN-X400.

19" so it racks easily, only 4U so it doesn't take up much space and separate EQ (3 band) on each channel.

The only thing that I would add is EQ on both mic channels, which the newer version (DN-X500) has got.
Get the DNX 1500, that does
Or look here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&item=260036722385&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Looks like darren is selling his old one :teeth:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Get the DNX 1500, that does
Or look here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&item=260036722385&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Looks like darren is selling his old one :teeth:

The DN-X500 has eq on both mic channels too for a lot less money then the 1500.

And I didn't ever have a Citronic 8:4, and unless I've changed my name to DJ Dave Cougar, you may well have got the wrong man....

[Thames Valley Discos]

was a joke, but refer to post 4
"I had one of those and didn't like the faders - way too much play for me, and they started going all crackly and noisy after a few months."

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

was a joke, but refer to post 4
"I had one of those and didn't like the faders - way too much play for me, and they started going all crackly and noisy after a few months."

Oh right.. :teeth: :embarasse

I had a 10:4 though and I sold it ages ago.

[DMX Will]

Decided to go for this I think:

http://www.djstore.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.pl?item=numcm200usb

Then I can link my PC in very easily!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Decided to go for this I think:

http://www.djstore.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.pl?item=numcm200usb

Then I can link my PC in very easily!

What software are you using with it Will, 'cos one of my chaps had terrible problems configuring the soundcard with PCDJ VRM.

[Corabar Steve]

What software are you using with it Will, 'cos one of my chaps had terrible problems configuring the soundcard with PCDJ VRM.
:eek: :confused:

[Corabar Steve]

Sorry :embarasse

[DMX Will]

What software are you using with it Will, 'cos one of my chaps had terrible problems configuring the soundcard with PCDJ VRM.

Not PCDJ...hate the program. Eithr Tracktor or whatever it is, of Virtual DJ. Seen Doug using tracktor and seems pretty **** easy/what I want, and Virtual DJ...well i know how to use it. Mix Vibes is another option.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

:eek: :confused:

LMAO...

Took me about 10 seconds to get it though :embarasse

[DMX Will]

LMAO...

Took me about 10 seconds to get it though :embarasse

I still don't get it. I would like to put it down to my youth. But I don't think it is :embarasse :embarasse

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Not PCDJ...hate the program. Eithr Tracktor or whatever it is, of Virtual DJ. Seen Doug using tracktor and seems pretty **** easy/what I want, and Virtual DJ...well i know how to use it. Mix Vibes is another option.

I tried Virtual DJ ages ago and thought it was like using a Fisher Price toy. Having said that, I looked at their site the other day and they've got some really decent skins for it now - even a PCDJ skin, which makes no sense to me whatsoever!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I still don't get it. I would like to put it down to my youth. But I don't think it is :embarasse :embarasse

Extend your knowledge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaps) :)

[DMX Will]

I tried Virtual DJ ages ago and thought it was like using a Fisher Price toy. Having said that, I looked at their site the other day and they've got some really decent skins for it now - even a PCDJ skin, which makes no sense to me whatsoever!

Yeah fisher price, Rock on, I like it because it's easy, and hard to break. The PCDJ skin doesn't make any sense though!

[Corabar Steve]

LMAO...

Took me about 10 seconds to get it though :embarasse
Is that why they're chaps now????

[DMX Will]

lol I get it now. Cheers Daz :teeth:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Is that why they're chaps now????

Took me even longer to get that...<groans>

[Corabar Steve]

Took me even longer to get that...<groans>
Not enough beer yet??

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Not enough beer yet??

Non drinking night tonight :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

[Corabar Entertainment]

That explains a lot :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

[Thames Valley Discos]

I still don't get it. I would like to put it down to my youth. But I don't think it is :embarasse :embarasse
yee hah
Or are they your new leather trousers? :)

[Corabar Steve]

Non drinking night tonight :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:
I've just cracked open a Caffreys :beer: :teeth:

[Corabar Steve]

yee hah
Or are they your new leather trousers? :)
If they were I'd want my money back, the bum's fallen off

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I've just cracked open a Caffreys :beer: :teeth:

I'm OK with my coleslaw. :sad:

[DJay]

I bought a Numark 200FX 5 weeks ago. Feels solid, has 3 band eq per channel, has 4 channels, XLR and phono mic inputs, Alesis effects etc... Great mixer at £170. I guess it's a case of narrowing down the mixers within your budget. That'll be Gemini, Citronix, Numark, Stanton. The think Numark and Stanton definetely fly the flag.

Jay

[Shaun]

I have the Denon DX-500. Good rugged build quality that you would expect from Denon. The only drawback is that the power switch is on the rear of the unit which makes it near impossible to reach when it's fitted in my flightcase. Apart from that...great little mixer.