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What to look for in a Mixer

Choosing the right mixer is probably the most confusing part of buying a dj setup. There is a huge selection out there and you will need to buy the one that suits your needs and price range.

Beginner DJs

Beginner DJs should be ok with a pretty cheap mixer. You should be able to find one around $100 that will do the job until you get the hang of DJing. These cheaper mixers tend to bleed a little on the cross fader and sometimes emit a faint hum, but they are fine to learn on. As you progress in skill and start to play out in front of people you will need to upgrade.

The minimum that you should look for in a mixer is at least two channels (one for each of your turntables or CDJs), an EQ (these are the three knobs that adjust the highs, mids and lows) headphone jack and a fader. Thats basically all you need while you learn to beat match and/or scratch.

Intermediate DJs

Once you start getting some skills you are really going to start needing a mixer with more capability. Once again, the direction you go will depend on what you are doing. For turntablists (DJs who focus on scratching), you will be focusing on a mixer with a high quality fader - preferably one that can be replaced easily if damaged. Other DJs need a mixer with multiple channels so that they can use several devices at once. Or you might be looking for one that has an effects processor or sampler.

Pioneer DJM-600: When only the best will do

If you want the best mixer out right now - in my opinion it would have to be the Pioneer DJM-600. This mixer is the industry standard, meaning it is the mixer you are most likely to see when you play out at a nightclub.
 
The collest thing about this mixer, besides its insanely high quality sound, is its effects sampler and auto bpm. The effects sampler lets you do several real time effects (you can read about them all in detail below). You can sample sounds and loops and then the mixer will play them back in time with whatever song you are playing. Finally, DJs who have a problem beat matching can use the auto bpm function to easily match their songs.

Pioneer DJM600 Professional DJ Mixer W/Sampler

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Suggested Mixers

 
If you read below I've listed some mixers that I suggest for each skill level.
 
 
 
 

Beginner DJs

 

 

Gemini P1 10 3 Channel DJ Mixer

Gemini P1 10 3 Channel DJ Mixer

Gemini PS-01 Mixer: 3-Channel DJ Mixer Professional 3-channel stereo mixer that comes standard with the features that every pro needs Features: 6 line and 3 convertible phono/line RCA inputs Cue section with rotary cue volume & cue / program controls with split cue switch master record and zone outputs 1/4? balanced outputs 3 band rotary EQ per line Rotary zone and balance controls Front headphone output and mic input Size: 10"w x 11.9"d x 3.3"h.


 
 
 

 

Denon DNX100 2-Channel DJ Mixer X-Fader Start

Denon DNX100 2-Channel DJ Mixer X-Fader Start

DENON DN-X100 DJ MIXER: Compact 2-Channel Battle Mixer The Denon DN-X100 is a compact 2-channel DJ mixer designed specifically to complement the DN-S1000 tabletop CD player. Don?t be fooled by the size. This is a serious mixer with knobs, controls, meters and LEDs to ensure you?re always in control and delivering the best possible performance. Input/output options abound, so you can spin turntables, CDs, tapes and more. Features: 2-channel battle mixer Inputs: 2 RCAs, 2 phono/line, 1 mic Two 8-position transform switches Penny & Giles high performance crossfader with reverse and contour adjustability 3-band EQ per channel EQ kill switches Input gains per channel Peak meters Channel cue and split cue Master volume Individual mic EQ and talk-over CD fader start function Illuminated logo



 

Intermediate DJs

 
 

 

Gemini CS-02 5 Channel DJ Mixer W/ Effects

Gemini CS-02 5 Channel DJ Mixer W/ Effects

GEMINI CS-02 5 CHANNEL DJ MIXER W/ EFFECTS Features: 5 Channels with pre-fader LED VU meters and 3-band rotary EQ 3 Mic, 10 Line, and 3 Phono/Line Convertible Inputs Master, Booth, Zone, and Record RCA outputs w/ Zone device selection control 25 Channel-Assignable DSP effects with bright blue backlit LCD display and 5-bank memory recall 6-Device Input routing matrix on each channel 30mm linear DSP parameter control Rotary Dry/Wet control Auto & Tap BPM counter with optional EFX tempo synchronization Face-mounted RCA Rec Output and Aux Input Dedicated faceplate-mounted " XLR combo mic input with 3-band EQ and Auto-Talkover Function Master, Booth, and Zone outputs with independent rotary volume controls XLR Master Balanced Output with master attenuation switch Balance control with Mono switch Push button Cue Section with CUE/PGM control & Split Cue function Large blue backlit EFX On/Off button with Cue EFX feature Replaceable faders with X-Fader Curve Control X-Fader assignment on each audio input channel Dual VU master meters19? Rack ears included



The Best Mixers You can Buy

 

 

Pioneer DJM600 DJ Mixer W/Sampler Black Version

Pioneer DJM600 DJ Mixer W/Sampler Black Version

Cool Black Face Plate; Same Great Features The industry favorite DJM-600 DJ Mixer with sampling is now available in fashionable black! To ensure the widest possible music-making flexibility, the DJM-600-B is equipped with an auto beat sampler that easily and accurately samples phrases in a BPM-linked operation along with an improved auto beat effects processor. Features: Auto BPM Counter automatically counts, displays, and tracks BPM - a tap button helps with difficult BPMs and a visual readout of a tracks tempo helps to merge one song into another smoothly Auto Beat Sampler lets you sample your favorite sources and play them back at the touch of a button Auto Beat Effector lets you can add effects to each mixer channel and master output independently 4 stereo input channels with 3-phono, 3-line and 1-line/CD switchable channel Independent mic channel (XLR input) with separate EQ section talk over switch Headphone split cueing Fader start play Separate 3-band equalizer for each channel External Effects Input (send/return) connects the mixer to an external effector or sampler of your choice 3 types of crossfader curve adjustments Balanced and unbalanced (XLR/RCA) outputs, plus a booth monitor output and record output Size: 12-3/8"w x 4-3/16"h x 14"d.