New Mixer Dilemma! Here's the score, I've recently been saving up for a new mixer (Pioneer DJM600) however I've been thinking lately and need some help! Firstly I was considering just getting the DJM 500 instead. (Can someone please tell me the difference between them!) I already have a pioneer EFX 500 unit and so I want to know if there would be any point in buying a DJM 600/500. Are there any features which would make it worth buying a DJM if I already have an EFX 500?? And if not can anyone recommend some other alternative mixers! Cheers Daz
If you have an EFX just go for the 500 Daz, the 600 has a couple of extra effects to the 500 and a sampler. Stuff which your EFX alraedy has!
Do you need more than 2 channells ? I have the EFX 500 + DJM 300. No meed for a mixer like an A&H for a bedroom
i'd go with an allen and heath too, you can get a xone 32 for 425 quid from here http://www.jbsmusic.com/validate07.php?action=show&orig_rowid=125 which is pretty cheap. Use your effects unit with that and your laughing.
Re: New Mixer Dilemma! What sort of mixer have you got at the minute? If it's a decent make, it's sometimes good to get a higher model made by the same company cos that's what you're used to. I used to have a Vestax PCV 275 and got a DJM600 then an allen & heath Xone 62- didn't ever like any of them as much as the 275, so I went and got a vestax PMC-37 pro and absolutely love it- wasn't too keen on the EQs on either of the other mixers as you couldn't totall kill the sound. Saying that, I've used a mates xone 32 and its miles better than the 62 and DJM600
The Mack makes a very good point, it's true! It is nice to have a sweet mixer BUT is it really worth paying so much, the end result is pretty similar at the end of the day. Having said that, the Xone32 is immense and £425 isnt THAT much for such a good mixer. Wouln't be paying the likes of £600 mind. If I was going to get a DJM600 or a mixer in that sort of range I think i'd be looking at second hand kit. I have a Vestax PCV275, totally love it, and have absolutley no intention of replacing it! They are pretty cheap too, and good quality! I got mine from our own Deep Allie for a mere £200.
