Which Pioneer mixer is better?

[dfx]

Originally Posted by Tranceroute

Why The DJM-400 only for bedroom, you cant use them for a real mix or a party? Im a rookie on this and im goin to study ofr djying so i want to know

the djm-400 has no balanced (xlr) master output, that's why it's not useable for professional setups (such as in a club).

[OddSeed]

Originally Posted by PhillipAlpha

trashcan?

i just personally prefer "the rest of the world" over 600

XD!!!!

[Rglrguy]

most of the clubs, here in south florida ...that i have been in dj booths have knobs and a seperate cross over, with great sounds systems

I agree with evyqueen87. Every major club here in NYC used to use Urei 1620s or Bozak rotary mixers. These days you also see a lot of Rane 2016s which were modeled after the Urei 1620s; which in turn, were modeled after the Bozak mixer. They use high end knobs instead of cross faders. The mixes you get with these are a lot smoother than any mixer with a cross fader especially if one song is louder than the next.

I remember my first gig at a club that had a Urei. it had 3 turntables suspended on rubber bands and playing out LOUD was so different from playing at home.

if you're just starting out, a two channel mixer is fine. One of my first mixers was a GLI with a cross fader. I made many mix tapes and used it for many mobile gigs. When I bought my first knob mixer, I was amazed on how clean the sound was in comparison. However, if you're really in this for the long-haul, then go with something that has more channels. The added EQ and built-in effects of the newer mixers are cool and you can also buy knob faders to replaced your slide channel faders as an option on some models from the Rane and Vestax units. Not sure if the Pioneers have this option. Either way, if you're using it for scratching, then disregard this little history lesson. :-)

[Mateo]

You should experiment with several and find out what you feel most comfortable with as well as in your price range, everybody in here is going to tell you what to get but every dj has there own preference. I personally have gone the pioneer path started with 300, then 500,600 and Now currently own the 800 and love it and is commonly found in a lot of clubs. My friend owns an Allen and Heath xone92 witch i really fricking wish i had too!! In my opinion if your just starting out or beginner i would go with the 400