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Choosing
the right mixer for your setup can be a difficult decision. If you are
a scratch DJ then you will need to spend a lot of time looking for the
mixer that suits you best. If you are a beginner DJ you may not want all
of the features that a professional mixer has. The mixers below are in
order of price lo - high.
Quick Ref:
Under £250, £250+
The first group of
mixers are in the under £100 category. These mixers are suitable
if your just starting out as a DJ and are learning to beatmatch.
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Citronic CDM 3:2 -
£65
This
mixer is suited to the beginner DJ/ Scratch DJ. Featuring 2 channel
inputs and replaceable crossfader
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Kam Silver Dwarf -
£70
This
mixer features 5 inputs, 2 channels with gain controls for each,
mic input and a silver finish. Also available in red. Good learning
mixer.
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Gemini PMX 120 - £79
This
mixer features crossfader curve control, ideal for scratch use and
also an x-fader reverse (hamsterswitch) Punch in buttons also on
each channel.
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KAM KMX 100 - £99
This
mixer has 5 inputs, 2 channels and a mic input. It is one of the
only mixer under £100 to feature rotary kills for bass, treble,
mid. This mixer was voted best for under £100 at the Plasa
99 awards. Recommended.
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The next mixers are
in the under £200 category. These mixers are for DJ's with a little
more experience. They are more suited for bedroom, mobile and pub/bar
use
£100-£200.
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Gemini PMX 140 - £115
This
mixer features 2 channels, x-fader curves and kills for bass, treble,
mid. This is an excellent budget mixer and highly recommended for
the price. Good option for the beginner scratch DJ.
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Gemini PS626 Pro2
- £150
This
3 channel mixer is probably the most popular mixer available. It
features replaceable faders, rotary kills on each channel with -32db
cuts, mic input, beat monitors. You are also able to pan in and
out of the mix. This is the mixer I currently use. Excellent buy.
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Gemini BPM150 - £172
This
is the best 2 channel BPM mixer for the price. It has x-fader curves
and kills. This is a highly recommended mixer
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Numark DM2002X - £199
This
numark mixer features 3 channels with rotary input selector toggles,
kill switches and also a hamster switch. This mixer is the top end
of the budget range.
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The next mixers are
for the professional DJ. These mixers have many more features than the
budget mixers and are designed for club or competition use.
£250 +
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Technics SH-DJ1200
- £289
This
is the mixer to match the 12/1210 turntables. This mixer is the
perfect scratch mixer and is used in the DMC scratch championships.
This mixer has been recommended to me from a professional DJ. It
features full kills, super smooth x-fader and channel sliders
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Pioneer DJM300 - £289
This
mixer is of an amazing build quality. It has too may features to
list but also has dual BPM counters. Top professional mixer for
the advanced DJ.
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Pioneer DJM600 - £729
Top
end DJ mixer. Used in professional setups. Features everything.
Unbelievable mixer.
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