[elvisthe2nd1]

I found a couple mixers on craigslist. Which of these two mixers is better?

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the first one is a behringer 802 mixer, and the second one is a 4 channel mixer w/ a dual 7 band equalizer, 4 line inputs, and bnc light.

[Ablist One]

the first one is not a dj mixer, its a studio recording mixer, meaning you dont dj with it it just for hooking up speakers and extra rack engineering equipment. its made for producers to run everything through one place, the other one is a dj mixer for performances. not even the same category. if you look at the first picture, it doesnt even have a crossfader.

[elvisthe2nd1]

Originally Posted by Ablist One

the first one is not a dj mixer, its a studio recording mixer, meaning you dont dj with it it just for hooking up speakers and extra rack engineering equipment. its made for producers to run everything through one place, the other one is a dj mixer for performances. not even the same category. if you look at the first picture, it doesnt even have a crossfader.

lol, I was wondering where the hell the crossfader was! Thx for the heads up, dude.

[elvisthe2nd1]

Also, does anyone have breakbeat or trance vinyls for sale? Direct drive turntables?

[Skroller]

Yeah the first one wouldn't even work for a DJ and I wouldn't touch that 2nd mixer. Ideally you want a mixer with 2-4 channels and EQ knobs for Hi, Mid, and Low. That 7band EQ seems good on paper, but is not practical in the field.

Here are a few good, affordable mixers:

http://www.pssl.com/Behringer-DJX-70...r-With-Effects
http://www.pssl.com/Vestax-PMC-05-PR...h-Pro-DJ-Mixer
http://www.pssl.com/Numark-DXM06-2-C...r-W-Digital-Fx

Now keep in mind, these are not the best quality mixers, but they are cheap, and they work great for a beginner setup! They have what you need and a couple have extra features.


Now THIS is the ideal mixer, and is currently industry standard equipment (depending on where you are in the world.)
http://www.pssl.com/Pioneer-DJM-800-...DJ-Mixer-WMidi


See how each channel has its own EQ knobs... that is what you are looking for. You might not need all the effects and MIDI capabilities, but those cheap ones I lised have everything you need until you master basic mixing and can later move on to adding extra things like effects and even add on hardware.


Also, you should be able to get some used turntables online or locally for rather cheap. (Used Technics usually run around $300 each). If you're working with a smaller budget, then I would recommend Numark tables. Just make sure you are getting Direct Drive and not belt drive. Check Ebay for local sellers, Craigslist, Backpage.com, and your local raver/DJ message boards. I know http://www.aliensquad.com serves the Kentucky scene, they might know of something closer to your area.

[whenyournex2me]

i would seriously vote for the vestex, the quality is much higher than the numark, or behringer...

and the djm800 is prolly my dream mixer... lol its just tits...

elvis, if you still dont have anything by the time i go out east, i may lend oyu my set of grandmasters, and some vinyls, and a mixer, but we have to talk about it first... id like to give it a break for a 6 month period, you can pm me and this way you got 6 more months to save to buy real shit... like 1200's and a pioneer or vestex or allen and heath mixer. if you find you like it.... hense why i may lend this stuff to you.

[Ablist One]

dont buy anything behringer.

[burrow2010]

ebay has alot of trance Lots of vinyl. you can usually see what all you are getting, and if you are just learning, why not go the cheap route?

I paid 100 for 103 records, but i only like about half. Im going to sell the rest on ebay, but they arent trance or breakbeat. im keeping those

[elvisthe2nd1]

Thank you very much all!!! U guys are a really big help!

[Dephect]

They have that Behringer 5 channel mixer at Guitar Center for 180 but the thing is a piece of shit.