Any info on this mixer?

[Harry Darnell]

Never heard of it, hoping someone here has?
http://www.cincopa.com/mediasend/viewers/cmp/start.aspx?fid=11496986!a42fd611-a663-4816-8a32-5cf898a032a0!VHbyGvT71ZLt_KRqu2h1YD&msg=You've%20received%20this%20MediaSend&ad=cpms

[DJNR]

I've never seen it but it looks like a DMC mixer. Somebody like Sigma would know what it is most likely.

[drzinc]

It would be this mixer...

Melos PMX-2

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/elmgakki/cabinet/syuppin11/pmx2_1.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8142/7460393752_838e8fcd30_k.jpg

[Harry Darnell]

Ah so I'm guessing the mixer is ancient. Getting a fairly good deal on the whole setup so I guess I should look at replacing the mixer.

[Ocie]

Ancient doesn't necessarily mean you have to replace it. Some of the old mixers are built like tanks.

[Harry Darnell]

Very true, it's my first mixer so I'm not sure what the better alternative is at the moment.

[Andrew B]

Ancient doesn't necessarily mean you have to replace it. Some of the old mixers are built like tanks.

Ancient isn't necessarily bad, but having no EQs or gains is.

[Sigma]

That mixer is toss. No gains/EQs makes it poor for even mixing.

You can scratch on it though - you just might have to turn it sideways, lol: -


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6tmbUTQYCs

[Harry Darnell]

Lol smh:mad:
What do you all recommend, mostly mixing maybe a little scratching. Something cheap but affective to work until I can work my way up to affording an upgrade

[Sigma]

If you have a job and just need to save up over the course of a few weeks, I'd stick with that mixer until you can afford a mid-high end one. You can somewhat compensate for the lack of gains by using the line faders.

EDIT - I just watched the video you posted and it's missing the line fader knobs and the crossfader knob looks like it's broken as it has tape wrapped around it - maybe it is best to just buy some piece of shit Numark or Gemini mixer off eBay to use until you can get something better.

[Harry Darnell]

Thanks Sigma!
If I could find something under $300 it would be great...any recommendations?

[Sigma]

Are you looking for just a 2 channel mixer?

Also, you mentioned scratching, but are you looking to be a mix DJ that just does a bit of scratching, or is scratching something you'll be doing a lot?

[Harry Darnell]

Yep, just a 2 channel. I'd primarily be mixing with a bit of scratching, I doubt I'll ever be into scratching hardcore.

[Sigma]

This mixer is great, but the look of it is somewhat of an acquired taste, lol: -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Allen-Heath-Xone-02-Professional-DJ-Mixer-Refurbished-/150892590572?forcev4exp=true

That's manufacturer refurbished for $350 or best offer and someone has already put in an offer. Here's a review of the older version: -

http://www.djworx.com/skratchworx/reviews/xone02.php

Here's a refurbished Vestax 05 Pro MK II, but with a brand new Innofader installed: -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vestax-PMC-05Pro-2-2-Channel-Mixer-with-NEW-Innofader-Installed-/400318859266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d34dd0802

That one's $385, which again is over your budget, but perhaps you could message the seller and make an offer.

For a mix DJ doing a bit of scratching, I'd go with the first one (despite its gaudy looks). For more of a scratch DJ, I'd go with the second one because of the brand new Innofader, although that mixer is fine for mixing as well.

There were no mixers under $300 "buy it now" that I would recommend. You might want to try Craigslist or the for sale section on here - perhaps put up a wanted ad and say you want a 2 channel mix/scratch mixer for $300 or less and see what happens.

[Harry Darnell]

Awesome, thanks for all the help Sigma

[bobbyd]

You could look for an Ecler Nuo 2 or 2.0. They should be in the price range, and a scratch friendly.

[bobbyd]

Oh, and thank for the the Video - some great stuff on there.

[Boomcie]

I'm keeping an eye out for this even though I already have two mixers

http://djworx.com/dj-techs-dif1s-scratch-mixer-innofader-inside/

[DJNR]

I'm keeping an eye out for this even though I already have two mixers

http://djworx.com/dj-techs-dif1s-scratch-mixer-innofader-inside/

Looks neat.

[Dj Pudgey]

what sort of things do you need to have on your mixer? Crossfader curve, booth outs those kind of things?

[DJ-Tech UK]

I'm keeping an eye out for this even though I already have two mixers

http://djworx.com/dj-techs-dif1s-scratch-mixer-innofader-inside/

Arriving late next week...www.aqsound.com (http://www.aqsound.com/en/product/DJ-Tech-DIF-1S-Mixer/product_details/)