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    I'm turning in my A&H DB4 for a DJM 900, (Talk me out of it, or thumbs up)

    I'm prepared to pull the switch on my beloved A&H DB4. Although this is a GREAT mixer, I really think it is overkill to my specific needs. I'm looking for pro's and con's on switching from an Allen and Heath DB4 Mixer for a Pioneer DJM 900. Specifically, am I missing out on anything going for the DJM 900?

    (if anyone is interested in the purchase of a A&H DB4 PM my box)
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    Personally I cant see the advantage of switching from a db to aa djm 900. You will gain send return, but there is a workaround for this on the db anyway.

    You will get pioneer fx, but as these are nowhere near the quality of the db fx, I would count this as a con.

    The djm is an industry standard mixer, but it is only a 4 chan mixer. If you have ever played on a djm, then it will be very easy.

    There is a reason that John Digweed, Pete Tong and Sasha and company pick the db4 (mostly it because of the quality). Just like there is a reason avici, zabiela etc. Pick the djm (mostly they are paid by pioneer).

    Moreover, unless you find someone to do a swap, it is a move that will likely cost you money. I certainly wouldn't pay for that downgrade.
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    The only reasons I can think of for why you would switch is if you really want a standard layout and send receive.

    On a side note, if you decide to trade, I have a 900 I would think about trading
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    You say the db4 is too much mixer for you? Here's a little lesson to live by. I'd rather have too much than not enough.
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    Quote Originally Posted by contra View Post
    You say the db4 is too much mixer for you? Here's a little lesson to live by. I'd rather have too much than not enough.
    Quoted for truth.

    The only reason I can think of to switch a DB4 for a DJM-900 is if you wanted to make money renting it out. I'm sure there's a lot more demand for the Pioneer than the DB4.

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    Quote Originally Posted by contra View Post
    You say the db4 is too much mixer for you? Here's a little lesson to live by. I'd rather have too much than not enough.
    Guess it depends on what you use it for. The DB4 is waaaay too much mixer for me because even the DJM-700 is more mixer than I need. Give me 2-4 channels, EQs, crossfader, line faders, line trims some cue controls and I'm good. A master and booth out are also nice. But, then again, I just mix and don't use effects.
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    I'd do it, but hey, i like the 900.

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    So far it seems the A&H should be a keeper

    --Better sound quality
    --Better sound effects
    --Loss in value (money turnaround in trade in)
    --More is better than less
    --A&H is a Mixer first company

    As far as the DJM 900

    --Gain and return. What specifically is the advantage here? Why would I use this function?
    --Industry standard.

    I will add, I have added the CDJ Nexus with my setup. With the Nexus used as a sound device, would there be a difference in comparison with the sound of the DB4?

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    send/return enables you to use an external FX device like a kaoss pad, EFX-1000 etc.. like the others said, there is no way i would give a DB4 for a DJM-900.
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    The only points I disagree with on the "pro" list are:
    1. Better sound quality. I do agree that the effects sound better, but I'm almost 100% sure that the actual sound quality is the same between the two mixers. DJ Penguin here on the forums has good reasoning for why.
    2. Better re-sale. While the DB4 is better than the DJM 900, I don't know how many DJs actually know what the mixer is worth or are willing to pay for something more expensive than an industry standard 900. I know the worth of a DB4, but I'm just playing devils advocate.
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