TECH
BEST BUDGET MIXERS UNDER £300
DJM
AG
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NUMARK KAM KCM-450
DXM-09 £219
£229
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Effects are superb and there’s loads
Great value for money with
of control. Great sound quality for
comprehensive options for the
the price and good connectivity.
scratch DJ and effects too.
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Effect depth fader could be longer
No tap tempo button for keeping
for more precise control, plus
the effects in time.
there’s some glitching in
the effects.
For the money, a well
constructed unit with a
Great effects that can really
plethora of features.
add controlled fl are to the mix.
TECH VERDICT 4.0
TECH VERDICT 4.0
ECLER NUO 2
£239
GEMINI CS02
HYPE
CITRONIC
£299
Total control over send and return
and advanced fader control.
CDM10:4 MK4
HYPE
GRIPE
£149
Enough connectivity for even the
most extensive mixing set-up.
It lacks some battle features and
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there’s no support for the Eternal
Four channels, two mics, send and
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crossfader.
return, plus super connectivity
X-Fader curves limited to two
make this a great value choice.
positions. FX section could be
better implemented.
Reliable build quality and GRIPE
the compact nature of this
The EQ channels don’t offer very
mixer make it a good
good cut.
An affordable mixer offering
choice.
a lot of bang for your buck
Loaded with channels, this
but it lacks the sonic
has everything the most
excellence of its more
TECH VERDICT 4.0 demanding mobile jock
expensive rivals.
could need.
TECH VERDICT 4.0
TECH VERDICT 3.5
BEST SCRATCH MIXERS
ECLER HAK380 VESTAX PMC-
£649
08 PRO £595
HYPE
HYPE
All the controls for pure scratch
Outstanding sound from two EQ
DJs, plus scratch cue, improved
modes with a smooth adjustable
fader curves and faceplates that
crossfader and two effects loops.
can be customized.
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Quite expensive.
FX loop lacks individual channel
controls and has fewer features
overall compared to other mixers at
We’d lay a few quid on this
this price.
becoming a classic like the
PMC-07 before it.
This is a classic mixer for
turntablists using effects.
TECH VERDICT 4.5
TECH VERDICT 4.0
ALLEN & HEATH
RODEC
PIONEER
XONE:02 £249
SCRATCHBOX
DJM-909 £829
HYPE
£699
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Simple frill-free operation makes
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Two advanced effects with mix
this classic mixer. Back in the game
Immaculate build and sound quality,
depth, tap BPM, a touch-sensitive
with the ProXFade version.
smart assignable third channel and
display and advanced crossfader.
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perfect fader contouring.
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Lacks kills on the EQs and no wet/
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EQs don’t kill, the transform is badly
dry controls on the FX loop.
Slight audio click when inserting
positioned and it costs a bomb.
the FX loop. No external cut switch.
A seriously great sounding
The best scratch effects
mixer, with cool fader
Every aspect of the mixer money can buy.
controlled EQ and a
Scratchbox exudes quality
devastating fader.
and class .
TECH VERDICT
DJM
AG
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5.0
TO
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TECH VERDICT 4.5 TECH VERDICT 4.5
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