Step 3: The mixer
We talked about the "tools" through which songs, or "sound", to use an expression very dear to us dj is playing. But we have not mentioned yet an indispensable tool to make sure that the sound is channeled and can be made audible through the use of monitors and speakers following commonly called speakers , Which I will, of course, in later posts.
We are talking about mixer that, as mentioned earlier, it is useful to mix sounds audio and channel it on various channels.
mixers are different from each other in many ways, the most important of these are undoubtedly the sensitivity of the controls and the number of channels .
It 'obvious that the mixer has directed a number of channels much higher than a mixer for DJs! These, in fact, usually never more than 8 channels, given the smaller number of devices to be connected to it.
What can we connect to a mixer?
Simple: microphones, CD players, courses, but also amplifiers and musical instruments (especially the sound studio or director, arriving to 64 channels). The type of cable used can change from one device to another: the cannon (low impedance) is usually used for microphones, the jack (high impedance) is typical of the amplifiers or keyboards, RCA are those of the dishes or CDJ.
We talked about the "tools" through which songs, or "sound", to use an expression very dear to us dj is playing. But we have not mentioned yet an indispensable tool to make sure that the sound is channeled and can be made audible through the use of monitors and speakers following commonly called speakers , Which I will, of course, in later posts. 
mixers are different from each other in many ways, the most important of these are undoubtedly the sensitivity of the controls and the number of channels .
It 'obvious that the mixer has directed a number of channels much higher than a mixer for DJs! These, in fact, usually never more than 8 channels, given the smaller number of devices to be connected to it.
What can we connect to a mixer?
Simple: microphones, CD players, courses, but also amplifiers and musical instruments (especially the sound studio or director, arriving to 64 channels). The type of cable used can change from one device to another: the cannon (low impedance) is usually used for microphones, the jack (high impedance) is typical of the amplifiers or keyboards, RCA are those of the dishes or CDJ.
As always, I can not leave without having given examples of sound and some tips for buying.
The leading brands in the industry, with regard to the DJ mixer, are many: Ecler, Vestax , Behringer, Gemini, Stanton and so on.
However, in my opinion, those are two sweep any type of competition: Pioneer and Allen & Heath .
DJM 400 : This is the name of my mixer that I use today during my evenings. A solid model and indestructible matter, Pioneer means guarantee in this industry! 2-channel + 2 mic inputs, digital beat effects and the possibility to record short samples in the loop! The minimal compared to other more sophisticated models, but also indispensable for those who play in small venues and need a reliable and secure.
Pioneer also offers the infamous DJM 600, 4 channels as well as DJM 800, which, however, has a revolutionary feature: the recognition of digital channels!
But we move to Allen & Heath: This brand specializes exclusively in the production of mixers and usually directed at those who occupy the console of some importance, but nevertheless also produces models' small 'as the' X-One 22. The X-One has gone down in history now: I do not
dwell much on the enormous range of models, but I mention only two horses in the series: 's One-X-62 el' X-92 One . The first, a wonderful 6-channel mixer, voted best club installation mixer for 3 consecutive years, the second, 4 channels plus 2 microphone inputs, as reliable as few elements in the field.
In summary, my advice is based on "caliber" of the DJ: If you guys they want to start and have a few stalks by hand, you can also opt for a brand of a slightly lower level, such as
a Behringer or Vestax, models that have "quiet" as the Behringer DJX 700, which is not is pretty good and is affordable.
If you are a TOP DJ'S, then you can not help but go for a Pioneer or Allen & Heath, keeping in mind the needs of your console and your host!
The leading brands in the industry, with regard to the DJ mixer, are many: Ecler, Vestax , Behringer, Gemini, Stanton and so on.
However, in my opinion, those are two sweep any type of competition: Pioneer and Allen & Heath .
DJM 400 : This is the name of my mixer that I use today during my evenings. A solid model and indestructible matter, Pioneer means guarantee in this industry! 2-channel + 2 mic inputs, digital beat effects and the possibility to record short samples in the loop! The minimal compared to other more sophisticated models, but also indispensable for those who play in small venues and need a reliable and secure. Pioneer also offers the infamous DJM 600, 4 channels as well as DJM 800, which, however, has a revolutionary feature: the recognition of digital channels!
But we move to Allen & Heath: This brand specializes exclusively in the production of mixers and usually directed at those who occupy the console of some importance, but nevertheless also produces models' small 'as the' X-One 22. The X-One has gone down in history now: I do not
dwell much on the enormous range of models, but I mention only two horses in the series: 's One-X-62 el' X-92 One . The first, a wonderful 6-channel mixer, voted best club installation mixer for 3 consecutive years, the second, 4 channels plus 2 microphone inputs, as reliable as few elements in the field. In summary, my advice is based on "caliber" of the DJ: If you guys they want to start and have a few stalks by hand, you can also opt for a brand of a slightly lower level, such as
a Behringer or Vestax, models that have "quiet" as the Behringer DJX 700, which is not is pretty good and is affordable. If you are a TOP DJ'S, then you can not help but go for a Pioneer or Allen & Heath, keeping in mind the needs of your console and your host!
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