OUR TOP PICK<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n EDITORS CHOICE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Gemini MM1 Professional Audio Compact DJ Mixer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n BEST VALUE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Numark M6 USB – 4-Channel DJ Mixer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n OUR TOP PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n When you\u2019re cutting your teeth as a DJ, a mixer with an intuitive, user-friendly layout is essential, otherwise, it\u2019s easy to lose your flow while navigating the controls.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why the Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2, with its crystal clear interface, is our number one pick. But don\u2019t let this beginner-kind simplicity fool you\u2026 the 250MK2 is one deep device!<\/p>\n The Magvel crossfader is buttery smooth and insanely responsive, perfect for articulate scratching and fluid volume fades, ensuring all your transitions are utterly seamless, something you\u2019ll be thankful for when you start booking shows.<\/p>\n And when you do get a gig, you\u2019ll want to take full advantage of the integrated sound color FX that let you blend in tasteful audio modulations as you go, a fantastic way to put your own personal stamp on a mix rather than simply playing track after track.<\/p>\n The 3-band isolator EQs are nothing to scoff at, either. They give you incredibly nuanced tonal control, so you can set your DJ rig up to suit the sonic requirements of different environments.<\/p>\n Again, that\u2019s going to be huge when you break out of the bedroom and get involved in your local scene!<\/p>\n Fitted with top-of-the-line dithering technology, all quantization errors that occur during bit-resolution reduction are sufficiently masked, amounting to warm, flawless audio.<\/p>\n And as if that wasn\u2019t good enough, it arrives with an integrated sound card and Rekordbox DJ software, meaning it\u2019s ready to link up with your laptop and fill some dance floors right out the box. <\/p>\n I still have the 250MK1 as my back up mixer, and it’s a awesome little unit!<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n EDITORS CHOICE<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ve categorized the Gemini MM1 as the best budget pick because, as a beginner, you\u2019ll need something that\u2019s easy on the old wallet, but it could just well have been given the titles, \u201cMost Portable\u201d, \u201cBest Rotary Mixer for Beginners\u201d, or \u201cMost Intuitive\u201d.<\/p>\n By rotary, we mean that most audio is controlled with knobs rather than faders. Some may see this as a negative, but there are plenty of benefits to the rotary design, including enhanced durability and less risk of accidentally knocking the mix out of whack during a set.<\/p>\n Besides, this rotary mixer actually does arrive with a crossfader, and it\u2019s not half bad either. Sitting at the bottom of the interface, this robust fader allows you to mix channels like the pros and beat-match with the best of \u2018em!<\/p>\n And speaking of mixing, the 2-band EQ makes it as easy as possible, as you don\u2019t need any in-depth knowledge of discrete mid controls, thereby reducing the learning curve, and getting you slinging some sick beats in record time.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re starting out, it\u2019s a good idea to find your feet at a few house parties before trying to sweet talk a club set out of a promoter, and this, my friend, is the ultimate party mixer.<\/p>\n The all-metal enclosure is solid as a rock, it fits nicely in a backpack, and it has a decent I\/O array, ensuring that you\u2019ll be able to link it to the various sound systems you\u2019ll encounter from house to house.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n BEST VALUE<\/strong><\/p>\n If you simply can\u2019t decide between the way of the analog or digital DJ, then don\u2019t! Hook yourself up with this 4-channel beast, and you can control traditional turntables alongside your CDJs.<\/p>\n 4 tracks may sound like a lot to take on for a beginner, but you don\u2019t have to use the additional two right away.<\/p>\n It\u2019s something you can grow into as your skills develop, and once you\u2019re ready to work it into your set, you\u2019ll be able to DJ far more creatively.<\/p>\n As you\u2019re dealing with 2 extra channels, the layout can be a bit daunting at first, but once you understand that you\u2019ll only be using half of it for 2-channel mixing, it all feels a lot more intuitive.<\/p>\n Each channel has a dedicated 3-band EQ for precise sonic sculpting, and a channel-level fader for the ultimate tactile DJing experience.<\/p>\n The primary crossfader can bleed a little after a while, but it\u2019s a pretty solid component overall, and the general build quality of the unit is second to none.<\/p>\n The I\/O interface is fantastic too. Boasting multiple Line, Phono, and Mic inputs, as well as Headphone, Record Booth, and master RCA outputs, you can connect this mixer to any other DJ tech you could possibly imagine, so you\u2019ll never face compatibility issues when you arrive at a venue to play a set.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n RUNNER UP<\/strong><\/p>\n You can kind of think of the Numark M2 as half the M4. It has near enough all the same functionality such as dedicated 3-band EQs and a robust I\/O panel, but this time, it\u2019s all split across 2 channels rather than 4, amounting to a much more compact device, perfect for ferrying across town in a snap on those double gig nights.<\/p>\n But to say it\u2019s simply a carbon copy of half the M4 would be disingenuous, as this little mixing masterpiece has plenty of features that are uniquely its own. This, my friend, is what we call a scratch mixer.<\/p>\n In other words, it\u2019s the weapon you\u2019ll use to battle and take down other DJs when you face them in competition.<\/p>\n Now, you may be wondering if thinking about battling is jumping the gun a bit; you\u2019re only just starting out, after all. However, in many ways, scratch mixers are the perfect beginner devices. <\/p>\n The M2 has a super simple interface, designed to guide the hand in split-second, rhythmic situations.<\/p>\n In fact, the bottom half of the M2 is entirely dedicated to three controls: your channel-faders and your crossfader, a clean, elegant format helps you to perform with clarity and flow when you\u2019re finding your feet.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n RUNNER UP<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a DJ mixer that\u2019s intuitive and welcoming for beginners yet wouldn\u2019t hold a fully-fledged pro back one bit, then the Allen & Heath XONE:23 is absolutely the unit for you.<\/p>\n As a four-channel mixer, once you\u2019ve mastered your 2-channel techniques, you can add another two jogs or platters to the equation, opening up a whole new sonic realm of opportunities.<\/p>\n It features true sound kill 3-band EQs for supreme audio sculpting, so you can optimize your sound in rooms with different acoustics, guaranteeing you\u2019ll re-book the gig.<\/p>\n Then there\u2019s the classic Xone resonance filter to consider, a legendary effect capable of adding tons of unique flavor to your set.<\/p>\n However, if the Xone filter isn\u2019t enough to sate your experimental side, simply use the dedicated Send and Return ports to link up any external effects to your setup.<\/p>\n Oh, and did I mention that it has a built-in sound card, so you can spin tracks straight from your DJ software?<\/p>\n Granted, it\u2019s a little pricey for a beginner, but it\u2019s such a deep mixer, that it\u2019s impossible to outgrow, so you won\u2019t be forking out for a replacement after a few years as you would with some other more simplistic beginner DJ mixers.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n So, now that you\u2019ve taken the time to read through our top picks above, we\u2019re hoping that you\u2019ve now selected the perfect new mixer for your journey into the colorful and exciting world of DJing!<\/p>\n![\"Pioneer](\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51fqfIQlYdL._SL160_.jpg\")
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Gemini MM1 Professional Audio Compact DJ Mixer<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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Numark M6 USB – 4-Channel DJ Mixer<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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Numark M2 – 2-Channel Scratch DJ Mixer<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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Allen & Heath XONE:23 2-Plus-2 Channel DJ Mixer<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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Best DJ Mixer For Beginners: Buying Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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