Mixer recommendation question.

I'm looking for a 3/4 channel mixer with 2 mic input and an mp3 input on the front. Anyone have a recommendation or know if this is even available?

Something like this:
http://americanaudio.us/product.asp?ProductIDNumber=1215&cat=Mixers

http://americanaudio.us/images/products/Q-Spand-MKII.jpg
http://americanaudio.us/images/products/Q2422MKII-MINIPLUG.jpg

• 4-channel, 19-inch professional DJ mixer
• 3 Phono, 4 Lines, 3 Auxiliaries & 3 Mics
• WOW™ by SRS® button - Sonic enhancer with 3 dimensional sound
• 3D stereo button with width level knob (Highs)
• Tru bass button with Bass level knob (Lows)
• Stream flow™ LED indicators on each channel
• Mini plug input on face of mixer for use with MP3 players
• Fully adjustable crossfader curve
• Fader “Q” Start
• Trim output adjustment on rear
• Balanced XLR outputs
• Gain, bass, mid & treble control for each channel
• Volume, treble and bass control for each mic
• Improved mic circuitry and longer lasting line faders
• Dimensions: 7” L x 19” W x 3.8” H / 177mm x 482.6mm x 97mm
• Weight: 7.5 lbs. / 3.4kg.

There are three mic inputs, one is Balanced XLR, the other two are 1/4.

Ben over at NLFX should be able to take care of you..

Groovielou

The Vestax PMC 500. Best bang for the buck and made in Japan.

Randy
What are you currently using?

Just a small 3 channel Peavey --- well out-dated.

Randy the American piece has the mp3 you're looking for, the Vestax piece is by far a better brand. How much are you looking to spend?

Denon DN-X500, I have one, and love it. I believe its one of the best mobile DJ mixers you can buy. Coming from Denon you know it will work great and last.

http://www.planetdj.com/images/dn-x500.jpg

Denon DN-X500 Professional 19" Mixer Features:

* Matrix input assignment: 8 input sources are freely assignable to any channel or even multiple channels
* 8 line/2 phono switchable
* 4 smooth 60mm VCA channel faders
* Responsive 45mm VCA crossfader with contour adjust
* Independent channel PFL meters: all input levels can be pre-adjusted in advance to match the gain levels, insuring a smooth transition between fades
* Independent 3-band EQ kill (High-Mid-Low)
* Independent EQ on/off switch
* Booth output assign selector: pre-monitor any channel including Master through the booth
* output as you would with your headphones, with volume control
* External send/return control: multichannel assignable, effect on/off, effect cueing (pre & post), effect dry/wet knob
* Independent channel A-B post switch (crossfader)
* Powerful clean headphone output
* Fader start (5V pulse): crossfader and channel fader-start trigger is compatible with
* all Denon DJ CD/MP3 players
* Compact 4U rackspace with recessed rear terminals
* Independent 3-band main and aux mic EQ
* Independent CUE system (all channels)
* Mic talkover function with sensitivity adjustment
* Split/cue headphone monitor with PFL metering
* Master output -10dB attenuation switch
* Master output stereo/mono switch
* Record out - RCA/unbalanced
* Subwoofer/lighting output with freq. adjust: ideal for powered speakers, powered amp, or even a signal feed for lighting systems

Randy,

What are you looking for as the primary use of the mixer?

It will be in my main gear rig. (Not sure I understand your question correctly.)

Straight DJ, DJ/KJ, DJ/live sound

Got to get ready for a gig tonight I will check your response when I get back in the morning.

Just a simple dj rig. I have another larger board for sound support.

Denon DN-X500, I have one, and love it. I believe its one of the best mobile DJ mixers you can buy. Coming from Denon you know it will work great and last.


I need to find out how clean sounding this one is... my CD Mix 2 is very noisy, IMO.

You know, I was looking at the Denon unit prior to asking for recommendations.

Randy -

We are dealers for a lot of brands, as you know, including American Audio and Denon. By FAR the Denon is better constructed and cleaner sounding. It would get my vote, but we have had reasonably good success with the AA too. The thing is, the Denon is not really out of reach price wise, especially not for one of the most critical pieces of gear in your show.

Ben

I recomend you small live mixer , something like Yamaha MG82,Alesis...

I use Peavey MV8 and works fine.The sound is clear and more or less other things dont interesting me much.

Randy,

Although I own, owned and have used other boards such as Peavey 3D, Denon, Numark, American Audio, The DJ mixers that I have always been pleaed with is the Ranes my personal unit is going on 14 years old now and not one single issue other than the crossfader being replaced once in all that time. I only replaced it because it was starting to get a little sticky.

If you could find a used Rane MP24 for around $300 or $400 (in good shape) it will probably be the last mixer you will ever need to purchase. Two mic inputs one XLR the other 1/4"

It won't have an ipod station on it nor will it have a face plate input for such an item!

I agree with Thunder having used Rane however my Denon stuff seems bullet proof. Ben might have some really good deals. Give him a chance.

Live mixers have clearer sound.I dont know why but seems to have better ins and outs.

Here are both my mixers and both are USB so you can hook up a computer or other USB based imput. And Papa are you sure its your mixer thats noisy.

Are you computer based and if you are not but you are headed that way I recommend the HUM-X for ground loops.

I have a very basic Alesis 8 USB, that connects directly to my pc acting like an external soundcard....very inexpensive, and I havent had an issue the past 3 years or so. I actually just purchased another one for a backup the other day.....

http://www.alesis.com/mixers

Yeah, Dave... all you need to do is look at the specs of a CD Mix 2... It's pretty noisy.

the b-52 prodigy fx combo cd/mp3 and mixer w/in and out for tccd like serrato or vdj. I use vdj and tccd and it is great cost around 1200