
Mixers are essential part of your DJ arsenal. Without a good mixer, you can’t transition properly or control the sound that your event. But what should you look for when purchasing a mixer? Hopefully these tips will help.
There is a wider range of options when it comes to mixers. But the first thing you’ll want to do is make sure that you’re selecting a high quality product. Low quality components can let in lots of electrical interference. This interference can be heard as a buzzing noise when the sound is amplified over loudspeakers. You will also want to make sure that you have a nice sturdy fader that won’t degrade or cause clicking noises over time.
We suggest taking a mixer that has more input channels than you will need. Otherwise, if you want to add more channels later on, you will have to daisy chain several mixers together. This will cause more interference and unwanted background static.
At the very least, you should pick a mixer that lets you control two turntables and a microphone. Although - even with basic usage - you will often find yourself in situations requiring several microphone inputs and external devices.
You should also look for a mixer that allows you to isolate individual channels in the headphones. This should be done independently of the main audio output. That will allow you to organize tracks and tune the audio settings without interrupting the flow of the music or the mood of the event.
Many of our high-end mixers also offer an array of effects that can enhance the music experience.
One of the more useful professional to tools available is a high quality BPM encounter. This will allow you to automatically calculate the beats per minute of any song, and help you synchronize for transitions.
Another handy tool would be a multilevel kill switch. This way, you can instantly kille the treble, middle or bass... leading to some interesting effects.
Regardless of which feature you choose, just make sure to focus on quality. A good quality mixer is one of the best investments that you can make as a DJ.