DJM 2000 or Denon dn-x1600

[djferken]

May i ask where you buy you stuff? :-D

(Just asking of pure curiousity, as i live in Denmark too)

[FEEDIT]

First of all, I've also read that Ranes mixers are like tanks, but I just think the layout are a bit old, and I'm concerned that I will never do any use of many of the features, like CD trigger and flex effect. I would still like to hear thought from one, who have tried it.

To djferken, "off topic"
Nice to finally meet someone from Denmark Lets keep the conversation in english. I usually keep myself updated on the british and german Ebay site, other than that, CCProshop in Aabenraa are a good place to shop

Lets get back to the point. As I buy my stuff second hand, I very rarely see any DB4 on sale... But other than that, I still keep an eye out for the Xone 4d, DJM2000, Rane Empath and DJM 850k And I would love to get more opinions on these.

[Lineypirate]

Just bought a Denon X-1600. the Traktor compatibility (both MIDI and soundcard) is excellent and the upfaders need to be felt to be believed. I've personally not heard the EQ on a DB4 but the X-1600's is lovely.

As a bonus point, the tension on the crossfader is adjustable for blending or scratching, with it's loosest setting being more than adequate for a scratch.

[fullenglishpint]

Look at b-grade as well as second hand. I got my DB4 b-grade as it was a replacement that the original customer didn't want, so I got a brand new mixer and saved a bomb.

[FEEDIT]

XONE 4D STEUP.jpgRANE EMPATH SETUP.jpgOK, I've been thinkinh an this is what I've concluded.
The DB4 is sadly out of my reach, as I'm going to buy used, and my budget is at 1000 $
I have two technics so they aren't included in the price ofc.


first setup,
Rane Empath,
audio 6
and a midi controller such as machine or kontrol x1

price about 1000$, remember everything is bought used

second setup,
Allen & Heath Xone 4D

Price about 1000$

What would you go for?
I have pros and cons on both mixers but I just can't decide.

And as always are there a better 'bang for the buck'?

Thanks for the help so far
XONE 4D STEUP.jpgRANE EMPATH SETUP.jpg

[vanaema78]

Playing out with Audio 6 and Kontrol X1 is about 100x easier than lugging the 4D around.

[FEEDIT]

Playing out with Audio 6 and Kontrol X1 is about 100x easier than lugging the 4D around.

One of my pros for the Rane setup is thats its very simple
and one of the cons, for the xone 4d, is as you mention, that I think the layout is quite bulky to work with (I've never used it, so it's taken from what i see on the picture and my imagination)

What about the rane empath mixer? have you tried it or any other rane mixers?

[FEEDIT]

Or are there any better alternatives I should look at?

[MaxOne]

Empath is a lovely mixer. One of ranes best imo. That + audio 6 + x1 is win

[FEEDIT]

I hate this hobby, it empties my pockets...
Just bought the Rane Empath mixer, and are now going to look for an audio 6 and x1 or machine