Two X1's on the way - Now what mixer??

**haze324** · 03-21-2010, 03:38 PM

Found two X1's in a Guitar Center in GA. They should arrive on Wednesday!

Now im on the hunt for an external mixer. Really had my hopes set on a Xone 92, but its well above my price range. Trying to do this on a tight budget so have been looking at some used gear or B-Stock items. Figured i'd order the Xone 42, Pro Audio has 2 B-stock ones for 675.00. Thats more in my range, but now I have seen some Ecler Nuo 4's in the 500-600 range. I enjoy using filters when I transition and think the 42 is a good fit, but saving some money would be great as well. Looked at the Pioneers and I think the 600 is the only one in my price range.

Any thoughts?

**giorgio1712** · 03-21-2010, 03:45 PM

Im sure you already know my vote! But yer I would go for the xone as I think it is one of the sexiest mixers out there!

**Boxocube** · 03-21-2010, 05:08 PM

the 600 or xone are the industry standard so thats your answer.

**peedot** · 03-21-2010, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Boxocube

the 600 or xone are the industry standard so thats your answer.

well thats just plain BAD advice! the 600 is a TERRIBLE mixer for the money! Either go xone or the ecler, although if i had the choice id go with the xone42.

**mmauve** · 03-21-2010, 07:55 PM

There is way better mixers than the DJM-600 for the price, it was a standard a long time ago, but the industry has made considerable advancements since those days.

My bigger question is what you plan on doing for a sound card?. Those mixers don't have that.

**haze324** · 03-21-2010, 08:01 PM

i have an Audio 8.

**mmauve** · 03-21-2010, 09:10 PM

Gotcha, well if that's the case, I can personally vouch for the Ecler Nuo 4, absolutely fantastic manufacturer, great quality and features, I have nothing but good things to say about them in general

I've also heard great things about the Xone 42, so I would say those two choices are a good start.

**n2hf1st** · 03-21-2010, 10:08 PM

doesn't the xone 42 just have those four dinky lights instead of a proper level meter on the faders? nuo 4 is an excellent mixer too, although I will say I have a weird obsession with allen and heath and really want to own one of their mixers at some point. djm 600 is a def no.

(is too tired to look up picture of xone 42)