# Need a good quality sounding 4 channel DJ mixer inside 1000$ **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** pioneerdj\ **Created:** [August 17, 2016, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678 "2016-08-17T11:29:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Trouble\_Kid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Trouble\_Kid](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Trouble_Kid)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/1 "2016-08-17T11:29:09Z")
**Need a good quality sounding 4 channel DJ mixer inside 1000$** Hello I’m looking to buy a good quality sounding DJ mixer inside 1000 $. Currently my eyes are on the DJM-750 and Xone 43C. But i read that the DJM-750 doesn’t support Traktor Pro. I need a mixer to connect with my pair of XDJ-1000’s. Are there any other mixers, that you people have used, that fall inside my price bracket, which are of good quality in sound and build and are 4 channel. Effects are not a top priority. My Style is House music mainly. ---
**Author:** ![Kwal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/kwal/32/14606_2.png) [@Kwal](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Kwal)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/2 "2016-08-17T12:54:02Z")
it all comes down to personal preference once you get to this point… pioneers, xones, denons.. they all sound good just have different layouts and features. i personally am a xone guy so i would even look to find a xone 42 at a good price before hunting for the 43 ---
**Author:** ![SlayForMoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/slayformoney/32/14501_2.png) [@SlayForMoney](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/SlayForMoney)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/3 "2016-08-17T15:59:40Z")
> [@](#): > > Hello I’m looking to buy a good quality sounding DJ mixer inside 1000 $. > Currently my eyes are on the DJM-750 and Xone 43C. But i read that the DJM-750 doesn’t support Traktor Pro. > > I need a mixer to connect with my pair of XDJ-1000’s. > > Are there any other mixers, that you people have used, that fall inside my price bracket, which are of good quality in sound and build and are 4 channel. Effects are not a top priority. > My Style is House music mainly. Any mixer with internal audio interface is supported in Traktor. But, to be able to use timecode vinyl/CD to control decks in Traktor, the mixer must be “Traktor certified”. DJM-750 is not Traktor certified. Since you use XDJ-1000 in HID mode to control Traktor (or better said: you will), that doesn’t matter for you. Since I’m a Denon guy, I would recommend Denon X1600. ---
**Author:** ![Laserbeam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d26b3c/32.png) [@Laserbeam](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Laserbeam)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/4 "2016-08-17T16:53:52Z")
> [@Kwal](#): > > it all comes down to personal preference once you get to this point… pioneers, xones, denons.. they all sound good just have different layouts and features. i personally am a xone guy so i would even look to find a xone 42 at a good price before hunting for the 43 42 would only work with interface, I guess he is looking for a Mixer with Soundcard for Traktor. ---
**Author:** ![MaxOne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/maxone/32/13139_2.png) [@MaxOne](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MaxOne)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/5 "2016-08-17T17:20:25Z")
i’d look for a 2nd hand djm900… Traktor Scratch Certified 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![soundinmotiondj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@soundinmotiondj](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/soundinmotiondj)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/6 "2016-08-18T04:54:06Z")
> [@SlayForMoney](#): > > Since I’m a Denon guy, I would recommend Denon X1600. +1 The Denon X1600 is a great mixer - built solid as a rock (it is a bit heavy if you’re going to toss it into a bag). Reasonable sound quality, easy to setup with Traktor. I got mine used for $500. I have not used the MIDI mapping features - but that is a really powerful set of features if you are willing to put in the time to learn and setup the MIDI maps. ---
**Author:** ![peedot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dfb087/32.png) [@peedot](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/peedot)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/7 "2016-08-18T05:19:36Z")
I’d look at the Pioneer DJM850. It’s basically an updated DJM800 with a Traktor certified soundcard. ---
**Author:** ![ragverp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ragverp/32/12875_2.png) [@ragverp](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ragverp)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/8 "2016-08-18T06:09:12Z")
or pick up a second hand db4, seen them around for around 1000.. ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jester/32/12996_2.png) [@Jester](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/9 "2016-08-18T08:03:54Z")
I cant speak for the Xone series but if its a DJM750 vs An X1600, yeah go for the denon 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![overcast](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/overcast/32/14236_2.png) [@overcast](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/overcast)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/10 "2016-08-18T15:36:30Z")
> [@Jester](#): > > …but if its a DJM750 vs An X1600, yeah go for the denon 🙂 Do you mind elaborating on that? In a completely unrelated context, I’m looking at a DJM 750 myself (if a used one pops up). I’ve heard some gripes about it in terms of sound quality, but that aside, what are the advantages of the X1600? ---
**Author:** ![lecroixboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@lecroixboy](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/lecroixboy)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/11 "2016-08-18T17:59:43Z")
> [@overcast](#): > > Do you mind elaborating on that? In a completely unrelated context, I’m looking at a DJM 750 myself (if a used one pops up). I’ve heard some gripes about it in terms of sound quality, but that aside, what are the advantages of the X1600? The x1600 is a fabulous mixer with a _wonderful_ x-fader with innofader level cut in, is traktor scratch certified, has an input matrix (so. use. ful), has a great midi strip for traktor control, fantastic channel faders, the list goes on. Great sounding mixer too, supposedly allen and heath had a lot to do with its creation at the time (same parent company?). Nice, clear, responsive metering, an fx loop, and access to the very cool beat breaker effect denon is known for. On par with / trumps the djm-850 in some respects. ---
**Author:** ![SlayForMoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/slayformoney/32/14501_2.png) [@SlayForMoney](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/SlayForMoney)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/12 "2016-08-18T18:34:46Z")
> [@lecroixboy](#): > > The x1600 is a fabulous mixer with a _wonderful_ x-fader with innofader level cut in, is traktor scratch certified, has an input matrix (so. use. ful), has a great midi strip for traktor control, fantastic channel faders, the list goes on. Great sounding mixer too, supposedly allen and heath had a lot to do with its creation at the time (same parent company?). > > Nice, clear, responsive metering, an fx loop, and access to the very cool beat breaker effect denon is known for. On par with / trumps the djm-850 in some respects. Recently had to search something in the X1600 manual for a friend…the number of setting a user can adjust is…WOW Just for mic you can setup the routing for booth, ducking level, response speed and crossover points for the EQ. I honestly did not know you can set your custom EQ points on it, let alone for the mic. Just look at the list: ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/techtools/original/3X/b/c/bcc17fef10295b675a1e3f96a980c17886b9a113.png) ---
**Author:** ![overcast](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/overcast/32/14236_2.png) [@overcast](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/overcast)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/13 "2016-08-18T18:43:13Z")
Thanks to both for the quick replies! I’m not really in the game for a new mixer (I just like to think I am) but I’ll def consider that an option ---
**Author:** ![electroshock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c67d28/32.png) [@electroshock](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/electroshock)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/14 "2016-08-18T19:54:29Z")
Does Denon 1600 have endless rotary encoder that can be mapped for scrolling tracks? Any way to map transport controls? Load track button? ---
**Author:** ![Trouble\_Kid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Trouble\_Kid](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Trouble_Kid)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/15 "2016-08-18T22:08:10Z")
> [@lecroixboy](#): > > The x1600 is a fabulous mixer with a _wonderful_ x-fader with innofader level cut in, is traktor scratch certified, has an input matrix (so. use. ful), has a great midi strip for traktor control, fantastic channel faders, the list goes on. Great sounding mixer too, supposedly allen and heath had a lot to do with its creation at the time (same parent company?). > > Nice, clear, responsive metering, an fx loop, and access to the very cool beat breaker effect denon is known for. On par with / trumps the djm-850 in some respects. Thank you for all the replies. The Denon 1600 seems to be the top choice for a mixer under 1000$. However, at the place where i’m located, the price of a 1600 is slightly higher. Its somewhere around 1250$. The DJM-750 is under 1000$, while the DJM-850 is around 1800$. I guess ill have to do some more savings to get the 1600’s. ---
**Author:** ![Mrbigtoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c77e96/32.png) [@Mrbigtoe](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Mrbigtoe)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2016, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/16 "2016-08-19T00:39:43Z")
A bit out side the box, but maybe consider a traktor s8. You can hook the xdj to it and use its internal mixer, and even have access to all the effects ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jester/32/12996_2.png) [@Jester](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/17 "2016-08-19T08:10:12Z")
> [@electroshock](#): > > Does Denon 1600 have endless rotary encoder that can be mapped for scrolling tracks? Any way to map transport controls? Load track button? Yep, 4 of them. Anything grey on the mixer can be mapped. ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jester/32/12996_2.png) [@Jester](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2016, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/18 "2016-08-19T08:12:13Z")
> [@](#): > > Thank you for all the replies. > The Denon 1600 seems to be the top choice for a mixer under 1000$. > However, at the place where i’m located, the price of a 1600 is slightly higher. Its somewhere around 1250$. > The DJM-750 is under 1000$, while the DJM-850 is around 1800$. > > I guess ill have to do some more savings to get the 1600’s. Mate, I’m in New Zealand. I did not get much change from $2000NZD (bought in 2012) ---
**Author:** ![electroshock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c67d28/32.png) [@electroshock](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/electroshock)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2016, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/19 "2016-08-19T09:49:20Z")
> [@Jester](#): > > Yep, 4 of them. Those that say Param 1 2 3 4 ? Are they clickable? ---
**Author:** ![electroshock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c67d28/32.png) [@electroshock](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/electroshock)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2016, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678/20 "2016-08-19T09:52:56Z")
And is there mono switch for the master? The x600 has it but I don’t see it on x1600. [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-a-good-quality-sounding-4-channel-dj-mixer-inside-1000/74678.md?page=2)