# Recommendations for a mid price range 4 channel mixer please and advice on setup? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [March 21, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740 "2013-03-21T14:29:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Crem\_Brule](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/crem_brule/32/12606_2.png) [@Crem\_Brule](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Crem_Brule)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/1 "2013-03-21T14:29:00Z")
**Recommendations for a mid price range 4 channel mixer please and advice on setup?** Hi, I have been learning to DJing for just shy of 12 months using a controller(Reloop TM2) which is lovely and all but I am now looking for a change of direction. I recently added a pair of turntables running timecode vinyl through an Audio 6 and TSP which is great fun but would now like to take this set up a stage further I was wondering how I would go about swapping the controller out for a 4 channel mixer and adding a pair of CDJs (probably Reloop RMP3s due to cost) and still run this through TSP. I will most likely want to use these as controllers rather than CDJs most of the time but also have the option to use CDs or USB drives if the mood takes me. Can anyone recommend a mid ranged mixer that will tick all the boxes without breaking the bank, please? And also talk me through how this would typically be set up in terms of physical connections ie CDJs usb into Laptop, audio outs into mixer, where the audio 6 would fit in etc. Thanks in advance and sorry for such a big askšŸ˜‘ ---
**Author:** ![octostout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ec9cab/32.png) [@octostout](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/octostout)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/2 "2013-03-21T16:45:03Z")
This is the least-idiotic gear question this forum has probably ever seen. Thank you. If I were an expert on this Iā€™d help in a second. ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/3 "2013-03-21T17:05:29Z")
The Denon DNX 1600 or DJM 850 would let you use both your turntables and CDJs in Traktor simultaneously, which would not be possible using the Audio 6 (which you could then sell). Otherwise thereā€™s the Xone 42/92/DB2, DJM 700/800, Ecler Nuo4/EVO4 ---
**Author:** ![Crem\_Brule](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/crem_brule/32/12606_2.png) [@Crem\_Brule](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Crem_Brule)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/4 "2013-03-21T17:11:32Z")
Cheers makar1 I had a quick look at the Denon DNX 1600 earlier, seems good for the money. Looking at some of the other option may mean having to stretch my budget a little. Would my desired set up be possible on a 2 + 2 mixer such as the Z2 or djm t1? do either of these have a way of switching to decks c/d is the same way my Terminal mix2 does? ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/5 "2013-03-21T17:16:47Z")
The Z2 and DJMT1 are great for Traktor use with 2 decks, and they can be easily switched between inputs so you can have your CDJs and turntables connected at the same time. Neither of them are that great for non-Traktor use though. ---
**Author:** ![Crem\_Brule](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/crem_brule/32/12606_2.png) [@Crem\_Brule](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Crem_Brule)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/6 "2013-03-21T17:19:17Z")
Cool, most of the time I will be using traktor, the stand alone side of the z2 and DJMT1 is really just a nice bonus. ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/7 "2013-03-21T17:20:05Z")
> [@Crem\_Brule](#): > > Cheers makar1 I had a quick look at the Denon DNX 1600 earlier, seems good for the money. Looking at some of the other option may mean having to stretch my budget a little. > > Would my desired set up be possible on a 2 + 2 mixer such as the Z2 or djm t1? do either of these have a way of switching to decks c/d is the same way my Terminal mix2 does? If youā€™re going with Reloop CDJs, have you considered the RMX-40 or IQ2+ mixers? Iā€™ve got an RMX-40 USB (which cost Ā£240) but have been lusting after an IQ2+ MIDI for a while now šŸ™‚ EDIT: With either of those two, you donā€™t even need to use the Audio 6 if youā€™re using MIDI control, as you can use the RMX/IQ2ā€™s built-in soundcards for audio output šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Crem\_Brule](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/crem_brule/32/12606_2.png) [@Crem\_Brule](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Crem_Brule)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/8 "2013-03-21T17:26:00Z")
Hi MDC, i looked at the Reloop options earlier today but it seemed I would loose a lot of the traktor controls using these. Shame because I do like Reloop hence my looking at the RMP3s. If anyone has a z2 setup with 4 inputs (other than say f1,x1s) I would love to see some pictures please? I supose what I am asking is anyone using cdjs as controller decks only via the 2 usb hubs on the back of the mixer? ---
**Author:** ![MRG12EG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mrg12eg/32/11063_2.png) [@MRG12EG](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MRG12EG)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/9 "2013-03-21T17:38:23Z")
i dont fully understand what you want to do.. a z2 has ā€œ2 external real inputsā€ + ā€œ2 virtual inputsā€ ---
**Author:** ![jprime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jprime/32/12640_2.png) [@jprime](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/jprime)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/10 "2013-03-21T17:46:11Z")
Why not drop an S4 between your turntables? ---
**Author:** ![MRG12EG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mrg12eg/32/11063_2.png) [@MRG12EG](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MRG12EG)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/11 "2013-03-21T17:47:24Z")
> [@jprime](#): > > Why not drop an S4 between your turntables? i was thinking thatā€¦ but then i didnt see the point in the cdjs lol ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/12 "2013-03-21T17:48:31Z")
> [@Crem\_Brule](#): > > Hi MDC, i looked at the Reloop options earlier today but it seemed I would loose a lot of the traktor controls using these. Shame because I do like Reloop hence my looking at the RMP3s. > > If anyone has a z2 setup with 4 inputs (other than say f1,x1s) I would love to see some pictures please? I supose what I am asking is anyone using cdjs as controller decks only via the 2 usb hubs on the back of the mixer? Well the IQ2 is FULLY mappable to Traktor, so you could map it however you wanted. I assume the features youā€™ll be missing are primarily the FX units, in which case NO mixer is really going to give you the same level of control. You could always pick up a Contour (CE) just for controlling the FX, or a NI X1, or even the **Zomo MC-1000** I recently reviewed in the Controller/Mods/Reviews section. If it was me getting your setup, Iā€™d probably go for a pair of RMP-3 Alphas, an RMX-40 and a Zomo MC-1000 mounted above/behind the mixer. That way youā€™ve got a full 4 deck setup, CD/MP3 support, full control over FX on Traktor, as well as (with my mapping for the Zomo) quick and easy on-the-fly beatgrid adjustment and track selection šŸ™‚ EDIT: This is what the Zomo looks like mounted as described above. And it does match the RMX-40 perfectly šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![jprime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jprime/32/12640_2.png) [@jprime](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/jprime)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/13 "2013-03-21T17:51:29Z")
Iā€™d nix the CDā€™s altogether and go full on controller / turntables personally. if you want to play CDs, youā€™re limited to CDJs, and the controls they come with. Plusā€¦he did say heā€™d be using it controller style for the most part. My .02 ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/14 "2013-03-21T17:54:49Z")
> [@jprime](#): > > Iā€™d nix the CDā€™s altogether and go full on controller / turntables personally. > > if you want to play CDs, youā€™re limited to CDJs, and the controls they come with. Plusā€¦he did say heā€™d be using it controller style for the most part. > > My .02 Well with the Audio 6 heā€™s already well set-up for timecode supportā€¦ if the reason heā€™s going CDJs is to use 1000mk3s or 800s when heā€™s playing out with timecode, it makes sense to get a set at home to get familiar with; the RMP-3s would serve that purpose perfectly. Iā€™d still add the Zomo though, just for proper Traktor control. Plus itā€™s easy enough to toss in a backpack with your laptop and Audio 6 for when you get to the venue šŸ™‚ With that said, if the venues he plays at DONā€™T have CDJs, then yeah, controllers would be better. Personally Iā€™d go for a pair of Contours in that situation. ---
**Author:** ![MRG12EG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mrg12eg/32/11063_2.png) [@MRG12EG](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MRG12EG)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/15 "2013-03-21T17:57:17Z")
mdcdesign are you on reloops payroll šŸ‘ RMX-40 - doesnt have midi input/out so i wouldnā€™t pick that as it seems you want everything going through traktor. if you do want a basic 4 channel mixer non midi iā€™d hit the used market you can pick up some great old mixers! alternatively getting a mixer with midi will allow you to map them up in traktor ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/16 "2013-03-21T18:00:28Z")
> [@MRG12EG](#): > > mdcdesign are you on reloops payroll šŸ‘ > > RMX-40 - doesnt have midi input/out so i wouldnā€™t pick that as it seems you want everything going through traktor. I wish šŸ˜‰ There WAS a version of the RMX-40 which had full MIDI support but unfortunately it was discontinued a couple of years ago šŸ˜ž The IQ2+ MIDI fulfils that role now, but itā€™s only 2-channel. Still, having a real (analog) 4 channel mixer is generally better than using internal mixing in Traktor, as it gives you the ability to mix in analog sources and practice playing WITHOUT Traktor, which it sounds like the OP wants to do - albeit only occasionally. Nothing to stop you from mixing externally using Traktor though, which is what I do with my Contours + RMX šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Crem\_Brule](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/crem_brule/32/12606_2.png) [@Crem\_Brule](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Crem_Brule)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/17 "2013-03-21T20:16:23Z")
> [@mdcdesign](#): > > Well with the Audio 6 heā€™s already well set-up for timecode supportā€¦ if the reason heā€™s going CDJs is to use 1000mk3s or 800s when heā€™s playing out with timecode, it makes sense to get a set at home to get familiar with; the RMP-3s would serve that purpose perfectly. Iā€™d still add the Zomo though, just for proper Traktor control. Plus itā€™s easy enough to toss in a backpack with your laptop and Audio 6 for when you get to the venue šŸ™‚ > > With that said, if the venues he plays at DONā€™T have CDJs, then yeah, controllers would be better. Personally Iā€™d go for a pair of Contours in that situation. Nail on the head Mcd. Itā€™s about being able to turn my hand to any set up regardless of what or where itā€™s installed. An s4 doesnā€™t give me anything I donā€™t have other than a 4 channel mixer, I can run 2 timecode vinyls and 2 virtual decks through the terminal mix just fine. The CDs are basically just to act as big jog wheels with transport controls 90% of the time. But on the odd occasion I might fancy it I can use them as straight CDs through the mixer. Oh and he is a she btwšŸ˜›! ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/18 "2013-03-21T20:23:29Z")
For primarily Traktor use it makes much more sense to get a Traktor mixer like the X1600 or Z2 and avoid buying unnecessary gear that will clutter the setup. Getting a non-Traktor mixer will mean unplugging everything from the sound card during every switch between CDJs and turntables. The Z2 is great for turntable use and has easily switchable inputs, whereas the X1600 will let you fully use both the CDJs and turntables at the same time. Hereā€™s the picture you requested Crem: ![1dZFJI7](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/techtools/original/3X/a/6/a67dfecbe2ac18b786206322a98fd1ab1db9e054.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Crem\_Brule](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/crem_brule/32/12606_2.png) [@Crem\_Brule](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Crem_Brule)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/19 "2013-03-21T20:27:19Z")
Thanks makar1 , but from your comment it seams I couldnā€™t use the CDs as purely cueing and transport controls through the USB ports on the z2 whilst running the dvs through the normal inputs šŸ˜¢ ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740/20 "2013-03-21T20:29:46Z")
> [@Crem\_Brule](#): > > Thanks makar1 , but from your comment it seams I couldnā€™t use the CDs as purely cueing and transport controls through the USB ports on the z2 whilst running the dvs through the normal inputs šŸ˜¢ You can run the turntables through the Z2 and use CDJs at the same time, but you wonā€™t be able to EQ all 4 decks obviously. Did you want 4 deck control or are you wanting to use the CDJs as transport for the same decks as the turntables? [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recommendations-for-a-mid-price-range-4-channel-mixer-please-and-advice-on-setup/54740.md?page=2)