I’ve reached a crossroads with my mobile dj setup. I’m debating selling my s2 for a modular setup for my parties. I was gonna buy a ddjsx, but for not much more I can buy a used modular setup
I have a nice home setup (cdj900’s and djm850) but i don’t feel comfortable bringing it to parties where ppl get messy
So I was thinking id get used 800’s and a timecode, but it’s only a couple hundred more to get 850’s and as a bonus, I can use them with my home setup and play with 4 fatass decks
I would buy a cheap ass 2 channel mixer to use with them
Is this a good mobile/party setup?
I cringe at bringing my 4ch mixer to house parties and whatnot. I could even see using a cdj900 and 850, but just not my whole expensive setup. It makes me paranoid. Or should I say FK it and buy the ddj
Hmmmm…I got away from a modular setup and went to the S2 for mobile gigs. I mix “internal” but use the S2 controls…so there is still something real to grab hold of as I play.
I have run into an issue with a hum in the mic input. I added a small Mackie mixer (802?) for the mic, a single iPod input, and the output from the S2.
Dude… That’s perfect!! I’m totally gonna get one! Is the filter hard to use? I’m used to 2 filter knobs
Thank you for the responses.. I sold the s2 yesterday. I was tired of it because of the small pitch faders and the sound wasn’t as good as my pioneer mixer. I also didn’t like the filter knobs. I had some unforgettable nights with it though
Yes… but obviously you will have to plug the k2 to the mac/pc with the pioneer 850 and assign correctly the in port and out port in the controller manager…
Damn man, if it’s not too late I would actually consider swapping the K1 for a K2. The K2 is exactly the same except it has a built in soundcard that will allow you to connect to any external mixer without an extra audio interface. I imagine you should be fine using the K1 with your DJM 850 if it is traktor certified, but with the K2 you could rest assured knowing that ANY mixer you come across while gigging will be compatible, no problem.
Furthermore, if you’re looking for a light portable set-up the built in soundcard with the K2 would allow you to bring just that, plug headphones right into the controller and you’re off. You could easily have 2 deck controls, with hot cues, loops, and FX using only that. For that reason the K2 also works great as a back up in the case of any crises you encounter while playing. You could even rig it to give you 4 deck control if you’re so inclined.
And if you do decide to go with the K2 instead of the K1 you may also be able to save money by just going with an Xone 23 instead of the 23C, so long as you aren’t attached to having the X-Link ethernet connection. As a matter of fact, because of the K2’s built in sound card you could go with ANY external mixer you wanted, even a lower budget DJM if they’re your preference.
