Pioneer DJ DJM-900NXS2 4-Channel DJ Mixer with Effects

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Use built-in FX and an external FX unit at the same time. Simply connect external hardware via Aux or your iPhone/iPad via USB to engage instrument and FX apps – try it with the RMX-1000 for iPad, or DJM-REC. USB Sound Card Pioneer DJ continue to raise the bar for club standard DJ mixers with the Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 4-channel professional DJ mixer. The DJM-A9 has been meticulously designed both sonically and aesthetically with creative performance in mind, allowing DJs to elevate their DJ or live sets to the next level! By incorporating huge upgrades on its predecessor, the DJM-900NXS2, Pioneer DJ continue to demonstrate why their DJM legacy has been at the forefront of club culture for nearly 20 years. Pioneer DJ’s DJM-A9 offers spectacularly clear sound quality, optimised playability and connectivity, and a vast array of new features to help DJs take their performances to new creative heights. The industry standard club mixer. Now includes per channel red clipping lights (to the relief of sound engineers the world over). Vastly improved effects and improved sound quality to 24 bit 96khz audio. Four channels, attenuated EQ and fader curves, independent send/return, 4 phono inputs and 2 USB ports and unparalleled integration with Pioneers own CDJ Nexus players and Rekordbox software. It’s pricey, but amazing – and if you want the mixer that’s in almost every serious venue on the planet – this is the one to get. Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 features 6 versatile FX – Sweep, Filter, Crush, Dub Echo, Noise and Space – and are available on every channel. Use the parameter control knob to fine-tune the FX. Beat FXFinally, the new External FX routing allows you to send and return your selected channel independently. On the DJM-A9’s predecessor, send and return disabled the Beat FX section. This simple but effective update provides greater creative freedom when using external effect pedals etc. In addition, this new routing capability will enable connection of external equipment, such as a sampler, with routing through to any channel. Boost Your Performance If you have rekordbox connection, operation and audio issues, please see here to solve the problems. Connect 2 different PC/Mac systems at the same time thanks to the dual USB Type-B and USB Type-C ports (there are 2 of each) and route wireless audio to any channel via the Bluetooth input. The Multi I/O section has an independent channel selector, giving the DJM-A9 true send capabilities. There are dual headphone outputs First Impressions / Setting up In this review we take a look at the DJM-900NXS2, which is an update to the old DJM-900NXS and the companion mixer to the CDJ-2000NXS2 multi player. The DJM-900NXS2 is the next generation mixer, improving greatly on it's predecessor with high quality components, and a load of new and improved features.

Utilising a high-quality 32-bit A/D converter as part of the channel input signal path, and D/A converters of the same type for both the master and booth outputs, the DJM-A9 has been optimised to produce natural-sounding, crystal-clear audio, both on the dancefloor and in the DJ booth. It goes without saying that if you’re broadcasting or livestreaming, these characteristics will translate to improved listening for your audience. Analog Inputs: 4 x stereo RCA line/CD, 2 x stereo RCA line, 2 x stereo RCA phono, 1 x XLR combo mic, 1 x 1/4″ mic The X-pad is now also improved, because you get eight virtual buttons on it, that are lit from behind and change depending on the effect. The only way of changing beat values was with hardware buttons before, but now, you can do so by pressing the corresponding part of the X-pad when using compatible FX. In other modes, it works much as the old pad used to. The screen is much-improved too, and Pioneer DJ is catching up a bit with the amazing effects areas on the Allen & Heath Xone:DB mixers, for instance, here.The Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 is the next generation in nexus mixers, with a 64-bit mixing processor for a more natural, warm and detailed sound.The controls are even more responsive, with a new gain structure, improved EQ and fader curves. The Sound Colour FX section now has a parameter knob for even more nuanced manipulation. Plus an independent Send/Return means you no longer have to choose between Beat FX and external FX: youcan connect your choice of external FX controllers, including apps on your iPad, and layer it on top of the on-board FX. Add to that four phono inputs, DVS support and two USB ports for easy connection to PC/Mac – and the DJM-900NXS2 is a crucial tool versatile enough for any professional booth. Talking of sharing the mixer with other DJs, the DJM-900NXS2 has twin USBs meaning twin sound cards, so two DVS DJs can share the mixer by plugging their laptops in simultaneously, making DJ switchovers a smooth and wonderful thing (Pioneer has of course taken a leaf straight out of Rane’s book with this feature). For live-streamers and broadcasters, the DJM-A9 offers phantom power – facilitating the use of a high-quality condenser microphone to capture your voice with ease. This industry first feature is combined with an impressive mic channel strip. The microphone channel offers two band EQ, three dedicated microphone FX (Echo, Pitch and Megaphone) as well as a silky-smooth mic reverb and the usual talkover functionality. There are multiple improvements to the Beat FX too. Vinyl brake does what it says, with adjustable timings for slow or fast vinyl stop, and ping pong echo adds a frankly not very useful addition to the arsenal (why have a stereo echo when most club sound systems are mono anyway?). The FX Frequency selector lets you choose which frequencies to apply Beat FX to, such as isolating a delay effect only to the high-frequencies, for instance.