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Passive DJ Mixer?

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Posted on May 19, 2016 at 09:57:10
JLMoore3rd
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 I have a DJ setup in the basement bar that consists of 2 Audio-Technica LP120 turntables into a Behringer VMX300USB mixer and then out to 3 Alesis amps... I'm not really happy with the sound of the Behringer mixer. I'd like to use my Parasound PHP-850 as the preamp, but I still need a passive mixer with a cross-fade function.

I found a "Rotary DJ Mixer" (link below), but it is a one-off project that isn't being worked on any longer... anyone have a source for something in current production? I'm also considering taking one of the DIY schematics I've found to my local tech and having one built, if all else fails.

TIA

 

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RE: Passive DJ Mixer?, posted on May 24, 2016 at 12:26:17
Crazy Dave
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 The only good sounding mixer that I am aware of is the Nakamichi 610 (see link). A friend of mine has one and it is very listenable. It is not high-end by todays standards, but it should be able to smoke the Behringer.

Dave

 

RE: Passive DJ Mixer?, posted on May 24, 2016 at 17:11:41
tubewade
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Location: Central Oklahoma
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 Mixing at phono levels will never work well as the signal at that point is simply too frail. You will need to use a phono head amp for each turntable and then you could mix those properly with the line level passive shown in the schematic or another line level mixer.

 

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