12 best digital mixer

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BEHRINGER DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000: Ultimate 5-Channel Digital DJ Mixer with Sampler, 4 FX Sections, Dual BPM Counters and MIDI. 32-bit digital DJ mixer with beat-synchronized sampler, 4 multi-FX sections, 2 BPM counters, digital crossfader and MIDI. 4 Phono/Line stereo channels allowing up to 8 signal sources to be connected simultaneously. 2 microphone inputs with Gain, EQ, Talk function and FX. 4 stereo channels with Gain, programmable parametric 3-band EQ with Kill function, fader curve control and flexible crossfader assignment. Fully featured MIDI controller for your DJ software. Sophisticated sampler with beat-controlled loop function, real-time pitch control, sampler FX and crossfader start option. 2 freely assignable and BPM-synchronized, high-quality FX engines (Bitcrusher, Resonator, Reverb, Flanger, etc.). Ultra-fast, and accurate BPM counters for automatic BPM synchronization of sampler, FX, crossfader and external drum machines, etc. via MIDI. Digital crossfader with flexible curve adjustment, reverse button and automatic, BPM-synchronized crossfading. Dual-mode crossfader with innovative frequency-selective crossfading. Dedicated headphones section includes PFL mix/split and bass/snare boost function. Recall your last mixer setting at the push of a button. Digital S/PDIF output for direct recording of your performance. Rack mount brackets included for ultimate flexibility. High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life. The DDM4000 provides top-level functionality for the experienced DJ, at a cost that will have you smiling all the way to the bank. Grab yourself a DDM4000 from your nearest authorized BEHRINGER dealer and start spinning sets that will catapult you directly to star status! Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany. Please contact the Customer CARE department for any technical issues at 702-800-8290.

The DDM4000 is a state-of-the-art 32-bit digital DJ mixer, jam-packed with creative tools, yet its intuitive layout will let you feel at home in an instant. Editing, storing and recalling your settings is simply a breeze! Hook up your turntables and CD/MP3 players to its 4 stereo channels, each with fully programmable EQ and Kill switches. Put ultimate versatility at your fingertips with fully programmable beat-sync'able multi-FX modules, a pair of high-precision BPM counters and a digital crossfader with custom curve adjustment. And the super-cool BPM-sync'd sampler with real-time pitch control, loop and reverse functions will make your crowd go wild.

A state-of-the-art 32-bit digital DJ mixer jam-packed with creative tools. Click to enlarge.

Digital crossfader with flexible curve adjustment, reverse button and automatic, BPM-synchronized crossfading.

Two freely assignable and BPM-synchronized, high-quality FX engine.

Choose Your Channel

The DDM4000 struts 5 independent channels. Channels 1-4 are crossfader-assignable stereo channels, suitable for both vinyl and CD decks, and have appropriate phono/line level toggle switches at the input. All channels feature 3-band digital EQs with up to 12 dB of boost and infinite cut option, or "kill." Any channel can be monitored directly via headphones thanks to the PFL switch above the fader.

A dedicated Mic channel is provided in mono, with 2 XLR mic inputs. The vocal channel features a special "talk" feature that attenuates the volume of the other 4 channels, ensuring you will be heard over the music. The Mic channel also has its own FX section that can be applied with a single button.

Cross My Heart

The core functionality of any DJ mixer lays in its crossfader. The DDM4000's crossfader can be assigned to any of channels 1-4, and sports a 3-band EQ kill button on either side. The curve sensitivity of the crossfader is adjustable, and in the unlikely event that you wear it out, the crossfader itself is replaceable.

Step Up Your Sampling

The DDM4000's BPM-synced sampler is a sought-after addition. The sampler allows you to record a segment of incoming audio and loop it continuously without dropping the beat. Once your track is looping from the sampler, you can swap discs and queue up new tracks and mix them back in. The transition is seamless!

Effects

The DDM4000 features a stunning dual FX section that includes our patented BPM counting technology. This allows the mixer to read/display the BPM of 2 different inputs and to apply BPM-synchronized effects, such as an echo synced to the beat of the music. Effects such as bitcrusher, reverb, delay, pitch shift, and more are available, and can be assigned independently to multiple channels.

The DDM4000 is ideal for a club owner who has multiple working DJs performing on a recurring basis. User preferences like fader curve, FX settings, EQ, kill frequencies, etc., can all be set to various user accounts and recalled instantly. This feature can eliminate setup time between DJs altogether!

Swimming Upstream

When you combine the DDM4000's digital operation with MIDI functionality, the door to creative applications opens REALLY wide. For example, the mixer can be used as a MIDI controller for your favorite DJ software--or whatever else you like! Channel faders, EQ knobs, and button presses can all be configured to send customized MIDI data. The possibilities here are quite endless.

What's in the Box

Behringer DDM4000, Power Cable, Rack Mount Brackets, User's Manual

• 32-bit digital DJ mixer with beat-synchronized sampler, 4 multi-FX sections, 2 BPM counters, digital crossfader and MIDI
• 4 Phono/Line stereo channels allowing up to 8 signal sources to be connected simultaneously
• 2 microphone inputs with Gain, EQ, Talk function and FX
• 4 stereo channels with Gain, programmable parametric 3-band EQ with Kill function, fader curve control and flexible crossfader assignment
• Fully featured MIDI controller for your DJ software

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Choose Your Channel

The DDM4000 features 5 independent channels. Channels 1 - 4 are crossfader-assignable stereo channels, with Phono/Line Level toggle switches that make them suitable for your vinyl and CD/mp3 players. All channels feature 3-band digital EQs with up to 12 dB of boost and infinite cut option (Kill), and can be monitored directly via headphones thanks to the PFL switch above the fader. A dedicated Mic channel is provided in mono, with 2 XLR Mic Inputs and features a special Talk feature that attenuates the volume of the stereo channels (ducking), ensuring your announcements will be heard loud and clear over the music. The Mic channel also has its own FX section – which can be applied with a single button.

Crossfader

The core functionality of the DDM4000 can be found in its Digital Ultracurve Crossfader, which is equipped with Reverse Tap and Hold buttons, plus automatic BPMsynchronized crossfading. Smooth and ultra-responsive, this First-Class Crossfader can be assigned to any of channels 1 - 4, and sports a trio of 3-band EQ Kill buttons on either side. The curve sensitivity is adjustable, and in the unlikely event you ever wear it out, the Crossfader itself is easy to replace.

Step Up Your Sampling

DDM4000’s BPM-synced sampler is a highly sought-after feature, which allows you to record a segment of incoming audio and loop it continuously – without dropping the beat. Once your track is looping from the sampler, you can swap discs, queue up your new tracks and mix them back in – for totally seamless transitions!

Own the Night!

The DDM4000 is the ideal digital mixer for the DJ who is on the way to the top, or the club owner who has multiple DJs performing on a recurring basis. All preferences, such as fader curve, FX settings, EQ, Kill frequencies, etc., can be stored in individual user accounts and recalled instantly. This feature alone can completely eliminate the changeover time between DJs – so the party never stops! With the amazing DDM4000 in the hands of an experienced DJ, at a cost that will have you smiling all the way to the bank – you truly can own the night!

Compose. Record. Mix. Share.

Tracktion is one of the world’s fastest and easiest Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) for composing, recording, editing, mixing and sharing your music with the world. Featuring a single-screen interface, and pushing the envelope in design elegance, Tracktion brings together outstanding Pro DAW features, such as dynamic automation, unlimited track count, MIDI recording and support for VST and AU plug-ins. This powerful music production software gives you all the tools of an entire professional-grade recording studio. Learning a DAW has never been easier, thanks to their vast and readily available library of resources.

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Allen & heath’s qu-sb is an ultra-compact digital mixer designed for iPad control, freeing you to mix from anywhere in the venue and providing a smart, portable solution for bands, AV and installation. The companion qu-pad app is a beautifully elegant, intuitive mixing interface, giving easy access to the full wealth of Qu features and setup options. On top of its 18 onboard inputs and 14 outputs, qu-sb can be expanded up to 32 mono inputs and 24 outputs by connecting to one of our family of remote audioracks over a single Cat5 cable. Couple this with the qu-you personal monitoring app for Android and iOS, Plus the ME-1 personal mixers, and qu-sb is a fantastic choice for bands looking for the same great monitor sound wherever they play. Qu-sb is designed to integrate seamlessly with the qu-pad iPad app, providing super-fast, easy access to all settings, including channel processing, meters and RTA views, FX racks, scene management, USB Audio control, setup menus and much more. Qu-pad connects to the mixer over Wi-Fi and gives you the freedom to adjust the monitors on stage, roam around the venue while tweaking the PA, and then mix The show from the heart of the audience. Qu-sb’s 16 analogiq total Recall preamps feature zero crossing detection and an advanced padless 1dB step gain stage, closely allied to the DSP for optimal gain accuracy and audio transparency. The analog signal is captured by high class, Low latency 24bit analog to digital converters matched to high quality 24bit digital to analog converters to deliver the required outputs. The analogiq design has been refined over many months to offer superb transparency, minimal distortion and an ultra-low noise floor, with a warm, musical sound that is missing from some digital consoles.

• Compact digital mixer designed for iPad control; 16 mono inputs (TRS + XLR), 1 stereo input (TRS), 12 on-board mix outputs (LR, mono mix 1-4, stereo mix 1-3), 1 stereo Matrix out (TRS)
• Qu-32 core inside (32 mono + 3 stereo input channels)
• Up to 11 monitor mixes (4 mono + 7 stereo), 4 FX engines, 4 FX sends/returns, 4 mute groups, 4 Dca groups
• 32 x 32 USB Audio Interface
• Qu-drive direct multitrack recording/Playback on USB drives, recallable analogiq preamps, ilive FX library, dsnake remote audio port expansion up to 38 inputs

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