Pioneer DJM-850 Professional DJ Mixer

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Elevate your mix with this pro-level Pioneer mixer. Features include easy connectivity, flexible ins and outs, and onboard effects.

Pioneer DJ continues to make advancements in its lineup of DJ products with the launch of its DJM-850 Performance DJ mixer that brings more functionality for the growing number of DJs that utilize today's popular DJ software. Inheriting many of the same technologies, reliability and operability of Pioneer's industry standard DJM-900nexus mixer, the DJM-850 also features a built-in high-performance USB sound card, various functions for laptop-connected DJ performances, and the industry's first BEAT COLOR FX function, which changes effects by linking the audio input of each channel.

Check out a performance by Lucien Foort on the Pioneer DJM-850:


Variety of Effects

The DJM-850 follows Pioneer's traditional mixer layout, featuring a variety of advanced sound effects that provide DJs with virtually limitless possibilities when mixing their music. Pioneer includes the BEAT COLOR FX function, which changes effects by linking the audio input from each channel.

Sound Color FX - The Sound Color FX offers four types of effects (Filter, Crush, Noise and Gate) that can be linked to the input sound of each channel.

Beat Color FX - Users can quickly change between the Beat Color FX and Sound Color FX to suit each tune for further remixing and sound capabilities. By activating the Beat Color FX, users are able to manipulate the Sound Color FX and Beat Effect simultaneously, resulting in more creative effects that complement the beat of the music.

Beat Effect - The Beat Effect function read more presents 13 different types of effects (Delay, Echo, Up Echo, Spiral, Reverb, Trans, Filter, Flanger, Phaser, Robot, Slip Roll, Roll, and Reverse Roll) that can be combined to produce up to 100 other original effects.

Sound Quality

The design of the DJM-850 combines broad functionality and high quality components to achieve great sound quality: Built-in 24bit/96kHz USB Sound card - An integrated high performance USB sound card enables up to four inputs/outputs simultaneously with no deterioration in sound quality.

The sound card supports three different sampling rates (96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz) and the ASIO/Core Audio standards that can also be used for music recording and production.

The USB port on top of the mixer provides quick connections to use DJ software via laptop. The signal output path from the mixer can be easily modified using its setup utility tool via a computer.

Sound Quality Design - The use of high quality components such as a 32-bit digital-to-analog output converter and a 32-bit digital signal processor, separate analog and digital circuitry, and extremely short audio transmission paths results in clear and powerful audio output.

Traktor Scratch 2 Certified

The DJM-850 offers compatibility to the Scratch Control (DVS) with Native Instrument's Traktor Scratch PRO 2/DUO 2 software. Using the timecode disc bundled with the software and a PC, the DJM-850 is ready for scratch control (DVS) with a CDJ player or Vinyl turntable.

Check out our overview of the Pioneer DJM-850 Professional DJ Mixer:


Additional Features

- MIDI Signal - Operation information of the mixer's knobs and buttons can be transmitted as a MIDI signal for a 'Full Ensemble MIDI' function to control other connected devices.
- Switching 3-Band EQ/Isolator - Each channel of the mixer is equipped with a switchable 3-band EQ (+6dB to -26dB) and 3-band isolator (+6dB to -infinity dB)
- High Performance Channel Faders - The slide mechanism supports the fader knobs with two metal shafts for both durability and smooth operation. Furthermore, the mechanism's design minimizes the negative effects of moisture and dust particles on the mixer's performance.
- P-LOCK Fader Cap - Keeps the fader channel and crossfader knobs (caps) locked, preventing them from physically slipping off during heavy use.
- Scratch Control - Scratch control is possible by using the time code disc bundled with DJ software supporting DVS (Digital Vinyl System)* from CDJ players and vinyl turntables.
- Auto Standby - Automatically senses the presence of active operation and input signals and switches to standby mode when inputs are not detected for a long period of time.
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- Channels: 4
- CD/Line Input: 6
- Phono Input: 2
- Mic Input: 2 (XLR/PHONE, PHONE)
- Pro DJ LINK (LAN): No
- Beat Effect: 13 types
- Sound Color Effect: 4 types with Beat Sound Color FX option
- USB Audio Interface (USB TypeB): 4IN / 4OUT
- MIDI Interface: DIN/USB
- Traktor Scratch Certified: Yes
- Channel EQ: 3-Band
- EQ Range: -26 / +6db
- Channel Fader Curve Adjustment: 3 Curves
- Level Meter Type: Individual
- CD/Line Input: 6
- Phono Input: 2
- Mic Input: 2 (XLR, PHONE)
- Pro DJ LINK (LAN): No
- Master Output (XLR): 1
- Master Output (RCA): 1
- Booth Moniter Output (TRS Phone): 1
- REC Output (RCA): 1
- MIDI Output - DIN: 1
- MIDI Output - USB: 1
- External Effects (SEND/RETURN): 1
- Fader Start Control Output: 4
- Headphone Output: 1
- USB Type B: 4IN / 4OUT
- Beat Effect: 13 types
- Sound Color Effects: 4 types with Beat Sound Color FX option
- Manual Filter: Yes
- Auto BPM Counter: Yes
- TAP Button: Yes
- Isolator: Yes
- Master Balance Control: Yes
- Stereo/Mono Switch: Yes
- Level Meter Size: 15 Segment
- Booth Monitor: Yes
- Headphone Monitor: Yes
- Headphone Mono/Split: Yes
- USB Soundcard: Yes
- Stereo Inputs: 4
- Stereo Outputs: 4
- Sampling Rate: 96 kHz
- Cross Fader Type: Carbon Rail
- Cross Fader Curve Adjustment: 3 Curves
- Channel Fader Curve Adjustment: 3 Curves
- Fader Start and Back Cue Play: Yes
- Mic Connection: XLR/PHONE
- Mic EQ: 2 Band
- Mic EQ Range: -12 / +12dB
- Talk Over: Yes
- 19 inch Rack Mountable: Yes
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- SN Ratio: Line: 106 dB
- Distortion: 0.004 percent
- Sampling Rate: 96kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz
- A/D, D/A Converter: 24 bit, 32 bit
- Headroom: 19 dB
- Power Consumption: 30 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.6 x 15.0 x 4.25 inches
- Weight: 17 pounds

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-421-1404
Web: https://support.pioneerdj.com/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted September 1, 2015 by Justin J in bellflower, CA

"Well rounded mixer"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Jumped into this mixer from a djm-750 after i heard it will have support with serato dj with the purchase of a serato dj license. Its a great mixer that has most of what you'd be using on the djm-900 if you'd ever need to use one of those in a club. If the djm-900 is out of your price range this should be a no brainer! Everything feels very robust, the mixer itself is very heavy.. the pots all feel incredibly good to turn and have the right amount of resistance and great notches for the 12 oclock position on the eq and effects. The upfaders as all pioneer mixers i've used.. smooth as butter and wouldn't have it any other way. Not the mixers fault but I am not a fan of serato DJ HID... its terrible and feels like a waste of using cdjs. The display is very generic.. does not display wave or anything useful other than the song playing. I thought HID was supposed to help keep you from looking at the laptop.. but i guess not?! Not too much of a biggie for me as I am normally just playing from a USB on the cdj900nxs anyway... the serato was more for other people that play with my gear.

Musical Style:

Drum and bass, tech house, progressive house, hip hop, all kinds!
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