The TTM 56 has been the world's most popular performance mixer for many years. Rane takes performance mixer design as seriously as performing DJs take their art form... Learn more...
9 People Rated: 5 out of 5
Manufacturer's Description for Rane TTM56 Performance DJ Mixer with Magnetic Faders
Rane takes performance mixer design as seriously as performing DJs take their art form. In an effort to provide the best instrument possible, Rane devoted two years of R&D to developing a mixer with unparalleled performance. The TTM56 is flexible, durable, and feature packed. The audio quality of the TTM56 qualifies it for use in the most demanding live venue, recording studio or live broadcast applications.
Non-Contact Crossfader and Channel Faders Rane's patented magnetic fader is the fastest, most accurate, and long lasting on the planet. The design uses non-contact magnetic position sensor technology previously reserved for the most demanding aerospace and industrial applications. No travel noise - No bleed - ever! Unlike optical non-contact faders, the magnetic fader is impervious to smoke, moisture, temperature and aging. The electrical performance of these faders is totally unaffected by use. The mechanical life of the magnetic fader exceeds 10 million operations.
These magnetic faders know exactly what your hand is doing! A proprietary curve-translation module converts your hand motion into precise audio level control. The TTM 56 offers the user more flexible curve selection and fader assignment options than ever before. This technology is used for both Channel Faders and the Crossfader.
The Crossfader control includes Reverse switch, Mode switch and independent, continuously adjustable Contours for A-side and B-side. In Mode 1, the Contour control adjusts from smooth blend to extremely fast cut. Select Mode 2 for center-cut effect (PGM 1 and PGM 2 off in the center) with full range Contour control.
The Channel Fader controls include Reverse switches, Mode switches and continuously adjustable Contours. In Mode 1, the Contour control adjusts from smooth blend to extremely fast cut. Select Mode 2 for Left/Right pan effect with Contour control. The Channel Reverse switch allows left and right hand Channel Faders to control Program 1 or Program 2.
Post-Fader FlexFx Rane's proprietary FlexFx effects loop allows assigning post-fader Program 1, post-fader Program 2 or both to the effects loop. A Wet/Dry pan control gives the user total control of how much processed signal is in the mix. With the effects loop post-fader, reverb and other delay effects respond to both Channel Fader and Crossfader operation.
Stereo Metering The TTM 56 features two 10-segment meters with peak-hold. A source switch allows users to select dual-mono Cue or stereo Master operation. No need to stress over dropping a channel without knowing.
Auxiliary Input and Output (Session Mix) A stereo AUX Input with a Level control provides input for a session mix, drum machine or other auxiliary input signal. The stereo AUX Output with Level control provides output for Session Mix, Booth monitoring, recording or second zone.
3-Band Accelerated-Slope EQ The TTM 56 provides 3-band, full cut tone controls for Program 1 and Program 2. EQ engage switches allow A/B comparison and the ability to quickly cut or add EQ effect.
Magnetic Fader Testing The engineers at Rane employed a sewing machine to test the durability of the magnetic fader. Each stroke generated one count. They have it set to apply a million strokes to the fader every day. Rane tested 13 million strokes before they got tired of hearing the darn thing, and the fader shows absolutely no wear or degradation.
Channel Fader and Crossfader Response For unprecedented creativity, the Crossfader and Channel Faders have a nearly infinite range of responses with the combination of the Reverse, Mode switches, and variable Contour Controls.
Features
Patented non-contact magnetic program faders and crossfader
Continuously adjustable contour adjustments for all faders
Program 1 and Program 2 input buses with: Phono and Line input with transform switch Input gain control 3-band accelerated-slope, full cut (+6 dB to off) EQ FlexFX effects loop assignment with wet / dry control
Auxiliary (session mix) input / output with level controls
Balanced mic input and level control with: 2-band EQ and independent effects loop
Independent balanced and unbalanced master outputs
Two 10-segment meters feature peak-hold with: Source switch for dual-mono cue or stereo master
Headphone monitoring with: Master / cue select switch with cue pan control Powerful headphone amplifier with level control
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Sound:
It's RANE.....sound is wonderful and full.Much more power than the Vestax PMC05 PROIII that I had. Full kills on all 3 eq's
Feature:
Well lets start with the non-contact magnetic crossfader and up faders...yes all 3 are non-contact and rated at 13 million cycles and still no problems.....check out RANES web site. It has a wet and dry feature for each chanel so you can make some cool sounds while scratching.Curve adjustments for both up faders and crossfader. Reverse, slope adjustments.....just all around nice
Ease of Use:
Very easy to use...perfect for the turntablist and even the mix dj.
Quality:
Only reason I didn't give it a 10 is beacuse no one get's a 10. Quality product built like a tank, this is the SL1200 of battle mixers.The other nice feature is that the faceplate has a thin plastic like cover that protects the paint on the mixer from being worn off by us heavy scratch dj's, nice little move there.Road ready and rugged.You should see the Coke test done on this mixer. Check out RANE.com to see it.
Value:
Price is the only knock I have on this mixer....being out for some time now I would have liked to see the price a little lower. BUT it's a mixer you will use for a very long time...very long time
Manufacturer Support:
RANE prides itself on customer service.....very responsive and great to work with. I callled them last week about SERATO and they were very helpful
The Wow Factor:
Good mixer.....plus you can purcahse colored face plates to customise it to your liking......of course these cost $50 but hey it may be a small price to pay to get a Blue,Red,Purple Rane TTM-56
Overall:
Most likely the last battle mixer I'll need to buy.
Style of Music: Hip-hop, old school,funk
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Sound:
The best on the market in my opinion. Worth the money!!! No matter what's playing thru this mixer, it sounds great with no bleed at all.
I'm using it with Serato SL3 and 2x Technic 1200s with Shure M44-7 needles.
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