Sound:
this thing is the best i have ever mixed with before I had a alan and heath mixer it was good but it wasen't made for me it did't have the effects i NEEDED
Feature:
Had great features!
Ease of Use:
The bad thing about it is that the first time you mix with it is going to be realy hard to work it out but after a time it's going to become really easy
Quality:
The quality is great it resist dust and bumps and nothing happens to the system
Value:
I think it's kind of expensive for what it is
Manufacturer Support:
The support is manageable but hard.
The Wow Factor:
It's more for men for women pioneer should make the djm-909 but in a greysh color
Overall:
For me this is the best mixer in the world without needing to use aptops.
Sound:
AWESOME !!!! No problem with on air broadcast.
Feature:
The only complaint i have about this product is the amount of channels. I four channel mixer with these features would be any club, mobile, or on-air Dj's wet dream !!!
Value:
Everything could always be cheaper... compared to
Manufacturer Support:
No problems yet....
Overall:
I NEED MORE CHANNELS !!!! Same features, more channels.
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Sound:
I gave this an 8 for only 2 reasons.
1. The sound output for this mixer is less powerful than the DJM 600, or DJM 800, and probably any other mainstream $1,300-$2,500 mixer out there. Meaning, side by side, volumes all leveled, the 909 will sound quieter to other high end mixers. If I had to guess... I'd say it's about 25% quieter. In real world, this really is a minute detail, you'd never know it unless you happen to have someones mixer plugged into your Session In Input and you can't reach their volume level when battling. Even then you can lower their volume with your Session In volume knob. Small detail, but it's worth noting. Maybe other people will pay attention to how mixers sound if I point it out.
2. Being a Pioneer mixer, if you turn any EQ knob to kill the sound it does not kill that EQ band fully. This isn't the mixer's fault so much as the manufacturer. The DJM 800 also does this. If I turn the bass all the way down, I can hear the high bass still. Try it out and see what I mean. Technically speaking this isn't really a flaw, most EDM bass kicks have a 200 Hz or slightly higher sound to them (which means it's really a mid EQ), but I prefer a mixer that if I turn the Hi or the Lo all the way down, it 99%-100% mutes it. Not 85% or 90%.
Other than those 2 things, it's still got superior sound quality like most of the bad boy mixers out there. It's still professional sound. Maybe not the best, but it's got an edge for being Pioneer quality.
Feature:
I gave this an 8 because of the recent times. 2 things:
It's not MIDI mappable, nor offers digital outputs (which people should use but often don't). In today's world you preferably want a 4 channel mixer, but it's not because you are some bad ass on 4 turntables. It's because when you go to parties and other DJs bring laptops, turntables, or mixers, which makes the 909 not friendly towards clubs. The mixer was designed for solo artists in mind. You can hook up 2 turntables and 2 CDJs and switch between them with the "Phono/Line" switch easily.
If it wasn't for lack of MIDI support I would have given this a 10. I can let the lack of Digital Outputs slide because this mixer offers customizable Upfaders and Crossfader. On this mixer you can change the slope of both Upfaders, and change the slope to each SIDE of the crossfader. This means this mixer can be used for either a turntablists or "Mixer" type DJs. The crossfader is also offers adjustable Cut Lag AND how tight you want the crossfader to slide. The only other mixers to offer anything close to that level of custom is Ecler. All the rest you have to work with pre-defined curves.
For whatever reason, there's a footswitch input on the front of the mixer. Not sure what I can use it for, but it's there.
Also, I love the Headphone Cue on this mixer. You don't hit a "Cue" button to listen to a channel. The Headphone Cue has its own crossfader to listen between both channels. It works very well. This is something I wish most mixers had.
There's also a specific input for other people to plug their mixers into yours for battling. You can also chain mixers this way. In a way it can be used as a 3rd Channel, but you have less control over this channel. No EQ knobs for it, and it's a Knob for volume, not a fader.
Last and not least, the built in effects box is pretty... Bad ass. First off, its got nearly everything. Has all the standards like Flanger, Phaser, Hi, Bi, and Lo Pass Filters, Rolls, Echo, Delay and such. Then it has neater ones like Reverse Delay (Which works similar to the Slip Mode on the CDJ 900 and CDJ 2000), Compressor (Hey, maybe a song needs it), or Pitch Echo. It even offers a Sine, Saw, and Square wave modulator :). Which I'll admit has limited uses... but it's definitely cool.
If that wasn't enough, 90% of the effects let you choose to use the knob or fader as the wet/dry setting. Such as Fader Flanger or Fader Roll. Then you can choose which EQ to effect. That's right. If you want a Flanger to effect only the Lo. You can. If you want it to Effect just the Mids and His. You Can.
There's even the option to hold the effect on by hand, or switch it on.
This is most likely one of the most versatile built-in effects box you can have. 50 effects. On Both Channels. Any EQ. Any Timing. And Knob/Fader choice.
And by the way, you will never find a better touch screen. No iPhone feels this responsive as this screen does. Only a Kaoss Pad could rival this touch screen.
Oh yea. It does have Fader Start :).
Ease of Use:
The only reason I gave this a 9 is because there's like 2-3 ways you can accidentally shut off a channel. Either your headphone wire pulled the reverse fader switch, or you accidentally flipped the transform switch (which isn't labeled, so nothing indicates what this switch does).
This effects box also tends to scare away guest DJs from using it since it's not simple format. You could argue it's to your advantage since you can get more out of it than others, but it sucks because it also means more people would rather use something easy like the DJM 800 than try and learn and get the most out of this mixer.
Other than that, I just don't see how this mixer is hard to use. The Effects don't count here because everyone has to take time to fiddle and learn them on any device. On this box, you could always learn something new on it.
Quality:
I gave this a 9 because it's a tank. This takes a better beating than the DJM 800. Better lasting crossfader too. Especially because of the way they painted it, you rarely see scratches on this mixer. It's a thick paint. The only time I saw the paint come off was because I carelessly left a steel rackmount box on the top of this mixer. In a way you could say I had that much faith in the durability in it. I think you could drop this thing off a table and it will turn back on. If it lands on the bottom, it's very unlikely anything will be damaged. It really does feel like a solid brick of a mixer. It can last 5 years easy.
The only reason it's not a 10, is because some of the knobs are a really small and plastic. Like the Headphone Volume, Session In, Booth Out, and Master. They are a little harder to twist, but I suspect it's done on purpose to fit the layout and make it less hard to accidentally move something.
And for whatever reason there's weird volume issues with the Headphone Cue. If its on either side its at 100% volume. But in the center it's more like %75-%80. Then the master cue seems louder than the headphone cue overall.
Value:
This is worth the value more so than any other mixer. It packs more important things into it for DJs who prefer non-laptop setups. Not that you can't use it with one, but it's far from over priced. All the other top end mixers all cost most than they should. This one is a lot closer to the actual value.
Manufacturer Support:
No comment. I never had to bother them for anything.
The Wow Factor:
Well they no longer make this thing. I'd say pick it up just for the novelty. You can't go wrong with this mixer especially if you are more of the type of Dj who prefers CDJs and turntables over MIDI controllers and laptops. For what it is, it's a pretty good well rounded mixer. It needs more polish but all the core features, I feel, are here. Better than the DJM 800 Effects. Better Crossfader, and better curve slope adjustments. What more do you need? Besides, it's definitely got a nice look to it. It's not slick, but it's also not... cliche. This mixer stands out, in a not obvious, but attractive way.
Overall:
Pros:
- Professional Grade
- One of the best Built-in Effects Boxes
- Durable as hell
- Relatively customizable fade slopes and effects
- Crossfader Headphone Cue (Seriously why isn't this on most mixers!?)
Cons:
- Older generation mixer. No Midi controls.
- Some knobs should be better built
- Pioneer should make their EQ cuts better
- For the money, this should sound as powerful as the DJM 800.
- Slightly pricey for a mixer, but not as a Pioneer mixer. If this was a grand it would be perfect, but $1,100-$1,200 is fair too. But not $1,300.
I chose this because I didn't see a need for 4 channels. I don't use 4 inputs at once. At least I haven't for at least 3-4 years now. I will eventually move up, but for beginner to intermediate Djs, you are being silly if you think you need them. At least for non-laptop setups.
I also chose this because I wanted a lot of good effects, and customization. This offers all of that. I wanted professional grade but I also wanted to see if there were other things out there besides your standard DJM 800. For a personal choice mixer, this is one of the best hands down.
This to me, is like the best mixer if you never previously owned a mixer and want something high end. Or if you are a Turntablist who usually uses 2 turntables and wants the best digital battle mixer.
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Sound:
Xlr outs, line and phono swithc.... on and off EQ'in. great sound
Feature:
the touch screen is top notch and can be adjusted on the fly. The effects are endless and thet use of the optional footswitch frees your hands.
Ease of Use:
Simple two channel mixer with way too many effects. takes time to use them but they dont dissapoint
Quality:
took this item all over the united states and it is a tank
Value:
Very expensive wish it was around 700 dollars for a 2 channel mixer
Manufacturer Support:
Never had to deal with them
The Wow Factor:
well who wouldnt like the eye catching touch screen
Overall:
I would replace it if i had the money up front again
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