Stanton SMX401 DJ Mixer

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zZounds Gear Experts Say...
A mixer with the right combination of features and revolutionary technical quality never before seen in this price class.

The SMX-401 is the first in a new line of DJ mixers that combine superior audio quality with unprecedented value. Stanton's product development team combined their knowledge and experience to work passionately to create a mixer with the right combination of features and revolutionary technical quality never before seen in this price class.

Whether mixing house, techno, or trance from vinyl or CDs, the SMX-401 has got all the bases covered, thanks to 3 phono inputs, 6 line inputs and 2 mic inputs with independent EQ. Each channel sports Gain control, bright input LED meters, a 3-band EQ + full Kill capability, as well as Pan knobs. A full-featured Cue section includes PFL, Cue Pan, and dual headphone outputs for tag-team mixing.

Professional DJs will immediately appreciate the SMX-401's 3-band Kill switches for channels 1 and 3, conveniently located right next to the genuine Penny & Giles crossfader. For creative mixing, the SMX-401 also offers an Effects loop with 1/4 in. Send and Return jacks.

Features
3 phono, 6 line, 2 mic inputs

Gain, 3 band EQ w/full kill, and pan on each channel

Penny & Giles crossfader

Mic channel features 3 band EQ

Kill switches for channels 1 and 3 located near the crossfader

Effects loop w/ 1/4 in. send and return

Cue section features PFL, cue pan

2 headphone outputs

Balanced Master output (1/4 in.)

Booth output

Input LED on each channel

User replaceable faders

SST - Superior Sound Technology

Ultra Low Noise Circuitry

No Bleed Through… read more

Low Distortion read less

Frequency Response (Line): 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-1.3 dB

THD+N: < 0.015 % at 1 kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio (ref: max level): Better than 110 dB (main signal path)

Noise: < -92 dBV (Line input to any output)

Channel EQ: Hi +9, -45 dB, Kill: -45 dB
Mid +9, -35 dB, Kill: -35 dB
Low +9, -55 dB, Kill: -55 dB

Crosstalk (Line to Line/ Phono to Line/Line to Phono): < -90 dB at 1 kHz

Channel and Cross Fader Kill: < -90 dB

Line Inputs: 2 (RCA) x 3 channels, -10 dBV /10 kOhm (input sensitivity)

Phono Inputs: 2 (RCA) x 3 channels, -50 dBV / 47 kOhm (input sensitivity)

Mic Inputs: 1(1/4 in.)/ 1 XLR -50 dBV /4.7 kOhm (input sensitivity)

Return Inputs: 2 (1/4 in.), -10 dBV / 10 kOhm (nominal)

Send Outputs: 2 (1/4 in. ), -10 dBV (nominal)

Master Outputs: 2 (1/4 in.) Balanced/ (RCA) unbalanced, -2 dBu balanced / -10 dBV unbalanced (nominal)

Record Outputs: 2 (RCA), -10 dBV / < 100 Ohms (nominal)

Booth Outputs: 2 (1/4 inch) Balanced -2 dBu / < 100 Ohms (nominal) 2 (RCA), -10 dBV / < 100 Ohms (nominal)

Headphone Output: 1 (1/4 inch), 1 (1/8 inch)greater than 32 Ohm load

Dimensions (LxWxD): 15.3 x 10.2 x 4.3 in (39 x 26 x 11 cm)

Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg )

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766
Owner's Manual

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted April 4, 2005 by a customer from gmail.com

"An excellent buy and a great deal for the money"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I don't expect to buy another mixer for a long time, maybe ever, unless I have a serious career in music. That said, this mixer is very solid for turntable use and should be good for a long time. I didn't even realize it had some features that actually will turn out to be very cool if I follow them up, namely the constant-level recording output and the headphone preview thing.

Sound
This product sounds excellent in almost any situation. The crossfader works excellently and seamlessly, keeping the sound very clean-sounding. I use this mixer with two Stanton STR8-80 turntables and the overall result is very good.

Features
The mixer has a feature that lets one preview the next track before it is played, and this is essential to all people who would need to beatmatch (house, techno, trance etc. DJ's). The killswitches are crisp and work excellently as well. There is one "send" output for an fx loop (reverb, delay, etc.) but more than one would be nice, especially after having seen the wide array of options with the mixer in Propellerhead Reason.

Quality
I have only had this mixer for a week or so but there has been no deterioration of quality. It has a really solid feel to it and I don't expect it to break anytime soon. Besides, the Penny and Giles crossfader is replaceable, and even comes with some lube to keep it running smoothly over many years of use.

Value… read more
Overall, this is an excellent product and a solid buy.

Manufacturer Support
I haven't had the need for support yet but am very confident that if I do have that need, it will be quickly fulfilled.

The Wow Factor
This product, with its clean chrome design, is somewhat sexy. It is more attractive in its simplicity and clean layout than in anything else.

Musical Background:
Active Musician

Musical Style:
Techno, House, etc. read less
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