DJ Mixers vs. Recording Mixers ?

[Cacique]

I read on this forum that DJ mixers are considered "cheap" mixers. What is the difference between a DJ mixer and a recording mixer, and what would be the problem of trying to record a guitar and / or microphone on a DJ mixer?

Thanks.
Jason

 

[LfO]

DJ mixers are typically designed to take two inputs, possible EQ them, and send one or the other out (and crossfade between the two). They lack multiple buses, I seriously doubt they have direct outs, inserts, etc. If you're using a mic that needs phantom power, I doubt that a DJ mixer will provide it.

You can't record anything with JUST a mixer - you've got to record to a multitrack or computer in the end. I don't know why you couldn't use the EQ on a mixer, and get a little extra gain out of it, if that's all you want.

Basically, they're just designed for completely different purposes, and offer features according to those different purposes.

Read this for elaboration on what a recording mixer offers:
http://www.tweakheadz.com/choosing_a_mixer_for_your_studio.html

 

[scrubs]

As I said in your other post, most DJ mixers do not have phantom power, which is required for condenser microphones. Given the availability of inexpensive condensers for home recording, a DJ mixer just doesn't cut it.

 

[BadAE]

I read on this forum that DJ mixers are considered "cheap" mixers. What is the difference between a DJ mixer and a recording mixer, and what would be the problem of trying to record a guitar and / or microphone on a DJ mixer?

Thanks.
Jason

Cheap?? No, They are made for DJ'ing. No one cant call this cheap http://www.xone.co.uk/v6.htm

 

[Cloneboy Studio]

Yeah but compared to a 450,000 dollar Neve mixer it is cheap.

 

[BadAE]

Yeah but compared to a 450,000 dollar Neve mixer it is cheap.

calculate the cost per channel and taking into acount the 'missing' fuctions they are not too far apart in price.