The CM200USB includes two USB audio devices built into the mixer allowing the user to utilizing their computer music files without the need of drivers or sound cards.
Advantages: Simple to use Disadvantages: Lack Of Sound Effects
This was the second mixer I owned after the Numark Bluedog mixer and it was a massive improvement. This is a fairly simple but very reliable mixer to use. It has a simple and easy to use design, perfect for those just starting out as a DJ. The crossfader and the channel faders are smooth. The gains work pretty well but the kill switches are a tad disappointing. I like the fact that the mixer is not flat, it makes it easier to access the knobs and buttons at the top end of the mixer. This mixer lasted me for quite some time, I only needed to spray the crossfader once or twice to remove the crackles that began to creep in after a year or so of use. The only reason I replaced this mixer was to move onto 'bigger and better' things. This would have been a great mixer if some basic effects were included. ...
Advantages: Ease of use, Durability, Great First Mixer Disadvantages: You will want to upgrade after time, cross fader wont last forever
I bought this mixer as my first mixer after deciding to buy first decks and I think that it is good value for money. It is quite simplistic, but I realised quickly you don't need something fancy when you are just learning to beatmatch. It is simple but what it does, it does well. The USB function is a good feature you don't get in a lot of mixers in this price range, I havent yet used it to record a mix but from what i have read it isnt hard to do if you have the right program and is useful if you only have a laptop which only has a USB and not standard audio connection that you get on desktops and wanna record a mix.
I have had it a year now and am now looking to upgrade, but this only because my mixing has come on from what I have learnt from this mixer, and I want to add more to my mix with functions like kill switches, effects ...
Advantages: Low/Mid/High Gain & Kill + Phono/Line Switching Disadvantages: 2 channels, set-up can be challenging.
The DM-1002 MKII is a solid and good mixer for beginning DJ's.
Everything from the stylish design, to the ease of use - is something that makes the mixer normally a join to use. Being able to output to master and record gives the mixer a helpful capability (with each output being able to be gain adjusted)
The mixer has two switchable line in & phono inputs, master & record outputs and a helpful crossfader to fade between each channel helps the beginner DJ get a feel for using hardware, rather than software controls.
The ability to connect a 1/4 inch microphone (with volume and tone changers) as well as the ability to connect a 1/4 inch headphones (also with volume and tone changers) gives the DJ full flexabity connecting other equipment (such as mics and headphones you already have).
I use this mixer to present live dance shows ...
The CM200USB includes two USB audio devices built into the mixer allowing the user to utilizing their computer music files without the need of drivers or sound cards.
