Stevie1308808305

I'm new to mixing and about to purchase my first dual cd player
(Numark CDN22) and mixer (Numark DM950). Before I get the mixer
though, I'd like to ask if there are 'beginner' ones available with
three phono inputs. I want to hook the dual CD player up and mix
between them, but as the system will be near my computer (which
contains a lot of MP3s) is it possible to get one which I could
possibly mix some of these into as well?

If not, then how can I connect my computer and the mixer outputs to
the same hifi with only 1 external phono connector on the back? Is
there a sort of double adaptor available or even a way of passing the
computer feed through the mixer without necassarily having the ability
to mix in computer stuff?

TIA

Ben

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> I'm new to mixing and about to purchase my first dual cd player
> (Numark CDN22) and mixer (Numark DM950). Before I get the mixer
> though, I'd like to ask if there are 'beginner' ones available with
> three phono inputs. I want to hook the dual CD player up and mix
> between them, but as the system will be near my computer (which
> contains a lot of MP3s) is it possible to get one which I could
> possibly mix some of these into as well?
>
> If not, then how can I connect my computer and the mixer outputs to
> the same hifi with only 1 external phono connector on the back? Is
> there a sort of double adaptor available or even a way of passing the
> computer feed through the mixer without necassarily having the ability
> to mix in computer stuff?
>
> TIA

There are plenty of three input (and more) mixers from many brands.
You will have to spend a little more money. If you want to stick with
Numark then take a look at the DM300X or DM3001X. They have three
inputs and also the much more desireable 3 band eq on each channel
instead of just two bands. Go to numark.com and you'll see everything
they are now selling.. in addition there are a lot of models that
aren't current anymore but can still be purchased new in the box if
you look around. It is possible to find some deals.

The other way you can do it is, many mixers have switches so you can
switch each channel to multiple inputs. You can then use those extra
inputs for the computer. Not an ideal situation but it can work.
However the DM950, according to web sites I'm looking at, seems to
only have two phono inputs (which are for turntables only, so you will
not be using them), and two line inputs (what you need for CD and for
your pc). So you are out of luck. You need to find a different
mixer...

-Ben


-Ben

DJ Stash1

Ben answered your questions pretty well but I thought I'd mention that you
can't plug a CD player or other *line level* audio sources into a *phono
input*. The out from a phono boosts the low end and amplifies the signal
differently. The phono input on a mixer then levels the low end back out to
a normal sound. Also, you really will want to get a good sound system to run
the mixer into. A home stereo amplifier is not adequate to the task and home
stereo speakers are even more inferior. Get a decent mixer and then get a
set of studio reference monitors (you can get a good pair for $200 to $500).

(the reason is because you want to hear how the sounds you're making
*actually* sound. home hi-fi systems are designed to make the recordings you
play on them sound "better", so they color the sound with everything from
Dolby noise reduction, to bass boost and digital EQ presets and the speakers
are also designed to "improve" the sound. studio reference monitors and good
mixers are designed to be completely "sonically transparent" with no
coloration of the sound. so if you're designing your sets based on how they
sound at home on your stereo then you go out and play that set in a club or
at a party with a good system you're going to find it all sounds a lot
different than you planned and probably not very good)

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