looks like a phat mixer, but I can already pick out some personal downfalls. I don't have all the info on this piece, just what I can gather from the high-quality picture posted....
1) Is it just me, or do all of the faders look painfully short???
2) looks like they tried to copy the DJM style of effects application; assign channel, pick effect, apply rate/depth. But whats up with the "shifter" style lever??? don't think I'm too crazy about that; the DJM knobs would be much more effective.
3) The "RATE" knob, I take it, corresponds to the PARAMETER 1 (millisecond) knob on the DJM series. Is there no millisecond readout to know how the effect will be applied??? or do u just have to play it "by ear" (no pun intended).
4) It also looks like you have to manually input BPM with that TAP button. That would get old after a while.
5) It doesn't appear that you can cue the effects.
On the PLUS Side:
1) It looks like a solidly constructed mixer; kudos to Numark on this, as it is a departure from their usual modus operendi.
2) EQ kills. The DJMs lack these. Though the EQ's on the DJM are more than sufficient in my book, kills would still be nice.
3) Very easy cue system; not the most versatile, but would be very effective in a club environment.
4) Green lights. Thats PHAT.
Unknowns:
1) Its still a Numark. Though much of their gear has improved over the years, it's still gonna take a while to shed their longstanding reputation for mediocrity of construction.
2) Sound quality. What kind of OUTS will it have??? XLR??? 1/4"???
3) Price. If keeping with Numark traditions, it will likely be very reasonable.
Oh well...just thought I'd share some first-look opinions. I own
a DJM-3000, but I'm still in the market for an effective 2-channel mixer (to use in party environments). Anyone else have anything to say on this????