Pioneer DJ Mixers Compared: DJM-250MK2, DJM-450, DJM-S7, DJM-S11, DJM-A9, DJM-V10 and AlphaTheta

What a DJ mixer adds to a setup

A controller has a mixer built in. A separate DJ mixer is what you add when you play turntables or media players, or when you want a club layout, better effects and more inputs. It sits in the middle of the booth, and every deck plugs into it.

Every mixer here is on our listings. We are an authorized Pioneer DJ dealer, and Joe works the DJ counter.

Side by side

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Channel count is the first thing to match: two channels covers two turntables or two players, four or more covers bigger setups and back-to-back sets.

Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta DJ mixers compared, from our product listings. "Not in our listing" means our product page does not state that spec, so ask us before you count on it.

Two-channel starters: DJM-250MK2 and DJM-450

The DJM-250MK2 is a compact two-channel mixer with a built-in USB sound card for recording mixes and rekordbox DVS support for control vinyl. It has Magvel faders, a 3-band isolator EQ per channel, the Sound Color FX filter, a turntable ground terminal, two headphone jacks and its own mic section with an AUX input. It works with turntables, CDJs or media players.

The DJM-450 borrows its layout and effects from Pioneer DJ club mixers in a smaller box. It has Sound Color FX, a Magvel crossfader and a built-in 24-bit USB sound card. It takes three line and two phono inputs plus a 1/4-inch mic, and it is about 9.1 inches wide and about 7 lb, so it fits a small booth or a home setup.

Battle mixers: DJM-S7 and DJM-S11

Both are two-channel scratch mixers for Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox with the Magvel Fader Pro crossfader. The DJM-S7 has eight large performance pads per channel with Combo Pad mode, 22 Beat FX with large FX levers, an OLED display, a Bluetooth input and dual USB-A ports for back-to-back sets.

The DJM-S11 adds a 4.3-inch touch display for effects and layouts and Deck 3/4 control for running extra tracks in live mashups. Its 22 onboard effects include Helix and channel fader pitch, and two USB-B ports handle back-to-back sets. Joe can help you set either one up with Serato.

Four channels and up: DJM-A9, DJM-V5, DJM-V10 and EUPHONIA

The DJM-A9 is the four-channel club mixer built to follow the DJM-900NXS2. It uses 32-bit converters and a third-generation Magvel Fader crossfader, with four phono and four line inputs, two mic inputs, XLR and RCA master outs, a TRS booth out, three USB ports, a Bluetooth input and Beat FX.

The DJM-V10 has six channels, each with a 4-band EQ and its own compressor, mixing at 96 kHz/64-bit, with an expanded send and return for outboard effects and dual headphone outputs. The DJM-V10-LF is the same mixer with long-throw channel faders for slow, detailed blends. The AlphaTheta DJM-V5 brings DJM-V10 features to a three-channel mixer for a smaller booth, with six send FX and a SonicLink transmitter for low-delay wireless headphones.

The AlphaTheta EUPHONIA is the rotary pick for house, disco and long-blend DJs. It uses transformer circuitry developed with Rupert Neve Designs, rotary level controls and a 3-band master isolator, and it has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Need mics and live sound instead?

If your gigs are more mics than scratching, a live-sound mixer may fit better. Our listings include Mackie ProFX analog mixers with Onyx mic preamps, Bluetooth and USB recording, and the ProFX10 GO runs on a swappable battery for outdoor gigs. Ask Joe which side your setup leans toward.

How to choose, and how to get one

Count your decks, decide if you scratch, and check what software you run. Bring your controller, turntables or players to the counter if you want to see how they connect, and Joe will walk you through the mixers on the floor.

Everything is bought and picked up at the shop at 8696 Atlantic Ave in South Gate, and you can ask about our Payment Plan. We sell DJ gear; we do not rent it. Stock moves, so call (323) 944-7844 or text (213) 674-9042 to confirm the mixer is on the floor before you drive over.