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 I previously reviewed a mid-price example of around £500. The unit that I'll be covering this time around fits into an even more modest budget of just over half that, at £270.
The Numark CD-Mix2 is the middle brother of the trio of Numark's all-in-one dual cd and mixer units. The others, unsurprisingly, being the CD-Mix 1 and the CD-Mix 3. There are a few other manufacturers that produce this type of unit, but Numark seem to be the leaders in the field.
The feature list for this unit is quite impressive for the price-band, with anti-shock (essential), pitch control (essential), master EQ, large backlit display, and balanced XLR outputs.
Build quality is good, and the sound quality is perfectly reasonable. I would choose the CD-Mix 2 over it's younger brother due to the improved flexibility, XLR outputs, and generally better looks. The CD-Mix 3 adds mp3 compatibility.
Numark also produce a carry case that fits all three units, which retails for around £35
At £269, it's a real bargain. You can also pick up ex-demo units for £199 from www.whybuynew.co.uk
Main Differences from CD MiX 1 - Improved anti-shock, more flexibility with inputs etc, balanced XLR outputs, looks better!!
Main Differences from CD-Mix 3 - No mp3 compatibility
Approximate Prices:
- CD-Mix 1 = £199
- CD-Mix 2 = £269
- CD-Mix 3 = £399
The majority of DJ equipment retailers stock these units due to their popularity.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
 CD MIX 1
- Dual CD player and mixer combination
- Front load transports with mechanical anti-shock
- Fader start
- BPM counter
- 30 second door close protection
- Track programmable
- 16% pitch/jog wheel
- 12% pitch control
- BPM counter
- Large back lit display
- True continuous play
- 1 mic and 2 phono/line inputs
- Balanced output
- Master EQ, stereo/mono control
CD MIX 2
- Front-loading dual cd player & mixer unit
- +/-6 or 12% pitch range
- Instant start
- Large backlit lcd display showing pitch, track time elapsed / remaining, plus all playback options currently in use
- Jog wheel for up to 16% pitch bend & searching
- Track search forward & backwards
- 3 speed search forward & backwards
- Mechanical anti-shock
- Looping
- Phono & balalnced xlr output
- Control input for fader start
- Mixer section contains 4 channels, 2 phono / line, 1 mic / line and 1 dedicated mic channel, each with 2 band eq
- Master channel has volume, treble middle & bass
- Crossfader with normal, hamster & off mode
- 3 phono inputs & 2 mic jack inputs
- Silver & black finish
 CD MIX 3
- Front loading dual cd player and mixer unit
- Mp3 compatible
- +/-6 or 12% pitch range
- Instant start
- Large backlit lcd display showing pitch, track time elapsed/remaining, plus all playback options currently in use
- Jog wheel for up to 16% pitch bend and searching
- Track search forward and backwards
- 3 speed search forward and backwards
- Mechanical antishock
- Looping
- Phono and balalnced xlr output
- Control input for fader start
- Mixer section contains 4 channels, 2 phono/line, 1 mic/line and 1 dedicated mic channel, each with 2 band eq
- Master channel has volume, treble middle and bass
- Crossfader with normal, hamster and off mode
- 3 phono inputs and 2 mic jack inputs
- Silver and black finish
Read our review of a Mid-Priced setup, featuring the Numark CDN35 and Stanton RM406 - Click Here
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