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
