Ecler nuo 2.0

(Originally written by MyHouse/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
- rack mountable

- 2 +1 channels / three outputs

- XLR/RCA

- no internal effects but you can connect an external effects processor (FX send/return)

UTILIZATION

- easy configuration and connections

- almost useless user's manual except for the fader and crossfader settings

SOUNDS

- excellent sound quality

- no audible noise

- 3 band EQ (+/-15 dB)

OVERALL OPINION

- I bought it two weeks ago with two Technics turntables. Ideal for vinyls

- no drawbacks for the time being, except maybe the headphone volume control on the front panel

- great value for money, a bit expensive but very good quality and it has a three year warranty

- I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again because I just need a good mixer for two turntables and that's it.

(Originally written by elgbl/translated from Audiofanzine FR)

- Can you mount it in a rack?
Optional brackets.

- What kind of connections (RCA, phone, XLR...)?
RCA inputs (mic input via jack), RCA monitoring and recording outputs plus two master outputs (XLR and RCA).

- How many channels, groups, aux sends and returns ...)?
Two phono/line channels with 3-band EQ + one mic/line channel with 2-band EQ, one send/return in both main channels.

- Does it have parametric EQ?
No.

- Is there an integrated effects section?...
No, only send/return for an external effects processor.

It's perfect if you don't want onboard effects but you do want the possibility of using external effects via the send/return.

UTILIZATION

- Is it easy to make settings?
Yes.

- Is it easy to access the main functions?
Very easy. But the headphones and PFL/mix level controls are placed on the front, which can be annoying (not for me).

SOUNDS

- Does the desk sound "transparent"?
Yes.

Does it generate noise?
You can hear some noise when you turn the gain and master knobs all the way, but nobody ever mixes with such settings.

- Is the EQ effective?...
Very effective, each knob fully kills its frequency band (-infinity/+6).
The desk also provides convenient "isolator" switches.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you been using it?
1 month.

- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
Pros: Compact size, big knobs, faders and crossfader accuracy (for mixing, I don't scratch), user interface, XLR master output, punchy sound.

Cons: None, although I would prefer a croosfader with a longer scale but it's a small detail.

- Did you try any other models before buying it?
Yes, from Gemini, Rodec, Korg and Allen and Heath.

- How would you rate its value for money?
It seems to be good value for money but I'm not sure yet because it's not old enough.

- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
Yes I think so, but only in case I needed just two channels.

I've had two weeks. In use scratch / Sampling, I needed it for the crossfader and audio quality. She has no legs but can eventually fix the Racker (seen in the manual). I think the connection is already summarized, we have everything you need, although output would have pleased me Jack 6.35. But there's still the XLR so we will not complain ..
The EQ is perfect for what I do, the buttons switch to a frequency killer are convenient to cut the bass to scratch, and I imagine the possible effects for a live DJ mixes. on the other hand I searched a bit in the manual the actual frequency of 3 bands with no result ...
There's also a microphone input 6.35, perfect to carry around a live set for a big session Hip Hop ... It can turn into a line input for a third assignable PFL RCA input with EQ High and low and a knob volume.

UTILIZATION

Intuitive configuration, table 2 way what.
Everything is accessible without worry
The cross is quite delicious to use, it cuts dry, all settings of the curve are the cut-in point, too, the reverse for hamsters ... A war machine for scratching. Moreover upgradable with one of those famous cross Eternal guaranteed for 5 years or the inno's
And little more still useful: the mid knobs is notched for a rapido setting is handy.
Little less: No Pan knob, j'men not serve t'façon but hey it's a classic, they fart all the codes these guys!
Pre Fader Listening (PFL) is useful to gauge the sound level of an entry to yourself, convenient to set a level in live when you're plugged into a pulsating sound, it prevents you drill eardrums and 'annoy sound engineers ... Assignable per track what's more, perfection ...

SOUNDS

At the moment it made me very transparent air ... Even though I always put a small handful of decibels on high EQ, but it is more a habit than anything else
No breath
Although effective EQ, kill mode is useful

OVERALL OPINION

This is my second table, before I had recovered a Stanton SK2 in bad shape for 70 € and I decided to treat myself, the crabs spend much better and the phases flow well.
For € 200 it's good value for money.
I would resume and I would suggest it is compact, perfect for my two 35m square and everything is.
The only thing that I could blame him for the moment is the lack of pan and output jack 6.35 but it really has to have something wrong. I would see over time how it progresses the story, I will return to the updates for my opinion if necessary.

Is rack?
I do not think, at least not for me

How many lanes, bus attendant, departures, returns ...)?
2 ways to decks, one way or other to the microphone.

What is the type of connectors (RCA, Jack, XLR ...)?
RCA turntables, jacks, XLR, RCA or also for the center channel

The parametric equalizer is it?
Yes

The effects section is it integrated?
There is a knob 'send fx, "I never understood its usefulness

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
Very easy for a beginner can be a bit special in terms of connectivity, but when you know it's simple.

The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Yes completely

The manual is clear and sufficient?
I did not, but I think if

SOUNDS

Introduced she breath?
Not at the moment, and I hope as late as possible.

The equalizer is effective?
Altogether, this is the first time I used a precise equalizer! Note that there is a total cut of each knob.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
3 months now

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Faders, they are extremely sensitive and unbreakable.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
A Gemini console, a Numark M2, and Numark DXM, quality ecler stands out immediately!

How would you rate the quality / price?
For me it is the best deal I made in a long time!

With experience, you do again this choice?
Obviously, for the 100th and even more, I would not hesitate!