All user reviews of 4/5 for the Pioneer DJM-400

Is rack?
No.

How many lanes, bus attendant, departures, returns ...)?
2 channel CD / line, phono. 2 micro entered. 2 master outputs out. 1 input for headphones.

What is the type of connectors (RCA, Jack, XLR ...)?
2 channel CD / line, RCA phono. 2 microphone jack 6.35mm entered. 2 master outputs in RCA out. 1 input for the headphone jack 6.35mm.

The parametric equalizer is it?
No.

What is the accuracy of the sampling (bits / kHz)?
96 kHz/24-bit.

An effects section is it integrated? For digital consoles ...:
Yes it is very well made apart from the filter with LFO. A parameterized filter on each tract have made more sense.

Automation is supported?
No.

What type of sync are supported? ...
No.

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
Extremely simple.

The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Yes, very.

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Not need to read it.

SOUNDS

The console is transparent?
Yes.

Introduced she breath?
No.

The equalizer is effective? ...
Yes.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you been using?
I used 4 years.

What is so special that you like most and least?
Most:
- The quality of manufacture.
- Ease of use.
- His strength.
- The many effects.

Lers least:
- No parameterized filter on each track.
- The caps faders / crossfader is easily removed.

How do you rate the quality / price?
€ 549 nine I find it expensive even though the quality is at the appointment.
In my case I paid € 320 and I think it is an excellent value for money.

With experience, you do again this choice? ...
For the price I paid, or a big yes without hesitation!

4 CD inputs (or 2phono and 2CD)
mic convertible into auxiliary inputs: one can connect another console example for decent mic.
intuitive and easy effects section
equipment is robust and enduring por turn
Unsymmetrical outputs on RCA jacks

UTILIZATION

Common functions could not be more convenient and easy, very pleasant to use equipment without large poor ergonomics.
EXCEPT the order of micro (slide the microphone ... :-( that's rocker or push!), If you want to animate while mixing, much easier to be open before ...
Anyway this is a fault that recurs in Pio (or other brands of DJ concurrent tables: one is best and right microphone with bass and treble adjustment, a talkover or more inputs of poor quality.

SOUNDS

EQ on stereo channels good and bad on mic channels.
Its correct and good dynamic
non-symmetrical output so if we want better level of appeal to an intermediate device (equalizer or sound mixer) (Quality ...)
Breath? When we send Wts, what we seek is the sound quality and is more than correct. If you bump gently, with little volume output, the breath is absent.

OVERALL OPINION

In use for some evening but I know that run 15 hours on 24 ...
What I like is the use ... It is much easier and more intuitive than a 600,
What I do not like it's microphone inputs (see above).
I would have liked even better sound and balanced outputs (the audio output of a 800 for example)
Value for money, even secondhand, is often good, we can say that it is the business of the moment. 300 Euros was a good occases that can turn a serious way.
The News Pioneer does it anyway not replaced in its price range: The 350 has only two entries only, and is more dedicated to an activity already home. The 250 is a low-end. The above models are a little too focused on a specific use or bulkier.
One can connect as many sources as CD on a 700 or a 400 ... 600 But it takes much less space. Used a 700, it costs two DJM400 ... Some said it is good to start with, I think she may continue to be as pure, this is a professional tool to last.

(See specification sheet)

UTILIZATION

Limpid

SOUNDS

The equalizer is quality and I have never seen breath.

OVERALL OPINION

Table purchased in 2010 with the pack 400 (x2 CDJ), it was done better at the time in this type of product. Very accessible for grip after 2 years of loyal service honest (about ten hours / week) nothing moving. Of course in 2012 controllers have flowered well, more accessible, lighter, more versatile ... anything? Finally use my turntables to change (now used mainly as soundcard for Traktor) not one of my table that is a real gem, better than the DJM 350 I think that fits too between two products, between the gadget and pro table. Indeed with the DJM 400 effects box is a real box Pioneer in its operation with the same principle that controls its big sisters (700, 800, 850, 900 ...) It would be a shame to miss.
The DJM 400 is perfect to start on Pioneer, with a box effect is interesting and a very solid base analog (especially if you make a case).

I was looking for a compact table of professional quality with reasonable price effects. I opt for the Pioneer trusting the brand. CHARACTERISTICS equivalent but lower price, there are only Numark offering comparable products in the SERIES DXM, but I have doubts about the long-term quality rel. I speak not even Behringer

UTILIZATION

The table size is very compact, well finished trs.
The faders have a very good linear curve, the knobs are prcis, for damages against, they are not rubber but of hard plastic that is not enjoyable to touch trs. In addition, they are closer plutt trs the thickness of two fingers is not between two knobs.
The headphone costs at handling simple, despite the lack of function "prmix" there against by the breath (I use the excellent Sennheiser HD-25).
The meters: one voice, two voices, master, are easy to read a big plus over the old table that I used (Stanton M.303)
The effect bote a good gadget, is not too much abuse, however, the effects are of good quality. The roll is a kind of sampler is INTERESTED handle. I also like the phaser and flanger. As against the filter is a little too radical I got, and the echo is sometimes ineffective.
I test the sampler through the accapella is ultra convenient but not exploitable. However, the sampler is efficient trs we can stall like a c'tait troisime platinum (pitch and pitch bend).

SOUNDS

The sound is really prcis, clear, no saturation in the treble. For we feel that it is against the numrique, you must have good decks derrires.
With two Stanton lack of warmth in the bass. While Stanton with a table of TRS analog I had good bass.
With a pair of CDJ-800MK2 the sound quality is much better no lack of bass, DEFINITIONS sound much better.
[edit] APRS 4 months I realized that the sound of the master table is compressed, no problem in pr-cost voice 1 or 2, in pr against Master-cost or Master Output 1 or 2, the sound is highly DGRAD! I will compare with the DJM-400 from a friend, to see if the electronic circuit of my table would not lead to falling behind. [/ EDIT]

[edit 2] False alarm, my friend also had the same problem, we realized that the button stereo / mono derrire the table s'tait engaged. It has sre APRS works much better: D If you ever have a sound DGRAD vrifier this little switch. [/ EDIT 2]

OVERALL OPINION

Satisfied with this product as a whole: compact, quality sound, cool effects.
The report / trs quality price is good for those who do not need more than 2 channels (see 3) I recommend it.

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- Is the rack?
- How many lanes, bus attendant, of dparts, returns ...)?
- What is the type of connectors (RCA, Jack, XLR ...)?
- The qualiseur paramtrique is it?
- The effects section is it intgre? ...</span>
The doc .

Big regret at the outputs of the table are only RCA . No, but what is this crap, we&#39;ll have to find Cables RCA -> XLR to attack on the filter DBX .

UTILIZATION

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- The configuration gnrale is it simple?</span>
It is smaller than average, and is easily habitable. All the buttons are logically situs was everything you need on hand, but they are so pissed off that they have deleted the pots and pan the return / booth. So we have two rated output by only one master knob .

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- The usual functions are they easily accessible?</span>
LEDs are traditional colors of green / orange / red (too bad I like the original but situs at the center of the table view and the level Manir tract but also that of the master without raising or look down .

The headphone jack is located on the front of the table which is now mandatory for me, the controls of the headset are located just above the connector, with a great sense trs .

Only slectionneur type of racing Crossfader seemed ill situ.

Then there is 2 options, the linear stroke of the crossfader or running ultra-short, however there are a lightweight dcalage (2mm) before the sound passes. I do not know if this is the wear on the table or not, but it is easy to remdier (for those who apprcie the scratch, although it is not really a table that must ) With two small wedges artfully places .

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...</span>
Unread!

SOUNDS

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- The console is transparent?</span>
I will not the sound quality in depth, because it often takes the HIFI and good ears to hear the little nuances of the other table. Personally as long as the sound is clean I do not say much about . This report says nothing of the ct .

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- Introduced she breath?</span>

I prcise on the other hand it was not a nine MODEL But a MODEL who served in evening, but as always in very good state as used by people working in the sound box of benefit .

Ds ignition I see a strong breath, yet everything is plugged in Line (I have not used parts phono), it is in Stereo, so it is a default having said that this table is used in night (so she can be known misra, although I doubt it). But if the breath is Submitted on a new one, then it is the hcatombe so low it&#39;s unbearable rgime (film, costs ...), a sweet Misr. Besides the fact to lower the faders, knobs or change anything. Besides the Master volume is also added his breath quickly enough curse ("/> (" />.

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- The qualiseur is it effective? ...</span>
CUT a well with a Linari own!

On the other hand the effects are actually sympathetic trs except roll sampler and that DCAL too easily (the time limit is much more fun). But often the use of these give a gain boost effect which rapidly enter your table in the orange, see Red (My Love Distortion ), And hello dgts on the sound and the speakers when they are almost the limit, it then enters the range limit (Crappy on this point).

But overall the effects are enjoyable use, especially with the little button rgler time trs are effective when you click on it several times, varying the time, it allows a small part crativit apprciable of high, especially since they ragissent from the hip Then you can play with the depth or grind the switch of choice for FX channel or even the switch from FX to give even small alternatives that will diversify the potential effects .

OVERALL OPINION

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- How long have you use it?</span>
Test for a week.

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- What is the particular feature you like best and least?</span>
From the perspective of finishing, the product is quite nice, nothing extravagant (it is even a little sad excluding some effect). It may be lacking a bit of color to make it more intuitive and therefore faster to use. The paint seems pretty rsistante assault, the TLE is properly folded, may be missing a bit of filing on the edges to make them even less accorchant (a bit EXAGRES I say the same when ).

The table gives the possibility to connect two micro (modifiable by an auxiliary input), which is very well and gain their rgler indpendamment, only there is no real equalizer for the latter because one can knob clear up or darken the way, that&#39;s all .

It is not possible to reverse the 2-way, so be careful not to scratcher ambidextrous (but arrter want to scratch with the 400 ).

Just in the pots that look hard plastic does not seem terrible. Actually it is not to touch the must, the soft compound would most apprciable t, nanmoins the quality of rotation of these is impeccable, a switch easily enough with the small maintenance to keep the CONTRL (this as the case on many tables Dornava). When using the Kill are fully effective and the pots are a good Linares.

The disparities between the pots is more than enough so as not to pinch your fingers, and their size gives a good grip, or should I say fingers .

The buttons at the sampler / effect providing full satisfaction, no need to press hard, a small bed appears quickly and without hassle, they should not cause worry .

For faders (and crossfader same), I&#39;ve really find toc (as many MODEL in store) is all plastic, super lightweight, has pitched a little about c ts .... And yet they work well trs (but changed my Numark Pro SM2 ). So comfort level is pretty bad (as the average of the tables I&#39;ve seen), but from the technical point of view, it is progressive, does not make a noise during use .... .

We also see that times have changed since the Pro SM2 because I could put 4 vinyls and 2 line, now the opposite time of MP3 and company .

The power button is well located particulirement the rear .

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?</span>
Ecler Smac first, SM2 Numark Pro, Vestax PMC-280 Pro, Mackie D.2 and Ecler Nuo3.

<p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>- How do you report qualitprix?</span>
Trs good. However between the PMC-280 Pro and it there is something hsiter long as each advantages and inconvnients , Hard drive, but at the cost outweighs the PMC should be lower than the Pioneer 400 to bounce back

- Is the rack?
Not

- How many lanes, bus attendant, departures, returns ...)?
2 Way (with Fader Start) + 2 Mic (or an auxiliary stereo input)
Master and Rec
headphone

- What is the type of connectors (RCA, Jack, XLR ...)?
2 Ways to RCA (Phono / Line)
Master and Rec CAR
Micro Jack 6.35
Headphone Jack 6.35
1 Control by
1 GND

- The parametric equalizer is it?
Not
3 Cuts per track (HI / MID / LOW)
1 EQ on the microphone (LOW / HI)

- The effects section is it integrated?
Yes: 7 + effects on IN-LOOP SAMPLER

- The Master outputs can be set in Stereo or Mono
- Phono inputs can be switched in Line
- For the micro was a switch ON / OFF / TALK OVER

I put 8 / 10 because I would have appreciated an effects loop (send / return) and the ability to adjust the gain of the Master and Rec separately.

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Very simple configuration, except for earnings and the Master, there is nothing (or almost) to solve (Phono or Line, Micro or auxiliary curve of the Cross)

- The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Everything is easily accessible, a conventional arrangement but still effective:
- The section on the left headphone and microphone
- The two tracks in the center with Cuts, the gains
- The Cross just below the curve setting
- Right, the Master box and effects

A conventional arrangement with Pioneer but proven. Are assigned very easily have an effect on a track, the microphone or the Master: two notched knob, one for selecting the effect and the other for the assignment.

In short everything is easy to use!

- The manual is clear and sufficient?
The manual is very filled but there are still clear. I do not have it in front so I could not comment, but anyone who knows what a mixer, which includes the word Line, Phone, ... and who knows what an RCA will be largely satisfied with the explanations.

I find this mixer very comfortable, very convenient (because of its size), the knobs and faders are nice (though I prefer those of its big sister the DJM800), the backlit buttons let you see on those that were activated or not, the BPM counter is clear (at the same time it displays the BPM of 3 numbers) and accurate. Some will find that the IN-LOOP SAMPLER is not very easy to use but in reality it is (n quick glance at the manual, you look a little demo video and go).
The buttons to adjust the effects are great (1 / 2 4 / 1 but you can go more or less far depending on the effect with the buttons + / -) have fun with the fast roll or same with the other effects.

SOUNDS

- The console is transparent?
Yes! The sound is very good, no crackling sounds unpleasant to others even when saturated, the sound is "clean" (I put in quotes because a saturated sound is never good but I&#39;ve seen worse)

- Introduced she breath?
No (or I do not hear it). In the headphone by means against a breath when they cut everything and you go up the headphone volume, but that&#39;s all.

- The equalizer is effective?
Yes! the cuts (from - infinity to +9) is perfect I think (those who mix electro not contradict me I think).
For the microphone, I could not tell you what it is I have not had the opportunity to test.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
For a little over 2 months.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
+ The format of the mixer (compact)
+ Ability to toggle Phono Line
Quality + Pioneer
+ The effects of very high quality
- Unable to set the gain of the Master and Rec separately
- Can not adjust the BPM other than the APR (a combination Time + TAP as the 800 would have been perfect but we do not have the knob on the Time 400 which can be for some other negative)

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
DJM600, DJM800, Nuo2

- How would you rate the quality / price?
It is the pioneer, it&#39;s expensive, it is not even repeat it is nothing but quality, strength, know-how and everything else is paid for her, and frankly at the end there is rarely disappointed .

- With experience, you do again this choice?
Certainly!

Finally, I would say the DJM400 is a very good mix Able 2-way complete, it offers many possibilities. I would not say it is perfect because it is not true: even when it lacks a few things that are not essential but very sure that would be practical, so I would give it an overall score of 8 / 10.

My review was written based on my experience in the mix on CD and more in the style electro / house. I&#39;ve never tried or seen work in other situations (Vinyl, Scratch, ...)

Good food aside from the lack of XLR outputs and settings for the microphone.

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Very simple.
- The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Yes
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
He even useless so the table is simple.

SOUNDS

- The console is transparent?
Yes
- Introduced she breath?
Not
- The equalizer is effective? ...
Yes

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
I use it for a Year. 1 time per week to see less.
- What is so special that you like most and least?
The +: The Sound Quality
Effects
Design
- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
No, I already knew the DJM 800 and 600 and the Mac 70 and 90 of Eclerc.
- How would you rate the quality / price?
Good
- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Not if I had more budget.

We just bought a pack CDJ400/DJM400 in perfect condition.
Reason for purchase: Have a very compact, equipped with USB ports and effects for small DJ set's complement our board CDJ2000/DJM700.

A negative point (which we were not ignorant): The unbalanced outputs in RCA.

Dot: The low output level. In our opinion, they are contrary to the O db DJM 700 comes out to + 4 dB.

We found a transformer balun home ROLLS should theoretically alleviate this problem.

If you know of this same type of problem, thank you for sharing.

Regards.

UTILIZATION

console clear in ergonomics.

SOUNDS

Superb equalizer!

OVERALL OPINION

Recent purchase ... to follow

There is a built-in effects section plus the in-loop sampler (sampler wholesale ^ ^) which is quite interesting.

UTILIZATION

Simple setup not need a manual.

SOUNDS

The console is transparent? Yes

She introduced the breath? It seems to me a bit.

The equalizer is it effective? Yes 100 per kill 100.

OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it? I use it for 3 years soon.
What thing do you like most/least about it? The higher the simplicitée and some effects (not all) are really excellent.
The least that the filter effect is not treated as a single volume pot as the DJM 700 or 800 I find that this effect becomes useless. It also tends to saturate a little fast for my taste.

Did you try many other models before getting this one? No this is my first mixer.

What is your opinion about the value for the price? For price and I got it (320 euros) I would say that the quality / price is good especially since the table was in excellent condition. Nine at the time it cost 549 euros it seems to me that seems a little high but Pioneer is good all the same I've never had any problems with the evening, while she stayed on for more than 8 hours straight.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? I think it's a very good restaurant to start the mix, but when you hear what people were saying about the quality of its table Allen & Health, I think a Xone 22 coupled with an EFX 1000 or 500 could make for a 2-way toll.
Otherwise I think for later evolve into a Xone 42 has a coupled EFX 500. Well for a start

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UTILIZATION

can not get any easier

SOUNDS

Breath almost zero, the equalizer is not bad

OVERALL OPINION

Good small two lanes very well finished and excellent craftsmanship.

+ You can not get any easier than getting started
+ The box effect integrated quality
+ The finish and durability

- Outings RCA XLR would have been welcome
- Low level output

Pretty good value for money but we still pay at least 20% for the brand.
With experience and what kind of budget I think I would do the same choice, knowing that a Xone equivalent is cheaper and better without the effects.