All user reviews for the Pioneer DJM-400

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UTILIZATION

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
Trs simple, easy connect, easy to use
- The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Trs accessible, no need manual
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
The manual is so ...... inutil the hardware is easy to use!

SOUNDS

Say anything!

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
I use it for more than a month
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Plus:
Simplicitbr /> Efficacitbr /> Effects
Ergonomics
The quality of the hardware
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Gemini PMX-140, Ecler Nuo 4
- How do you report qualitprix?
Report qualitprix really correct when you see the hardware that was in the hands especially when I found it on a commercial site of 460 new and Audiofanzine excl ...... .
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Without hsiter!!

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.

Already said and I think more than enough to use at home.

UTILIZATION

The general configuration and functions are very simple.
The manual has never been used.
The only thing I have learned not to discover myself is the ability to switch a loop from one track to another. We made a loop or a sample (or roll functions in-loop sampler) and once activated the effect, by switching lanes, it is rocking.

SOUNDS

The sound is good, I did not feel out of breath and the equalizer is very effective.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost a year.

I like almost everything on this plate: solid appearance and class, sound, ease of use, the effects small but effective and easy to calibrate, the BPM counter.
What I liked: more opportunities in the headphones (the wet / dry and independent channel volume)

Before I had a console NUMARK DXM06. Less beautiful, less effective levels of effects and fragile (an knob dropped me after a few weeks) but it would cost much less.

The Pioneer is not given but its price is justified.
With the experience I would resume the same!

In conclusion, for me the best 2-way console market.

See the manual for specifications.

UTILIZATION

Simple setup, and you plug it mixes, no worries particular.

I have not read the manual

Pioneer has a knack for making products recognizable at first glance, the DJM 400 is no exception to the rule and for those who are accustomed to Pioneer products, everything falls perfectly under the fingers. And you can switch to different models DJM carefree, we soon find its bearings.

SOUNDS

Although not a model of clarity of sound, it is not the last, perhaps thanks to digital? ...

EQs are effective but are not exceptional, I think it's fair emieux that.

Found no obvious blows.

OVERALL OPINION

It has been 4 years since I use it, I bought used (6 months) to a member of AF.
She has done a lot of evenings, she worked for more than a dozen hours sometimes without any problems, she worked at a party to over 35 degrees, it heats but does not break!

Before I had the DJ Technics SH 1200, good sturdy table but not age well at the knobs and breath.
Numark also a ...
But the Pioneer is on top.

What I like most: almost everything! It is a small two-lane, of course, but well used (effects, sampler) it can be daunting in the evening ... and I much prefer having my DJM 400 with its 2 channels and some effects used at 100% a big DJM 2000 which will never be pushed to its maximum capacity (see a lot of DJ's ...)
It is small and not heavy, easily transportable, coupled with my two CDJ 200, this is a trio who, despite the years, remains relatively cool!

What I like least? The EQ, for form ... and the absence of send / return ...

400 euro bought 4 years ago, for the number of evening and I did with the miles she has traveled and seen its state (impeccable!!) I would say value for money excellent. Nothing to say about the reliability and robustness.

With experience, I would do this choice without hesitation.
I was looking to change my set-up, but actually, what that Pioneer offers the best in the range 2-way? The DJM 909 reaches retirement and does not justify its price. The DJM 350 offers fewer opportunities.

I remain faithful to my DJM 400 ...

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UTILIZATION

configuration can not be simpler: 2 votes 2 Micro has a box effect.
the manual is very easy to understand, can be a bit more complicated in terms of effects for novices ... but the use is very simple and intuitive.

SOUNDS

EQ very very good and cut are perfect.
a defect is important enough breath. I branches on my monitor speakers with ableton and his breath pretty ... if not in this mix is ​​no agreement at all.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over 2 years.
I had a Gemini 3 votes before that but nothing comparable.

The +:
the effects of quality while some are useless.
product quality, it's solid and knobs do not move a hair!

The -:
filter which would have been better on a single volume pot as DJM-800 and 700.
one more vote would have been nice

Value for money very honest, this is the price for the pro stuff, so if you find it too expensive head to the gemini or numark behringer but watch out for surprises ... I found mine was € 430 on thomann so good I do not think that is excessive in retrospect.

I would do this choice of course and I board any DJ wanting to acquire a quality table TRUE.

Features available everywhere!

UTILIZATION

Console very easy to use, manual is simple and clear
small but all features are easily accessible.

SOUNDS

It was not the best sound in the world, but it certainly is clean.
One can find much worse!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two years
I had the TSB, Gemini, Numark ...

the + effects, sampler, two microphones.
the - no balanced output but I spend a equalizer which came out in symmetrical, so I have no disruption over long distances.

I use it in mobile disco and to my knowledge this is the only table two tracks and two mic inputs on the market.

2 channel mixer with effects.

UTILIZATION

Manuel!

SOUNDS

Average sound, this pioneer of hardware, I never thought it was amazing at the qualitée sound, vestax, ecler, or Allen and Heath is on top.


OVERALL OPINION

The faders are a shit, fader alps base is the weak point.

on the other hand, it remains for me the mixer with the best value for money, the effects are great, it is extremely easy to handle, very nice effect on the section .... I find nothing more in this range, then it depends what you search, a turntablist has no interest in using this table, for the dj cons for using effects, I see no better.

The equalizer is set up perfectly, although the cutoff seen ....

I use it for over a year, I had to change the sliders, both about 30 euros ....

I prefer his older sister, she sounds better, the equalizer "reacts" better ...

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

Enough said, see data sheet

UTILIZATION

Ultra Simple
Manual is so useful if it is needed. (I believe for the effects to understand how they work)
To add a personal opinion, I really appreciate the system of pre-listening (3 buttons: Channel 1, Channel 2, Master) which is organized well in headphones (the master is separated on one ear, if activation of the 1 or 2) It may be trite but I got more familiar with a potentiometer mix)
I also switches cd / phono type uh ... Aviation? a detail ^ ^.
Fader start function is not unique but can be useful combined with the effects box.

SOUNDS

Transparent
No blast found
Equalizer effective indeed

OVERALL OPINION

1 year of use. This choice was motivated for the Pioneer quality, use simple and effective, the effects box. + With a really efficient and measured.

Insofar as today reference model in this range has become the 350 series, I still advise the 400 in hand if the price is right!
Indeed it is unfortunate to have to replace the system of pre-listening (to fit into the category + pro? To equate a "format" more universal cue / master?) And box effects lost in charm. More adjustments to the tempo / measures (depth only), 4 small effects, more sampler ...

I do not regret my choice. Today I would not choose one of the 350.

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.

Originally written by beatrouble on Audiofanzine FR.

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UTILIZATION

Very easy to use: two channels, two mics, effects processor.
Easily understandable manual, perhaps a bit complex when it comes to effects, especially for beginners... But the unit is very intuitive to use.


SOUNDS

Very good EQ with perfect cuts.
Main disadvantage: noise. I connect them to my monitoring speakers. I use them with Ableton and I get a lot of noise... When mixing, the noise is not audible.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for over 2 years.
Previously, I owned a 3-channel Gemini but it cannot be compared.

Pros:
Good-quality effects although some of them are unnecessary.
Overall quality: rugged construction (the controls are sturdy)!!

Cons:
The filter would be better if it had only one control, like on the DJM-800 and 700.
One additional channel would be nice.

Good value for money. It's the price to pay for professional equipment. If it's too expensive for you, buy a Gemini, Numark or Behringer but you might have an ugly surprise...

I would definitely buy it again and I recommend it to all DJs who want a REAL quality mixer.