All user reviews of 3/5 for the Denon DJ DN-X500

Rackable yes
8 level inputs cd, on assignment matrix is ​​one of the highlights of this console, 2 microphones, effects loop for external effects
Note also, the connections placed so well thought out of step with the top of the console. This allows any "paste" the console to another device or to the edge of the rack.
Good level of balanced outputs.
Two microphone inputs (just ok).
I use it in a compact flycase with a double CD and an effect rack. Inputs outputs plotted on top of the rack.

UTILIZATION

Pleasant in use, it lends itself to countless situations. The cross is not bad as well as faders, friendly controls. The table is very compact so you pourait blamed the proximity of the main fader for each channel and proofreaders. It is sometimes annoying and takes some concentration. The buttons are small and not necessarily in a good position for my liking.

You can do many things and really connect many sources, prepare them and assign them to a particular way. For example, one can during the mix, use the side streets and prepare to cue other sources (phone, virtual console, computer ...). Then when the time comes it affects the central pathways to mix. The disadvantage is that the indications of selection control means are illegible and must search pif when changing source and verify that the headphone is on the right source .. A bright display would be useful in addition (this is a common lack consoles Denon)
The use of microphones is somewhat limited by the quality of corrections and the inability to assign the effects on both pickups at once.

SOUNDS

Its level, without a top is a good level.

OVERALL OPINION

I have two years and I use it especially when there is an obstruction (it 's really compact) and in the evenings that combine many different activities. I paid 280 Euros mine used but the price is affordable for nine in the level of service .. It is easily repaired is designed with simplicity and intelligence except the buttons "cue" that become hard or inoppérents and the headphone output is missing some reserve following the headphones used.
I love its versatility, the rack. In some places, I have no choice.
I like the precision of the gauges, the matrix inputs, the length and quality of the faders, so the number of entries (8 + 2mic), use with an external effect in 19-inch rack. The quality of its correct that connects directly nimporte any sound system.
I like less reliable too just some buttons and appearance "compact ergonomics".
The quality of the microphone section (see above) is inadequate, it's the big flaw of the console.
I also use a table Amix (my favorite) but the control is much more heavy and bulky ...
This is often as my backup console or supplementary (second bathroom, piped music, cocktails, karaoke ...), the flycase often follows me. I see only one A & H S2 for the same use but this is nearly twice as expensive and it also has its drawbacks. I have tried other brands in the same format (Gemini, Stanton, Numark) but the sound quality was far below.