Ecler

Ecler HAK 360 is a well built high quality DJ mixer that cost over 600 dollars. The price seems high but you will get your money’s worth right away! It has a 3 band EQ and weights around 12 pounds. This mixer is gear more for the battling DJ. That is why it is so well built. This mixer is built to take a beating and keep working. The slider/fader knob is very well built, I don’t think it would ever break or cause a problem. UTILIZATION All of the basic functions are easy to use, they are right on the main face of the mixer. Everything is labeled, and if you understand DJ mixers then you should be able to use this without a need for a manual or with any help. I compare this mixer a lot to the Vestax PMC-07PRO. They have similar features but the HAK now cost less than that mixer. SOUNDS It does not generate any hiss at all, in fact it generates no noise even when used at home for personal use or practice. It has 2 channel , 2 independent master outputs, cut switches, and 3 band EQ. Plus 6 inputs, 2 Line 1 Mic, 2 Phone, 1 session Mix. When you purchase the Ecler HAK 360 you will be covered by a 1 year warranty and replacement plan. OVERALL OPINION I originally heard about this mixer in a magazine a while ago. I found out that a lot of guys/female DJ’s where using this mixer to battle with in Europe so I got my hands on one online and loved it. I do still own this mixer but hardly ever use it unless I battle which is slim to none now because I just don’t have time for it anymore. It has a session input on it that will allow for a daisy chain setup for multiple DJ battle setups.

The Ecler MAC90 has 3 phono inputs, 5 low line inputs, 4 high line inputs, and 4 Mic inputs which was plenty for what my group needed at the time. Each individual channel has separate level and gain control , this mixer has phantom power in case you are using a condenser microphone and it has the option to turn of the phantom power in case you don’t need it on each individual channel. UTILIZATION Out1 , Out2, Rec1, Rec2 and Cue are the outputs on the MAC90I. The whole unit seems to be very well built and never had any issues with it, we purchased this model used at a great deal. Mac mixers have been around for a long time and we have been using many different models of them. The MAC 90I was one of our favorites that we have came across. SOUNDS The MAC90I does not generate any hissing , and the EQ is very good. As long as you use the right inputs for whatever you are running through it you will get a clean sound. You can also rack this unit up if you want, I can not remember how many rack spaces it will take up though. But it does take more than 2. OVERALL OPINION The best part about this mixer is that it has all of the inputs that could need, no matter where you are pulling audio from there is an input for it. The MAC90I is very quiet and will last you a long time, all of Ecler’s mixers are great especially the MAC line. The price for this model is ideal for what you expect to pay for a mixer of this size and quality. I recommend anyone needing a solid mixer with a lot of inputs and wants more of that “classic” mixer feel to purchase the MAC90I.

(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.

This mixer is amazing ! I like the ergonomic faders and the ability to switch Xfader extremes to different channels. Price paid: £421 UTILIZATION Once you get past the "OMFG" of all the knobs and stuff, it is all pretty much common knowledge really. Layout is pretty well designed, all knobs are in the right places, ie Gain, EQ's then effects, then PFL switch. All main volume controls along with the PFL control is at the top of the mixer as well. Headphones socket is on the front panel of the mixer so the cable does not get in the way of your mixing. SOUNDS Sound quality is much better than my Vestax, but it is my amp that lets me down (DANG NABBIT !) The mixer is designed for all genres' really, with the VCA XFader control for people that do all that turntablism stuff, but also has all the EQ's for people who just do general mixing. No effects unit on this one, but it does have an effects send and receive. The only problem I have found with it is the kill switches all go one way. I keep trying to flick the left kill switch to the left instead of the right OVERALL OPINION Damn good build quality, no gimmicky silver metallic paints or stupid stickers and such. Also does not have a mounting flange, cos not everyone needs it... comes seperately tho :P The little switches are made of plastic, and look like they may break if some pressure was applied, but better than the pathetic little kills on my old Vestax. Well, it cost me £420 so it is closer to my heart than my blood is. Third mixer I have had, and have been working towards this mixer for 5 months since I started DJing, and now that I have it, I aint lookin at another mixer :] Pioneer ? PAH ! :P Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: Unknown ( 4-, 2002)

While not at the level of a high end Pio mixer with effects built in etc, this mixer definately has enough features to satisfy most DJ's. There is the usual set of RCA connections, with a phono in and a line in for each channel. There's also an Effect send/return for hooking up effects processors to the EFF knob, which controls the send of the postfader signal to your effects processor. Getting back to the connections... OUT1 is a set of balanced XLR connections, and is controlled by the Vol 1 knob indepenantly from OUT2 which is the standard RCA jack. There's also a Mix out which is untouched by either Volume knob. You'll find the usual set of EQ's and Kill switches which work great, with very good separation. The EQ’s are -30db to +10 on the High and Low, and -25 to +10 on the Mid. Queuing is handled by 3 PFL switches, one for each channel, that, when turned on, send the channel's output to the headphones. That means you could have just one, two, or all channels sent to the headphones if you wish. It doesn't split the sound up though, you'll hear each channel in full stereo. There’s a panning knob so you can bring the mix from the left to the right, etc, but it’s only on the master out. I would have liked to see that on each channel separately. Price paid: 400.00 USD UTILIZATION Hooking it up tricked me for a second because I’ve never used a three channel mixer before. The tables (or CD players) need to be connected to channels 2 and 3, not 1 and 2. Channels 2 and 3 are permanently assigned to the cross-fader, and channel 1 can be assigned to either side of it by means of a toggle switch on channel one's controls. Besides set-up, it's a breeze to use, even if you've just started DJing. Then again... mixers are pretty self explanitory. SOUNDS Honestly, I've only used this mixer as a bedroom DJ where it's hooked up to an RCA surround reciever. It sounds absolutely great home here, but I can't tell you exactly what it will sound like in a bigger venue, with a larger PA system. OVERALL OPINION One of the first things I noticed is how smooth the faders are, but they’re not tough to move like some. They’re just smooth. The same goes for the knobs, which have the usual feel to them: smooth with a bit of resistance. The EQ’s have a center dip which I think is a bit too deep, so if you were going to go by it, the knob might get stuck for a fraction of a second. Not really a big deal, but it’s there. Other than that, this mixer is SOLID, and pretty weighty. I don't doubt that it could be dropped more than a few times and still function. I fell in love with this mixer out of the box, as did a friend of mine who ended up buying one as well. I would definitely suggest that any mixologists out there with a 400 dollar budget for a mixer to pick up a SMAC 30. Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: Unknown ( 4-, 2002)

Totally satisfied, i have been mixing for over 17 years and have tried every brand out thoroughly. All mixers work, but i would say they are more like cars. They all get you to the same place, but some do it better than others. This mixer is an Aston Martin in the presence of Fords, but without the high price. You can keep all your brands made in the far east, this one is built in Spain (not known for build quality), but puts Vestax, Numark, Stanton and all the others to shame. Go Spain, you da man! Price paid: $499.99 USD UTILIZATION I gave this an 8, although there is nothing to lose marks on, 10/10 would be too pushy. I'll save higher scores for other mixers they bring out later on. The Hak 320 has the cleanest interface, with no obtructiuons whatsoever on the front panel, its a dream mixer. SOUNDS I can only give this a ten, based on my previous Vestax mixer with an 8. The oversized intenal power supply makes this unit, and all of the rest of the Ecler line, sound cleaner, warmer and more punchy than all the other "underpowered" units out there. Closest to it: Rane. But I find them boring and plain. Again, it is like a car, I would rather have something that inspired me than the boring choice that is usually depended on by the masses. OVERALL OPINION They gacve me a 1 year warranty on my crossfader, no one can beat that. Also in JUly 02, they are bringhing out the HAK360, with a huge 5 year warranty on the crossfader, you can't get better than that. The tascam copies out there are buiolt by Ecler, but the Ecler branded units costs less and have better warranties. No brainer, just stick with Ecler! Also, House of Blues have just started to put them in thewir Hollywood and Las vegas venues, nuff said! I love it to death, saving the highest marks for the new HAK360. The only other competition in this category comes from Vestax and Rane. As I mentioned: Rane=boring, vestax=expensive, Ecler=exciting/economical/better sound/not every one has them/fader warranties Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: Unknown ( 7-, 2002)