I've been using them for four years with a Numark DXM 06 mixer. Easy-to-use and practical decks. My opinion after four years of use: Pros: - User friendly - CDs are quickly loaded - CD tray illumination - Reliable in spite of heavy vibrations and damaged CDs - CUE play function (a very rare feature) - Very good effects - Loop functions (stutter or on the fly), two storable loops - Pitch and KEY - 3000 storable cue points - Value for money - Possibility to sync decks Cons: - SOUND: not enough output gain (compared with other DJ decks) - Easily audible noise - CD load via tray (archaic and bulky) - Manual too short (it doesn't mention tips to solve different problems) - Lack of digital output (although it's not very useful) - No CD-RW or MP3 CDs support - Not compatible with CDs over 80 minutes!!! - Bulky compared with Denon products or a Pioneer CDJ-400 Note: don't expect too much considering the current AXIS9 price... Problems: Processor overheat on a deck Signs: display malfunction, faulty playing and smell In short, the desk was unusable (very annoying when you have to start your performance two minutes later)! It worked again two days later and it never happened again... The jog wheel is no longer touch-sensitive on both decks, which means no scratch function nor effects anymore. Conclusion: Good value for money, easy handling (even for beginners). I don't regret my choice at all. I would choose a deck with a USB input now, like the Pioneer CDJ 400. Originally written by djmotion on Audiofanzine FR.
Originally written by djbabydrive on Audiofanzine FR. Despite the sentimental value (they are my first DJ decks), I can honestly say that even while being a low-budget product they are one of the best decks for beginners, IMO. Excellent loop function with very useful "reloop stutter" for creative mixing. Several storable cue points and other basic functions... This product is not fully packed with features but provides enough functions for mixing! The manual BPM is precise enough to easily sync two tracks. The pitch is rather reliable considering the price. I recorded a demo mix for a DJ contest and I got accepted, whch means that the product provides enough features for a basic mix! Do you have a small budget and effects are not essential? Do you want to learn how to mix without hassles? With reliable equipment? (Two years of intensive use without trouble): don't hesitate and buy them!! You won't be disappointed: this product will even surprise you! Very good value for money! Thanks to Numark: finally a really affordable DJ deck with enough features and perfect reliability! 8/10
The tabletop player features effects like: sonar, scratching, phazer, pan, chop, A.D, reverse, Bleep and some others I don't remember. The player also got a quite big jog wheel! There are so many other things it's got I Can't remember it all. The quality of the effects is excellent! Price paid: 4000 kr I don't know much about sound quality, but I haven't experienced any problems. The sound is perfectly allright in my ears. It was 2 service once, but that was only the loop in button that was a bit slow.. Don't know how 2 expain it, so I just say, It's well built!! Taken in consideration its my first equip, I have 2 say: I LOVE IT!!!!! For me its got everything, and im happy with that! Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: be9 ( 9-, 2005)
Tons of features. Except... No Sampling. No wave-form display. No resistence or touch sensitivity on the scratch platter. Price paid: $375 USD Sound is actually very good, except when you start key correcting. Should be paired with a transparent mixer that doesn't soften the sound at all. Extremely easy to use. A miracle of ergonomics. Relatively light. Two and a mixer in a soft case with CD wallet can be carried by hand to a car. I have had severe problems with these units during the entire 6 months of owning them. Sloppy internal design. Buttons wearing out. Inconsistent button "feel". CD mechanism has failed three times. Occasional freeze ups, which can actually cause the other side to freeze, too. Numark's repair people are lackluster, though the senior people try to make up for problems if you ask them to. When the problem is their fault, they don't pay to pick it up, though. Make sure you actually tell them your concerns and what you'd like to see done to remedy the situation. It can do things that no other unit can. I can have an entire, advanced CD djing system in a soft case, including my records. It looks great, and when it works, sounds greats. The software is upgradeable and now is up to the level of their new CDN-90. Just buy locally and don't put up with any quality control inconsistencies until you get two flawless sounding and feeling units. Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: Unknown (January 1-, 2003)
