Numark CDMIX3 CD MP3 Player DJ Package

Ideal for DJs on the move, the Numark CDMIX3 supports both standard CD audio and MP3 CDs and has a built-in mixer and buffered anti-shock memory protection.

Overall User Ratings (based on 81 ratings)
  • Overall:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    3 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted May 17, 2009 by a customer from verizon.net

"Worth every penny!!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I just bought another one in case I need a back up. Now I can give the first one an over-due cleaning and some long awaited TLC!!! I love this thing! It has NEVER let me down!
Features
More features than you will use!!!
Ease of Use
This unit is so easy to use! I bought mine about 3 years ago and have used it on a regular basis. Constantly opening and closing the trays with just about every song change, I have to say that this thing is a work horse!! It has paid for itself over and over! As with anything that has moving parts, eventually they do wear out or need maintainance. Having said that, all the parts are still working/moving but nothing lasts forever........or does it???
Quality
This unit is as rugged as they come!! Mine went straight from the box to the available case. I highly recommend purchasing the case! Between working in bars and kids birthday parties, it has been through every environment. It's unstoppable!!!
Value
The BEST for the price! It will pay for itself before you even learn all the features it has to offer!!
The Wow Factor
I have it and another one on the way!!

Musical Background:

Mobile DJ

Musical Style:

Every type!
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Submitted April 18, 2008 by a customer from neptune.k12.nj.us

"Great for the beginner or as a pro backup."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Because of its basic features, the CD Mix 3 is more suited for the beginner or the DJ who only needs to play and mix CD/MP-3 discs. That being said, I purchased one of these for myself as a backup. I use it mostly for my outdoor parties in case it rains so my good stuff does not get ruined and in case I need music in a separate location. Spend the extra $69 and get the optional roadcase (CD MIX Case) so you don't damage your Numark. In a nutshell, buy one and keep it in your van in case you ever have an equipment malfunction or need a lightweight basic DJ setup.
Sound
For basic sound applications, the sound is fine. Bass sounds a little muddy, but the mids & highs are decent. With a sub, it doesn't matter.
Features
Points deducted for: (1) The redundant bass & treble controls on channels 1 & 2. There is already a 3-band master EQ and an EQ for the mic input and (2) there is no XLR mic input but ironicaly, it has XLR outputs for powered speakers. CD controls are easy to use and the mixer has the basics that every DJ needs. I like the fact that it has a 3rd channel so you can add an I-Pod or laptop.
Ease of Use
It can't get any easier to use than this.
Quality
Despite the rumors I heard about their reliability, I have not had any problems.
Value
Roadcase should come standard even if the price is more.

Musical Background:

DJ
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Submitted December 7, 2007 by a customer from gmail.com

"Don't buy this if all you need is a preamp with 2 CD players and an extra input or 2."

Overall: 2 out of 5 stars
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I am looking very hard to find something to replace this unit. The biggest problem is finding a no-frills, high quality, highly portable, durable unit to replace it.
Sound
When I first got it the sound was fine. I only use the unit as a console to play CDs and another line input with a laptop to play MP3's The music I play is mostly old scratchy mono records that have been digitized onto CDs. Now the thing is making noises that come out of the speakers whether I'm playing anything through it or not. The noises go away if I bypass the unit...
Features
The best thing I like is the ability to the 2 CD decks and the external line devise and choose between them. I don't care for or use the jog wheels, pitch control or programing of tracks. I find the headphone monitoring selector and volume control very confusing and difficult to use. I don't use the jog wheels for matching pitch between the CD decks so that's a useless feature for me. Also, I don't mix anything, so the mixing control is useless as well. I wish I could have found a simpler console made more for my needs.
Ease of Use
Playing the CDs or switching to line source is very easy. as long as you remember to keep track of the mixing slider and keep the settings and controls near the jog wheels in one position and don't move or touch them. The equalizer does a fair job and it's also easy to use. The actual controls associated with each CD player are not easy to use or intuitive. The selection process between inputs is relatively easy to use but requires a good bit of attention or you'll end up screwing up during your gigs. It could be a lot better than it is.
Quality
I don't know how it compares with other stuff, but after a couple of years of relatively light use, it's really beginning to fall apart. I'd call it overpriced junk. The little button on the pitch control slider of one CD deck fell off and got lost. The other one falls off readily. The same slider that lost the button also started working erratically and I can no longer get the pitch to the neutral position. Bear in mind that I rarely if ever use the pitch controls.... The CD decks will sporadically get balky and not open or close on command. They will also not play CDs that they played before for no apparent reason. To make things worse, the unit now makes a repetitive noise like a ground hum or noise. I did not do this at first so it's a problem which developed since I bought it. I'd rate it fairly low in the quality scale.
Value
Pretty bad. Low quality, questionable usefulness, unnecessary features, clunky to use, not very portable.... I also paid a good bit of money for it and it's now basically a piece of junk. I hate that I still must use it since it's basically the pre-amp for my system... I think it's a disposable, throw-away item.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know. I've never contacted them.............
The Wow Factor
It looks better than it is....

Musical Background:

Dance instructor, performer and DJ

Musical Style:

Argentine tango
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Submitted November 23, 2009 by a customer from hotmail.com

Numark CDMIX3 Pack Customer Review

Overall: 2 out of 5 stars
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Reliability is key with any DJ system and this just didn't cut it for me
Sound
Sound quality is ok but nothing special
Features
Has everything I need as a mobile DJ
Ease of Use
Very easy to use
Quality
Sorry I bought the product. I have now stopped using it as my main cd player as the left side player sometimes freezes up for no reason leaving me badly stuck. This resulted in ruining one gig I did as music was left off for 15 minutes as I had to run home to get my old system, looked very unprofessional and I would not recommend this product to anybody.
Value
This really isn't worth the money and I'd stick to seperate CD/Mixer if anybody is thinking of buying one. Decent backup system but I would question its reliability.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't gotten around to ringing them yet
The Wow Factor
Look well

Musical Background:

Mobile DJ

Musical Style:

All
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Submitted October 5, 2007

Numark CDMIX3 Pack Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
FANTASTIC FOR ANYONE JUST STARTING OUT.EASY TO SET UP AND THE SOUND QUALITY IS AMAZING
Features
ALL IN ONE
Ease of Use
VERY EASY TO USE
Quality
EXTREMELY DURABLE
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