Overall User Ratings (based on 170 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Submitted January 3, 2005 by dj phase

"PROFESSIONAL mixer for professional applications. You will pay a professional price."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Once you get this mixer, you'll never want to replace it. If you do, you'll just want the djm-600. it adds a crossfader curve switch, and a few more FX modes. the 500 has everything you need anyways. I've been mixing in top clubs in the seattle/tacoma area for years...and MANY of them have this mixer. They cant all be wrong. I personally have a problem with its heavy price tag
Sound
Sounds great! faders are smooth feeling and sound consistant. If you have this mixer for years, under heavy use, the faders will start to get sticky. A little oil fixes it. I scratch alot and its been two years with the same crossfader and it doesnt bleed yet! WOW. Also, the output gain (a dial in the back) will get static in it after extended use. CLEAN your mixer on a regular basis...this should help.
Features
However, it could use a curve adjustment. Thats my only addition to this mixer i'd like to see. If you scratch, you want this. Hard to crabb scratch without a tight curve. Also, the BPM counters are not the best. I use it to beat count my records then label them, not to match my mixes while I'm in a set. However, they'll be close and could prove useful if youre a beginner dj. Everything else is great! ALOT of output ports (rca, 1/4", xlr) Proves great for the club with a more than average complex sound system.
Quality
Very, very good. I've actually used several of these mixers in several differant clubs. They all have differant degrees of use, but even the most beat up djm500 i've use, the thing was still bumpin' out the beats....this thing is a tank. Its also very heavy like a tank. It maybe part of the quality behind this product. It is not flimsy.
Value
This mixer is expensive...there is no doubt about that. There are a few other mixers that may have the same features, but dont be fooled. If you are on a very tight budget, but your needs are not in a club with a huge sound system, or if youre not doing heavy recording, you'll probably want a differant mixer. BUT, if you have professional needs, you'll need to pay that professional price. There is a saying that you get what you pay for. This mixer proves that.
Manufacturer Support
Im just going to say the best here. I've never called pioneer for service. i assume they're good.
The Wow Factor
Every club dj should want this...regardless of what type of music you spin. If you dont want this mixer today, you will want it eventually as you get better and more experianced. If your intentions are to become a "turntablist" (a dj who only scratches) you may want a differant mixer..one that is designed for it...this one is for club/recording use.

Musical Background:

club dj - 9 years

Musical Style:

Hiphop/R&B, popular dance, hard house,
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Submitted December 9, 2004

"Kick Ass"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Best mixer around the market, for the price.
Features
I wish it had one or two more sound effects, but hey its a mixer not a fuzz box. (you can hook one up to this mixer too.)
Quality
three words: PROFFESSIONAL, DJ, MIXER
The Wow Factor
back-lit buttons. analog style led volume meter, looks awesome and is useful for leveling without 'phones.
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Submitted December 3, 2004

"Amazing Poineer"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Those little knob and wobbly stability brought it down but otherwise...... best poineer I've seen in awhile
Sound
Great Sound! I can tell many people enjoy it when I whip up some effects.
Features
Pretty Good Features! I can't complain
Quality
I selected this mainly because my fricken cross faders broke and all these little knobs keep getting bumped during my beats. There too close together. Maybe I just have fat hands. W/E LOL!
Value
I would've put it at ten if my cross faders didn't break!!!!!!!!
Manufacturer Support
Good Support! Everybody wuz friendly cuz they wanted my fricken money!
The Wow Factor
Pretty sweet! Turned me pro!
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Submitted December 3, 2004

"This sh*t is unbelievable! U Gotta buy it! If not... try it!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Unbelievable sound quality! Out of all my DJ Years this thing was my best purchase.
Quality
This is the best performance out of every single item that I've boughten
Value
A little over priced but well worth it
Manufacturer Support
SOOOOOOOO EASY
The Wow Factor
It looks so fricken professional
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