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Sep 04, 05
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Pioneer DJM-909 2-channel performance mixer
 Pioneer continually strives to meet the wide-ranging needs of the frontier DJ and these mixers do just that by combining innovative technology with proven Pioneer quality. The DJM-909 and DJM-707 offer DJs innovative features; precise cross fader/fade curve control, user-customizable cross fader glide adjustment, and touch screen control of the built-in effects (PIONEER DJM-909). Pioneers DJM-909 and DJM-707 were designed with scratch DJs, the studio / production DJs and the turntablist in mind, however they are also excellent units for all DJs wanting to improve their performance level. The introduction of these two revolutionary mixers has taken the high-end battle mixer into a whole new dimension. The PIONEER DJM-909 offers DJs innovative features; precise cross fader/fade curve control, user-customizable cross fader glide adjustment, and touch screen control of the built-in effects (DJM-909). Pioneer continually strives to meet the wide-ranging needs of the frontier DJ and these mixers do just that by combining innovative technology with proven Pioneer quality. High Quality Sound Design and Durability The PIONEER DJM-909 boasts the highest quality in sound and design that exceed today's battle / performance mixers offering powerful club sound in a battle mixer. This was accomplished with sensitive yet solid gripping EQ knobs, durable transform switches, and precise and accurate cross fader curve control. Most importantly, Pioneer has developed an original "non-contact" cross fader technology with unprecedented durability and reliability. The Cross Fader and Faders The most important feature on any battle mixer is its cross fader and fader performance. Pioneer's DJM-909 introduce the most precise and customizable cross fader in the industry to date. The cross fader is highly durable and has double fade control allowing each half of the cross fader the ability to be adjusted independently! All fader curves can also be seen and adjusted with visual reference on the mixers' fader curve adjust screen (PIONEER DJM-909). If that isn't enough, the cross fader feel can also be adjusted to your preference (a breakthrough functionality). Each channel fader curve can be adjusted from a smooth volume change to a dynamic volume ON/OFF at the TIP of the channel faders (bottom or top). In turntablist slang, you will be able to crab-scratch the channel faders from either the top end or bottom end of the fader. The fader is an optical fader, using a bank of optcial "gates" or "readers" with an onboard processor to gather this data and send it along as usable information. The moving fader bit has a series of teeth to either cut or pass the light from the sensor. Because the teeth are offset, it creates an absolute position and the encoder figures the relative position. If you were wondering about the "feel" adjustment of this crossfader... see the spring on the left side there? That presses up against the slider rail, and when an allan-key is used to tighten the screw, the spring gets shorter providing more pressure against the slider rail, hence a stiffer fader. Fader Start Sync Both mixers can connect with Pioneer's CDJ series to employ the fader start capability. The user can automatically start or stop playback by the sliding cross-fader or channel-fader. Mixer Layout Both the DJM-707 and DJM-909 are similar in layout although the DJM-909 boasts built-in effects and a touch sensitive display. Both mixers also offer a very clean, open fader area for scratching and beat juggling. Both mixers have a session line-in with volume control, cueable master output, mic input, and selectable phono / line switches. In addition, the DJM-909 has a tempo tap button, cueable effects switch, and a plug in for foot switch to control effects. Additional Features of the PIONEER DJM-909 - TOUCH SCREEN AND BUILT IN EFFECTS A total of fifty different effects incorporated in the DJM-909 can be independently assigned, utilized, & tweaked through the mixers?? user friendly touch screen control. Additional knobs also exist for further parameter adjustments. Revolutionary effect presets range from Fader Synths to Transform and from Touch Phaser to Vocoder. A send/return is also built-in to connect an external effector. - FADER EFFECT Fader effect can be assigned to a channel fader or cross fader from the touch screen so that the faders are capable of controlling and varying the effect??s parameter simply by moving the cross fader or channel fader. - BEAT EFFECT The Beat Effect is capable of synchronizing effects with the BPM for high accuracy effect timing. - AUTO BPM COUNTER The mixer is equipped with an auto BPM counter so users can quickly view the song tempo. PIONEER DJM-909 Features Auto BPM counter Yes Beat Effects 35 Mono/stereo headphone output Yes Beat indicator Yes Assignable cross faders Yes Cross fader curve A/B Independent Adjustable Master balance Yes Trim controls Yes Fader start / back cue play Yes Fader Feeling Adjustment Yes Fader Cut Lag Adjustment Yes Fader Effects 15 Master level meters Yes Channel level meters Yes Direct beat select Yes Talk over Yes Foot Switch for effect on/off Yes Input terminals DJM-909 Switchable phono/line inputs Yes Equalizer equiped mic inputs 3 Band Mic inputs 3 (1x XLR / 2x 1/4'' Phone) Total channels 2 CD / Line inputs 4 Turntable inputs 2 Output terminals DJM-909 Master outputs 1 RCA Booth monitor master outputs 1 RCA 1/4 inch HeadPhone master outputs Yes Record outputs 0 Other terminals DJM-909 Send 1 1/4 inch phone Return 1 1/4 inch phone Channel EQ DJM-909 Bass (at 100 Hz) -26 ~ +6 dB Mid (at 1 kHz) -26 ~ +6 dB Treble (at 10 kHz) -26 ~ +6 dB General specifications DJM-909 Frequency Response 20Hz ~20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 87dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0,02% Audio Output 1,0 V Power Supply 220 - 240 V @ 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 30 Watt Dimensions (W x H x D) 251 x 107,9 x 381,6 mm www.pioneer.co.uk Last edited by Asteroid; Sep 04, 05 at 10:13 PM. 
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any personal reviews or is this just another "copy and paste" thread
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Oct 17, 05
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I bought my 707 the very morning after i got the chance to play around on the 909. Wow, both are pieces of art. There's no doubt that this mixer is primeau when it comes to scratching functionality especially considering how customizable it is. It's lacking that signature clicking sound you get when using the crossfader, but oh well.
The thing is a friggen mini-computer! The different effects found in the sound bank are super easy to access and as soon as you get a feel for it, it's abilities dwarf the 500's. I saw Jazzy Jeff use this in conjunction with Final Scratch- What a show! the 'Fader Effect' tool isn't anything new; American DJ had it way back in the Q-Deck days- I'm glad that it's available tho. Overall, i think this is a great mixer. It's true that it's a bummer that it's only got 2 channels (4 if you are willing to switch between phono and cd) but consider the fact that it's got a touchscreen monitor and computer... you won't be too bummed out for long.
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Oct 07, 08
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I own this mixer and have tryed to sell at various points. Its really a great mixer. The faders are great, the effects are pretty sweet however you won't make use of all of them, its a shame these things are selling for $1000 and I paid $1785. lol.
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