Five Numark DJ Controllers to fill your Christmas stockings
Check out our list of Numark DJ Controllers – there’s something for everyone…
Numark DJ2GO
Whether you are an up-and-coming or gigging DJ looking to spoil yourself this festive season, Numark has several options to pick from.
If you’re looking for your first DJ controller to learn the ropes or for a professional workhorse, Numark has a variety of options to suit any budget. Let’s look at some of the key differences between the Numark controllers in terms of the features, build quality and price.
Numark DJ2GO
What is it:
The Numark DJ2GO is a pocket-sized DJ controller with features you would expect to pay double for. The Numark DJ2GO is Serato-Ready and has a built-in audio interface for headphone cueing. It’s a nifty controller for Serato users to use while travelling, to prepare their sets before whipping out the big guns.
Best feature(s):
The Numark DJ2GO is just about the most capable DJ controller for its size and price, incorporating a dual-channel audio interface and eight performance pads with a variety of modes.
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Expect to pay: R 1,812
Numark Party Mix
What is it:
The Numark Party Mix is a super affordable, fully-fledged DJ controller with a built-in lightshow to get the mood going. If the lightshow is not your thing, you can disable it at the flick of a switch.
Best feature(s):
The Numark Party Mix steps up the game from the DJ2GO, it includes full EQ control and significantly larger jog-wheels. Like the DJ2Go, the Numark Party Mix has an integrated audio interface and various performance pad modes.
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Expect to pay: R 2,154
Numark Mixtrack Platinum
What is it:
The Numark Mixtrack Platinum is where Numark’s controllers start taking the form of more professional solutions. You will also probably need to think of getting a bigger stocking for this one. The Numark Mixtrack Platinum has all the features any gigging DJ could need, from the effects and filters, to the more industry-standard layout.
Best feature(s):
The Numark Mixtrack Platinum features large jog-wheels which each have a display which shows track tempo and various other handy parameters. This is great for getting DJs away from the laptop and focusing on the decks and the crowd.
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Expect to pay: R 5,131
Numark NVII
What is it:
The Numark NVII takes the concept of integrated displays to a whole new level, seamlessly integrating with Serato and offering 1:1 visual representation of the software to give the user a completely hands-on experience.
Best feature(s):
The Numark NVII features pro-grade built and audio quality, hyper-responsive metal jog-wheels for accurate feel and separate booth output and a choice of balanced or unbalanced main output. The Numark NVII features a four-channel club-standard layout mixer with full-EQ and filter control for each channel.
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Expect to pay: R 15,697
Numark NS6II
What is it:
The Numark NS6II is the smaller of their flagship premium DJ controllers, featuring motorized jog-wheels with integrated hi-res displays, a pro-grade four channel mixer capable of functioning standalone and incredibly versatile I/O capabilities.
Best feature(s):
The Numark NS6II features external inputs for Line/Phono signals, dual-USB ports for seamless DJ changeovers and pro-grade audio and build quality.
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Expect to pay:R 19,307
The originators of the DJ Controller…
Most DJs don’t know this, Numark was one of the first companies to introduce a DJ controller to the broader market. At first it was met with some vitriol from purists, like most new technology goes through, however it’s safe to say that DJ controllers have made their way up to being an intrinsic part of the DJ industry, whether you like it or not.
Numark has always been a company that offers affordable solutions for DJs, however due to the competitiveness of the DJ controller market it has pushed them to make huge strides in recent years.
Numark DJ controllers are distributed by Viva Afrika, follow their Facebook page or visit their website.
