Review: Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2 Mixer

[@Deadmeat5609]

Bought this mixer with a couple of PLX-500 for my first DVS setup and I must say that the mixer is doing it's job very well. It dosen't bring much to the table, only the standard and most crucial that the DJ needs. Since I am just using DVS, I bought DDJ-SP1 for purpose of effects and smoother command of Rekordbox, and all the sudden you don't feel that you need a "bigger" mixer.

[@davidsmisc1351]

What surprised me is that it sounds so good. A massive step up on my slightly tinny old Vestax 2-channel.

[@patrickwdoyle]

Traktor DVS supports this mixer with version 2.11.3 of Traktor Pro. It's awesome this mixer works with Traktor DVS!

[@djsammy.b]

I'm not a pioneer user at all, however I really enjoy the reviews from mojaxx and the Dj City team. keep up the great work. thanks! 👌🏾

[@AloneinFiction]

Why is the time vinyl tone so loud??

[@datpiff7352]

Great reviews as always. I come here to unwind.

[@patrickharting3794]

I'm so happy that this got a Traktor Scratch cert., been wanting a cheap decent scratch mixer to replace my Z2

[@eddielives3946]

κPatrick Harting

[@mannuelf]

Hi Patrick :-) random questions, I am looking to buy a Z2, what did you dislike the most about the Z2 and what did you like the most about the Z2 mixer, thanks.

[@AveMcree]

Great video. $350 for dvs ready mixer seems dope af. I wonder if it supports serato vinyl? I'm thinking about live streaming set's again.

[@Mojaxx]

Ave Mcree Rekordbox DJ uses a similar frequency tone to Serato so it 'kind of' works but you get mad cue point drifting. Not recommended.

[@thebachelordj]

Regarding the post fader effects, doesn't mean it's effectively a midi controller for the software. Are you sure the channel faders don't feed the USB outputs to the software? The software processes the audio and sends it back dirty...like a send and return.

[@Mojaxx]

Chris W That's kinda what I meant. It's not routing the audio directly in the same way the crossfader does, which is why you wouldn't want the crossfader to work in that way (latency).

[@leemajors1417]

I can't get my upfaders to be post fader with the effects. Any advice?

[@mch6897]

Has anyone compared sound of this mixer with A&H Xone23?

[@brandonodell5910]

I’m wondering the same thing lol

[@joseluis18228]

@@brandonodell5910 Wondering here the same as well. I'm researching that to make a final decision. Price wise, depending on where you live, this is below the 23C which also has a sound card built-in but above the 23. Also wondering if this is manufactured in Japan or only designed there

[@betog996]

Please help, rekordbox doesnt recognize the djm on audio output Also when i connect the mixer to recordbox it only recognize the channel faders, any suggestions😕

[@HardToTheCoreForLife]

I have a question Great video first of all 👏🏻 I just set this up yesterday 😀 You say it comes with Software for my laptop But I don’t see a cd-rom in the box . How come ? Or do you have to download it somewhere ? :)

[@silverback1017]

Since I have an SL-3 can I just hook that up and still get the effects? Since the S3 is the same mixer but $150 more, I rather put that $150 elsewhere. Just looking for a mixer to replace my Vestax 05...yeah an 05. Matter of time that crossfader will break and won't be able to find a replacement, like my CFFV2.

[@rjmn1]

I have the mixer, when I first got it I didn't realise how good it was, have a denon ds1 serato box, so almost identical set up as yours, the s3 doesn't have post fader efx , I also use mine with Rekordbox dvs as well, the pre amps and sound quality is awesome ... and the magvel fader is awesome

[@Sandrahans]

I will buy this for my studio

[@zecaguiti]

Does anyone knows if it runs with Traktor scratch pro 2.11? Tks

[@masterblaster8119]

Can a filter effect be used when mixing in recordbox software?

[@herepeteherbert2815]

Can it be used with serato dj?

[@mathewsenn]

No, the DJM-S3 is identical to this except it uses Serato. It's usually around $150 more

[@jessicapinto3817]

Hey there, great review! I am wondering if I can use the XLR to jack to record to my laptop? With my previous mixer (Behring DJM750) I used tape to jack and that worked, but not with this one. Since I bought the programme, I now want to keep using it! TIA

[@tl125]

Hi. If I get this DJM-250mk2 mixer, can I control rekordbox software using timecontrol cd's using non-usb CDJ player?

[@rjmn1]

Yes

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Good review as always Mr Mojaxxx!

[@edvi12]

can I use Serato DJ pro on djm250mk2 or I have to add some interface?

[@darellhackett105]

Hi Chris i'am Linzy do you know much about the Roland TT 909 turntable Iwill like to buy a pair for Dj in

[@David-xc4us]

How do I record a set on this mixer with an iPhone with no background noise? I guess I use master1 or master2 for monitor speakers and recording? I don’t do laptops, old skool only, I’m using 1210’s BTW, cheers 🤘

[@ReboyGTR]

Can you do a review on the 750 Mk2?

[@rjmn1]

Anyone have an idea how to keep the efx post line fader? This shit is doing my head in, and I've changed every parameter and still not working

[@3by2youRreal]

i want to use recordbox program just only when I play live with real vinyl is that can do forexample beat counting ?

[@blackdave25]

I have this mixer is pretty fucking solid and i love it

[@hartburn6301]

Hello, Would you buy this or the Mixars Duo if you were just starting out? If they were the same price

[@GODInTheWax444]

Mixars is no longer in operation last I heard so you'd be better of picking up the Pioneer shot for support down the line. The 250mk2 is decent and Rekbordbox is decent DJ software. They are late to the train as far as Stems goes, but I'm sure Pioneer is cooking up something as we speak. Anyway Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@maxcalderonf]

hi, can I connect a Boss DD-7 Delay to this mixer via AUX with two CDJ ?

[@RossThomas91]

Sorry to bring up an old video. Can you explain how you record your mixes with this mixer? I've tried a lot of guides etc online and can't get it to work. Trying to record from the mixer with usb cable to laptop using rekordbox.

[@djlofid]

Well I am sure you can just record thru recordbox

[@RossThomas91]

@@djlofid I have attempted that. The longest i could record is around 11 minutes then it just stops 🤔

[@kronossonork6994]

How does it differ from the mk1

[@williammaguire4871]

soundcard

[@djnoriega]

hey mojaxx what type of usb cable are you using from your mac to the mixer? i love that neon green cable you got! thanks

[@Mojaxx]

DJ Noriega It's made by Exform, not sure if they're available outside Japan.

[@djnoriega]

ok thanks for the info

[@deejaySilence]

Does the djm s3 a slightly better crossfader feeling? Cause i got a feeling that when its for serato the crossfader is slightly better

[@rjmn1]

Same magvel crossfader, 250mk2 has post fader effects on line fader but the s3 doesn't at all

[@Dexton0742]

I'm watching this and wondering how on earth there's a red/white Technics there with a straight tonearm??? Never seen that before, but it looks mint

[@bmw-audiovinyl]

Very bud sound quality from analogic vinyl

[@kinozon1449]

Can you recommend a cheap controller that I can use to browse the songs while using this mixer on Recordbox. I’m tired using my laptops pad on browsing the songs in my recordbox.

[@rjmn1]

Can midi map any midi controller to do that mate.

[@rawDIYman]

Hi man! love your videos. I have a question, does somebody know, how I can use the "prelistening" from Traktor (through Kontrols D2) ?? I can't find out how I can prelisten my playlist, and hearing this through djm-250mk2 >> headphones?? thanks for any help or hint!

[@GullySyde28]

should i buy this or the allen and heath?? i need a quick cheap replacement

[@Rickky007]

Get the xone 23c , if you want good quality sound from pioneer you have to pay more then a thousand dollars.

[@Djwhitehart]

@@Rickky007 I learned this the hard and depressing way. Now I have both because of it. I like how the DJM works with Rekordbox and a controller though....Good quality but sounds muddy if using vinyl and Phono ins.

[@Rickky007]

@@Djwhitehart yeah the pioneer stuff I’ll use it for gigs , but the ab class crown macro-tech amps Analog mixer , technics , vinyl it’s for personal use , unless people are willing to pay more for my services I’ll bring the vinyl , ab class analog equipment I’ll have to pay for extra hands to help me carry that heavy equipment lol .

[@mas-kos]

Is there a similar device in the same price range but for serato? Would be nice if someone could give me a hint

[@djmiyagi1950]

Akai AMX with the DVS plugin from Serato is around the same price range

[@anttiskate]

DJ Miyagi I wouldn't consider the AMX in any way similar. Sure, it's the ONLY option for Serato users outside of some 1500$ mixers, but it's still not a proper mixer.

[@eltonguerreiro4258]

anttiskate there is now, the DJM-s3

[@mas-kos]

Elton Guerreiro uhh wow! That's really awesome. Thank you!

[@anttiskate]

Elton Guerreiro Unfortunately it also costs 500$, in that case buying a Mixars Duo makes more sense..

[@FSwiftDJ]

Great review on this mixer, I choose this over the 450 mk2 , I found I had more space simple! Which is very important if your mixer or scratch Dj, only thing I found and this rekordbox software, DVS on technics turntables is not accurate for mixing like serato Dj DVS , I'm not sure if pioneer just designed it for digital pitch pioneer turntables ? DVS works but you have to work more to lock the mix

[@rjmn1]

True, I use it with both as well

[@AprendeScratching]

I know it's been a long time, but I didn't found that issue with my 250 MK2. But one of the first things I had to do is calibrating manually the DVS, because the way it came was little precise (perhaps they prefer less accuracy than false tracking response because unwanted noises)

[@rjmn1]

@@AprendeScratching after the later versions the issues have been sorted imo, and I also updated the firmware, as good as serato now

[@jz5748]

does this mixer need rane-sl2 or the recorkbox interface to connect to serato?

[@rjmn1]

Rekordbox interface won't connect with Serato dj pro, you'll need an sl2 or just buy the s3 instead

[@Travis-guy-247]

Does this mixer work with Serato DVS software? I need a cheap but good quality mixer mainly for vinyl phono mixing, but I will probably get some DVS software and control vinyls for Serato sometime later on. Will this be compatible with that or will I have to invest in a DJM-S9? Cheers.

[@DJTechnoboom]

NO, it's for rekordbox, which is better anyways.

[@Travis-guy-247]

@@DJTechnoboom Ok calm down... "Better" is completely subjective, and I honestly much prefer the UI of Serato. I think Rekordbox looks really ugly, the only good thing about it is your library is compatible with CDJs.

[@DJTechnoboom]

@@Travis-guy-247well that's weird, i think Serato looks ugly. My fav is virtual DJ and then traktor pro 2.11.3 or traktor pro 3 and then come's rekordbox and then DJ pro. if i had to pick a order.

[@brandonodell5910]

How does the Allen & Heath Xone 23 stack up to this?

[@jungle-wav1322]

Brandon O'Dell used both. They both have similar features but the pioneer has a better crossfade in my opinion. Cut in is way tighter

[@mrmanuva3793]

@@jungle-wav1322 thanks . I had the same question. Probably gonna buy one or the other .👍

[@anatolianINVASION]

As a Serato user (SL2) Im looking for a new basic battle mixer. Would this work alongside serato dj? Also do the channel have a good curve setting?? Can u adjust that as wel?

[@DJWildstyle7997]

Numark Scratch is the best budget mixer around

[@rjmn1]

@@DJWildstyle7997 it has more functionality but the sound of this mixer is way better than the scratch imo.... the scratch is not that well made in comparison, I've had issues with the right upfader after 3 months....

[@AprendeScratching]

@@DJWildstyle7997 but the cuts are soft in DVS mode (because the internal mix from Serato, same problem as in the AMX*) and the Mini Innofader has too much dead space in some units... I'm afraid it isn't. It's a pitty Mixars is dead, perhaps could make a good job with the Gallileo in the Mk2. Besides what rjmn1 said. I didn't know that, but no surprise the upfaders are that bad. Functionality without fundamentals working right is useful for very little, I'm afraid! *kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXrNZ4eqpb6JZ5I

[@garageradio1]

Do you no if it will work with garage band

[@AprendeScratching]

I've tried and it does (I've recorded scratches separately from the instrumental changing stuff in the 250MK2's setup utility), but the output can be routed to the CH1 only

[@djsimonshow3682]

Hopefully it does not have that annoying fault of cutting out and losing power like the old one did.

[@djsimonshow3682]

Can this mixer be used for mobile DJs?

[@erricksmith4453]

dj Simon WXM i plan on using mine! Just bought it today skip what he talking about i can get around no booth out put i didn't pay 500 bucks to keep it at home!

[@thomasmatthews80]

great review as ever... you must have a tonne of tee shirts btw!

[@corywilliams458]

This gonna b perfect 4 me!....looks like a all-n-one deal!....i get 2 use my viynl & my laptop as i learn sum basic controller stuff!

[@HardToTheCoreForLife]

Just bought I myself.. my very first mixer 😁 I just installed it with the 2 turntables but I have a problem with the speaker so I have to get a new cable . Anyway My question It says it comes with PC Software But there is no CD with software delivered with it . Was there a cd rom when you bought this ?

[@j_blades]

Humm if you connect this with the SP1 you'll be good to go.

[@AveMcree]

J Blades what's an sp1?

[@Mojaxx]

Ave Mcree DDJ-SP1 from Pioneer DJ. Controller for cues, loops, FX, etc

[@ciarayboydj]

Why do you always price equipment in dollars? Makes no sense being in the uk

[@deejayvibes99]

Rane 72 review?

[@AmbientWanderer]

You forgot to mention how horrible sounding mixer with Vinyl. Just saying "the mixer sounds good" is actually pretty misleading.

[@Djwhitehart]

I bought Pioneer DJM 250mkII after his review and I wish he would of mentioned more about how the Phono Preamps are of low quality. I can't mix Rekordbox DVS with my vinyl collection - (Mix from digital to analogue and back without noticing quality drop), sadly =(

[@Retcuouf]

Why people love pioneer! The baddest sound I’ve ever heard! Fuck the digital eq it’s like digital clipping, no warmth, music felling is complete loose! Low eq ? Where is the punch? Digital damage sound!

[@Djwhitehart]

Nice mixer but not very good phono preamp. Do not buy this mixer if you want to mix with vinyl.

[@rdrvlogshorts9276]

Awsme....i Like It

[@jonathanvillalobos7994]

Dope!!

[@DanTheManc1981]

Why do you always say the price of everything in dollars if you're English?

[@Mojaxx]

DanTheManc1981 Because the majority of our viewers are in the US. Plus, the dollar is the easiest currency for people worldwide to mentally convert to their own currency, as most people know the relative price of the dollar.

[@DanTheManc1981]

MojaxxVDJ Fair comment but it just seems strange as you're not American and you're only addressing those in the USA. I understand you have a large following from all over the world so its not like you can add every currency, but maybe saying something like "The RRP of the mixer is $349 in the US or £299 in the UK" would cater for both your fellow countryman and larger audience. It just seems odd to me and I don't know of any other youtubers who review items choose to quote prices in other countries on products which are globally available. Please don't think I'm hating because I love love your channel.

[@johnnyvasiliadis6802]

Should we expect a review for Pioneer DJM 750MK2 any time soon ?

[@Mojaxx]

DanTheManc1981 It's just about convenience for me and the viewers. I'm only ever going to say one price, and so the dollar makes sense. To be honest, if I DID get into saying multiple currencies, the Euro would be the second one, not Sterling. Again, just for the convenience of the highest number of viewers.

[@Mojaxx]

Johnny Vasiliadis Soon.

[@tl125]

Hi. If I get this DJM-250mk2 mixer, can I control rekordbox software using timecontrol cd's using non-usb CDJ player?

[@AprendeScratching]

Yes, but first have to change the mixer output USB for 1/2 and 3/4 from _CHx control tone PHONO_ to _CHx control tone LINE_ in the setup utility