There are two companies who make industry standard club DJ mixers: Allen & Heath and Pioneer. The Allen & Heath XONE:92 and Pioneer DJM-800 are without a doubt the most prominent mixers in clubs today. While not all of the features in the XONE:92 or DJM-800 are in the less-expensive models of mixers from each company, there are some design and function decisions that trickle down to each companies’ lower priced mixers. This week’s episode goes over some of the fundamental differences between the XONE and DJM mixer series. You can also refer to this handy chart below:
| Feature | XONE | DJM |
|---|---|---|
| EQ Type | Full Kill | Limited Range |
| External FX System | Per Channel FX Send/Return | Send/Return Effect |
| Internal FX System | Analog Filter(s) | Built-In FX |
| VU Meter Display | Pre-EQ | Post-EQ |