Blender Bender said:
Unless you do scratch mixing, low end Vestax mixers are RUBBISH!!
first off as someone who does turntablism Id say any low end mixer is bobbins for scratching quite frankly - scratch mixing requires sbstantially higher build quality and faders that really arent gonna need replacing after a week!
Ive not used them yet but the new PCV range Ive heard have inherent fader quality issues - even tho theyre meant to have revamped the faders, however I cant work out if they just use the ones from the 05/06pro range which are actually rinsing faders [Ive abused one in my mixtick solidly for 5yrs and only needs replacing just now]. Also u can get penny+giles faders now for the 05/06 [and potentially the pcv's too] which quite frankly are the shizntizle and a good long term investment
Id recommend staying away from the technics - they dont come with a spare x-fader under the faceplate for nothing!
My advice is always [note: not everyone agrees with this!] if you're serious into mixing or getting into it save up more/wait longer and invest in better kit - it will last you longer and if u buy cheapy stuff you'll end up binning it eventually. If a jobs worth doing its worth doing properly and with the right tools.
Pioneers have a great feel to them - however the 2 channel one has a ridiculous dip in the x-fader which is a really unfortunate letdown imo. The larger ones are great but pricey and need to be well maintained if theyre used as a working mixer.
Good luck in ur search !
peace,
m