Review: Pioneer DJ DJM-450 Mixer

Mojaxx reviews Pioneer DJ's DJM-450, a 2-channel mixer that ships with Rekordbox DJ and DVS.

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[houstoner]

I had the 250 paired with a couple turntables, and I played it out. No booth, no problem. My gigs aren't huge but I get away with my monitors running out the RCA and just use the rotary on the monitor when needed.

[lustforlow-end]

I'd love this. I have the original DJM 400 which is great & has served me very well over the last 7 years or so, but it would be nice to get an upgrade! I'll have to start saving!

[GuentherShadow]

Very good review. And thanks for pointing out that it doesn't have a booth output. That helped in my decision making.

[Hex_ESM]

Great review. My DJM-450 is in the mail right now so... My expectations are definitely in line. Cheers!

[oc]

iam glad to know that the sound of this unit is "really good", back in the 2000's when the djm 800 came people were complaining about the sound that wasn't top notch, now i can recommend this mixer to beginner djs who only need 2 channels, and maybe ill grab one for fun, iam currently happy with my xone px5, and if iam thinking of a digital dj mixer its the xone db4

[nathanpillinger]

Great review honestly. Just scored a 450 for $650

[RaquelFoster]

The thing is, you can get a DJM-900nexus in good shape for $1, 000 on eBay pretty easily, and that's a really legit mixer. I got one for $1, 000 with a decksaver. It's crazy how much cheaper the 900nexus is than the 900NXS2, but I guess it's just because the NXS2 is still considered the latest thing and the standard. I think the only downside anybody cares about on the 900nexus is that it doesn't have the low cut on the beat FX, but ... the 450 is missing those, too. I'm used to just using some filter before I go crazy on a delay/echo effect, so I kinda feel like the frequency divider buttons are lazy on the 900NXS2. Although on the DJM-V10 they're round and subtle red buttons, so that's pretty cool. 🙂

[JXVI]

I think at this price point, they need a three channel mixer with eqs.  Personally I went for the DJM-250MK2 because it is an absolute steal if you are not big on effects.  Either way, great review.  I pretty much jump off my chair whenever a new Mojaxx review comes out.

[m-stat]

For that price, no booth-out is a big no-go for me. Otherwise beautiful mixer.

[Captivatebeats]

Would love to hear any potential workaround for the lack of a booth output. Couldn't a simple XLR splitter be used?

[andimacthatdj]

If they launched a serato club kit for this mixer. I feel like serato dj users woud definitely invest in one. You will still have to purchase the kit yes but you would have best of both worlds.

[palindromeAU]

Great review old mate! no booth out but more importantly don't forget the best missing fx.... ping pong!

[dezfyah]

No booth output... well that's pioneer charging you more but giving you less. A way that I've worked around this is to send the rca from the main output to my dbx GoRack which has its own dual input/output control. I'll send the main xlr from the pioneer to my main powered speakers, then send the outputs from the dbx GoRack to my powered monitor and/or subs. 3 separate outputs and the GoRack is small enough to hide anywhere.

[busywl]

miss the days of great sounding $150 dj mixers.

[jooelewis]

Would be cool is Pioneer had a voucher in the package of units that have DVS built if they want to go the route of not including vinyl or something like that- that would be a cool little addition.

[mistamatic]

if this mixer had a serato DJ hook up that would be dope. i'm using an S3 but it's missing those sound effects.

[pizzamangargatuloth]

Mine just came in the mail and I am returning it for the DDJRZ controller. For the cost of the mixer + decks I would rather have 4 channels, drum pads and jog wheels in an all in one that will be less costly when all is said and done.

[soundinsurgent]

In 2023, is this still a viable option?? I wanna pair this with my PT01 turntables 🤔

[aaronalan]

i've gifted a ddj-sx-w to a mate of mine and wondering if its worth considering moving them over this mixer coupled with a pair of xdj-700s. Thoughts?

[jpnumarkpimenta]

it have 3 channels input it is good thank you for support