Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, introduces the DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller, a four-channel/eight-source standalone digital DJ mixer with MIDI interface and internal sound card. With an astounding amount of features, real-time channel matrix operation, slim tabletop design, state-of-the-art solid steel chassis construction and quality sound, the DN-MC6000 is one of Denon DJ's flagship controllers. Also acting as an audio interface (with a 2 in/2out stereo soundcard included), the DN-MC6000, when paired with the user's software of choice, is a turnkey control solution for mobile DJs and party DJs, and a clear centerpiece to any DJ rig.
It comes bundled with Virtual DJ LE, Audio/Video/Karaoke mixing software in North/South America and Canada, and Native Instruments TRAKTOR LE for Europe and Asia. The DN-MC6000 is MIDI-mapable and compatible with other popular DJ programs. The unit interfaces seamlessly with Mac OSX and Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. Unlike other comparable products, the DN-MC6000 includes a selectable Video/Audio control cross fader feature. Each side of the unit can control up to two decks (for a total of four), with visible deck color change for intuitive, straightforward operation. Also notable is the fact that the DN-MC6000 is a real mixer, able to process audio inputs for external devices without a connection to a computer, as a dedicated mixer unit would.
Key features include rack-mountability (with included 19" rackmount accessory kit), a number of on-board MIDI effect controls, durable construction, intuitive layout, dual jog wheels, pitch fader, channel fader, cross fader and much more. The unit's Pitch/Fader/Volume lock function holds the last known Audio value and position until the NULL point is again reached. It is also easy for users to find where they are going, with the included File browse navigation keys and rotary encoder file selector knob with illuminated ring. Also featured are the unit's high-quality, high-output headphone amp, the independent 3-band Channel EQ with "Kills" (high-mid-low) and various Utility presets to customize user settings.
The Denon DN-MC6000 ushers in a new product category as an integrated, full blown mixer, and ‘dual deck" MIDI Controller. This flagship Mixer / MIDI Controller combines a 4-channel / 8-source standalone digital mixer - featuring real time channel matrix operation - USB MIDI control and 2 x stereo in / 2 x stereo out USB audio interface. A slim tabletop design with solid steel chassis, paired with the DJ software of choice, the DN-MC6000 is a complete turnkey control solution.
The DN-MC6000 is bundled with Native Instruments TRAKTOR LE and interfaces seamlessly with Mac OSX and Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. Using the ‘dual layer" function, each side of the DN-MC6000 can control two decks (for a total of four) in TRAKTOR Pro, with visual deck colour change.
The mixer features 3-band Channel EQ with high-mid-low kills, on-board EFX, and a highly intuitive software controller layout. This includes a newly designed high resolution 105-mm touch sensitive jog wheel, smooth 60-mm long 14-bit high resolution pitch slider, 45-mm channel and cross faders, eight (4 + 4) hot cue/sampler buttons with dual bank selector key, Auto Loop button with Beat Jump (loop cut), Manual Loop In/Out buttons, large size Cue & PLAY buttons, select and parameter controls for the on-board EFX, multiple GUI controls - Mixer, Video, Scratch, Sampler, REC, etc., file browse navigation keys and ring illuminated rotary encoder file selector knob, and Denon's legacy Pitch Bend keys with Vinyl and Pitch Bend Jog modes.
Inputs include two phono lines, one XLR Mic/quarter-inch and one quarter-inch microphone jack, and two phono AUX inputs. Outputs include balanced master XLR, unbalanced master phono, quarter-inch booth/send out, phono record out, and stereo headphone out. Also featured is a USB Audio in/out selectable routing switch. The DN-MC6000 can be rackmounted and is supplied with 19" rackmount kit.
Other features include:
- Computer Independent 4-Channel, 8 Source Premium Digital Mixer
- Slim Midi Mappable Tabletop design for various DJ applications and portability
- Includes 19" rackmount accessory kit for Mobile DJs
- Optimized for *Traktor and *Virtual DJ users
- Intuitive 4 deck software control, with visible deck colour change
- Real-time Matrix Operation, Analog Sources, USB MIDI & USB Audio
- Included USB Audio Interface (Soundcard) 2in/2out (stereo)
- MAC OSX Windows XP/Vista/Win7 Compatible
- New, 3-way Powerful Video / Audio Assignable cross-fader
- Newly designed, high resolution 105mm Touch-Sensitive Jog Wheel
- Smooth 100mm long Pitch Slider with high 14-bit resolution
- Pitch/Fader/Volume Lock function - holds the last known Audio value and position until the NULL point is reached again
- File browse navigation keys & rotary encoder file selector knob w/illuminated ring
- 8 (4 + 4) Hot Cue/Sampler buttons w/dual bank selector key
- Auto Loop Button w/ Beat Jump (Loop Cut)
- Manual Loop In/Out buttons
- Large size Cue & PLAY buttons
- Various EFX control, EFX keys & Parameter knobs
- Various GUI control, Mixer, Video, Scratch, Sampler, REC,
- Powerful Shift Key - used for various dual button operation
- Search Keys (<< >>) to advance around within the file
- Denon's legacy "Pitch Bend" keys
- Vinyl & Pitch Bend Jog modes
- SYNC key for beat matching between decks
- Key Lock on/off button with LED confirmation
- Matrix Input Assignment Selector Knob
- Selectable PFL input gain & program meters
- Independent CUE System (all channels)
- Split Cue function with Cue/Master pan knob
- High quality, high output Headphone Amp
- 45mm Channel & Cross Faders
- Independent Channel A-B Thru Switch (crossfader)
- Cross Fader contour adjustment
- Independent 3-Band Channel EQ w/Kills (High-Mid-Low)
- XLR Balanced & RCA Unbalanced Master Output
- Master Output Stereo/Mono switch
- Booth Output w/Source Selector & level control
- XLR & 1/4 TRS Mic Inputs with 3-Band EQ (High-Mid-Low) for Mic 1 & 2
- Mic Ducking & Built in Echo Effect for Mic 1 & 2
- Various Utility presets to customize user settings
- Firmware upgradable over USB
- Solid Steel chassis construction with KensingtonTM lock terminal
Computer Independent 4-Channel, 8 Source Premium Digital Mixer
Slim Tabletop design for various DJ applications and portability
Includes 19" rackmount accessory kit for Mobile DJs
Optimized for *Traktor and *Virtual DJ users
Intuitive 4 deck software control, with visible deck color change
Real-time Matrix Operation, Analog Sources, USB MIDI & USB Audio
Included USB Audio Interface (Soundcard) 2in/2out (stereo)
MAC OSX Windows XP/Vista/Win7 Compatible
New, 3-way Powerful Audio/Video Assignable cross-fader
Newly designed, high resolution 105mm Touch-Sensitive Jog Wheel
Smooth 100mm long Pitch Slider with high 14-bit resolution
Pitch/Fader/Volume Lock function - holds the last known Audio value and position until the NULL point is reached again
File browse navigation keys & rotary encoder file selector knob w/illuminated ring
8 (4 + 4) Hot Cue/Sampler buttons w/dual bank selector key
Auto Loop Button w/ Beat Jump (Loop Cut)
Manual Loop In/Out buttons
Large size Cue & PLAY buttons
Various EFX control, EFX keys & Parameter knobs
Various GUI control, Mixer, Video, Scratch, Sampler, REC
Powerful Shift Key - used for various dual button operation
Search Keys (<< >>) to advance around within the file
Denon's legacy "Pitch Bend" keys
Vinyl & Pitch Bend Jog modes
SYNC key for beat matching between decks
Key Lock on/off button with LED confirmation
Matrix Input Assignment Selector Knob
Selectable PFL input gain & program meters
Independent CUE System (all channels)
Split Cue function with Cue/Master pan knob
High quality, high output Headphone Amp
45mm Channel & Cross Faders
Independent Channel A-B Thru Switch (crossfader)
Cross Fader contour adjustment
Independent 3-Band Channel EQ w/Kills (High-Mid-Low)
XLR Balanced & RCA Unbalanced Master Output
Master Output Stereo/Mono switch
Booth Output w/Source Selector & level control
XLR & 1/4 TRS Mic Inputs
Mic 3-Band EQ (High-Mid-Low) for Mic 1 & 2
Mic Ducking & Built in Echo Effect for Mic 1 & 2
Various Utility presets to customize user settings
MIDI Mappable software controller (Faders, knobs and buttons) for other DJ applications
Firmware upgradable over USB
Solid Steel chassis construction
Kensington lock terminal to prevent theft
ECO standby mode (green, energy saving)
AC adaptor powered
*Virtual DJ LE included for America's & Canada
Size 18.1"(w) x 2.0"(h) 10.0"(d) without rack ears
19.0"(w) 6U (d) rack mounting size
460(w) x 50(h) x 315(d) mm without rack ears
482(w) x 50(h) x 315(d) mm without ears
DJDEALS.COM FLAGSHIP DJ MIDI CONTROLLER COMPARISON CHART |
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Mobility |
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Weight |
3 Kg / 6.6 lbs |
3.3 Kg / 7.4 lbs |
4 Kg / 8.8 lbs |
Size |
40x25cm (15"75x9"8) |
46x31.5cm (18"x12"5) |
50x32cm (19"7x12"6) |
Anti-slip feet |
Yes |
TBC |
TBC |
Transport case |
Included |
TBC |
Optional |
Jog wheels |
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Size |
12cm (diameter) x 1.9cm |
10.7cm diameter |
12cm diameter |
Touch detection |
Yes (Weight)* |
Yes (Electric) |
Yes (Weight)* |
Backlight showing the touch status |
Yes |
TBC |
No |
4-deck control |
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4-deck control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2-deck to 4-deck mode switches |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
4-deck DJ software bundle |
Yes |
TBC |
Yes |
Display of the controlled deck |
Display in the mixer (A, B, C, D) |
Backlight colour in transport buttons |
TBC |
Ease of use |
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Visual split between decks and mixer areas |
Yes: |
No |
Yes: |
DJ software skin as the hardware |
Yes |
TBC |
Yes |
Weaknesses |
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Lack of pro range, no notoriety among pro DJs |
price |
price |
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No analog mixer, 4-Mx is dedicated to computer DJing |
No impressive jog wheels in this price range |
Jog wheels are at a distance from the cross fader, so quite far from the DJ's hands |
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Crowded controls, low space between all transport buttons |
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Complicated navigation |
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Buttons on front panel: risk of damage during transport |
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Strengths |
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Price: € 449 |
Denon reputation |
Traktor reputation |
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Nice style |
Rich controls and effects |
Nice style |
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Weight detection wheels |
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Sampler function |
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Mobility |
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Visual split between central mixer and the 2 decks |
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