A standalone DJ mixer sits between turntables, media players or a laptop and your speakers. It gives you channel faders, EQ, a crossfader and a cue section for headphones, and the best fit depends on whether you scratch, mix club-style or need something that slips into a bag.
The six mixers below range from a palm-sized two-channel to a four-channel with a USB audio interface and an analogue 2+1 channel design. Channels, inputs, EQ and sizes come from each listing page. We have not used these mixers ourselves, and performance claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Channels | Two suit most setups; four handle more sources |
| Crossfader | Replaceable or slope-adjustable faders suit scratching |
| Inputs and outputs | RCA, XLR and 1/4 inch connections decide what you can plug in |
| USB audio | Lets you record sets or play from a laptop |
Specs at a Glance
| Mixer | Channels | Size and weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numark M2 | 2 | 14.5 x 13.5 x 4 in; 6 lb | Rack-mountable; 3-band EQ; mic input; replaceable crossfader; USB |
| Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2 | 2 | 16.55 x 11.9 x 8.5 in listed | Sound Color FX filter; Magvel fader; free rekordbox DVS unlock; XLR and RCA outputs |
| Behringer NOX101 | 2 | 4.6 lb | VCA control; Ultraglide crossfader; 3-band EQ with full-kill filters; XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Gemini MM1 | 2 | 6.5 x 4.13 x 2.64 in; 1.2 lb | Full-size crossfader; 2-band EQ; all-metal body; RCA master and booth outputs |
| Numark M6 USB | 4 | 14 x 12.5 x 4 in; 9 lb | USB audio interface; 3-band EQ; mic input; booth output |
| Allen and Heath XONE:24 | 2+1 | 3.84 kg | True-analogue signal path; mini innoFADER; master insert FX loop; XLR outputs |
The 6 Best DJ Mixers
1. Numark M2
A two-channel scratch mixer measuring 14.5 by 13.5 by 4 inches and weighing 6 pounds. It has a replaceable, slope-adjustable crossfader, three-band EQ on each channel, two phono and line switchable inputs, a 1/4 inch mic input, master, record and headphone outputs, and rack-mount ears.
Suits: scratching with turntables. Strengths: phono inputs and a replaceable crossfader. Weaknesses: RCA outputs only. Skip it if you need XLR outputs.
View Numark M2 2-Channel Scratch DJ Mixer on Amazon
2. Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2
A two-channel club-style mixer with a Sound Color FX filter on each channel, a Magvel fader for blending and light scratching, and a free rekordbox DVS unlock for use with turntables or media players. The listing shows XLR and RCA outputs, USB connectivity and a 105 dB noise level figure. Its listed weight of 16 ounces looks implausible, so no weight is stated.
Suits: a club-style layout at home. Strengths: filters and rekordbox DVS. Weaknesses: a conflicting weight listing. Skip it if you want a scratch mixer with phono inputs.
View Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2 2-Channel DJ Mixer on Amazon
3. Behringer PRO MIXER NOX101
A two-channel mixer with full VCA control, an Ultraglide crossfader and three-band EQs with full-kill filters. The listing shows XLR, TRS and RCA connectivity and a weight of 4.6 pounds, and gives no body size beyond package dimensions.
Suits: a straightforward two-channel mixer with balanced outputs. Strengths: full-kill EQs and XLR outputs. Weaknesses: a thin listing. Skip it if you need USB audio.
View Behringer NOX101 2-Channel DJ Mixer on Amazon
4. Gemini MM1
A palm-sized two-channel mixer, 6.5 by 4.13 by 2.64 inches and 1.2 pounds, with an all-metal body, a full-size crossfader, a two-band EQ and gain. It has dual RCA inputs, 1/4 inch mic and headphone jacks and RCA master and booth outputs.
Suits: a bag-sized mixer. Strengths: a very small body and a metal build. Weaknesses: two-band EQ. Skip it if you want three-band EQ.
View Gemini MM1 Portable 2-Channel DJ Mixer on Amazon
5. Numark M6 USB
A four-channel mixer, 14 by 12.5 by 4 inches and 9 pounds, with a built-in USB audio interface for Mac and PC, three-band EQ and dedicated cue controls on each channel, a replaceable slope-adjustable crossfader and several phono, line and mic inputs. Outputs include master, record, booth and a 1/4 inch headphone jack.
Suits: more sources and recording. Strengths: four channels and USB audio. Weaknesses: a heavier 9 pound body. Skip it if you want a pocket mixer.
View Numark M6 USB 4-Channel DJ Mixer on Amazon
6. Allen and Heath XONE:24
A 2+1 channel mixer listed at 3.84 kg with a 100 percent analogue signal path per the maker, a mini innoFADER crossfader, a master insert FX loop, improved phono and line source matching and an analogue Xone:VCF filter with high-pass, low-pass, frequency sweep and resonance. XLR in and out and USB connectivity are listed, with a 1-year warranty.
Suits: an analogue filter-focused set. Strengths: an insert FX loop and an analogue filter. Weaknesses: no size listed. Skip it if you want built-in digital effects.
View Allen and Heath XONE:24 Analogue DJ Mixer on Amazon
Connection Notes
- The Numark M2 lists RCA outputs and phono-switchable inputs.
- The DJM-250MK2, NOX101 and XONE:24 list XLR connectivity.
- The Numark M6 USB lists a built-in USB audio interface.
- The Gemini MM1 lists RCA master and booth outputs.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Overlooking whether a mixer has phono inputs for turntables.
- Ignoring output types when your speakers need XLR.
- Trusting listed weights that look wrong.
- Choosing four channels when two will do.
DJ Mixers FAQ
Which have USB audio?
The Numark M6 USB lists a built-in interface, and the Numark M2 and DJM-250MK2 list USB connectivity.
Which is the smallest?
The Gemini MM1 at 6.5 by 4.13 by 2.64 inches.
The Short Version
For scratching, the Numark M2. For a club-style layout, the Pioneer DJ DJM-250MK2. For XLR outputs, the Behringer NOX101. For portability, the Gemini MM1. For four channels, the Numark M6 USB. For analogue filters, the Allen and Heath XONE:24.
