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Budget Mixer: Gemini PS-626i Vs. Behringer VMX-300
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| SMoKeR |
well, the title says all...
PLZ Dont tell me to use the Search function 'cause i already tried that and i'm still having a difficult to decide...
Few words-
As u can see, these two are pretty much the same, both have:
-3 channels with 3 line 3 phono and 1 mic inputs.
-3 main outputs (main/booth/record).
-3 band equalizer with the same cut range (-32dB).
the only differences are:
-The VMX-300 has a headphone split function (not sure that the Gemini doesn't have it too).
-The Gemini has a balanced master output.
-The VMX-300 has a vU' leds for every channel including for the master (while the gemini has only two VU' meters representing CH 2&3/Master).
-VMX-300 has Send/Return function for an outer effector (not important for me i won't use it anyway).
-VMX-300 has 3 band killers (-52dB) for channels 2 & 3 (not important for me)
there are a few more differences which i haven't mentioned 'cause they are minor...
now it's up to guys to help me decide which one to buy...i would like your answers will refer to reliability, durability and quality.
Plus, if you're based with you're own experience it's even better...
plz help me out with this guys
thanking you in advance:) |
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| djsphere |
I think the gemini mixer's quality is a little bit better. I've used it just once for a few minutes, so I can't say much about it. It has a nice design, decent sound (for home use or a small party) and seems to last. The one thing that may bother you is the size of knobs, damn small compared to other mixers.
PS: I don't think ps626i is in production anymore. |
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| Laz-oh |
i used the vmx 300 for about 3 weeks, threw it out and bought a dnx-1500 :D
its and ok mixer, nothing special, sound quality isnt anything to rave about but it'll do the job for a while then ull get fed up with it and chuck it out the window |
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| SMoKeR |
| quote: | Originally posted by Laz-oh
i used the vmx 300 for about 3 weeks, threw it out and bought a dnx-1500 :D
its and ok mixer, nothing special, sound quality isnt anything to rave about but it'll do the job for a while then ull get fed up with it and chuck it out the window |
hehe, I don't see a reason that gonna make me to get fed up with it... i just need a good decent mixer with normal sound quality for small parties...
if u want i can give you the exact specifications of each one... |
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| OMNIFEX |
| quote: | Originally posted by SMoKeR
hehe, I don't see a reason that gonna make me to get fed up with it... i just need a good decent mixer with normal sound quality for small parties...
if u want i can give you the exact specifications of each one... |
Your requirements are minimal. So, you should checkout the layout
of both mixers, and, see which one is more comfortable for you.
A Mixers Layout, will always be the deciding factor when both
mixers are nearly the same, feature wise. :cool: |
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| SMoKeR |
| I won't lie to you, but the behringer's layout looks much more comfy than the gemini's, but for me sound quality is paramount and everything else is secondary... |
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| Audigy7 |
| I have no real complaints with my VMX300. It gets the job done. Quality is good, it's by no means rivalins Allen & Heath, but it's pretty good. That applies to build quality and sound quality. The beat counters on it are an absolute joke though, about half the time they're not even close. Just tape a piece of paper over it and you're good to go. The EQ knobs cut down to 32db, which is more than most mixers, and with the way I like to mix, that's a big plus. Basically, for the money, it's a superb value. It's no Xone:92, but it's wonderful for a bedroom dj. |
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| groovable |
Bass EQ in the vmx-300 is . It cuts all the sound in the last degrees of the knob. Donīt look at the dbīs itīs able to cut, i tried vestax with -20db and it cuts in a better way, perhaps the curve of the filter has more step, the bode i mean. When you cut the bass with the vmx-300 lot of tune goes away.
Another fail, perhaps this only happens to me but, when iīm not monitoring any channels iīm able to hear them, very low in one cup, and more loud in the other (split is not active).
And one of the channels suddenly broke down.
I think itīs a good mixer for itīs price, perhaps I had bad luck, but I wonīt buy it again. |
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| SMoKeR |
| quote: | Originally posted by groovable
Bass EQ in the vmx-300 is . It cuts all the sound in the last degrees of the knob. Donīt look at the dbīs itīs able to cut, i tried vestax with -20db and it cuts in a better way, perhaps the curve of the filter has more step, the bode i mean. When you cut the bass with the vmx-300 lot of tune goes away.
Another fail, perhaps this only happens to me but, when iīm not monitoring any channels iīm able to hear them, very low in one cup, and more loud in the other (split is not active).
And one of the channels suddenly broke down.
I think itīs a good mixer for itīs price, perhaps I had bad luck, but I wonīt buy it again. |
hmmmm that's interesting...you mean the bass knob isn't cutting where it supposed to cut, i.e. it climbs the midrange too???
BTW what headphoned do u (or did u) use with the vmx-300??
and how the hell one of the channels broke down??? |
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| groovable |
First of all, sorry if I donīt explain well, Iīm spanish and donīt know too much english. About the EQ, I meant that the bass cuts most of the sound at the end of the knob, i.e: you start at 12 oīclock, then you move the knob to the left, and bass attenuation is almost unaudible till you reach 9 oīclock or more, and at the last degrees of the knob it cuts, donīt know exactly the numbers of course, but it seems to cut from -15 to -32db in the last 15š degrees of the knob. Btw, I think -32db is too much for me, actually, when EQing I never bring the incoming track with the bass eq all the way down, because the tune sounds very strange. Thats the first problem I found in this mixer, and the other one, also about bass eq, is that it also cuts frequencies itīs not supposed to attenuate, in the middle range. About the broken channel, it worked ok, i had the pc soundboard attached to it, but one day it just stopped sounding :(
I use technics rpdj-1210 hpīs. I know my problem is not very common, but the issues with the bass eq is the same in all vmx-300 mixers, and even in djx-700 and vmx-200. Anyway, itīs just a matter of practice using the eq in this mixer, I move it faster first, and very slowly at the end. |
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| Audigy7 |
The EQ knobs are on a curve. IE, the first 4 or so marks = about 12db, the last few marks = about 20db.
About the broken channel thing, I've had no problems whatsoever with any of my faders or channels or really anything with my mixer. Groove, is there like no sound at all coming out of the channel? Do you have it set on line/phono when it should be the other? Do you need to hit the little gain button on the back of mixer?
Anyhow, the VMX300 is great for the price. I've been very impressed with it. |
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| SMoKeR |
well, at such a price I'm not expecting a mixer with A&H sound quality, I just want a nice good mixer that will do the job for small parties,
and for this i think the VMX-300 will do enough untill I'll get my hands on a DN-X1500 or something better (I hope).
BTW I think the VMX-300 is the best mixer product came out of Behringer so I'm sure I won't be disappointed...
As for the bass knob, I'm certain it has something to do with the curve...
I'm still not sure which mixer of the two should i take but I'm almost sure it will workout when I'll go to the store and get play a little with the both mentioned... |
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