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sqratch
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Does anyone know about the Stanton Sk-2F battle mixer? I was thinking about buying it, but I just wanted to know if it is a descent mixer and worth $319
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sorridsky
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if all you wanna do is skratch in your bedroom, its about the best mixer out there, if you wanna gig and mix, its a piece of arse.
i belive the sound is pretty ropey and the level out from the mixer is varied and often very low.. in general the build quality is pretty low.
for that money get a vestax 05 pro 2.
alot of people have the sk-2f and swear by it. the fader is beautiful. but the focus fader doesnt have a crossfader curve control, so all you have do is skratch and mix with the upfaders... BUT there is a limited edition with cross fader curve control!! now that would be an awesome mixer!
but the best dj's only work with regular skratch faders, and whats good enough for them is good enough for us!
i belive the sound is pretty ropey and the level out from the mixer is varied and often very low.. in general the build quality is pretty low.
for that money get a vestax 05 pro 2.
alot of people have the sk-2f and swear by it. the fader is beautiful. but the focus fader doesnt have a crossfader curve control, so all you have do is skratch and mix with the upfaders... BUT there is a limited edition with cross fader curve control!! now that would be an awesome mixer!
but the best dj's only work with regular skratch faders, and whats good enough for them is good enough for us!
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Dstroy
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Also the up and down faders have a terrible curve.
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DJMachiel
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First of all, there isn't a settings switch for the upfaders for nothing now is there. So if you think the curve stinks, adjust it.
Second, the output on the new batch is fine. The first batch had some problems, but that's not unusual with new innovative products.
Third, 'only the best djs' work with regular faders? Aren't these the same guys than that get spnosored for using them??? Also, it depends on what you're used to. If you've been using Vestax pmc 05 pro for instance, it would make sense not to switch to another one if it has worked good for u in the past.
However, if you haven't made up your mind yet, you could benefit from using for instance the SK-2f.
Also, I have heard stories about the Vestax line of mixers. I.e. you open it up and wonder what you paid for (the circuitry in the mixer seems to be pretty simple).
Oh yeah, they don't call it a 'battle' mixer for nothing. If you wanna mix records, get a 'dance party-gig' type of mixer (like a Numark
. If u wanna scratch, the SK-2f is the bomb. What can I say, sn optical fader RULES!
Respect.
Second, the output on the new batch is fine. The first batch had some problems, but that's not unusual with new innovative products.
Third, 'only the best djs' work with regular faders? Aren't these the same guys than that get spnosored for using them??? Also, it depends on what you're used to. If you've been using Vestax pmc 05 pro for instance, it would make sense not to switch to another one if it has worked good for u in the past.
However, if you haven't made up your mind yet, you could benefit from using for instance the SK-2f.
Also, I have heard stories about the Vestax line of mixers. I.e. you open it up and wonder what you paid for (the circuitry in the mixer seems to be pretty simple).
Oh yeah, they don't call it a 'battle' mixer for nothing. If you wanna mix records, get a 'dance party-gig' type of mixer (like a Numark
. If u wanna scratch, the SK-2f is the bomb. What can I say, sn optical fader RULES!Respect.
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sorridsky
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no hes right.. the upfaders do stink..
and pro's do get sponserd your right.. but are you saying if they didnt, they would all use SK-2F'S i doubt it somehow.
it may be hyped as a battle mixer.. but do you really think it is? i dont.. its a bedroom mixer to me.
your right about the vestax mixers, you pay way to much for them and the sound quality is pretty rubbish. but the stantons is worse.
there a very few solely skratch dj's i know everyone mixes a little. and you dont need a "dance party mixer" but you do need a "gig" mixer... all the top end skratch mixers are designed for both purposes. especially the kah 320 its one of the best 2 channel "mixing mixer" and maybe the best skratch mixer.
the only skratch mixers i would recomend for value of money and performance are the rane 52/54 and ecler hak 300/320.
nothing really comes close to them to be honest.
and pro's do get sponserd your right.. but are you saying if they didnt, they would all use SK-2F'S i doubt it somehow.
it may be hyped as a battle mixer.. but do you really think it is? i dont.. its a bedroom mixer to me.
your right about the vestax mixers, you pay way to much for them and the sound quality is pretty rubbish. but the stantons is worse.
there a very few solely skratch dj's i know everyone mixes a little. and you dont need a "dance party mixer" but you do need a "gig" mixer... all the top end skratch mixers are designed for both purposes. especially the kah 320 its one of the best 2 channel "mixing mixer" and maybe the best skratch mixer.
the only skratch mixers i would recomend for value of money and performance are the rane 52/54 and ecler hak 300/320.
nothing really comes close to them to be honest.
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DJ WOODOX
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sk-2f hott!!!
first of all my friend has a vestax pmc 05 pro and i have a stanton sk-2f and it blows away the vestax and especially for the price. you can definatley use it in gigs and the focus fader is totally amazing. the focus fader does not need curve control cuz you can simply use the gain knobs to blend two songs. the stanton is almost exactly the same as the vestax except it has a few more features. why would a person pay a ton of money to solder and replace a vestax crossfader when you can have an everlasting focos fader? the focus fader is the best fader out and once you try it youll never wanna go back to your old mixer!!!
first of all my friend has a vestax pmc 05 pro and i have a stanton sk-2f and it blows away the vestax and especially for the price. you can definatley use it in gigs and the focus fader is totally amazing. the focus fader does not need curve control cuz you can simply use the gain knobs to blend two songs. the stanton is almost exactly the same as the vestax except it has a few more features. why would a person pay a ton of money to solder and replace a vestax crossfader when you can have an everlasting focos fader? the focus fader is the best fader out and once you try it youll never wanna go back to your old mixer!!!
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Dstroy
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Having owned both mixers, i really believe that the vestax is much better. The stanton does have more functions, but the feel of it is very cheap. Also curve adjustment or not the volume faders are terrible on the stanton. YOu can move the knob two to three lines up and down and it would make no difference. That is minor but little things like that added up make the stanton a lower quality mixer. I really dont know how to describe the stanton feel other than that is feels like a toy.
Also the focus fader is very limited. YOu can only scratch, which it is made for, but what if you want to beat juggle, mix, etc.....use a different mixer? Stanton is going someone where the fader though. With the Focus Fader v2 out you will have the curve adjustment, but i'd rather stick with the good old fashion fader.
Also the focus fader is very limited. YOu can only scratch, which it is made for, but what if you want to beat juggle, mix, etc.....use a different mixer? Stanton is going someone where the fader though. With the Focus Fader v2 out you will have the curve adjustment, but i'd rather stick with the good old fashion fader.
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DJ Vertigo
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Im not a big fan of this mixer, there are not many outputs, the up faders are horrible and all you have to do is blow on the mixer or hit it and it will mess up your mix. I use a Gemini UMX-7 with VCA faders and i think it is the best, there are 4 outputs, curve control and amazing faders for both skratchin and mixin.
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zurc369
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i just bought one a couple of weeks ago for $200 used and its just fine. i use it to scratch and mix. the upfaders seem to work just fine for me. i dont understand what the problem with the upfaders is?
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DJ Vertigo
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I found that as soon as you turn on the up faders, the sound is not a smooth fade, the sound just starts.
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DJ WOODOX
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I have a stanton sk-2f and i dont understant what the problem wih the upfaders are. you can easily adjust the upfaders wih the buttons on the side of them. the upfaders work perfectly fine, so people stop hating on one of the best scratch mixers to date.
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Dstroy
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the curve adjustment is not effective enought. NOt muh of a difference.
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contec
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I think a lot of the problems people cite with the sk2f are due to initial manufacturing glitches in the first batch of these mixers. I got my sk2f about 3 months ago, and from what I can tell it's the third or fourth batch. The problems that have been fixed (as far as I can tell) are
a) the right channel isn't soft anymore
b) the upfaders fade properly (when set on 30)
c) the focus fader doesn't have that glue problem
If you really sit down and compare the Vestax to the Stanton, they're about the same, except that the sk2f has a better fader and more features.
And for the guy who insists that it's a 'bedroom mixer' - I'd agree that every skratch mixer other than the Rane 54 and the ecler 320 really is a 'bedroom mixer', but if you're going to play a gig somewhere how likely is it going to be that you have to lug your own mixer out there? Personally if someone wanted me to play somewhere and they wanted me to bring my own equipment I'd tell them to **** off. Decent clubs have tables and mixers that are set up for their speakers and that's what you'll be using 99% of the time.
a) the right channel isn't soft anymore
b) the upfaders fade properly (when set on 30)
c) the focus fader doesn't have that glue problem
If you really sit down and compare the Vestax to the Stanton, they're about the same, except that the sk2f has a better fader and more features.
And for the guy who insists that it's a 'bedroom mixer' - I'd agree that every skratch mixer other than the Rane 54 and the ecler 320 really is a 'bedroom mixer', but if you're going to play a gig somewhere how likely is it going to be that you have to lug your own mixer out there? Personally if someone wanted me to play somewhere and they wanted me to bring my own equipment I'd tell them to **** off. Decent clubs have tables and mixers that are set up for their speakers and that's what you'll be using 99% of the time.
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ModularJack
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Ya gotta love those prima-dona DJs that bring their own mixer and insist on stopping the party so they can switch it up. Especially when they're too stupid (drunk?) to turn down the mains first... LOL!
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RuLEbo
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Question
Didn't want to start a new thread but had a few questions. I got approx $500 to spend on a mixer, I mostly scratch but do some mixing.
I thinking about the
SK-2F LTD (with curve control)
or
PMC-05
What do you all think? Any that you peeps would suggest that I'm over looking? Let me know?
Thanks in advanced
Later
Didn't want to start a new thread but had a few questions. I got approx $500 to spend on a mixer, I mostly scratch but do some mixing.
I thinking about the
SK-2F LTD (with curve control)
or
PMC-05
What do you all think? Any that you peeps would suggest that I'm over looking? Let me know?
Thanks in advanced
Later
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WackAttacka
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I was just in your situation not more than 2 days ago! I looked at the 2 mixers! I went with the 05 pro 2 because I don't find the SK-2F to be a solid as the Vestax! A close friend of mine has a stanton SK-2F and I find the Focus Fader to be almost too loose!
If your planning on doing turntablism I'd stick with the 05 but if mixing is your pleasure the mid eq on the mixer is a great !
I don't know just some advice!!
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Dtragic
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SK-2F
Hey,
i have owned the Vestex Pro05 and now I own the Stanton SK-2F. I use both of them when I am on the road. There are different thing to like about each Mixer. For One the Vestex Pro05 has been PROVEN to be a cutting edge piece of machinery for All of the top DJ's out there. On the other hand the Pro05 is Overpriced.
When i Go to use the SF-2F. I see none of these problems that have been mentioned in all of these messages. The upfader are SMOOTHER than the Vestex. The curves are multi-Adjustable too. Which makes no sense about what people are saying that the curve sucks. You can choose from 3 differen curver for upfaders. The lowest setting is the SAME as the Vestex fader. Only reason the adjust these are to Scratch. And Who.. Really scratches with updaers anymore??
The Focus fader on the SK-2F by far blows away the Vestex's Alps fader for cutting and scratching. The version 1doesnt have curcve adjustment for the focus fader though which kida does suck!!! But why let that hold you bak when it comes with the SAME ALPS FADER AS THE VESTEX PRO05??? Funny Huh? A PLUS IS THAT THE UPFADERS FOR THE STANTON are the same fader as the crossfader in a PRO05!! LOL
The Vestex is heavier and feels like the quality of the material its made with is better, but it does not perform better in My EYES. I have done over 25 Parties with Both of them on me. I like the Stanton the best so far. It does not compare to the PRO08 ISP by Vestex though!!
But that another story!!
THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES THE VESTEX MIXER "BETTER" IS THAT IT HAS BEEN OUT ON THE MARKETLONGER, NAD PROVEN TO BE THE MOST RELIABLE FOR SHOWS. THE STANTON STILL HAS YET TO PROVE THAT!! I'LL PUT an easy $100.00 on the Stanton ANYTIME!!
Hey,
i have owned the Vestex Pro05 and now I own the Stanton SK-2F. I use both of them when I am on the road. There are different thing to like about each Mixer. For One the Vestex Pro05 has been PROVEN to be a cutting edge piece of machinery for All of the top DJ's out there. On the other hand the Pro05 is Overpriced.
When i Go to use the SF-2F. I see none of these problems that have been mentioned in all of these messages. The upfader are SMOOTHER than the Vestex. The curves are multi-Adjustable too. Which makes no sense about what people are saying that the curve sucks. You can choose from 3 differen curver for upfaders. The lowest setting is the SAME as the Vestex fader. Only reason the adjust these are to Scratch. And Who.. Really scratches with updaers anymore??
The Focus fader on the SK-2F by far blows away the Vestex's Alps fader for cutting and scratching. The version 1doesnt have curcve adjustment for the focus fader though which kida does suck!!! But why let that hold you bak when it comes with the SAME ALPS FADER AS THE VESTEX PRO05??? Funny Huh? A PLUS IS THAT THE UPFADERS FOR THE STANTON are the same fader as the crossfader in a PRO05!! LOL
The Vestex is heavier and feels like the quality of the material its made with is better, but it does not perform better in My EYES. I have done over 25 Parties with Both of them on me. I like the Stanton the best so far. It does not compare to the PRO08 ISP by Vestex though!!
But that another story!!
THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES THE VESTEX MIXER "BETTER" IS THAT IT HAS BEEN OUT ON THE MARKETLONGER, NAD PROVEN TO BE THE MOST RELIABLE FOR SHOWS. THE STANTON STILL HAS YET TO PROVE THAT!! I'LL PUT an easy $100.00 on the Stanton ANYTIME!!
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Simple
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Actually the STANTON SK-2F Limited Ed is about the same as a VESTAX 05 Pro II. The Limited Edition 2F does have curve adjustment. That's how it differs from the SK-2F. There is a site that sells the VESTAX 05 Pro II for $329 with free shipping http://www.djtronix.com/vespmc05proi.html Now that';s a good deal. Cheapest I've seen yet. You might want to wait for the PCV faders that are coming out http://www.vestax.com.au/products/pcv_what_is.htm
I'm at a crossroad with those mixers myself right now, decisions decisions. . .
-Simple
I'm at a crossroad with those mixers myself right now, decisions decisions. . .
-Simple
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Undercurrent
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dude the vestax mixers already have the pcv faders. theyve had them for aaaaaaaagggggeeeeeeessss. they were first released in the vestax's after they ditched the alps faders.
sk2f (no the limited) = junk
o5pro2 = wicked
sk2f (no the limited) = junk
o5pro2 = wicked
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RuLEbo
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hmmmm....
Thanks for all the responses especially Dtragic. Now that djtronix.com has the PMC-05 for $329 ts's making it harder to decide.
Does anyone know of another site or mail order company that sells the LTD SK-2F. I could only find it at musicfactory.com and there prices are usually a little steep.
Decisions, decisions, decisions
Thanks for all the responses especially Dtragic. Now that djtronix.com has the PMC-05 for $329 ts's making it harder to decide.
Does anyone know of another site or mail order company that sells the LTD SK-2F. I could only find it at musicfactory.com and there prices are usually a little steep.
Decisions, decisions, decisions