Ideas surrounding DJs, music making, performance, and showmanship have gradually blurred throughout the new millennium. This haze has led us to a complicated catch-22, wherein there’s more room than ever for newcomers, but it’s become increasingly difficult to stand out. Fortunately, Pioneer DJ has crafted a masterclass in DJ-based performance that expertly blends basic needs with innovative new tools and flexible connectivity options: the DJM-A9. This 4-channel DJ mixer features a suite of diverse tools tailored to accommodate a slew of distinctive DJ approaches and take the craft into new territory with the convenience of its comprehensive design. Whether it’s the dedicated FX lanes for both beat and sound color, the innovative interactivity of the X-Pad, or the mmultilayeredconnectivity that allows for the simultaneous use of two concurrent devices, DJs at Live Music Centre agree that the DJM-A9 is a masterful step forward.

 Features:

• Comprehensive I/O suite includes MIDI compatibility, digital inputs, dedicated send/return channels, booth output, dual USB hubs, and dedicated headphone outputs
• 3-band per-channel EQ, trim, deck assignment, and channel selection ensure precise control over your mix
• Center Lock feature designed to keep knob values maxed out at the center position of each channel’s Sound Color FX control
• Dual pairs of USB-B and USB-C ports allow for simultaneous connection of two laptops/devices to make back-to-back sets or mid-gig transitions a breeze
• Quickly toggle between ISO and EQ curves with a single switch
• Channel fader shape and crossfader profile shape each feature a dedicated 3-way switch to personalize your performing experience
• Magvel Fader crossfader accompanies volume sliders with smooth, consistent resistance for reliable transitions and adjustments
• 2 headphone outputs feature their own mix and level adjustments, ergonomically arranged to prevent any literal or proverbial crossing of wires in a back-to-back setting
• 2 microphone inputs offer more flexibility in performance and supplementary audio
• Master-level adjustment includes a dedicated meter for quick changes
• Booth controls are comprised of a level adjustment and 2-band EQ
• Sound Color FX — Space, Crush, Sweep, Noise, Filter, and Dub Echo — supplement your sound with broad texturizing tools
• Beat FX suite allows you to choose from 14 different performance and tempo-based FX, with frequency blocking, channel selection, and tap tempo adjustments immediately available
• X-Pad utilizes a touch-sensitive interface to affect audio spatialization FX with tapping or sliding, as well as 3 different wave shapes for FX management and customization
• Dedicated microphone FX add creative possibilities for DJs with echo, pitch, and megaphone options, as well as a separate reverb with its own attenuation
• Optional 48V phantom power for the microphone 1 slot accommodates use with streamers and other microphone needs
• Multi I/O suite features an independent channel selector and USB-A port to utilize external FX as needed
• Wireless connectivity supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting you drop in tracks at a moment’s notice that are ready for use with the A9’s full FX suite
• Deep software support includes DVS use with rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro, as well as Pioneer DJ’s Stagehand App for front-of-house management
• DJM-REC app support means seamless, quick, high-quality streaming on platforms like Mixcloud, Twitch, and more
• Support with TC Supply’s ShowKontrol means lighting and video can be controlled from the DJM-A9
• Lockable power cord ensures constant, reliable support