Just received my Henderson Model X tonight. Placed my order about 9 weeks ago which was on the low end of the time quoted.

Admittedly, I do not have a good enough setup to provide an in-depth analysis of sound quality. I live in a small apartment with thin walls and use 2 Kali Audio LP-6’s at very low volumes. That being said, there is a noticeable improvement in sound quality over my DJM-450. I didn’t think this would be the case, but everything seems much clearer and the summing is noticeably better.

After playing on it for hours, I’m incredibly happy with my purchase. The mixer is just fun to use. I’ve previously owned an OG MaterSounds Radius 4, which I had to sell, and this is a great replacement. Missing my four channels, but I really couldn’t get behind the design of the new Union Audio mixers. Only thing I’m missing is an FX pedal.

While the mixer sounds and feels fantastic, the absolute star of my purchase was Krystian from Henderson. They were so communicative, proactive, and professional throughout the entire 9 week waiting process. The level of customer service was better than I ever could’ve expected and I truly hope that Henderson becomes more of a household name in the rotary world.

Hey rotary gang,

I think I’ve narrowed it down to Lintons as the inaugural set of passive speakers to be added to my listening room. However, since this is my first foray into non-powered monitors I would really appreciate some amp advice as well as overall thoughts on the Lintons from those with experience. I play mostly house and disco but listen to a variety of genres, both digital and vinyl, with a UA Four Valve and the room is roughly 21’ x 14’.

Thank you!

Any Warm2 users experience the headphone/cue going into the red in the meters way too easy? Can’t even keep trim at neutral (12 o’clock) playing many records. Thanks.

Ciao a tutti!
Sto mettendo su un impianto analogico da stanza ispirato ai "Listening Bar". Il mio obiettivo assoluto è ottenere un suono caldo, corposo e che non stanchi mai l'orecchio.

I miei componenti sono:
Sorgenti: 2x Technics SL-1200M7B

Mixer/Pre: Ecler WARM2 (Mixer rotativo interamente analogico)

Diffusori: Altec Lansing 997R (3 vie vecchio stile con woofer generosi)

La mia idea:
Vorrei collegare l'Ecler WARM2 (usato come preamplificatore) direttamente in un finale puro Rotel RB-1582 MKII (200W, Classe AB, Dual Mono) tramite cavi RCA. Un negoziante si è mostrato scettico sull'uso di un mixer collegato a un finale Hi-Fi, ma so che nel mondo dei mixer rotativi è una configurazione molto usata.

Le mie domande:
1 - C'è qualcuno che usa una catena simile
(Mixer Rotativo Analogico -> RCA -> Finale di Potenza Puro)? Come si comporta a livello di rumore di fondo (fruscio)?

2 - Per un suono rilassante e anti-fatica, un finale massiccio in Classe AB (come il Rotel) è la scelta migliore o dovrei valutare la moderna Classe D / Classe AD?

3 - Voi che amplificatore/finale (e in che classe) usate sotto al vostro mixer rotativo?

Hi all,

Does anyone have any issues with recording from this mixer? I record using an irig stream into ableton or sometimes directly into my phone. I use the rec out. The signal is always hot and clips even at low volume. Anyone got a foolproof workflow?

Hi guys,

Apologies if this is a dumb question, but will I see the benefit/a vast difference on a speaker upgrade from ADAM Audio tv5 to Kali Audio IN-5? I know speakers can have different benefits - say for example if you have a studio/producing music. This is for my Resor 2525, in a small room.

I feel the ADAM Audio is perhaps a tad too 'beefy' with bass and hear Kali Audio IN-5 could be a good one to go for.

I want to get the best out of my rotary, so looking at speaker options.

Thanks :)

Hey everyone, I’m making my first real DJ setup. I bought two XDJ700s and now I’m looking for a good mixer under 400€.

I value good analog sound quality. I heard some people say the xone23 was pretty good for the price but that the new 24 got a lot worst.

I’m also open to good vintage or 2nd hand models. I know old Vestax models are famous for their sound quality, but not sure which models would be worth it.

Also I will not be scratching, I will be mostly mixing ambient/triphop/downtempo, so smooth transitions are really important to me, way more than quick ones.

I also want to know what are your thoughts on rotary faders because they seem a lot better for the kind of transitions that I do, but they also seem to be more expensive, not sure why.

Hi there. It's official - I pulled the trigger for isonone 420 and now I have about 8 months to find a best way of fitting it into my table. Any suggestions?

In the left it's what I've got now (aside from decks which are currently 1210mk5 - these 1210mk7 will be delivered soon) and second photo with isonone is probably how I will end up fitting it - I will ask my carpenter for a cover so I can swap two mixers. I'm thinking about some sort of angled insert cover that would allow me to hide the hole after four.valve and angle isonone towards me. I hope it makes sense.

Some say I will stop using other mixers once I've got the Isonoe as it's the final boss but knowing myself I'll rather leave some flexibility for the future as I love DJ mixers 😂 Saying that another option is to cut the desk so mixer would sit flush but then front of the table has permanent cut which I'd rather avoid.

Thanks

Lukas

Hey folks! I just purchased an Union Audio Two Valve and I am looking for online tutorials or examples for folks new to using rotary mixers. Thanks in advance.

Picked up second hand MC audio solutions DJM A9 kit and I’m really happy with the result. Having the crossfader still really suits my mixing style and imo gives you the best of both worlds

After much testing, I have come to the realization that my left xlr output is sending out a significantly weaker signal than the right. No problem at all with booth output, which is what I use 90% of the time when connected to my home sound system.

But that other 10% of times are paid gigs and until now I assumed it was the speaker that was busted. Kinda nostalgic for when I thought that was the issue... So, is this something I can get fixed or am I screwed? I don't expect much help from Ecler given that they're overseas.

Local event producer has this set up. Sound system is called “Maxine” a RLA designs, custom variant. Next event is this weekend, October 3rd in Branch Brook Park NJ, “ubiquity Soul” is the promotion, and DJ T wise is the system / setup owner.

Hello guys i'm looking to receive some suggestions because i need to purchase a pair of active speakers for my djsetup at home.
Which one do you suggest?

I'm deciding between the Isonoe ISO420 and the Varia RDM40 and would love to hear from anyone with hands-on experience of either, ideally both.

Context: Harbeths, valve integrated for now. Mixing / blending all sorts - some recorded house mixes.

From what I can tell, sound quality is excellent on both, so the real differences seem to be:

• Per-channel EQ: the Varia has 3-band isolators on every channel, which seem more usable in this context than the ISO420's subtle shelving EQs.
  • Isolators: the ISO420's two assignable master isolators look great, but it's a different way of working.
• Gain: the Varia has per-channel pre-gain; the ISO420 doesn't. How much do you miss it when matching records of different levels?
• Cueing: I've read about a quirk on the ISO420 where the cue doesn't fully reflect the isolators until the fader's up. Is this an issue in practice?

The thing I really can't picture is the ISO420's angled layout, with the level controls sloped towards you. What's that actually like to mix on? Does it feel natural after a while, or is it something you consciously adjust to?

Any thoughts on workflow, feel, or living with either one day to day would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

Hi!
Recently converted my xone 23 into rotary.
It was on stand by for about 2/3 months bc the left fader was failing, instead of repairing I decided to convert it.
The conversion went great (or not)
Potentiometer is working wonders, everything is fine. But after 45 min of playing it restarts. I’m making sure the connections are fine as of now, but wanted to ask if anyone has had a problem like this before? Thanks in advance

I’m trying to decide between an MP2015 and Euphonia and would love some input from people who’ve actually used both. I currently have a Xone:96 and Model 1, and I used to own a Rane Empath. I mostly mix house/techno, do longer blends with more vinyl lately. I absolutely love the Model 1 for how it sounds and sums but the fader curve is diabolical...

While the Xone:96 is great it just feels a little cramped to me. The MP2015 looks great for the layout, build and old-school Rane feel, while the Euphonia seems like the more modern option with effects and current support. I'd be mainly using traktor4 dvs.

Curious how they compare in actual use—rotary feel, EQs, and just which one is more enjoyable to mix on. Also, noticed lots of listings at 3K plus for mp2015's. Is this still market rate at this point?

Rotary N00b here.. Im coming from playdifferently model 1 mixing techno and dnb/jungle..

Looking to hear peoples thoughts on the advantages of rotary vs fader mixers.. I want to get into a union audio area 6 but feeling a bit of hesitation as I like to slam things in and out fast..

Two days of records, mixing and good music in Berlin! 🇩🇪 Together with our friends at Oye Records, we hosted a special two-day Open Decks Session, bringing DJs, vinyl lovers and curious listeners together to experience our Henderson Model X mixer in a public setting. From the Oye Records store in Prenzlauer Berg to Neukölln, the sessions were all about getting behind the mixer, playing records, discovering new releases and sharing the music we love. A big thank you to everyone who joined us, played a set, listened, and helped make these two days so special. It was a pleasure to hear the Model X in the hands of so many different DJs and experience the energy of the Berlin vinyl community! Here’s a few pics from the sessions. There's a few videos as well, you can check them out on our YouTube channel! 

Henderson Audio YT Channel