The 4-channel DJM-A9 raises the bar for club standard mixers – boasting huge upgrades compared to its predecessor, the DJM-900NXS2 – with stunningly clear sound quality, enhanced playability and connectivity, and a host of new features to help you take your performances to the next level. The DJM-A9 has also been improved as a musical instrument for more emotional and dynamic performances, while retaining the functions and layout that have become club standards.
The next-generation club sound of the DJM-A9 comes from extensive development and fine tuning of existing technology from previous units, plus brand-new components. The channel input section is equipped with an ESS Technology 32-bit high-quality A/D converter for crystal-clear, high-resolution sound, while the master and booth output sections employ 32-bit high-quality D/A converters from the same brand so you can experience the same sound as the crowd hears on the dancefloor.
Increased spacing around the EQ knobs gives you the room to twist your fingers and high-grade, bright LEDs in the channel section make it easier than ever to get a visual grasp on sound levels. You can perform more dynamically than ever thanks to the frequency response of the isolators, which have been optimised to make the most of the latest music production traits. And, with higher quality, slicker channel faders than the DJM-900NXS2, plus the third-generation MAGVEL FADER crossfader, you can enjoy silk-smooth mixing and rapid, stable scratching.
Turn on the brand-new Centre Lock feature and, when you’re using the popular Sound Colour FX, each knob will stop turning when you reach the centre position. This means you can twist the knob as quickly as you like, taking the effect right up to the maximum of the hi, or down to the minimum of the low parameter, without the risk of going too far and switching to the opposite parameter. When you turn Centre Lock off, the Sound Colour FX knobs work in the same way as those on the DJM-900NXS2.
A new colour display helps you to quickly and accurately understand the status of the selected effect, and it features lighting that corresponds with the X-Pad’s horizontal arrangement, enabling more intuitive control with a simple finger slide. You can use the X-Pad to change the Echo and Ping Pong effects and within the 14 total Beat FX, there are 3 new ones! Even better, the channel selector is now a dedicated button, enabling you to quickly apply effects to your chosen channel.
The phantom powered input means you can connect a high-quality condenser mic directly to the DJM-A9, a feature never seen before on a DJ mixer. And there are 3 new microphone effects (Echo, Pitch, Megaphone) with a dedicated reverb effect so you can change the sound of your voice and hype up the crowd with your vocals. It’s quick and easy to turn the mic input on or off with the brand-new Push To Talk button when you want to grab the mic and address the audience. The audio from the mic can be excluded from the recording output if you want, so you can MC for the live crowd but record your mix without vocals.
Connect 2 different PC/Mac systems at the same time thanks to the dual USB Type-B and USB Type-C ports (there are 2 of each) for seamless transitions between DJs and easy back-to-back sets. And, thanks to a Bluetooth® input which you can route to any channel on the DJM-A9, you can wirelessly drop audio tracks into your sets from other devices such as smartphones and use all the mixer’s features and effects to change the sound. The Multi I/O section has an independent channel selector so external effects can be used separately from Beat FX, giving the DJM-A9 true send capabilities. Plug in your headphones at the same time as another DJ and enjoy the freedom to monitor the channels you want to. With separate cue buttons, volume knobs, and mix balance knobs for each set of headphones, it’s easy for 2 DJs to cue up tracks during changeovers and back-to-back sets. Plus, with the 2-band booth EQ, you can change the high and low frequencies to complement the master output and match the mood in the booth to the feeling on the dancefloor.
Features
- Stunning sound quality from significant upgrades over DJM-900NXS2 (its predecessor)
- Sound Color FX with world’s first Center Lock feature (stops turning at the center position so you don’t cross over to the opposite parameter)
- Expanded connectivity with brand-new input options
- Evolved design making it more comfortable and instinctive to play on (slicker channel faders, 3rd gen MAGVEL FADER, more space around the EQ knobs)
- Enhanced performance features (new color Beat FX display, 14 Beat FX including 3 new ones)
- Improved microphone section with phantom power supply to support condenser mics for vocals, plus dedicated mic effects and reverb
- Dual USB Type-B & Type-C ports to connect dual PCs/Macs running either rekordbox or Serato DJ Pro
- Bluetooth® input to play tracks from mobile devices
- Wi-Fi connectivity to support the new Stagehand app (coming soon) allowing sound engineers to remotely monitor various info from the mixer and control selected functions
- Dual independent headphone outputs and booth EQ