X Fader iPod DJ micro mixer
The X Fader is a simple cross fader mixer, designed to work with a 3.5 mm plug, there are two input plugs and a single out put, with a single cross fader. This makes it an ideal portable mixer for casual iPod DJing, and its compatible with the iPod due to the two input plugs that fit into the iPod headphones socket.
If your going to get an XFader mixer for your iPod DJing, then you’ll need to learn how to beatmatch with an iPod,lucky for you here is an article on how to arrange you music on your ipod to allow you to DJ with your iPod and Xfader, and here is an article on how to beatmatch with your iPod.
The xfader is the size of a deck of cards and has two cables attached to it, its made of metal and has a single crossfader built in that plays out to a single output. It doesnt however have a headphone out put or a channel selector for your headphones, which means its not really a top level mixer, considering its about US$50 its not too dear, but you’d be limited in terms of your iPod DJing freedom, this being said, if you’re on the move a lot or if you’ve already got a solid iPod DJing setup or if you just toying with the idea of DJing with your iPod, then the XFader might be your cup of tea.
Check out the XFader here.