Description
The Behringer NOX606 is a premium 6-channel club DJ mixer designed for versatile turntablists, remixers, and digital DJs, offering a wide array of professional features at a budget-friendly price point. It is a hardware mixer with basic USB functionality, often described as a value-oriented alternative to the Allen & Heath Xone:92.
Key Features and Specifications
Channels and Inputs/Outputs: It provides a total of 6 channels, featuring 6 line and USB inputs, 4 phono/line switchable inputs, and 2 mic/line inputs. Output options include balanced XLR outputs, a secondary “music only” output for recording, and a post-fader mono output for subwoofers.
Crossfader and Faders: The mixer is equipped with a 45mm infinium “contact-free” optical crossfader, known for its reliability and smooth performance, with adjustable friction and curve settings. All channel faders are VCA-controlled for noise-free operation.
Audio Quality & Control: It features XENYX mic preamps and premium phono preamps. Each line channel has a powerful asymmetrical 4-band EQ with +6 dB boost and -26 dB cut, allowing for creative sound shaping.
Effects and Filters: The NOX606 includes a beat-syncable FX section with 12 high-quality digital effects (e.g., Echo, Flanger, Phaser, Vocoder, Reverb, LP/HP Filter). It also has two independent Voltage Controlled Filters (VCFs) and two Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) that can be assigned to any channel or crossfader side for additional modulation effects.
Connectivity: A built-in USB interface allows for stereo recording and playback of digital music files with a PC or Mac without needing special drivers. It also has a MIDI output for controlling software.
Design: The mixer is a standard club size and includes rack mount brackets for flexible installation options.
Performance and User Perception.
