AlphaTheta DJM-V5 3-Channel DJ Mixer

This new mixer draws on the design philosophy of the DJM-V10, the 6-channel professional DJ mixer used at festivals and clubs around the world, which is renowned for its outstanding sound quality and precise mixing performance, making it a favorite among DJs. The DJM-V5 takes the essence of the DJM-V10 and condenses it into a more compact 3-channel unit. While it's physically smaller, it offers massive potential for uncompromising creative mixing, even in DJ booths with limited space. You can use a more advanced range of effects, including upgraded filters and Send FX, to express yourself when you play with the DJM-V5 - no matter what the setting. And the built-in SonicLink transmitter, which uses AlphaTheta's unique ultra-low-latency wireless technology, enables you to perform with greater freedom. Simply pair it with HDJ-F10 headphones and you can monitor your music wirelessly with minimal latency, giving you new possibilities to enjoy a seamless and flexible mixing environment. With its streamlined layout and refined feature set, consolidated into a compact unit, the DJM-V5 brings precise sound control and creative performance capabilities wherever you choose to play.

Mix intuitively and creatively on the 3-channel DJM-V5, even in DJ booths with limited space. The mixer inherits the layout, tactile feel, and many features of the DJM-V10 - including the 4-band EQ, compressor, filter, and Send FX - but has a 30% smaller footprint. While it's compact in size, the DJM-V5 retains a professional feel and flexible sound-shaping capabilities. You can precisely control levels with the 60-mm long-throw channel faders from the DJM-V10-LF and, when you lower one, the new Soft Mix Curve fader mode automatically applies subtle high-frequency attenuation to create smoother, more natural blends - helping you to express yourself through sound in the most delicate and nuanced ways. Building on the acclaimed high-resolution warm sound of the DJM-V10, the DJM-V5 delivers well-balanced mixing that avoids sonic saturation - even when you layer multiple audio sources. It features studio-grade 96 kHz / 64-bit mixing DSP processing, with high-quality 32-bit A/D and D/A converters from ESS Technology built into the channel input and master output sections. Every audio component was carefully selected and optimized for the unit, with repeated listening tests conducted in real-world environments including clubs. The result is a refined audio signature that maximizes the contours of every sound, the spatial expression, and even the silence between notes - creating an immersive experience where each element stands out clearly and the overall mix feels smooth and energetic. Each channel features a dedicated filter knob with 3 selectable modes: low-pass, high-pass, and the newly added cross-pass (making its first appearance on an AlphaTheta mixer). The knob's left-to-right sweep structure gives you both subtle and dynamic control. With the cross-pass filter, you can retain low frequencies while gently filtering the mids and highs - adding variation to vocals or melodies without compromising the track's energy and enabling entirely new styles of performance.

Features:

• Galvanizing 3-ch. mixer packs the power and punch of the DJM-V10 into an uncompromising unit
• Requires only 70% of its 6-ch. sibling’s footprint
• 6 onboard Send FX include BPM-syncable Tape Echo, Ping Pont, and Echo Verb options, alongside Reverb, Shimmer, and Short Delay, for complete space-shaping control
• 3 built-in filters comprise lowpass, highpass, and crosspass options for expressive, detailed control
• Per-channel 4-band EQ, Compressor, Filter, Trim, and Send FX parameters support sound shaping to suit any set, with pinpoint accuracy and satisfying gig-grade tactility
• 60mm per-channel upfaders ensure unwavering precision
• 3 selectable Mix Curve fader modes include classic steep and gradual curves, as well as the new Soft Mix Curve for HF attenuation
• SonicLink compatibility and front-mounted headphone touchpoint mean ultra-low-latency monitoring with wireless playback
• Pro DJ Link network port guarantees lock-step synchronization and information exchange with compatible DJ players
• Flexible audio-auditioning tools include Link Cue — a way to browse and preview tracks without loading them — and a waveform-touch feature to peek ahead in your current track
• Multi I/O USB-C port digitally sends and returns audio and Sync data to multiple compatible devices, faithfully preserving all fidelity and transformations before audio exits the DAC
• Rear-mounted USB-C port means effortless integration with rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro for Windows or Mac devices, including DVS support
• Selectable Mono/Split mixing, 2-band booth EQ, and dedicated outputs for Recording (stereo RCA pair), Master (3-pin XLR stereo pair), and Booth (balanced 1/4-in. pair) let you mix your way

Why We Like This

The DJM-V5 offers advanced sound shaping and wireless monitoring in a smaller format. It keeps core DJM-V10 features while fitting into tighter booths, making it practical for touring DJs and club installations that require high-resolution sound and flexible connectivity.

FAQs

Q: How many channels does the DJM-V5 have?
It features 3 mixing channels.

Q: Does it support wireless headphone monitoring?
Yes. It includes a built-in SonicLink transmitter for compatible wireless headphones.

Q: Can I use it with rekordbox or Serato DJ Pro?
Yes. It connects via USB-C to Windows/Mac and supports performance features including DVS.

Q: What is the cross-pass filter?
It allows you to retain low frequencies while shaping mids and highs for more detailed tonal control.

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