Pioneer DJ
DJM-450
The two-channel mixer above the DJM-250MK2: Magvel fader, Beat FX, sound card for rekordbox DVS.
Pioneer DJ is a brand of AlphaTheta Corporation — the company's name since 2020, formerly Pioneer DJ Corporation. Newer devices from the same manufacturer appear under the name AlphaTheta.
- Price range
- over €600
- Inputs
- PHONO (MM), LINE
- Outputs
- MASTER1 (balanced), MASTER2 (for unbalanced inputs)
- Headphone output
- 1/4” stereo phone plug and 3.5 mm stereo mini plug
- Power supply
- Supplied AC adaptor (DC IN)
- Fits these ways
- Vinyl setup
Who it is for
Anyone who wants to run DVS with two turntables and have the club effects section at home.
In its favour
- Beat FX like on the big DJMs
- Magvel crossfader, replaceable
- Built-in sound card for rekordbox DVS
Against it
- Only two channels
- Expensive for home use
Technical specifications
Taken word for word from the manufacturer’s manual, with the page number in the PDF — not measured by us.
| Spec | Manufacturer figure | PDF page |
|---|---|---|
| Inputs | PHONO (MM), LINE | 4 |
| Outputs | MASTER1 (balanced), MASTER2 (for unbalanced inputs) | 8 |
| Headphone output | 1/4” stereo phone plug and 3.5 mm stereo mini plug | 5 |
| Microphone input | MIC input terminal | 4 |
| USB | Internal sound card (USB) | 3 |
| Power supply | Supplied AC adaptor (DC IN) | 4 |
Source: DJM-450 — Operating Instructions · AlphaTheta CorporationManufacturer page
Price range within the category
Mixers at DJLearn range from €100 to €200 to over €600. This product sits at over €600. That is the priciest class in the category.
Price range checked 09/2026Manufacturer page
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“Vinyl setup” setup with the DJM-450
Price range of the setup: from about €1,600
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