We bring you the best cheap DJ mixers, reliable mixers that are great for DJs that are starting out or those that prefer small and compact setups.

If you are always on-the-move and you follow the less-is-more philosophy, you will appreciate our top picks. We feature the most durable and intuitive among the cheapest DJ mixers available to help you find the one that suits your setup and style.

Stanton M.203

Considered by many as the best bang per buck DJ mixer in the market, the Stanton M203 takes the top spot. Its responsive and smooth controls are on par with more expensive units, making it one of the most highly recommended entry level unit. Having been built by Stanton, audio quality and durability are also impressive - it can be used as a professional back up for your more expensive gear, and it is a reliable compact mixer if you want to travel light. Features are kept simple but you get all the essentials including an Alpha Crossfader with curve control, 3-band EQ and Cue Pan fader. The Stanton M203 is simply the best cheap DJ mixer today.

Numark M2

This two-channel DJ mixer is another crowd favorite, featuring a rugged and stylish look that appeals to DJs that are looking for a sleek and compact table top mixer. It easily fits into existing DJ setups and provides essential controls without hogging space and breaking your budget. Features include a 3-band EQ and gain per channel, multiple input and output, and a special mic input with dedicated EQ and gain. The Numark M2's reverse and slope control is another well received function, which when tastefully applied results in impressive mixes that are normally unexpected from small setups. If you are looking for a reliable, affordable, stylish and full featured scartch DJ mixer, don't miss out on the Numark M2.

iRig Mix

The recently released iRig Mix is a compact DJ mixer that is built for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. It continues to catch the attention of DJs everywhere, especially those who are embracing the capability of Apple's popular phones and tablets. With the iRig Mix, you can easily mix two stereo audio signals and crossfade between them, featuring an input trim stage, a 2-band EQ and it even comes with an input for microphone or electric instruments such as a guitar or bass. As a bonus, you can use iRig Mix as your audio adapter for recording instruments directly to your iOS device. With this full-featured DJ mixer, you can turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful DJ mixing station that will certainly impress.

Gemini DJ PS1

The Gemini DJ PS1 gives you all the essential features, durability and connectivity to get through your rig with flying colors, and it does this while remaining ridiculously cheap. This 2-channel mixer comes with gain controls, 2-band EQ, and a dedicated microphone section, enough tools to get your job on a day to day basis. Aside from its price tag, nothing else about the Gemini DJ PS1 is cheap, it is built like a tank while the knobs and faders are smooth and responsive. If you are looking to start your DJ rig with modest gear that performs well, you will love the Gemini DJ PS1 for what it is.

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