A professional 4-channel mixer that raises the bar for standard club mixing consoles, featuring major improvements over its predecessor, the DJM-900NXS2, with astonishingly clear sound quality, enhanced playback and connectivity, and a wealth of new features to help take your performances to the next level.

A high-quality 32-bit ESS Technology A/D converter is built into the channel input section, while the same type of D/A converters are featured in the master and booth output sections to deliver clear, natural-sounding audio both on the dance floor and in the booth, for any genre of music you play. The microphone input and headphone output sound has also been improved with precise tuning and a redesigned construction using carefully selected new components.

The DJM-A9 has also received major improvements in how it feels. Several elements have been modified to make the DJ mixer more intuitive and comfortable to play, including more space around the EQ knobs. The channel faders and MAGVEL FADER crossfader are more sophisticated than those on the DJM-900NXS2, allowing you to mix and scratch more smoothly. And Sound Color FX includes the world's first Center Lock feature, which you can activate to ensure you don't accidentally cross over the high/low parameters, no matter how fast you turn the knob.

Beat FX is more intuitive on the DJM-A9 thanks to the new color display and the redesigned X-Pad, which is now positioned horizontally for side-to-side finger sliding. The Beat FX channel selector is now a dedicated button, allowing for faster effects routing, and the Multi I/O section has been updated to offer true send capabilities. In total, there are 14 Beat FX to play with, including 3 new ones.

An improved microphone section offers new possibilities for streaming or MCing. You can connect a condenser microphone directly to the DJM-A9 to get the best possible vocal sound quality thanks to the phantom power supply on the microphone input, which is an industry-leading feature on a DJ mixer. To dynamically change the sound of your voice, there are 3 different microphone effects plus a dedicated reverb to play with.

Switching DJs or playing back-to-back sets is a breeze on the DJM-A9 thanks to the dual USB Type-B and Type-C port sets, which allow you to connect two PCs/Macs running rekordbox or Serato DJ Pro. And the mixer's expanded connectivity opens up new possibilities for your performances. If you want to play tracks from a mobile device, the Bluetooth®/MD input makes it easy on the DJM-A9. The audio can be routed to any channel, and you can use all the mixer's effects to change the sound.

The DJM-A9 is compatible with the upcoming version of rekordbox, which will be available in March 2023. To use the mixer with Serato DJ Pro, you will need to purchase a software license or subscription and download the latest version here. The mixer is compatible with DVS control through either application.

The built-in Wi-Fi connectivity on the DJM-A9 is useful for Front of House teams, who can use the new Stagehand App to remotely monitor various mixer information, and even control selected features, through an iPad connected wirelessly to the same LAN router as the decks. By keeping an eye on elements such as level meters and track information, engineers can adjust the sound system setup and troubleshoot without entering the booth or disturbing the DJ.

Astonishingly clear sound quality

Your performances will sound better than ever with the DJM-A9, which takes the audio quality of the DJM-900NXS2 to the next level.

This next-generation club sound comes from extensive development and tuning of existing technology from previous units, as well as completely new components. The channel input section is equipped with a high-quality 32-bit ESS Technology A/D converter for clear, high-resolution sound, while the Master and Booth output sections use high-quality 32-bit D/A converters from the same brand so you can experience the same monitor sound in the booth that the audience hears on the dance floor. Even the microphone input and headphone output sound quality has been improved with carefully selected new parts and an optimized design.

Evolved playback

It feels like you're playing a musical instrument when you have the DJM-A9 in your hands, which inherits the familiar design of the DJM series but includes updated controls and components for precise mixing and instinctive scratching.

The increased space around the EQ knobs gives you room to turn your fingers, and the bright, high-quality LEDs in the channel section make it easier than ever to get a visual understanding of the sound levels. You can play more dynamically thanks to the frequency response of the isolators, which have been optimized to make the most of the latest music production features. And, with channel faders that are more sophisticated and higher quality than those on the DJM-900NXS2, plus the third-generation MAGVEL FADER crossfader, you can enjoy silk-smooth mixing and fast, stable scratching.

Sound Color FX with the world's first Center Lock

Activate the new Center Lock feature, and if you're using the popular Sound Color FX, each knob will stop turning when it reaches the center position. This means you can turn the dial as fast as you want, taking the effect to the maximum of the high parameter or the minimum of the low parameter, without the risk of going too far and switching to the opposite parameter. When you deactivate Center Lock, the Sound Color FX knobs operate the same way as those on the DJM-900NXS2.

Beat FX with new advancements

The Beat FX section, a long-time favorite element of the DJM series, has been significantly improved for the DJM-A9. A new color display helps you quickly and accurately understand the status of the selected effect, and features lighting that corresponds to the horizontal layout of the X-Pad, allowing for more intuitive control with a simple finger slide. You can use the X-Pad to change the Echo and Ping Pong effects to create a unique analog tape sound. And, out of the 14 Beat FX in total, there are 3 new ones you can use to add additional variation to your performances:

• Mobius: Changes the oscillator frequency to constantly go up or down in time with the beat.
• Triplet Filter: Cyclically changes the filter's cutoff frequency over time (based on 3 beats).
• Triplet Roll: Repeatedly plays back the recorded sound according to the specified time fraction (based on 3 beats).

Even better, the channel selector is now a dedicated button, allowing you to quickly apply effects to your chosen channel.

Improved microphone section

In response to the changing needs of DJs using microphones during streaming sessions and club performances, the microphone section of the DJM-A9 has been developed so you can enjoy greater control and add additional creativity to your microphone performances. The phantom power input means you can connect a high-quality condenser microphone directly to the DJM-A9, a feature never before seen on a DJ mixer. And there are 3 new microphone effects, with a dedicated reverb effect so you can change the sound of your voice and energize the crowd with your voice:

• Echo: Repeats the sound several times while attenuating it to add an echo effect.
• Pitch: Changes the pitch of the microphone sound.
• Megaphone: Changes the microphone sound so it sounds like you're speaking through a megaphone.

It's quick and easy to turn the microphone input on or off with the new Push-to-Talk button when you want to grab the microphone and address the audience. The microphone audio can be excluded from the recording output if desired, so you can speak to the live audience while recording your mix without vocals.

Expanded connectivity

Connect 2 different PC/Mac systems at the same time thanks to the dual USB Type-B and USB Type-C ports (there are 2 of each) for seamless transitions between DJs and back-to-back sets. And, with a Bluetooth input that you can route to any channel on the DJM-A9, you can wirelessly place audio tracks in your sets from other devices such as smartphones and use all the mixer's features and effects to change the sound. The Multi I/O section has an independent channel selector so that external effects can be used separately from Beat FX, allowing the DJM-A9 true send capabilities. This means you can route sound with effects from an external unit such as an RMX-1000 or a delay pedal to a separate channel instead of the channel it comes from.

Independent dual headphone output and booth EQ

Connect your headphones at the same time as another DJ and enjoy the freedom to monitor the channels you want. With cue buttons, volume knobs, and independent mix balance knobs for each headphone set, it's easy for 2 DJs to play tracks during transitions and back-to-back sets. In addition, with the 2-band booth EQ, you can change the high and low frequencies to complement the Master output and match the mood in the booth with the mood on the dance floor.

Compatibility with the new Stagehand app and built-in Sound Check feature

The DJM-A9 is compatible with Stagehand, the industry's first PRO DJ LINK remote management app for Front of House teams. With an iPad connected to the mixer wirelessly through a LAN router (available separately), an engineer can monitor the level meters and how the DJ uses the mixer controls, making it easier to maximize the sound system setup and put on a smoother and more impressive show without the need to interrupt the DJ's performance or even enter the booth. To download the Stagehand app, visit the App Store.