Rane - TTM 56S Mixer - Turntablelab.com

the lab review

LAB POINTS
- Lab highest recommendation
- versatile mixer for all types of DJing
- super-solid construction
- high quality, smooth, non-contact faders
- powerful 3 band EQ
- 4 inputs
- excellent sound quality
- top notch, Rane customer support and service

OUR OPINION
This is the first mixer we usually recommend to our customers. The main strength of the TTM 56s is the quality of the construction and components. It is very rare that our customers report problems with this mixer, and in the rare case they do, Rane is excellent with warranty service repairs. We've had a 56 at our New York store DJ booth for over 5 years and it still works perfectly (and it gets heavy daily use). Secondly, the functionality is excellent. Rane's non-contact fader is one, if not the best, on the market; and the accelerated slope EQs are powerful and great for mixing. Like the Technics 1200, the Rane TTM 56s is a trusted DJ staple and will last you for years. Highly recommended.

TTM56 TO TTM56S IMPROVEMENTS
- universal internal power supply works anywhere in the world (100-240 VAC)
- all four inputs are now Phono/Line switchable, now letting you plug in 4 turntables or 4 CD players, or any combination
- both 1/4" and 3.5 mm headphone jacks
- transform switches are now kill switches
- operation is simplified by putting all the controls you need on top, and increasing the width by one inch

MANUFACTURER's REVIEW
Rane takes performance mixer design as seriously as performing DJs take their art form. The TTM 56S is flexible, durable, and feature packed. The audio quality of the TTM 56S qualifies it for use in the most demanding live venue, recording studio or live broadcast applications. Non-Contact Magnetic Crossfader and Channel Faders: These magnetic faders know exactly what your hand is doing! A proprietary curve-translation module converts your hand motion into precise audio level control. Each of the Crossfader and Channel Fader controls include a Reverse switch and an independent continuously adjustable Contour control, adjusting from a smooth blend to extremely fast cut. Post-Fader FlexFx: Raneâ€™s proprietary FlexFx effects loop switches route Program 1 and/or Program 2 to the effects loop. A Wet/Dry pan control gives the user total control of how much processed signal is in the mix. The effects loop is post-fader, so reverb and other delay effects respond to both Channel Faders and Crossfader without cutting off tails.

reviewed by the mgmnt 01/26/2009

lab recommended
lab staple item

key features

- lab recommended professional 2 channel mixer for hip hop, scratch & mix djs
- non-contact magnetic faders that never bleed or crack
- 3 band accelerated slope EQs
- post fader effects loop with wet/dry pan
- session mic with volume control
- hamster switch , stereo/pan select, and contour adjust for channel fader
- separate curve adjustment for left and right inputs on crossfader
- universal internal power supply works anywhere in the world (100-240 VAC)
- four inputs that are Phono/Line switchable, now letting you plug in 4 turntables or 4 CD players, or any combination
- both 1/4" and 3.5 mm headphone jacks
- 13.3"H x 10"W x 3"D

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