Small Footprint, Searing Mix-ready Firepower
Drawing from the lineage of the Pioneer DJ DJM-V10, this next-level AlphaTheta mixer packs polychromatic power into a compact form factor that doesn’t compromise an ounce of sound-shaping possibility. Enter the AlphaTheta DJM-V5 — a 3-channel DJ mixer that delivers blistering high-resolution sound, ferocious sonic-contouring effects, and unrivaled versatility, all while taking up 30% less space than its larger 6-channel sibling. From its hexad of Send FX and cutting-edge 96kHz/64-bit DSP to its 60mm long-throw faders and per-channel 4-band EQ, the DJM-V10 has Sweetwater’s gigging mix masters enthralled by the pliable power and precision that this mixer brings to their sets. Add in the connective capabilities of the onboard SonicLink, Pro DJ Link, and a Multi I/O USB-C port, along with wired options, and one thing is clear: The AlphaTheta DJM-V5 is ready to summit uncharted peaks of modern mixing firepower and elevate any aural atmosphere.
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Evocative FX and ferocious filtering: set-ready sonic contouring
In addition to the 4-band EQ, each channel is equipped with individuated Filter, Compression, and Send FX controls, all of which have been revamped to preserve maximum detail and clarity. The six onboard Send FX options span Short Delay, Reverb, Tape Echo, Ping Pong, Echo-Verb, and Shimmer, selectable at any time and applied via per-channel saturation controls. Additionally, time-based effects are fully syncable with the BPM, and selectable Time subdivisions join Size and Parameter control knobs, allowing you to dial in the optimal spatial-contouring arsenal for any set. And for those rocking an RMX-IGNITE, RMX-1000, or the DJM-REC iPhone/iPad application in their rig, the front-mounted Multi I/O USB-C port digitally sends and receives both Sync and audio information, masterfully preserving it across compatible devices before it ever passes through the onboard DAC. Simply put, explosive effects don’t end with the DJM-V5!
As a 3-channel mixer, the DJM-V5 eliminates the need for crossfading. Instead, AlphaTheta inherits the 60mm long-throw upfaders from the DJM-V10-LF, granting uncompromising precision for everything from slamming tracks to all-night mixing odysseys. Moreover, the DJM-V5 debuts AlphaTheta’s Soft Mix Curve fader mode — an innovative sound-shaping tool that utilizes the mixer’s filters to carefully attenuate the high-frequency range of your channel, facilitating ultra-smooth mixes. For a classic feel, steep and gradual options for channel-fader curve behavior are on tap, and you can instantly switch modes at any time. On the filtering front, the DJM-V5 offers selectable lowpass, highpass, and crosspath options — the last being an AlphaTheta mixer first — with variable Resonance for getting hands-on with your most subtle-to-strike sound-shaping needs.
Made to mix your way: Pro DJ Link, DVS support, SonicLink, and more
For all the mixer’s mélange of malleable set-shaping capabilities, AlphaTheta’s DJM-V5 is built to support virtually any performance preference—wires optional. Thanks to the onboard SonicLink compatibility, the DJM-V5 lets you wirelessly wield its full ferocity with the AlphaTheta HDJ-F10 headphones, offering ultra-low-latency monitoring via the conventional route or the selectable Mono/Split modes, simply by pressing a button. For select headphone models, the front-mounted headphone touchpoint allows you to immediately connect and synchronize your wireless headphones.
When it comes to mixing modularity, the DJM-V5’s hardware supports myriad configuration options across Pro DJ Link, Link Cue, Multi I/O, and more. The rear-mounted LAN port seamlessly processes essential synchronization, tempo, and further data when connected with compatible DJ players, such as the CDJ-3000X and CDJ-3000. Likewise, Link Cue allows you to preview tracks while browsing on your CDJ without needing to load them. The DJM-V5 also allows you to peek ahead in the track currently playing without disrupting your mix. And when you’re integrating DVS or similar sonics into your set, the rear-mounted USB-C terminal supports direct use with rekordbox or Serato DJ Pro for both Mac and Windows devices.
Note: To learn more about SonicLink, Multi I/O, Serato DJ Pro, Pro DJ Link, the wireless headphone touchpoint, and compatible hardware, please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer.
Uncompromising clarity and overhauled sonic processing
Like the RMX-IGNITE, the AlphaTheta DJM-V5’s aural architecture has been meticulously overhauled to balance the celebrated warmth and resolution of the DJM-V10’s processing without oversaturating your sound. Regardless of how many sources you’re bringing to your multimode mixer, each channel supports separate, selectable Line, Phono, and Laptop options. Internally, the DJM-V5 is outfitted with 32-bit ESS Technology A/D and D/A converters, while the internal state-of-the-art, mixing-optimized DSP features blazing 96kHz/64-bit processing.
AlphaTheta DJM-V5 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
