Pioneer DJ DJM A9

Four Channels, Exponential Creative Opportunities

Ideas surrounding DJs, music making, performance, and showmanship have gradually blurred throughout the new millennium. This haze has led us to a complicated catch-22, wherein there’s more room than ever for newcomers, but it’s become increasingly difficult to stand out. Fortunately, Pioneer DJ has crafted a masterclass in DJ-based performance that expertly blends basic needs with innovative new tools and flexible connectivity options: the DJM-A9. This 4-channel DJ mixer features a suite of diverse tools tailored to accommodate a slew of distinctive DJ approaches and take the craft into new territory with the convenience of its comprehensive design. Whether it’s the dedicated FX lanes for both beat and sound color, the innovative interactivity of the X-Pad, or the mmultilayeredconnectivity that allows for the simultaneous use of two concurrent devices, DJs at Sweetwater agree that the DJM-A9 is a masterful step forward.

Connect across the physical and digital divide

It would be a criminal understatement to merely call this a diverse mixer. Its comprehensive suite of connectivity options allows for unparalleled control and dynamism in your performances — solo or back-to-back. Two sets of USB-B and USB-C ports let you simultaneously connect two separate devices, regardless of their respective operating systems. An included antenna makes Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections a breeze. Each channel can toggle its inputs, including Bluetooth, digital coaxial, line, phono, return, and three different USB choices. To ensure premium sound quality, the DJM-A9 is engineered with ESS Technologies’ 32-bit A/D converter, with the master and booth outputs each utilizing a high-fidelity, 32-bit D/A converter.

Innovative FX throughout the spectrum

Audio texturizing tools and FX are conveniently broken out into multiple sections, each with capabilities and controls. Microphone FX includes Echo, Pitch, and Megaphone functions that all have individual buttons for activation, with a master parameter control as well as an isolated Mic Reverb, which also features a saturation knob. Sound Color FX plays host to Space, Crush, Noise, Dub Echo, Sweep, and Filter options. Pioneer has also developed an industry-first workflow tool: a togglable Center Lock, which prevents each channel’s respective Color knobs from turning past the noon position.

Performance: unleashed

Whether you’re streaming from home or shutting down the hottest club in town, having the proper performance-minded tools is imperative. Let’s start with the Beat FX, where you’ll find your rhythmically aligned options. Armed with 14 options selected from a rotary control, channel and frequency range can be toggled with a simple button press. Compelling new FX include Mobius, Triplet Filter, and Triplet Roll, the first being an oscillator frequency tool akin to rising, pre-drop tones. The latter chops and modulates the beat in tempo-derived triplets. Tools for dialing in FX and bpm are conveniently situated nearby, with Time and Level of the current effect able to be freely attenuated in real time. Inherited from its predecessor, the cutting-edge X-Pad is a touch-sensitive surface for dialing in spatial FX with simple slide or tap functions.

Flexibility that won’t sacrifice quality

Going back-to-back or teeing up the next act? No problem. The dual set of USB ports ensures seamless connectivity across multiple devices simultaneously, and the pair of headphone outputs can be individually adjusted. If that weren’t enough, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity simplify on-the-fly changes, automatically integrating tracks into the A9’s comprehensive performance architecture. A Multi I/O section manages Send channels and external USB integration, creating a proper Send that opens up the DJM-A9 to a whole world of possibilities.

Precise and intuitive controls

Each mixer channel features a dedicated 3-band EQ, with per-channel trim features and a 3-way switch to designate channels for A, Thru, and B crossfader assignments. Nearby, you’ll find a switch to quickly alternate between ISO and EQ curves and three choices for the shape of the channel fader and the profile of the premium Magvel Fader crossfader, allowing for a precisely personalized DJ experience. If lighting and video are integral to your performance, the DJM-A9 supports use with TC Supply’s ShowKontrol and their PRO DJ LINK Bridge.

Diverse accommodation with an ergonomic workflow

Those familiar with the previous DJM-900NXS will notice that the DJM-A9 features a larger overall footprint. Not only does this create a more fluid workflow with an improved ergonomic arrangement, but it also ensures the A9 is seamlessly compatible with the CDJ-3000. From nightclubs to a night at home spent streaming, the DJM-A9 features an arsenal of performance, recording, and A/V management tools. The A9 supports use with rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro, including the DVS features for those who prefer analog tactility. Touring DJs will appreciate the compatibility with Pioneer’s Stagehand app: a pro DJ LINK app to be used by front-of-house teams for audio management. Streamers will enjoy native connectivity with the DJM-REC app for quickly sharing high-quality streams in real-time via Mixcloud, Twitch, and more.

Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 4-channel DJ Mixer Features:

• Comprehensive I/O suite includes MIDI compatibility, digital inputs, dedicated send/return channels, booth output, dual USB hubs, and dedicated headphone outputs

• 3-band per-channel EQ, trim, deck assignment, and channel selection ensure precise control over your mix

• Center Lock feature designed to keep knob values maxed out at the center position of each channel’s Sound Color FX control

• Dual pairs of USB-B and USB-C ports allow for simultaneous connection of two laptops/devices to make back-to-back sets or mid-gig transitions a breeze

• Quickly toggle between ISO and EQ curves with a single switch

• Channel fader shape and crossfader profile shape each feature a dedicated 3-way switch to personalize your performing experience

• Magvel Fader crossfader accompanies volume sliders with smooth, consistent resistance for reliable transitions and adjustments

• 2 headphone outputs feature their own mix and level adjustments, ergonomically arranged to prevent any literal or proverbial crossing of wires in a back-to-back setting

• 2 microphone inputs offer more flexibility in performance and supplementary audio

• Master-level adjustment includes a dedicated meter for quick changes

• Booth controls are comprised of a level adjustment and 2-band EQ

• Sound Color FX — Space, Crush, Sweep, Noise, Filter, and Dub Echo — supplement your sound with broad texturizing tools

• Beat FX suite allows you to choose from 14 different performance and tempo-based FX, with frequency blocking, channel selection, and tap tempo adjustments immediately available

• X-Pad utilizes a touch-sensitive interface to affect audio spatialization FX with tapping or sliding, as well as 3 different wave shapes for FX management and customization

• Dedicated microphone FX add creative possibilities for DJs with echo, pitch, and megaphone options, as well as a separate reverb with its own attenuation

• Optional 48V phantom power for the microphone 1 slot accommodates use with streamers and other microphone needs

• Multi I/O suite features an independent channel selector and USB-A port to utilize external FX as needed

• Wireless connectivity supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting you drop in tracks at a moment’s notice that are ready for use with the A9’s full FX suite

• Deep software support includes DVS use with rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro, as well as Pioneer DJ’s Stagehand App for front-of-house management

• DJM-REC app support means seamless, quick, high-quality streaming on platforms like Mixcloud, Twitch, and more

• Support with TC Supply’s ShowKontrol means lighting and video can be controlled from the DJM-A9

• Lockable power cord ensures constant, reliable support

KEY FEATURES

Stunning clear sound quality

The next-generation club sound of the DJM-A9 comes from extensive development and fine tuning of existing technology from previous units, plus brand-new components. The channel input section is equipped with an ESS Technology 32-bit high-quality A/D converter for crystal-clear, high-resolution sound, while the master and booth output sections employ 32-bit high-quality D/A converters from the same brand so you can experience sound from the booth monitors that’s the same as the crowd hears on the dancefloor. Even the sound quality of the microphone input and headphone outputs has been improved with carefully selected new parts and design optimization.

Evolved playability

Increased spacing around the EQ knobs gives you the room to twist your fingers and high-grade, bright LEDs in the channel section make it easier than ever to get a visual grasp on sound levels. You can perform more dynamically than ever thanks to the frequency response of the isolators, which have been optimized to make the most of the latest music production traits. And, with higher quality, slicker channel faders than the DJM-900NXS2, plus the third-generation MAGVEL FADER crossfader, you can enjoy silk-smooth mixing and rapid, stable scratching.

Sound Color FX with world’s first Center Lock knob

Turn on the brand-new Center Lock feature and, when you’re using the popular Sound Color FX, each knob will stop turning when you reach the center position. This means you can twist the knob as quickly as you like, taking the effect right up to the maximum of the hi, or down to the minimum of the low parameter, without the risk of going too far and switching to the opposite parameter. When you turn Center Lock off, the Sound Color FX knobs work in the same way as those on the DJM-900NXS2.

Newly advanced Beat FX

A new color display helps you to quickly and accurately understand the status of the selected effect, and it features lighting that corresponds with the X-Pad’s horizontal arrangement, enabling 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-style sound. And, within the 14 total Beat FX, there are 3 new ones (Mobius, Triplet Filter, and Triplet Roll) you can use to add extra variation to your performances.

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

Enhanced mic section

The phantom powered input means you can connect a high-quality condenser mic directly to the DJM-A9, a feature never seen before on a DJ mixer. And there are 3 new microphone effects (Echo, Pitch, Megaphone) with a dedicated reverb effect so you can change the sound of your voice and hype up the crowd with your vocals.

It’s quick and easy to turn the mic input on or off with the brand-new Push To Talk button when you want to grab the mic and address the audience. The audio from the mic can be excluded from the recording output if you want, so you can MC for the live crowd but record 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 easy back-to-back sets. And, thanks to a Bluetooth® input which you can route to any channel on the DJM-A9, you can wirelessly drop audio tracks into 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 external effects can be used separately from Beat FX, giving the DJM-A9 true send capabilities. This means you can route the effected sound from an external unit such as an RMX-1000 or a delay pedal to a separate channel instead of the channel it came from.

Dual independent headphone outputs and booth EQ

Plug in your headphones at the same time as another DJ and enjoy the freedom to monitor the channels you want to. With separate cue buttons, volume knobs, and mix balance knobs for each set of headphones, it’s easy for 2 DJs to cue up tracks during changeovers and back-to-back sets. Plus, 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 to the feeling on the dancefloor.

Support for the brand-new Stagehand app and built-in Sound Check function

The DJM-A9 is compatible with Stagehand, the industry-first PRO DJ LINK remote management app for front of house teams. Using an iPad connected wirelessly to the mixer via a LAN router (available separately), an engineer can keep an eye on things such as level meters and the DJ’s use of the mixer’s controls, making it easier to maximize the sound system’s settings and run a smoother, more impactful show without needing to interrupt the DJ’s performance or even enter the booth. To download the Stagehand app, visit the App Store.

OTHER FEATURES

Make full use of the low-latency DVS feature in rekordbox for intuitive, smooth scratching. Find out more.

Serato DVS-ready

Use Serato DVS to control and scratch with CDJs or turntables.
*You’ll need to buy a license or subscription.

DJM-REC

Easily record and live stream your performances with DJM-REC. This handy app allows you to share your mixes via platform apps like Twitch, or stream directly to services like YouTube and Mixcloud Live.

Lockable power cord

Relax in the knowledge that the lockable power cord will always stay firmly in place, even if you knock it while connecting or disconnecting other equipment from the mixer.
*In some regions, a non-lockable power cord is supplied.

Video and Lighting app support

With support for TC Supply's ShowKontrol and the free application PRO DJ LINK Bridge, DJs, event producers, lighting designers, LJs, video creators, and VJs can produce sound and visual coordination with confidence, and create shows that captivate audiences.

Firmware Update Manager

You’ll be automatically notified when firmware updates become available. You can download the Firmware Update Manager here.

Dimensions (W x D x H)

A/D converter

Sound Color FX

Microphone effects

Condenser microphone

USB

Bluetooth input

DJ software

VJ / LJ / FOH support

DJM-A9

407.4 x 458.3 x 107.9 mm
16.4" x 18.4" x  4.25"

32 bit

Center Lock Knob

Echo
Pitch
Megaphone
Reverb

Yes

USB Type-A x 1
USB Type-B / USB Type-C x 2

Yes

rekordbox
Serato DJ Pro

ShowKontrol
PRO DJ LINK Bridge
Stagehand

Tech Specs

• Channels:4 channels

• Audio Interface:32-bit/96kHz (4 x 4)

• Effects:6 x Sound Color FX, 14 x Beat FX

• Analog Inputs:4 x Dual RCA Stereo (phono), 4 x Dual RCA Stereo (line), 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic), 1 x 1/4" (mic 2)

• Analog Outputs:2 x XLR (master), 1 x Dual RCA Stereo (master 2), 1 x Dual RCA Stereo (rec out), 2 x 1/4" (booth)

• Digital Inputs:4 x Coax (S/PDIF)

• Digital Outputs:1 x Coax (S/PDIF)

• Headphones:1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8"

• USB:1 x Type A, 2 x Type C

• Other I/O:2 x 1/4" (send), 2 x 1/4" (return), RJ45 LAN link

• Crossfader:Standard

• EQs:3-band EQ

• Compatibility:Rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro, ShowKontrol, ProDJ Link Bridge

• Power Source:Standard IEC AC Cable

• Height:4.25"

• Width:16.4"

• Depth:18.4"

• Weight:22.5 lbs.

• Manufacturer Part Number:DJM-A9/CUXJ