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  • Numark M2 Review, Guide & Full Specifications

    Numark M2 Review, Guide & Full Specifications

    The Numark M2 is a compact two-channel scratch mixer designed for turntables, media players and other line-level sources. It combines switchable phono/line inputs, three-band channel EQ, a replaceable crossfader and microphone controls in a simple analogue layout.

    Numark M2 key features

    • Two-channel DJ mixer.
    • Two switchable phono/line RCA inputs.
    • Two additional line RCA inputs.
    • Three-band EQ and gain on each channel.
    • Replaceable crossfader.
    • Crossfader reverse and slope controls.
    • Microphone input with EQ and gain.
    • Master and Record RCA outputs.
    • Crossfader-style headphone cueing.

    Two-channel analogue workflow

    The M2 is deliberately straightforward. Each channel provides gain and three-band EQ, while the input section can handle turntables, media players and other line-level sources. That makes it suitable for practice setups, small mobile rigs and simple two-deck systems.

    Crossfader controls

    The crossfader is replaceable and includes reverse and slope controls, allowing the response to be configured for sharper scratch cuts or smoother blending.

    Microphone and cueing

    A dedicated 6.35 mm microphone input has its own EQ and gain controls. Headphone cueing uses a crossfader-style blend control so the incoming and outgoing channels can be compared before a transition.

    M2 strengths

    • Simple two-channel layout.
    • Phono and line compatibility.
    • Three-band EQ.
    • Replaceable crossfader.
    • Useful crossfader adjustment.
    • Compact size.

    M2 limitations

    • No USB audio interface.
    • No balanced XLR output.
    • No built-in effects.
    • Two channels only.

    Numark M2 full specifications

    • Channels: 2.
    • Inputs: 2 × switchable phono/line RCA, 2 × line RCA, 1 × 6.35 mm mic.
    • Outputs: Master RCA, Record RCA, 6.35 mm headphones.
    • Channel EQ: 3-band.
    • Product dimensions: approximately 290 × 241 × 91 mm.

    Overall view

    The M2 is a traditional analogue mixer rather than a software-focused performance hub. For a basic two-deck setup using turntables or media players, its simple signal path and adjustable crossfader remain easy to understand and practical to use.

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