Denon DJ SC Live 4 & 2 - Full Review + Product Comparisons 

I'm hype for the SC Live 4. I was stuck with the Mixstream Pro for the last year because the Prime Go wasn't worth the upgrade, the Prime 2 was discontinued, and the Prime 4 cost too much. Denon's trailer says the SC Live 4 is compatible with a pair of LC6000s so i am GOOD!! Shout out to Denon!!

Just bought one and love it.

12:22 - It DOES work with with LC6000 based on official release video. Btw, I like those. They fit the gap for affordable entry level Dj console for new Djs and enthusiasts. Also those speakers that Djs seem to hate - are great for outdoor livestreams - which is a billion dollar market. Plus, how about the partnership with Amazon music? This alone is a solid bonus for new Djs and livestreamers. Not for everyone but certainly for many.

Thank you for this!! Cheers

I personally like the green-blue colour scheme of Denon gear. The jogwheel displays really do make more sense than just showing a random logo. Also, the screen is fine from my point of view, but then again, I'm currently mixing on an XDJ-RX, so almost every other screen would be better. The built-in speakers are pretty neat, however I doubt that they are loud enough for the venues I'm DJing at. I imagine them to be pretty convenient for home use though. I'd still go with the Prime 4 or its successor though, as I love its build quality and its high amount of features. Great review!

Hi Phil. I've recently started DJing again (I used to mix vinyl lots of years ago!). Having spent many hours watching your reviews I've just bought a Denon SC DJ Live 4. Do you have any plans on doing a full tutorial & training manual, as you've done with the Prime 4 please? I find these videos really helpful. Keep up the good work.

I loved the thorough and honest review especially when comparing to other units like the Prime 4 and one of Pioneer’s flagship dj controllers.I was honestly expecting MORE from the next gen DENON DJ controllers and whatever else they’ve got up their sleeves but with this unit even adding a motorized version and/or STEMS effects built-in to the unit for standalone mode would’ve definitely KILLED ANYTHING coming up.I love my P4 ALOT and love the fact of being able to use it with everything it has to offer but I would’ve loved to enjoyed having STEMS added into it somehow with any upcoming firmware/software updates recent and/or up and coming which I would’ve expected this unit at least to have had available. Nonetheless, it’s a pretty decent sized unit packed with pretty good features especially AMAZON MUSIC, which I’m hoping and praying that APPLE MUSIC, SPOTIFY, and other similar types of music services will be available in the near future….. even for those of us that already have Denon DJ products at our disposal like the Prime 4 or any other Prime units

How do you make the time countdown instead of counting up? what do i have to do?

I have this and its brilliant also got tidal when asked for request i do alsorts of gigs with defo recommend it💯

What sort of aux do u need for this just one or red and white

Good morning! Como funciona o ajuste do beat grid?

Thanks for nice review. Can i use live 4 with my mac while playing? Reason is i want to see my songs on my mac’s screen while playing. Looking for a song in 7” onboard screen not ideal for me due to my eyes 🤓

Beautiful studio! How do you change the camera? OBS studio?

Technical specs for the sound quality look pretty good too. Good to hear it sounds good. Is the power 12v dc?

Absolutely can not wait to get this tomorrow, the smaller controllers do the job but it’s a nice feeling to have a decent sized controller in front of you with plenty of options and features . Speakers don’t bother me , I will use my monitors anyway but if I want to unplug it quickly and use it in a different room or quickly take to someone’s house etc then the built in speakers are spot on for that , that’s what people don’t seem to be getting , the ones moaning will hundred percent use them speakers at some point and realise they were actually useful after all .

So with this release, are they officially phasing out the Prime 2 and 4? Or will this just be a different line of controllers, that’ll stand alongside the prime series?

Hi Phil, I know you can connect the Lc6000 s via usb , but surely you could connect sc 6000 or turntable using and analog to digital (rca to usb) converter?

Do you recommend it for mobile/wedding djs?

Hello, is it possible to use different streaming services at the same time for example amazon and beatport in different channels? Thank you.

Can you insert an HDD into the SC Live 4 like it can be done in the Prime 4?

Thank you

Just looking forward to what Denon come up with next. Way ahead of the game along with Numark there❣️

can we talk about the effects panel in the same position than píooner ? do we get more effects at the same time ?

HI Thanks for the video.With serato dj pro the controllers freeze.Is there any way to sort out.I was playing live and the cue button does not work properly.

Hi love the channel I’ve recently brought a sc live 4 when I change from vertical to horizontal wave forms with the shift and view button when I switch it off o d turn back on it’s gone back to vertical again is there any way to save horizontal?

What are the specs on the speaker monitors? Would they really operate effectively (loud, bass) in a live environment? What would be equivalent studio monitors on the market, since I'm currently in the market for some and won't be moving away from my Prime 4.

Hi Phil, when you switch from deck 1 to deck 3 and adjust the pitch fader to match the tempo, what happens the speed of the track on deck 1 when you switch back to deck 1?

Very good video, im doubting with numark pro go and SC live 2, i wanna a full portable stuff, and add a external battery to the SC live 2, but im wondering if Its worth the price diference between numark go and SC live 2, because only a lot of more fx, little bit better sound at own speakers, and little bit better material quality construction between this two? And pro go IS full portable but maybe IS a toy. Because Both are plastic right? So im in this doubt, i Will apreciate a full comparision, because numark is the lowest line of inmusic but this sc live 2 i dont know if IS worth It at all. Im talking by second hand buy. Really thanks.

Would you recomend this or the mixtream pro+?

Is there a way to eject tracks? After loading a track on deck 3 or 4 everything becomes extra smaller

Used denon dj prime 2 or denon dj sc live 4?

Will it be possible to use the LC6000 with the SC Live 2?

As someone that only has a ddj400, this is amazing and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. It’s literally a novice home djs dream

Can you 4 deck dj with serato dj pro with the denon dj sc live 4/ LC6000

Wish this had dropped a few months earlier! Seems like a great compromise for those not needing a Prime 4 or uninteresting in some of the bigger/more expensive pioneer standalones although we'll see if the price point/availabiity is really worth it. I reckon an upgrade to Engine OS or a refresh of these units will really make it worth for people to consider it. Hopefully we don't have to wait 2.5 years from Denon

I had hoped Denon DJ would have released a revision to Prime 4 with adjustable jog wheel tension and better integration with Serato. This SC Live 4 & 2 actually looks like something that belongs in the Numark line.

Is the internal speakers same as the numark mixpro?

I hope Denon uses that mixer layout for the Prime 4 V2.

Why do I feel like I really need this

What do you think it’s better SC Live 4 or Prime go?

So does prime 4 plus let user connect 2 vinyl turntables? Prime 4 isn’t available so would have to get the plus. If so, any1 have prime 4 plus with 2 vinyl turntables connected? If so, is the whole unit too big width wise?

Oh man, I'm still saving more money, $107 so far, but I'm so excited for this!!! Especially for the live 2, it's expensive, but if hopefully if the prices go down a bit, I don't mind buying this at all since it has built in speakers, I don't have any type of proper speakers in my home, so this will be perfect for it :)

Beatsource comes ready to go!👍🏽

I already use Amazon Music Unlimited to listen to in my work van. I need something smaller than my MCX8000. I need this

Denon is advertising the LC Live 4 as „compatible with LC 6000 decks“. So maybe you can connect them via the USBs??

How's the pitch fader increments?

I'm assuming we can run Serato Beta 3.0 on this device? Anyone know for sure? My need/want to use STEMS in real time, is one of the main reasons I'm looking at this device. Thanks.

Hi would recommend these over the xdj rr

can the speakers be by-passed

Are the SC Live 4 & 2 speakers exactly the same?

I have a Prime 4 and this made me Stop, Look and Listen, but I think im sticking with what I have, wasnt sure if this was and upgrade from the Prime 4 :)

Is there anyone can give me a bit of advice about recording on the sc live 2?can you only record on a sd card or usb and upload to laptop?or is there an easier way?

I am bit jealous TBH that they've release such an impressive stand alone at that price, I just bought the SC6000 and X1850 and feel like I just paid too much compared to this :') still i love them

Dear numark, please make a stand alone NS72 thanks.

I think that there's a really interesting reason to buy this unit: it's denon porduct, but works like a pioneer dj gear. Personally, I don't like the location of the effects on prime series, and SC Live series allows me to buy an extremely well priced unit where I can play on it like in a RX2 or a standard club gear. In addition, it's possible to use it with a powerbank, making it very portable and useful with all the software updates that have arrived recently

The way I look at the Live 4 is that it's not replacing my good system (5000's and X1850) but to serve as portable B-system for gigs (odd party here and there). As for the screen, 7 inch is the same size as the one on the SC5000 (though that’s just 2 waveforms rather than 4)

Why d you say it is home system ?

Got a 1000srt and got this for a all in one and for travel

so it cannot be paired with LC6000s?

I use SanDisk will it read them

Pictures on the decks are not only for the nice picture you know. It's a reference of witch deck is playing. So you make no mistakes.

Denon should make a 4 channel Serato controller with large jog wheels like the SC6000. I don’t know why they’re sticking with standalone, people still like Serato and they have no controller competing against Pioneer (1000srt) & Rane (rane one)

Tempted want to go up a level from ddj-400 now

My new sc live 4 keeps crashing and rebooting. When I start it up it already reboots twice. Than after 30 minutes or an hour. Sometimes sooner. It's random. It happens while using usb sticks, external ssd drives (all fat32) and when I stream on Beatport Link. I just got the product. I have my wifi on wpa-2 (so not wpa-3) I also tried a usb to ethernet dongle. I tried a factory reset and I tried reinstalling the firmware. I have firmware 3.2.0 What can I do? I read that several other costumers have this same issue but they also don't know what to do. So, Denon isn't great. I have it only for a week! It's ridiculous 😮

Numark Mixstream Pro + put Amazon Streaming in that unit as well as far as I know that is the only difference between the 2 Numark Mixstream units.

People talked about the prices were being to high and now they have reduced the prices. Live 4 is now 1,299usd and the Live 2 is 1,099usd

It's got Amazon built in? Bang goes any 'Private' Parties you were considering doing with it then xD

I picked up an almost new sc live2 for $600, which was too good a deal to pass up. I'm actually happy with it and I hate digital dj stuff as I started off djing on turntables many moons ago. This feels almost like having two turntables and a mixer. I'm usually really picky about how digital platters skate away from 12 or wherever the dead air and sample start begins, digital is usually far more inconsistent and lacking precision compared to technics turntables, but the technology is getting better and it's starting to emulate much better and you can pull of some simple turntablism routines on this. The fader can be adjusted in the menu to an acceptable cut in crossover, but it could be better. I noticed when doing flares it's not as precise as I'd like it to be. The pitch control is spot on and I never really had to ride the pitch to stay on beat once you match the bpm numbers on screen, just simple rubs to slow or pushes to the lower plater was enough to stay locked phasing which is really nice and also the feel of the pitch doesn't feel cheap and light, like there's some resistance to it which I really like. I didn't hook up a sub to the sc2 yet, but the sound coming out of my cerwin vega 12's was clean, one thing I noticed is this unit doesn't like to be red lined at all, so if you like staying in the redline be prepared for nasty digital bass distortion. My advice for this is to stay close to 0db on the board and just turn up your speakers. If you're on an sc2 and you want booth and more mic's, then just pick up an external mixer like a Yamaha MG10 and that gives you another 8-10 channels with eq (which you should have anyways if you do gigs, so you can eq the sound to the room better).

So in my Country the difference between the Prime 4+ and the SC Live 4 is 1.100€. I tend to buy the SC Live 4

EDIT: Since the price update I don't moan about the screen size anymore. It makes more sense now given the price. It is crazy to get a Engine DJ standalone controller with Serato Pro unlocked for the price of a normal 4 channel controller of another big brand. It is great for those that want to go standalone but still want the advanced features of Serato. (Prime 4 was 2400 euro since a long time). Built in speakers are really powerful, certainly usable in the setting of a small party. ORIG: I just don't get the choice for a 7 inch screen in a 4 channel controller. To counter cannibalism towards the prime 4 they could give that a 12 inch screen. Other than that I dig a much lighter version of the Prime 4. There is no fun in lugging almost 20kg (prime 4 plus flightcase) to a friends Halloween party, .... I hope we don't get that silly discussion here about the built in speakers.

There had been a significant price correction today! Phil, please add some sticky note, as it makes these units far more competitive!

we are close to Christmas, it's the perfect toy for the children😁🤣😂

I decided to get the SC lIVE 4

Now this or the rx3?

Interesting having watched Mojax review also seems if Phil was going to score it he may give 8/10 and Mojax more 5/10, on this occasion i am more in agreement with Mojax as the two area key issues for me being the less responsive pads and Phil confirming you cannot connect the lc6000s with to the sc 4 kills it for me and if the prices are correct that is a miss from Denon in my view, I am sure they will sell a few for sure and I hope they keep the layout of the sc4 on the prime 4 replacement, but I would argue the mixstream pro is the better buy if you just want the bare bones wouldnt even recommend the sc live 2, but if you want the bells and whistles either get the prime 4 or wait for its replacement, given how popular the prime 4 was I hope the replacement takes it up a level and includes a damm sampler come on Denon sort it out please.

This is what I was waiting for, the only reason I didn't got the prime 4 is because it looks like a toy even when all the settings are just amazing over the pioneer, but the pioneer looks more pro, with the original mixer of pioneer, I never understood why Denon didn't add the original mixer from the X1850 in the primes, it would had been the perfect Dj controller, this one if the settings are as good as prime definitely I will buy it, the internal speakers for me is a great plus, if you wanna practice at home you dont need to instal nothing, no laptop, no speakers needed full standalone is a total dream, you can use this equipment for practice and as professional, DJs who critics this product because of the speakers need tu understand that most Djs perform in small clubs, pubs, private events, weddings, and hotels as I most often do, big clubs or festivals already have their set up, so this is what portable djs actually needs, I saw you can off and on the speakers so is great, I will definitely get this one for next summer, it looks just like the pioneer so is impossible that they can't say now that looks like a toy. If they re lunch Prime 4 with this mixer and jobweels it will be a total product with all we need.

So what cereal dose it come in,it look like fisher price made it

Can you still use a laptop with it and have stand alone for backup?

Using streaming services only is kneecapping yourself. Local tracks are the way to go rather than assuming your connection and download speeds will be sufficient if you are running from a public/guest Wi-Fi network. If you can supplement your tracks online, that's fine. But not totally. The screen is way too small. Just my opinion though.

I don't like the mixer section on the Prime 4.

.The price for what it offers is reasonable, too bad you can't plug in an external turntable and also a shame you can't plug in an Rmx 1or 2.

They need to add bigger platters to prime. Instead they took away xlr input. Doesn’t make sense.

Seems like they are tring to woo Pioneer users with this basic unit. Pioneer SCPrime 4 Nexus xD.

I think denon missed a massive trick with this. This should of been battery powered like the prime go. Then you would have had the perfect dj anywhere controller.

SC Live 4 £1,349.00 inc. VAT in uk in stock delivered 7th Nov SC Live 2 £1.099.00 inc. VAT in uk in stock delivered 7th Nov

Just because it has MORE features, doesn't mean it's better value. The RX3 while it might have LESS "FEATURES" is selling based on it's reliability and standardization across Pioneers eco system. Also, do the big clubs and big name DJ's really use streaming? Most of them bring an SD card with them and pop it in, which makes streaming a "cool" feature, but not a deal breaker. Wifi is great until it doesn't work, then it's a pain in the butt, us DJ's want stuff to work and not have to play with tech support during the middle of a gig. Streaming is just a fad like 3D TVs, it will go away when it becomes a pain to use.

Think I’ve found the one thing that annoys the hell out of me more than anything with this controller . The usb slot placement . What a stupid place to put it

Way too expansive, at the release the prime 4 was 1799€, now it’s up to 2400€ at some places, that’s why they charge 1600€ for this controller now!😊

I find my prime 4 a bitter disappointment, goodness only knows what they were thinking when they cobbled this together. Back to Roland for me

On dirais une pioneer

They have lowered the price to $1200

What is it even? Denon DJ is supposed to be the top end of the "In Music" brand. These are what Numark should be covering. They should redesign the original Prime 4 Series with IMPROVEMENTS not budget cuts. Denon just shot themselves in the head big time with this.

Great deck but Wi-Fi reception sucks balls

I just don’t see the point in it. Lost me when you can’t connect anything to it.

In all honesty I really do not like this at all. When you look at this compared to the prime 2 & 4 it looks very cheap and tacky. The inbuilt speakers for me are a complete waste of space on the unit and make it look cheaper. I loved the Prime 2 & 4 they looked the part had everything and the ability to add a HDD instead of usb drives was great. The only thing for me that is amazing is the engine DJ software hands down this is the best out there at the moment for standalone DJ units. I think this is really a step backwards from Denon and my have Pioneer laughing at them at the moment.

No thanks to those two units!

What a terrible turn of events.

no memory cues, im absolutely mad at that mentally unstable decision to take something so stuply simple yet important

It not getting my money. It’s a ddj400 on steroids. A plastic toy.😂😂😂

Design is horrible at one look it’s only good for bedroom dj doesn’t look professional, it’s a mix design of numark mixtrack with the pioneer style monitor knob,,, the Denon Prime 4 looks better and more stylish bigger monitor means easy viewing and engine processor is not bad with the latest version update,, pioneer is a shit design and pioneer are only good on effects