Denon DJ SC Live 4 x Prime 4 comparison - Which 4 channel standalone controller is best?  

Fully agreed! Add the great light/DMX control and Ableton Link (!) being also integrated and you get a killer product for 1300 bucks. Pioneer became such a joke.

Do you guys recommend sc live 4 for bedroom mixing with built in speakers? I really like the look of this but it does look a little cheap and plastic and I’m just so unsure how I’ll feel about it in person. I’ve only mixed on 1210’s and I’m worried that this sc live 4 will be a million miles behind and possibly feel like going back to belt drive . How do you feel about the plastic nature of device? Can you really mix well on them like 1210’s? Part of me thinks this device is a cheap toy for kids. Amazon did say I can buy and return if I’m unhappy but I feel a bit uneasy about it. Especially as knowing my luck, they may go back on their word and say can’t return because it’s used. I just want to get back in to mixing again after 10 year break. I can’t play loud music so that’s why this live 4 with speaker , may just be acceptable enough and I can get back to my dream hobby. I kinda wanted stem support and to be able to plug in turntables but if so live 4 feels nice and performs nice, I’d be happy to buy it and I could always buy the 1 or 2 higher quality build pioneer all in 1 or and some other equipment, over next few years. At very least, sc live 4 could be great to even take in kitchen and mix for 40 mins while cooking dinner. I could use power bank and take it in garden in afternoon for a chill mix. I could even take it on the toilet while taking a dump and have a quick mix. Of course I wouldn’t do that tho. I can’t even feel comfortable using phone, while on toilet. I’m also worried that engine dj may be very poor. Slow, crashing etc Is this really a proper adult dj device or juat for kids?

@@grahamkelly8662 Have you actually bought an SC Live? I finally went for a prime 4 plus. It's coming in on wednesday and will be a replacement for a Xone:92 (I'll keep my 1200's for now). If an SC Live is any good though I might just retire my 1200's, go all stand-alone and return the Prime 4 plus.

Great upgrade, welcome to the Dark Side of the force ;-)

What about sound quality vs Serato Controllers?

@@djs5889 Depends on the controller. Most controllers are inferior. Some highend (like the XZ, RX3 or Roland 707/808) are slightly better. But Denon always had good sound cards.

If I buy sc live 4 can I connect my iPod via Bluetooth and mix the songs that are on ipod, using sc live 4? Or is it only possible to simply connect iPod via Bluetooth and only able to play music from phone and not use in a mix?

@@grahamkelly8662 think I understand what your asking, I’ve used mines for RU-vid intro music on live streaming then switched over to my usb stick and Amazon music seamlessly, so you should be able to play as long is Bluetooth connected, but far as mixing songs no just on that what is chosen

Is it really a great experience? Can mix juat as well as 1210’s?

​@@grahamkelly8662 seeing u arguing on many videos about the sc live 4 :D u are asking questions that just can be answered by yourself, by setting yourself prioritization you need as a consumer, no one can give you the correct answer for your consumer behaviour. if you dont need the light stuff, dont use it, íf you dont need the performance pads, dont use them, you dont need 4 channels, get the sc live 2, there are plenty ways of mixing where 4 channels are a benefit, if you dont need them, simply dont use them. about serato: you plug it in, and when the software is started, u dont need a code but the software is recognizing you using the sc live 4 and unlocks the pro version. there are still enough things getting usage either way, most of the controllers have these sorts of things included at the current state of djing, comes with software stuff and less analog usage of controllers nowadays, does everyone need it? no. u need to find out yourself and if you figure out that you dont need most of the stuff, stay with your technic's and dont bother buying newer stuff, its obviously a different experience than the newer controllers.

Did you buy sc live 4? If so, is it a proper dj setup and can mix well juat like on proper decks?

Can you plug turntable in to this live 4?

On the new Prime 4 +, yes you can connect to Amazon music unlimited

Streaming sometimes stick if using cloud 4g 5g. It's best to buy your own WiFi and top it up before your event. About a £60 investment. Well worth it.

The sc live 4 can do the lc 6000 and p4 sc6000m ..I think definitely the lc6000 work w the live 4. Vinyl. I don’t think

Assuming you're not in the U.K? We have stock: www.djkit.com/denon-dj/denon-dj-prime-4.html I would choose the SC Live 4, because of having 4 channels, and the club style mixer section!

Any update on issue?

@@jeffszurgot I sent it too denon for service , I got it back and they switched out the mixer part of the controller, got it back and it’s working great!

@@djdekone9259damn, that’s my worry. Faders will have music bleed and if it’s out of warranty, ya screwed. So tempted to buy this tho.

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Yes you can simply have a USB with tracks on that haven't been put through any dj software prior & the SC Live 4 will analyse them itself really quickly giving you the waveform, bpm & key once loaded to one of the decks 👍🏻

Thanks for sharing! So it would be the SC Live 4 for you then?

Have you asked support?

@@jeffszurgot obviously.. I waited almost 2 weeks for a reply and they simply told me to reinstall using a computer... Right

@@DjStingerdid it work? Or still broken?

@@grahamkelly8662 they send me a new unit

Hey Villianaire! That's *LITERALLY* where Ratzi's from! Where are you from?