| Gemini CDM3600 Dual CD Mixing Console |  | Brand: Gemini
List Price: $399.00
Buy New: $249.95
as of 9/8/2010 04:55 UTC details
Seller: WorldWide Distributors
Rating:  12 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 19 x 4.3
MPN: CDM3600
Model: CDM-3600
UPC: 747706007529
EAN: 0747706007529
ASIN: B0011QQF4W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Audio CD & CD-R compatible | | | Anti-shock using RAM buffer memory | | | 2 Selectable Jog modes Pitch Bend/Search | | | Instant-start & cue with preview | | | Fader-Start capability |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The upwardly mobile DJ adds fun, excitement, and thrills with this DJ Workstation with 2 integrated CD bays. The Gemini CDM-3600 is a dual CD mixing console that's compatible with audio CD & CD-Rs. It features an attractive face with a large blue backlit LCD display and contains two selectable jog modes: Pitch Bend and Search. It also features instant-start, cue with preview, fader-start capability, single auto-cue/continuous play modes, and an anti-shock feature that uses RAM buffer memory. The Gemini DJ mixer allows one seamless loop per side with reloop and pitch bend via jog wheel or buttons with +/- 16% range. The mixer has 3-band EQ with gain control, balanced XLR outputs, 1/4" headphone output, XLR and 1/4" mic inputs, and auxiliary phono/line inputs. Add CD's to your repertoire of music and become the life and center of each party. The CDM-3600 will also play CDR discs that you may record off computer download files - some providing exclusive material for your gig. Make arrangements with new Indie groups online to play their tracks at parties. Your business and popularity as a DJ will grow. The features of the Gemini CDM3600 Dual CD Mixing Console and DJ Workstation and your talent will help make it so. Single /continuous play modes One seamless loop per side with reloop Pitch bend via jog wheel or buttons +/- 16% Three mode time selection Frame accurate search Large blue backlit LCD display Rubber jog wheels with finger grips Variable pitch control with a +/- 12% range Direct track access buttons Fully programmable with repeat function +10 track button for quick navigation Mixer section has 3-band EQ w/ Gain Control 1/4 headphone output XLR and 1/4 mic input Auxiliary Inputs for Phono or Line devices Balanced XLR Outputs Dimensions - 19 x 10.2 x 4.3 (482 x 260 x 110 mm) Weight - 12.1 lbs. (5.5 kg)
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| Customer Reviews:
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 It's got everything, but... August 19, 2008
U. Anyanwu
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
When I first came across this piece, I marveled at the amazing combination of sleek design and affordability. Seemed a little too good to be true, so I gave it a test drive while it was on display at my local dj shop.
Everything was great! EQs working well and crisp on the turn, headphones sounding good, great sound out of the store speakers, and the cds played back on cue once I pressed play (no lag).
Once I started to use the "seamless loop" function however, I realized why the console might be so affordable.
Get this: When you press "in" to set your input, the playback stops for half a second and then resumes play. Now, imagine doing that on a live, packed dancefloor. Can't you just see everyone turning to you like you committed a crime? It basically sounds like your cd is skipping! Then, when you set your out point, from what I remember, it does the same but maybe for a tenth of a second. The loop goes on to work seamlessly, but getting out of it is even worse then setting the loop itself. I'm not going to even explain that debacle.
In this day and age of virtual djing and cdj 1000s, why would you waste your time creating a cd player, for djs, with the ablity to loop, when setting the loop causes the cd to skip??? I literally started laughing when this happened. I suggest that Gemini hire a class dj for testing all products before they go on sale, because this is an embarrassment.
All that being said, I will be making my purchase this week.
Why?
Well firstly, I dj off of my laptop, so I don't need the looping feature since I have it in my program. I do intend to make my mobile djs setup much smaller this year, and what makes the CDM3600 a good buy for me is the compact nature of the piece. It is small enough to fit in my briefcase or even my dj bag, yet it's a cd player and mixer all in one. Perfect for my mobile djs jobs where I sometimes get cds (i.e., weddings, birthdays) at the last minute. No more lugging around a coffin with mixer and dual cd deck for me!
Depending on who you ask, bigger can be better. But as anyone knows, bigger is not always better, and for mobile djing I have subscribed to that notion. All that being said, I'm going to put a big piece of black tape with my logo over the in/out buttons because I want to save myself the embarrassment of a fellow dj trying to use it 1 day.
Oh yeah, you can only hear 1 side or the other in your headphones, never both channels at the same time. Doesn't affect me, so I don't mind that much.
Hope this post helps!
 A good, basic DJ unit June 25, 2008
Dan H (Utah, USA)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
What can I say? This is a basic unit with two CD players and a mixer all integrated into one machine. No, you cannot "scratch" on it, the only effects it has are the basic equalizer settings (which are still very nice).
There are people who have been saying that the loop function is not seamless. Just to let you know: After testing the the loop function various times, I can honestly say that this is not completely true. Read the manual, guys. It says that the very first loop will have a short pause, then the rest will be seamless. I've found the documentation to be correct. The only thing I would worry about is when you exit the loop, there actually is a small pause when continuing. Other than that, and the first loop, there are NO pauses (at least, no pauses that are immediately noticeable to the human ear).
So anyway, this is a very nice all-in-one unit that's great for portability and hosting parties with. It feels solidly built, and the controls feel solid and responsive as well. I plan to take extremely good care of this unit so it stays that way.
 works perfect! March 31, 2008
Alex
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The Gemini CDM3600 works very well. It does not have BPM counter, which i love it because it makes it more real to mix. Also you do not count with effects but the clearance of the equalizer is very good.
Great! June 1, 2009
K. Farnham (Missouri USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just finished a long session with my new CDM3600...And what a great unit this is. Fader is super smooth, as are the jog wheels. CD tracks will start playing the instant you hit play. The direct access is a very nice feature, along with the MIC inputs and the ability to plug in your turntable(s) / external CD players. Good mixer. The unit is very easy to use and a great all-in-one machine for practice or small to mid-sized gigs. For house parties, small-mid sized dance party gigs, or even weddings, this is THE unit to own.
GEMINI CDM3600 September 8, 2008
E. Rosado
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you are starting out this is a decent machine I have a few problems with this mixer one cd channel is louder than the other one, the pitch control is not that accurate I've placed two identical CD's in the same position and same ptich control level it does not match the beats. The EQ is great if you are looking to scratch with this mixer this cannot do it! the LED lights are great. If I had to do it again I would buy me a more advanced mixer. Also the seamless loop is not that great to many skips....
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