Alongside the classic Pioneer 3 band isolators, advanced pro features like Magvel faders and the Sound Colour FX filter inherited from the DJM-900NSX2 help elevate the DJM-250MK2 above its rivals. Sound quality thanks to the mixer’s dithering technology is phenomenal on both analogue and digital sources, and flexible connectivity options for decks, CDJs and your mic cover all bases, however your set-up evolves.

The secret weapon here though is the built-in sound card. Hook your DJM-250MK2 up to a Mac or PC via USB cable, install the bundled Rekordbox DJ and DVS software, and perform with CDJs or control vinyl on turntables. You can even record your mixes straight to computer! The DJM-250MK2 delivers old-school mixing with modern trimmings. Tough enough for serious scratching, and smooth enough for accurate blending. No filler, all thriller.

When it comes to 2 channel mixers, it makes a lot of sense to look to a premium brand where pro features from flagship products filter down, and the emphasis is on build quality and solid execution of the main functions. The Pioneer DJM-250MK2 delivers on all these counts, and then some.