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Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2 vs. Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX3

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Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2

Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX3

Overview

Mixer channels

DDJ-SX2: 4
DDJ-SX3: 4

Built-in audio interface

DDJ-SX2: Yes
DDJ-SX3: Yes

Operation mode

DDJ-SX2: Computer / mobile
DDJ-SX3: Computer

Controller layout

DDJ-SX2: Club / standard
DDJ-SX3: Club / standard

Jog / platter type

DDJ-SX2: Capacitive-touch
DDJ-SX3: Capacitive-touch

Master output class

DDJ-SX2: Balanced + unbalanced
DDJ-SX3: Balanced + unbalanced

Standalone playback

DDJ-SX2: No
DDJ-SX3: No

Standalone mixer

DDJ-SX2: Yes
DDJ-SX3: Yes

Software & operation

Official software support

Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2

rekordbox

Official support: Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock: -

Serato DJ

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

Official support: Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock: -

djay

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -

Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX3

Serato DJ

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

Official support: Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock: -

Decks & mixer

Deck control

DDJ-SX2: 4
DDJ-SX3: 4

Physical deck sections

DDJ-SX2: 2
DDJ-SX3: 2

DVS

DDJ-SX2: Yes Paid Serato DVS Expansion Pack required.
DDJ-SX3: Yes Paid Serato DVS Expansion Pack required.

Channel gain / trim knobs

DDJ-SX2: Yes
DDJ-SX3: Yes

EQ bands per channel

DDJ-SX2: 3
DDJ-SX3: 3

Per-channel filter

DDJ-SX2: Yes
DDJ-SX3: Yes Through the Sound Color FX knob.

User-replaceable crossfader

DDJ-SX2: No
DDJ-SX3: No

Hardware crossfader curve

DDJ-SX2: Yes
DDJ-SX3: Yes

Connections

Master output

DDJ-SX2: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)
DDJ-SX3: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)

Booth output

DDJ-SX2: 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
DDJ-SX3: 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)

Headphones

DDJ-SX2: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo
DDJ-SX3: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Microphone inputs

DDJ-SX2: 1 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
1 × 6.35 mm TRS
DDJ-SX3: 1 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
1 × 6.35 mm TRS
1 × XLR

Line / phono inputs

DDJ-SX2: 2 × stereo RCA (line)
2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
DDJ-SX3: 2 × stereo RCA (line)
2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)

Aux input

DDJ-SX2: None
DDJ-SX3: None

Computer USB

DDJ-SX2: 1 × USB-B
DDJ-SX3: 2 × USB-B

Dual-computer support

DDJ-SX2: No
DDJ-SX3: Yes

DMX output

DDJ-SX2: No
DDJ-SX3: No

Built-in speakers

DDJ-SX2: No
DDJ-SX3: No

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter

DDJ-SX2: 132.5 mm
DDJ-SX3: 132.5 mm

Jog display

DDJ-SX2: No LED ring/indicator only; no screen.
DDJ-SX3: No LED ring/indicator only; no screen.

Jog display technology

DDJ-SX2: No display
DDJ-SX3: No display

Feel / tension adjustment

DDJ-SX2: No
DDJ-SX3: No

Tempo fader length

DDJ-SX2: 100 mm
DDJ-SX3: 100 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck

DDJ-SX2: 8
DDJ-SX3: 8

Velocity-sensitive pads

DDJ-SX2: Yes
DDJ-SX3: Yes

Pad backlighting

DDJ-SX2: RGB
DDJ-SX3: RGB

Dedicated stems controls

DDJ-SX2: No
DDJ-SX3: No

Hardware FX

DDJ-SX2: Yes
DDJ-SX3: Yes

FX controls

DDJ-SX2: Knobs / buttons
DDJ-SX3: Knobs / buttons

Extra features

DDJ-SX2: Serato Flip controls
Slip Mode
DDJ-SX3: Key Shift
Key Sync
Pitch Play
Slip Mode

Display & media

Main display

DDJ-SX2: No display
DDJ-SX3: No display

Touchscreen technology

DDJ-SX2: No touchscreen
DDJ-SX3: No touchscreen

Media / storage

DDJ-SX2: None
DDJ-SX3: None

Network / wireless

DDJ-SX2: None
DDJ-SX3: None

Size & power

Width

DDJ-SX2: 664 mm
DDJ-SX3: 664 mm

Depth

DDJ-SX2: 353.4 mm lower numeric value
DDJ-SX3: 354.4 mm higher numeric value

Height

DDJ-SX2: 70.4 mm
DDJ-SX3: 70.4 mm

Weight

DDJ-SX2: 5.8 kg lower numeric value
DDJ-SX3: 6.1 kg higher numeric value

Power source

DDJ-SX2: AC adapter
DDJ-SX3: AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)

DDJ-SX2: 24
DDJ-SX3: 24

Sample rate (kHz)

DDJ-SX2: 44.1
DDJ-SX3: 44.1

Frequency response

DDJ-SX2: 20 Hz–20 kHz
DDJ-SX3: 20 Hz–20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)

DDJ-SX2: 107
DDJ-SX3: 107

Master out THD (USB, %)

DDJ-SX2: 0.003
DDJ-SX3: 0.003

Audio note

DDJ-SX2: USB path.
DDJ-SX3: USB path.

Notable included items

Notable included items

DDJ-SX2: AC adapter
Power plug
USB cable
DDJ-SX3: AC adapter
Power cord
USB cable
Serato expansion vouchers

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