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Denon DJ PRIME 2 vs. Denon DJ PRIME 4

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Denon DJ PRIME 2

Denon DJ PRIME 4

Overview

Mixer channels

PRIME 2: 2 lower numeric value
PRIME 4: 4 higher numeric value

Built-in audio interface

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

Operation mode

PRIME 2: Standalone / computer
PRIME 4: Standalone / computer

Controller layout

PRIME 2: Club / standard
PRIME 4: Club / standard

Jog / platter type

PRIME 2: Capacitive-touch
PRIME 4: Capacitive-touch

Master output class

PRIME 2: Balanced + unbalanced
PRIME 4: Balanced + unbalanced

Standalone playback

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

Standalone mixer

PRIME 2: No
PRIME 4: Yes

Software & operation

Onboard platform

PRIME 2: Engine DJ
PRIME 4: Engine DJ

Official software support

Denon DJ PRIME 2

VirtualDJ

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

Denon DJ PRIME 4

Serato DJ

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

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

Decks & mixer

Deck control

PRIME 2: 2 lower numeric value
PRIME 4: 4 higher numeric value

Physical deck sections

PRIME 2: 2
PRIME 4: 2

DVS

PRIME 2: No
PRIME 4: Yes Paid Serato DVS Expansion Pack required.

Channel gain / trim knobs

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

EQ bands per channel

PRIME 2: 3
PRIME 4: 3

Per-channel filter

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

User-replaceable crossfader

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

Hardware crossfader curve

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

Connections

Master output

PRIME 2: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)
PRIME 4: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)

Booth output

PRIME 2: 2 × XLR (balanced)
PRIME 4: 2 × XLR (balanced)

Headphones

PRIME 2: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo
PRIME 4: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Microphone inputs

PRIME 2: 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
PRIME 4: 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo

Line / phono inputs

PRIME 2: None
PRIME 4: 2 × stereo RCA (line)
2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)

Aux input

PRIME 2: 1 × stereo RCA
PRIME 4: None

Computer USB

PRIME 2: 1 × USB-B
PRIME 4: 1 × USB-B

Dual-computer support

PRIME 2: No
PRIME 4: No

DMX output

PRIME 2: No
PRIME 4: No

Built-in speakers

PRIME 2: No
PRIME 4: No

Connection exceptions

PRIME 2: Three USB-A media ports, SD slot, internal 2.5-inch SATA bay, and Ethernet.
PRIME 4: Four USB-A media ports, SD slot, internal 2.5-inch SATA bay, Ethernet, and balanced XLR zone outputs.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter

PRIME 2: ≈ 152 mm
PRIME 4: ≈ 152 mm

Jog display

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

Jog display technology

PRIME 2: LCD
PRIME 4: LCD

Feel / tension adjustment

PRIME 2: No
PRIME 4: No

Tempo fader length

PRIME 2: 100 mm
PRIME 4: 100 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck

PRIME 2: 8
PRIME 4: 8

Velocity-sensitive pads

PRIME 2: No
PRIME 4: No

Pad backlighting

PRIME 2: RGB
PRIME 4: RGB

Dedicated stems controls

PRIME 2: No
PRIME 4: No

Hardware FX

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

FX controls

PRIME 2: Knobs / buttons
Screen controls
PRIME 4: Knobs / buttons
Screen controls

Extra features

PRIME 2: Engine Lighting controls
Built-in Wi-Fi streaming
PRIME 4: -

Display & media

Main display

PRIME 2: Color
PRIME 4: Color

Main display size

PRIME 2: 178 mm lower numeric value
PRIME 4: 257 mm higher numeric value

Touchscreen

PRIME 2: Yes
PRIME 4: Yes

Touchscreen technology

PRIME 2: Capacitive
PRIME 4: Capacitive

Media / storage

PRIME 2: USB-A storage
SD card
Internal storage
PRIME 4: USB-A storage
SD card
Internal storage

Network / wireless

PRIME 2: Ethernet
Wi-Fi
PRIME 4: Ethernet
Wi-Fi

Size & power

Width

PRIME 2: 644.8 mm lower numeric value
PRIME 4: 728.47 mm higher numeric value

Depth

PRIME 2: 410.1 mm lower numeric value
PRIME 4: 496.82 mm higher numeric value

Height

PRIME 2: 120.2 mm higher numeric value
PRIME 4: 103.63 mm lower numeric value

Weight

PRIME 2: 7.2 kg lower numeric value
PRIME 4: 9.7 kg higher numeric value

Power source

PRIME 2: Internal AC supply
PRIME 4: Internal AC supply

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)

PRIME 2: 24
PRIME 4: 24

Sample rate (kHz)

PRIME 2: 44.1
PRIME 4: 44.1

Frequency response

PRIME 2: 20 Hz–20 kHz
PRIME 4: 20 Hz–20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)

PRIME 2: 92 lower numeric value
PRIME 4: 93 higher numeric value

Master out THD (USB, %)

PRIME 2: 0.01
PRIME 4: 0.01

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