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Denon DJ PRIME 4+ vs. AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ

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Denon DJ PRIME 4+

AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ

Overview

Mixer channels

PRIME 4+: 4
XDJ-AZ: 4

Built-in audio interface

PRIME 4+: Yes
XDJ-AZ: Yes

Operation mode

PRIME 4+: Standalone / computer
XDJ-AZ: Standalone / computer

Controller layout

PRIME 4+: Club / standard
XDJ-AZ: Club / standard

Jog / platter type

PRIME 4+: Capacitive-touch
XDJ-AZ: Mechanical

Master output class

PRIME 4+: Balanced + unbalanced
XDJ-AZ: Balanced + unbalanced

Standalone playback

PRIME 4+: Yes
XDJ-AZ: Yes

Standalone mixer

PRIME 4+: Yes
XDJ-AZ: Yes

Software & operation

Onboard platform

PRIME 4+: Engine DJ
XDJ-AZ: rekordbox

Official software support

Denon DJ PRIME 4+

Serato DJ

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

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

AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ

rekordbox

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes

Serato DJ

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

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

djay

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -

Decks & mixer

Deck control

PRIME 4+: 4
XDJ-AZ: 4

Physical deck sections

PRIME 4+: 2
XDJ-AZ: 2

DVS

PRIME 4+: Yes Serato DVS supported via channels 3–4 / phono-line inputs; Serato DVS expansion required.
XDJ-AZ: Yes rekordbox Core plan or above, or paid Serato DVS Expansion Pack, required.

Channel gain / trim knobs

PRIME 4+: -
XDJ-AZ: Yes

EQ bands per channel

PRIME 4+: 3
XDJ-AZ: 3

Per-channel filter

PRIME 4+: Yes
XDJ-AZ: Yes

User-replaceable crossfader

PRIME 4+: Yes
XDJ-AZ: No

Hardware crossfader curve

PRIME 4+: Yes
XDJ-AZ: Yes

Connections

Master output

PRIME 4+: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)
XDJ-AZ: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)

Booth output

PRIME 4+: 2 × XLR (balanced)
XDJ-AZ: 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)

Headphones

PRIME 4+: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo
XDJ-AZ: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Microphone inputs

PRIME 4+: 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
XDJ-AZ: 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo

Line / phono inputs

PRIME 4+: 2 × stereo RCA (line)
2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
XDJ-AZ: 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)

Aux input

PRIME 4+: None
XDJ-AZ: None

Computer USB

PRIME 4+: 1 × USB-B
XDJ-AZ: 1 × USB-C

Dual-computer support

PRIME 4+: No
XDJ-AZ: No

DMX output

PRIME 4+: No
XDJ-AZ: No

Built-in speakers

PRIME 4+: No
XDJ-AZ: No

Connection exceptions

PRIME 4+: Four USB-A media ports, SD slot, internal 2.5-inch SATA bay, Ethernet and balanced XLR zone outputs.
XDJ-AZ: Two USB-A storage ports and one 100BASE-TX PRO DJ LINK port.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter

PRIME 4+: ≈ 152 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-AZ: 206 mm higher numeric value

Jog display

PRIME 4+: Yes
XDJ-AZ: Yes

Jog display technology

PRIME 4+: LCD
XDJ-AZ: LCD

Feel / tension adjustment

PRIME 4+: No
XDJ-AZ: Yes

Performance & FX

Pads per deck

PRIME 4+: 8
XDJ-AZ: 8

Pad backlighting

PRIME 4+: RGB
XDJ-AZ: RGB

Dedicated stems controls

PRIME 4+: No
XDJ-AZ: No

Hardware FX

PRIME 4+: -
XDJ-AZ: Yes

FX controls

PRIME 4+: Knobs / buttons
Screen controls
XDJ-AZ: Knobs / buttons
Screen controls

Display & media

Main display

PRIME 4+: Color
XDJ-AZ: Color

Main display size

PRIME 4+: 257 mm
XDJ-AZ: ≈ 257 mm

Touchscreen

PRIME 4+: Yes
XDJ-AZ: Yes

Touchscreen technology

PRIME 4+: -
XDJ-AZ: Capacitive

Media / storage

PRIME 4+: USB-A storage
SD card
Internal storage
XDJ-AZ: USB-A storage

Network / wireless

PRIME 4+: Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth audio input
XDJ-AZ: Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth audio input

Size & power

Width

PRIME 4+: 728.47 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-AZ: 895 mm higher numeric value

Depth

PRIME 4+: 496.82 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-AZ: 504.1 mm higher numeric value

Height

PRIME 4+: 103.63 mm lower numeric value
XDJ-AZ: 133.4 mm higher numeric value

Weight

PRIME 4+: 9.7 kg lower numeric value
XDJ-AZ: 13.5 kg higher numeric value

Power source

PRIME 4+: Internal AC supply
XDJ-AZ: Internal AC supply

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)

PRIME 4+: 24
XDJ-AZ: -

Sample rate (kHz)

PRIME 4+: 44.1
XDJ-AZ: 44.1

Frequency response

PRIME 4+: 20 Hz–20 kHz
XDJ-AZ: 20 Hz–20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)

PRIME 4+: -
XDJ-AZ: 115

Master out THD (USB, %)

PRIME 4+: -
XDJ-AZ: 0.0018

Audio note

PRIME 4+: -
XDJ-AZ: 32-bit value is the MASTER D/A converter; other A/D and D/A converters are 24-bit.

Notable included items

Notable included items

PRIME 4+: -
XDJ-AZ: Power cord

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