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Denon DJ PRIME GO+ vs. Denon DJ SC LIVE 2

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Denon DJ PRIME GO+

Denon DJ SC LIVE 2

Overview

Mixer channels

PRIME GO+: 2
SC LIVE 2: 2

Built-in audio interface

PRIME GO+: Yes
SC LIVE 2: Yes

Operation mode

PRIME GO+: Standalone / computer
SC LIVE 2: Standalone / computer

Controller layout

PRIME GO+: Club / standard
SC LIVE 2: Club / standard

Jog / platter type

PRIME GO+: Capacitive-touch
SC LIVE 2: Capacitive-touch

Master output class

PRIME GO+: Balanced + unbalanced
SC LIVE 2: Balanced + unbalanced

Standalone playback

PRIME GO+: Yes
SC LIVE 2: Yes

Standalone mixer

PRIME GO+: No
SC LIVE 2: No

Software & operation

Onboard platform

PRIME GO+: Engine DJ
SC LIVE 2: Engine DJ

Official software support

Denon DJ PRIME GO+

Serato DJ

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -

VirtualDJ

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

Denon DJ SC LIVE 2

Serato DJ

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: Yes (Pro)

Serato DJ Pro license included.

VirtualDJ

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

djay

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -

Decks & mixer

Deck control

PRIME GO+: 2
SC LIVE 2: 2

Physical deck sections

PRIME GO+: 2
SC LIVE 2: 2

DVS

PRIME GO+: No
SC LIVE 2: No

Channel gain / trim knobs

PRIME GO+: Yes
SC LIVE 2: Yes

EQ bands per channel

PRIME GO+: 3
SC LIVE 2: 3

Per-channel filter

PRIME GO+: Yes
SC LIVE 2: Yes

User-replaceable crossfader

PRIME GO+: No
SC LIVE 2: No

Hardware crossfader curve

PRIME GO+: Yes
SC LIVE 2: No

Connections

Master output

PRIME GO+: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)
SC LIVE 2: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)

Booth output

PRIME GO+: 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
SC LIVE 2: None

Headphones

PRIME GO+: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo
SC LIVE 2: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Microphone inputs

PRIME GO+: 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
SC LIVE 2: 1 × 6.35 mm TRS

Line / phono inputs

PRIME GO+: None
SC LIVE 2: None

Aux input

PRIME GO+: 1 × stereo RCA
SC LIVE 2: None

Computer USB

PRIME GO+: 1 × USB-B
SC LIVE 2: 1 × USB-B

Dual-computer support

PRIME GO+: No
SC LIVE 2: No

DMX output

PRIME GO+: No
SC LIVE 2: No

Built-in speakers

PRIME GO+: No
SC LIVE 2: Yes

Connection exceptions

PRIME GO+: One USB-A media port and one SD card slot. DMX control requires an external SoundSwitch interface.
SC LIVE 2: Two USB-A media ports and one SD card slot.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter

PRIME GO+: -
SC LIVE 2: ≈ 152 mm

Jog display

PRIME GO+: -
SC LIVE 2: No

Jog display technology

PRIME GO+: No display
SC LIVE 2: No display

Feel / tension adjustment

PRIME GO+: No
SC LIVE 2: No

Performance & FX

Pads per deck

PRIME GO+: 4
SC LIVE 2: 4

Hardware FX

PRIME GO+: Yes
SC LIVE 2: Yes

FX controls

PRIME GO+: Knobs / buttons
Screen controls
SC LIVE 2: Knobs / buttons
Screen controls

Display & media

Main display

PRIME GO+: Color
SC LIVE 2: Color

Main display size

PRIME GO+: 178 mm
SC LIVE 2: 178 mm

Touchscreen

PRIME GO+: Yes
SC LIVE 2: Yes

Media / storage

PRIME GO+: USB-A storage
SD card
SC LIVE 2: USB-A storage
SD card

Network / wireless

PRIME GO+: Wi-Fi
Bluetooth audio input
SC LIVE 2: Wi-Fi
Bluetooth audio input

Size & power

Width

PRIME GO+: 411 mm lower numeric value
SC LIVE 2: ≈ 652 mm higher numeric value

Depth

PRIME GO+: 274 mm lower numeric value
SC LIVE 2: ≈ 391 mm higher numeric value

Height

PRIME GO+: 53 mm lower numeric value
SC LIVE 2: ≈ 98 mm higher numeric value

Weight

PRIME GO+: 3.68 kg lower numeric value
SC LIVE 2: 4.8 kg higher numeric value

Power source

PRIME GO+: Battery
SC LIVE 2: AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)

PRIME GO+: 24
SC LIVE 2: 24

Sample rate (kHz)

PRIME GO+: 44.1
SC LIVE 2: 44.1

Frequency response

PRIME GO+: 20 Hz–20 kHz
SC LIVE 2: 20 Hz–20 kHz

Audio note

PRIME GO+: S/N >92 dB (A-weighted).
SC LIVE 2: S/N >92 dB.

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