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AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ vs. Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3

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Overview

Mixer channels

XDJ-AZ
4 higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
2 lower numeric value

Built-in audio interface

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Operation mode

XDJ-AZ
Standalone / computer
XDJ-RX3
Standalone / computer

Controller layout

XDJ-AZ
Club / standard
XDJ-RX3
Club / standard

Jog / platter type

XDJ-AZ
Mechanical
XDJ-RX3
Capacitive-touch

Master output class

XDJ-AZ
Balanced + unbalanced
XDJ-RX3
Balanced + unbalanced

Standalone playback

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Standalone mixer

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Software & operation

Onboard platform

XDJ-AZ
rekordbox
XDJ-RX3
rekordbox

Official software support

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
-

Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3

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
-

Decks & mixer

Deck control

XDJ-AZ
4 higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
2 lower numeric value

Physical deck sections

XDJ-AZ
2
XDJ-RX3
2

DVS

XDJ-AZ
Yes rekordbox Core plan or above, or paid Serato DVS Expansion Pack, required.
XDJ-RX3
No

Channel gain / trim knobs

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

EQ bands per channel

XDJ-AZ
3
XDJ-RX3
3

Per-channel filter

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

User-replaceable crossfader

XDJ-AZ
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Hardware crossfader curve

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Connections

Master output

XDJ-AZ
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
XDJ-RX3
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)

Booth output

XDJ-AZ
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
XDJ-RX3
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)

Headphones

XDJ-AZ
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
XDJ-RX3
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Microphone inputs

XDJ-AZ
  • 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
XDJ-RX3
  • 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo

Line / phono inputs

XDJ-AZ
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
XDJ-RX3
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)

Aux input

XDJ-AZ
None
XDJ-RX3
  • 1 × stereo RCA
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Computer USB

XDJ-AZ
  • 1 × USB-C
XDJ-RX3
  • 1 × USB-B

Dual-computer support

XDJ-AZ
No
XDJ-RX3
No

DMX output

XDJ-AZ
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Built-in speakers

XDJ-AZ
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Connection exceptions

XDJ-AZ
Two USB-A storage ports and one 100BASE-TX PRO DJ LINK port.
XDJ-RX3
Two USB-A storage/media ports; USB-B computer connection.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter

XDJ-AZ
206 mm higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
154 mm lower numeric value

Jog display

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes Color On Jog Display shows playhead position and artwork.

Jog display technology

XDJ-AZ
LCD
XDJ-RX3
LCD

Feel / tension adjustment

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Performance & FX

Pads per deck

XDJ-AZ
8
XDJ-RX3
8

Pad backlighting

XDJ-AZ
RGB
XDJ-RX3
RGB

Dedicated stems controls

XDJ-AZ
No
XDJ-RX3
No

Hardware FX

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

FX controls

XDJ-AZ
  • Knobs / buttons
  • Screen controls
XDJ-RX3
  • Knobs / buttons

Extra features

XDJ-AZ
-
XDJ-RX3
  • USB recording
  • standalone playback

Display & media

Main display

XDJ-AZ
Color
XDJ-RX3
Color

Main display size

XDJ-AZ
≈ 257 mm
XDJ-RX3
≈ 257 mm

Touchscreen

XDJ-AZ
Yes
XDJ-RX3
Yes

Touchscreen technology

XDJ-AZ
Capacitive
XDJ-RX3
-

Media / storage

XDJ-AZ
  • USB-A storage
XDJ-RX3
  • USB-A storage

Network / wireless

XDJ-AZ
  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth audio input
XDJ-RX3
None

Size & power

Width

XDJ-AZ
895 mm higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
728.1 mm lower numeric value

Depth

XDJ-AZ
504.1 mm higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
469.5 mm lower numeric value

Height

XDJ-AZ
133.4 mm higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
118.4 mm lower numeric value

Weight

XDJ-AZ
13.5 kg higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
9.3 kg lower numeric value

Power source

XDJ-AZ
Internal AC supply
XDJ-RX3
Internal AC supply

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)

XDJ-AZ
-
XDJ-RX3
24

Sample rate (kHz)

XDJ-AZ
44.1
XDJ-RX3
44.1

Frequency response

XDJ-AZ
20 Hz–20 kHz
XDJ-RX3
20 Hz–20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)

XDJ-AZ
115 higher numeric value
XDJ-RX3
110 lower numeric value

Master out THD (USB, %)

XDJ-AZ
0.0018 lower numeric value
XDJ-RX3
0.003 higher numeric value

Audio note

XDJ-AZ
32-bit value is the MASTER D/A converter; other A/D and D/A converters are 24-bit.
XDJ-RX3
USB signal path.

Notable included items

Notable included items

XDJ-AZ
  • Power cord
XDJ-RX3
-

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