Denon DJ

MCX8000 Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2016

Four-channel Serato controller and digital mixer with two-deck Engine USB standalone playback, dual displays, built-in effects and velocity-sensitive pads.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Standalone / computer
Controller layout
Club / standard
Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
Yes
Standalone mixer
Yes
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Specifications

Units:

“-” means no value is recorded. Conversions (≈) are approximate.

Software & operation

Official software support

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes (Pro)

Includes Serato DJ Pro; DVS upgrade ready.

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

djay

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
-

Legacy controller: official support may be limited to older software versions and operating systems.

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Operation mode
Standalone / computer
Standalone playback
Yes
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Onboard platform
Engine DJ

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
4
Deck control
4
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
Yes
DVS
Yes Serato DVS expansion pack sold separately; channels 3–4 support DVS control.
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
Per-channel filter
Yes
User-replaceable crossfader
Yes
Hardware crossfader curve
No

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
Line / phono inputs
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line)
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 1 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
No
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No
Connection exceptions
Two USB host inputs support Engine standalone playback; a powered rear USB port supports an external drive in computer operation.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Jog display
No
Jog display technology
No display
Feel / tension adjustment
No

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Velocity-sensitive pads
Yes
Pad backlighting
RGB
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
Yes
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons

Display & media

Main display
Color
Main display size
≈ 109 mm
Touchscreen
No
Touchscreen technology
No touchscreen
Media / storage
  • USB-A storage
Network / wireless
  • Ethernet

Size & power

Width
728 mm
Depth
432 mm
Height
71 mm
Weight
8.34 kg
Power source
AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
44.1
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Audio note
Dynamic range >108 dB (A-weighted), not SNR. THD bounds describe line/phono and mic inputs, not USB-to-master output.

Manual, firmware & drivers

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