Pioneer DDJ-SZ2 Professional 4-Channel DJ Controller for Serato DJ Pro Tested
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About this product
The Pioneer DDJ-SZ2 is a professional 4-channel DJ controller for Serato DJ Pro, built in Japan. It features 16 pads, 2 mic inputs, 2 phono inputs, and 4 line inputs, with XLR and TRS outputs. This tested unit offers quad deck control and a built-in mixer with a 24-bit/44.1 kHz sampling rate. The controller is designed for club-like setups, providing robust connectivity and high-quality components for serious performers.
Our take
The DDJ-SZ2 is a workhorse. It's heavy, but everything about it feels premium—the faders, the jog wheels, the layout. Having two mic inputs with XLR outs is great for events where you need to announce or invite guests. The Serato DJ Pro integration is flawless, and the four channels allow complex mixing with external gear. My only gripes are the price—at $1,624, it's a big investment—and the fact that it's a few years old, so you're paying a premium for a previous flagship. Also, it's not USB powered; you need a power outlet. But for a permanent setup, it's hard to beat.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Professional 4-channel quad deck control
- Two mic inputs with XLR outputs
- High-quality build from Japan
- Seamless Serato DJ Pro compatibility
- Extensive connectivity options
Cons
- High price point
- Older model without newer features
- Heavy and not easily portable
- Requires external power supply
Specifications
- Number of Mic Inputs 2
- Form Factor Tabletop
- Unit Type Unit
- JAN 4573201240798
- Number of Phono Inputs 2
- Number of Pads 16
Show all 21 specifications
- Rack Unit Height
- 1U
- Number of Line Inputs
- 4
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Number of Decks
- 2
- UPC
- 0709951950609
- Brand
- Pioneer
- Maximum Sampling Rate
- 24 Bit (44.1 kHz)
- Type
- Quad Deck Controller
- Number of Channels
- 4
- Color
- Black
- Input/Output Ports
- USB Out, XLR In, XLR Out, USB In, 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS/TS In, 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS/TS Out
- Model
- DDJ-SZ2
- MPN
- DDJSZ2
- Features
- Built-in Mixer, USB Powered
