Gemini CS-02: A full-featured yet affordable professional grade club mixer

Any DJ with 'next-level' aspirations knows that in order to set themselves apart from the rest of the pack, they need to make their performances unique. Today, just playing the newest, freshest tracks isn't enough. Incorporating an array of EFX and multiple inputs to accommodate a broad range of sources (vinyl, CD, DAW) allows the DJ to bring a greater level of creativity and personality into their sets.

With that in mind, Gemini has answered the 'next-level' DJ's call with a full-featured unit that provides exciting functional possibilities to your endless creativity: the CS-02 Professional 5-channel Club Mixer.

The Least You Need to Know

The CS-02 is a full-featured professional club mixer featuring a wide array of premium features including 25 channel-assignable DSP effects and Auto-BPM counter with rotary tempo control. With a varied array of inputs that you can assign to virtually any channel and a broad range of outputs including a face-mounted REC and Balanced XLR/1/4" combo mic input, the CS-02 is a professional grade club mixer that DJ's and club installers alike will love.

Leaving No Stone Unturned

Each of the 5 channels on the CS-02 feature pre-fader LED VU meters and 3 band rotary EQ as well as individual EFX assign buttons. The bright blue backlit LCD screen makes accessing the parameters of the full-featured DSP EFX section a snap, even in the darkest club settings. The CS-02 even has a rotary Dry/Wet control and 5 memory recall banks for expanded creative mixing possibilities and selection of previously programmed settings. The EFX can also be synced up to a tempo by using the integrated BPM counter or by tapping the large LED-lit TAP button in time, giving DJ's extensive control for creative mixing. However, it doesn't stop there...

The Perfect Mix

The CS-02 mixer's replaceable X-Fader is extremely smooth for easy transitions between tunes, and also features a X-Fader Curve Control to accommodate a variety of personal mixing styles. With the flick of a switch, DJ's can also control very easily which channels are controlled by X-Fader by simply choosing the corresponding Assign switch. The channel faders can also be easily replaced.

The Verdict is In

Overall, the CS-02 proves itself as a full-featured, yet affordable solution for the professional club DJ. Its rich feature set and wide range of both inputs and outputs make it perfect for professional-grade applications. Regardless of whether you're looking to purchase a professional club mixer for a home studio set-up, the club, or a house party, the CS-02 delivers both maximum functionality and creative opportunities in a unit that is perfect for permanent installations and mobile DJ rigs.