Denon DJ Prime GO+ vs AlphaTheta Omnis Duo
Buy the Prime GO+ if you want a battery-powered standalone controller that runs Engine DJ without a laptop. Buy the Omnis Duo if you want AlphaTheta's two-channel club-style layout and onboard effects and don't need battery power. The Prime GO+ is listed at $159 at Distritech as of November 3; no price was given for the Omnis Duo, so compare live store prices before deciding.
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Denon DJ Prime GO+
5Choose the Prime GO+ if you play gigs away from power and want a 7-inch touchscreen, 26 main FX and a 6.3 lb body that runs standalone.
Pros
- Battery power lets you play without an outlet.
- 7-inch HD touchscreen with 26 main FX and 10 Touch FX.
- Light at 6.3 lbs, and the listing bundles an EVA case.
- 24-bit/48 kHz audio with >109 dB dynamic range.
Cons
- Only 2 decks, so no four-deck mixing.
- Locked into Engine DJ for standalone use.
- $159 is low for this class, so confirm the bundle and condition at the store.
What separates them
| Denon DJ Prime GO+ | AlphaTheta Omnis Duo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Built-in battery for cord-free sets | Mains power only |
| Software | Engine DJ standalone, no laptop needed | Standalone with USB and onboard effects |
| Decks | 2 decks | 2 channels |
| Screen | 7-inch HD touchscreen | Smaller built-in display |
| Effects | 26 main FX plus 10 Touch FX | Onboard effects, count not stated |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) | Heavier, not stated |
| Audio | 24-bit, 48 kHz, >109 dB dynamic range | Not published in the listing |
| Price | $159 at Distritech as of November 3 | No price given |
Price history
- Denon DJ Prime GO+: lowest $958.36 on Oct 31 at Amazon.
- AlphaTheta Omnis Duo: lowest $1,599.00 on Oct 31 at Guitar Center.
Prices at every store
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Specs compared
| Spec | Denon DJ Prime GO+ | AlphaTheta Omnis Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 1 dB) | — |
| Dynamic Range | > 109 dB (A-weighted) | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 92 dB (A-weighted) | — |
| Channel Separation | < -88 dB (1 kHz, unity) | — |
| Display | 7" HD touchscreen display | — |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) | — |
| Audio resolution | 24 bits | — |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz | — |
| Number of decks | 2 x | — |
| With Onboard Effects | — | Yes |
| With USB |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for mobile gigs?
- The Prime GO+. Its battery and 6.3 lb weight make it the easier one to carry and set up without power.
- Does the Omnis Duo need a laptop?
- No. It plays from USB with onboard effects, so it runs standalone like the Prime GO+.
- Is the Prime GO+ worth the extra?
- At $159 at Distritech as of November 3 it is the cheaper option here, so the question is reversed. Check the Omnis Duo's live price before deciding.
- Which has more effects?
- The Prime GO+ lists 26 main FX and 10 Touch FX. The Omnis Duo has onboard effects but the listing gives no count.
- Which is lighter?
- The Prime GO+ at 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg). The Omnis Duo's weight is not published in the listing.
- Can I use the Prime GO+ without a computer?
- Yes. It runs Engine DJ standalone from the 7-inch touchscreen.
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