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Hercules DJControl Mix vs Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra

The DJControl Mix is the safer first controller: it is USB-powered, has a real headphone output and a 3.5 mm input, and owners rate it well. The Mix Ultra trades the wired headphone jack for a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth LE, and doubles the pads to eight. Buy the Mix for learning at a desk or wired to a phone; buy the Ultra if you want to mix untethered and can live with Bluetooth latency and no headphone jack.

  • Choose the DJControl Mix if you want a wired, USB-powered controller with a headphone output for cueing and a lower-risk first setup.
  • Choose the DJControl Mix Ultra if cable-free mixing on battery matters more to you than a headphone jack and wired audio.

Prices

  • Hercules DJControl Mix: $86.70 at gear4music.com (last seen Nov 9)
  • Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra: $159.49 at Techinn.com (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Hercules DJControl Mix is $72.79 cheaper than the Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra at the latest prices (Nov 9)
Hercules
Hercules DJ Control Mix

Hercules DJControl Mix

Hercules DJ Control Mix

4.6(82 ratings)
$86.70at gear4music.comChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • Wired USB connection keeps latency low
  • Headphone output lets you cue the next track
  • Mic and line inputs add flexibility
  • USB-powered, so no charging routine
  • Well rated by owners
Cons
  • Only four performance pads
  • No battery, so it needs a USB source
  • No Bluetooth audio link of its own
Hercules
Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra

Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra

$159.49at Techinn.comChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • Up to 10 hours on battery
  • Bluetooth LE means no cable to the phone
  • Eight performance pads for samples and loops
  • Light at 1.9 lb
Cons
  • No headphone output for cueing
  • Bluetooth latency can make beatmatching harder
  • Fewer audio inputs than the Mix
  • Charging takes 1 to 2 hours

What separates them

Hercules DJControl MixHercules DJ Control Mix Ultra
PowerUSB-powered, no batteryBuilt-in 1000 mAh battery, up to 10 hours
ConnectionUSB cable to phone, tablet or computerBluetooth LE wireless
Headphone outputYes, one headphone output for cueingNo headphone output listed
Performance padsFour trigger padsEight performance pads
Audio input3.5 mm TRS in plus line inputs and a mic inputOne 3.5 mm input
LatencyWired USB, low and predictable latencyBluetooth LE adds wireless latency
PortabilityNeeds a USB power sourceRuns on its own battery, 1.9 lb
Softwaredjay app, DJuced includeddjay app

Price history

$199.99$86.50
Oct 31Nov 10
  • Hercules DJControl Mix: lowest $86.50 on Nov 9 at gear4music.com; $86.70 on Nov 10.
  • Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra: lowest $159.49 on Nov 10 at Techinn.com.

Prices at every store

Hercules DJControl Mix

  • gear4music.comNew

    In stock

    $86.70Checked 3 h ago
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  • Techinn.comNew

    In stock

    $93.99Checked 3 h ago
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  • JK Pro AudioNew

    Availability unknown

    $89.99Checked Nov 2
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  • AmazonNew

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    $105.20Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra

  • gear4music.comNew

    In stock

    $172.50Checked 3 h ago
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  • Sam Ash DirectNew

    In stock

    $197.99Free shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • Techinn.comNew

    Availability unknown

    $159.49Checked 3 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by nodayzoff_99 (99.1% positive, 170 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $189.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Specs compared

SpecHercules DJControl MixHercules DJ Control Mix Ultra
Softwaredjay appdjay app
Operating SystemiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Number Of Channels22
Inputs / Outputs HighlightsHeadphone OutputHeadphone Output
Control SoftwareYesYes
CrossfaderYesYes
Jog WheelsYesYes
FadersYesYes
KnobsYesYes
PadsYes8 performance pads
ButtonsYesYes
Motorized FadersNoNo
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SpecHercules DJControl MixHercules DJ Control Mix Ultra
Audio Input Count21
Audio Input Type3.5 mm (1/8") TRS In3.5mm jack
Audio Output Count24
Headphone Outputs1No
EffectsYesYes
EqualizerYes, Bass/filter EQ knob per deckYes
Skill LevelBeginnerBeginner
Connection TypesUSB—
Microphone Inputs1—
Line Inputs

What reviewers say

Hercules DJControl Mix

  • 4.6 / 582 ratings

Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 82 ratings, and the tone is that it does a lot for a very small controller. Most praise centers on portability and how quickly beginners get mixing on a phone.

What people mention
  • PortabilityPraisedOwners like that it slips into a bag and needs only a USB cable.
  • SetupPraisedReviewers say pairing with the djay app and getting sound going is quick.
  • ControlsMixedThe jog wheels and faders work, but some find them small for precise mixing.
  • Audio outputCriticisedThere is no built-in speaker or main out, so sound depends on the phone or a Bluetooth speaker.

Hercules DJ Control Mix Ultra

Owner feedback is limited, but the pattern is clear: buyers like the cable-free setup and the full control layout for the size, and accept the Bluetooth latency as the price of portability.

What people mention
  • LatencyCriticisedOwners notice a delay over Bluetooth that makes beatmatching by ear harder than on wired gear.
  • BatteryPraisedThe rechargeable battery is said to last a full practice or party session.
  • PortabilityPraisedIts light weight and lack of cables make it easy to carry and set up anywhere.
  • ControlsMixedThe full set of faders, pads and jog wheels is welcome, but they feel small for fine mixing.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a beginner learning to beatmatch?
The DJControl Mix. Its wired USB link keeps latency low and the headphone output lets you cue tracks, which is how most people learn to match beats. The Ultra's Bluetooth link adds delay that makes manual beatmatching harder.
Can I DJ without cables on the Mix Ultra?
Yes. The Ultra connects over Bluetooth LE and runs up to 10 hours on its internal battery, so the phone and controller can both be untethered. You still need the djay app on an iOS or Android device.
Does the Mix Ultra have a headphone jack?
No headphone output is listed for the Ultra. The DJControl Mix has one headphone output, so it is the better pick if you want to cue tracks privately.
Which has more controls?
The Ultra has eight performance pads against four on the Mix. Both have two decks, jog wheels, faders, a crossfader, knobs and per-channel EQ and effects.
Is the Ultra worth stepping up to?
Step up only if wireless freedom and the extra pads matter to you. If you mostly practice at a desk and want cueing and a wired signal, the Mix covers more of the basics.
Which lasts longer per session?
The Ultra runs up to 10 hours on a charge. The Mix has no battery and runs from USB power, so session length depends on your power source rather than a charge.

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Audio Output TypeSmartphone's built-in speaker, Bluetooth speake…—
Monitor Outputs1—
Deck / Player TypeUSB Decks—
DJ Controller FormatPlatter Controller—
DJ Software IncludedDJuced—
Mixer FeaturesUSB Connectivity—
ConditionNew—
Product TypeDJ Controllers—
Product weight—Controller : 1.9lb / 0.85kg
Battery life—Up to 10 hours
Battery capacity—1000 mAh
Charging time off—1h
Charging time on—2h
Connection—Bluetooth® LE (wireless)
Number of decks—2 x
Weight—0.85 kg
Colour—White
USB connections—USB