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Inputs and outputs are always an important consideration when choosing DJ hardware. Fortunately, the Pioneer DJ XDJ RR has quite a bit of versatility to offer. There’s a single master XLR and 1 master RCA. You don’t get a booth output included, which might be a problem for mobile or club DJs looking at this unit. Again not everybody is going to be using the extra inputs, especially if you are a bedroom DJ. However, I do recommend that anybody that is starting to mix in gigs to get something with more connectivity options. After all, you do not know when they will come in handy. The XDJ RX2 has more FX Lightweight and portable: Take the XDJ-RR wherever you want to practise or perform thanks to its portable design. It’s compact and weighs just 5.2 kg – almost 4 kg (43%) less than the XDJ-RX2 – making it perfect for carrying to your next house party or gig. The pitch fader on this device is smaller, but it’s still good enough for manual mixing. Additionally, the large colour screen on the Pioneer XDJ-RR is the same size as the one you get on the XDJ-RX2, just without the touch screen.
If you’re hoping for the Pioneer XDJ RR to be a valuable part of your home environment, then you’re in the right place. The first and most obvious reason why this is useful is because of hearing protection. It's no secret that DJs need to make a conscious effort to protect their precious ears, and lowering the volume on the booth combined with wearing noise isolating headphones will do a lot in this regard. This content needs to be exported and prepared with Rekordbox DJ software. This will allow you to take full advantage of all the performance features offered by the Pioneer XDJ RR.There’s an XLR mic input and RCA AUX input too. The last option provides a lot of flexibility, because you can connect to external audio sources too. Max dimensions (W x D x H): Lch: 146 x 227 x 223 mm / 5.75” x 8.94” x 8.78”, Rch 146 x 227 x 212 mm / 5.75” x 8.94” x 8.35”
The jog wheels, although smaller, are excellent in quality. The hardware is solid, reliable, and responsive – just as you’d expect from a modern Pioneer machine. There aren’t any LED lights, but this shouldn’t be a dealbreaker for most users.
The average DJ experience is growing more diverse. USB drives, vinyl, CDs, DVS, and DJ controllers are all available to bring music mixes to life. One of the main and most obvious differences between these two controllers is the fact that the RX2 is significantly heavier than the RR. I'm honestly not completely sure why that's the case, but it's definitely one of the things that I dislike about the RX2. I tend to be on the move a lot, plugging and unplugging my equipment and going from one gig to another often, so I tend to prefer lighter and more portable equipment. If this is also your case, you might want to consider the RR instead. It’s also worth noting that not so long ago, the Pioneer XDJ RR was the only stand-alone console on the market available at this price range. This is one of the reasons why the RX2 is more expensive. A controller with a touch screen means a more expensive controller which is a big con, but aside from that, I do know some DJs that tend to prefer gear without touchscreens, claiming that they are much more susceptible to water damage and tend to be more fragile overall. So if you agree with this sentiment and prefer a normal screen, It might be wise to go with the RR instead. The XDJ RX2 has a booth output
However the sliding switch does feel much cheaper than the more usual rotary dial found on other mixers. Connections on the XDJ-RR allow for the unit to be plugged into both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) speakers which is great to see. Unfortunately there are no booth outputs but given the target market, we can fully understand this decision. Unlike it's bigger brother, the XDJ RR only has 3 beat FX and 4 sound color FX, which might be enough for some DJs out there. If having a diverse amount of effects at your disposal is something that you can't live without, then choosing the RX2 over the RR is obviously the best choice. But if it isn't that important to you, then saving some money and getting the RR might be the wiser choice instead. The XDJ RR doesn't have a touch screenThe Pioneer DM-40D loudspeakers come equipped with a 4-inch fibreglass woofer alongside a ¾-inch soft dome tweeter which both work in perfect harmony to deliver pristine audio with excellent sonic accuracy giving your home set up the best sounding audio possible. The DM-40D speakers have inherited Pioneer’s high-quality audio parts such as a front-loaded bass reflex system and DECO technology for a wider sweet spot from their S-DJX and Pro Audio range of speakers which have been combined into a compact design that is perfect for producing, DJing, or simply enjoying music at home. The front-loaded bass reflex system uses grooves on the air ducts to effectively reduce air friction so you’ll always get a tight bass response while DECO convex diffusers fitted in the ¾-inch tweeter work to disperse high-frequencies in every direction ensuring a 3D stereo sound and a wide sweet spot. The Class AB amplifiers work to deliver a super-crisp sound with minimal distortion and to make sure you get a well-balanced frequency response across the whole spectrum the tweeter and woofer are perfectly aligned; this also works to eliminate crossover completely. Pioneer HDJ-X5 Weighing in a whopping 43% (5kg) lighter than the XDJ-RX2, the RR is a serious featherweight. The smaller dimensions (62cm x74cm) and cheaper construction materials help this units portability but don’t help the overall feel. Unlike the bigger XDJ-RX2 which inherits parts directly taken from the flagship Nexus players, the RR has to make do with cheaper plastics. As such the RR feels very much like the entry level DDJ-400 controller. Mixer section with professional FX: Perform smooth, precise mixes using the EQs and channel faders, which feature curves equal to those on the DJM-900NXS2 professional club mixer. You can spice up your sets with FX also inherited from the flagship mixer.
You’ll also find headphone inputs on the front of the unit. The USB drives are an extra bonus, offering the option to load and play music from both drivers in the master outputs. The two-channel mixer onboard comes with 3 band EQs and a sound quality color FX knob. There are 4 sound color FX options on board, and 3 popular beat FX solutions.
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The XDJ-RR follows the familiar workflow and layout of Pioneer’s long-admired DJ range and, with similar functionality, it won’t take users long to get going with it if they’ve ever used the company’s CDJs, DJ controllers or mixers before. Similarly, it’s a top-notch training ground for beginners looking to prepare for club gigs on the industry-standard CDJ and DJM Nexus range.
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