This new mixer draws on the design philosophy of the DJM-V10, the 6-channel professional DJ mixer used at festivals and clubs around the world, which is renowned for its outstanding sound quality and precise mixing performance, making it a favorite among DJs.
The DJM-V5 takes the essence of the DJM-V10 and condenses it into a more compact 3-channel unit. While it’s physically smaller, it offers massive potential for uncompromising creative mixing, even in DJ booths with limited space. You can use a more advanced range of effects, including upgraded filters and Send FX, to express yourself when you play with the DJM-V5 – no matter what the setting. And the built-in SonicLink transmitter, which uses AlphaTheta’s unique ultra-low-latency wireless technology, enables you to perform with greater freedom. Simply pair it with HDJ-F10 headphones and you can monitor your music wirelessly with minimal latency, giving you new possibilities to enjoy a seamless and flexible mixing environment.
Key Features:
4-Band EQ for precise control
The 4-Band EQ on each channel – inherited from the DJM-V10 – enables detailed control over the frequencies so you can sculpt the sound you want.
60-mm long-throw faders for smooth, natural mixing
With a 60-mm long-throw fader on each channel, which comes from the DJM-V10-LF, you can precisely control the blend when layering multiple sounds. The newly developed Soft Mix Curve gently reduces high frequencies as you start raising the fader when mixing in the next track, delivering smoother and more natural transitions.
6 Send FX types for expanded expression
Choose from 6 Send FX – Short Delay, Reverb, Shimmer, Tape Echo, PingPong, and Echo-Verb – to apply intuitively from the dedicated send knob on each channel. The time knob adapts to each effect, combining BPM-synced operation with smooth time adjustment for precise effect control.
3 filter types
As well as low and high-pass filters, the DJM-V5 features a new cross-pass filter. By preserving low-end energy while shaping the mid and high frequencies, it makes musical phrases stand out without disrupting the groove.
SonicLink support
With a built-in SonicLink transmitter, the DJM-V5 supports ultra-low-latency wireless monitoring. Simple pairing options – via a button press or NFC touch-based pairing with compatible equipment – allow for a clean, cable-free monitoring environment where sound and control stay seamlessly connected.
Refined sound design
The mixer’s entire signal path, including the analog circuitry, has been fine tuned to deliver a high-resolution warm sound.
High-quality converters are used from analog-to-digital through digital-to-analog, ensuring consistent sound across the master, booth, send, and REC outputs.
The return input also features high-grade conversion to minimize sound degradation when using external effects, with tuning refined through extensive testing to align with the sound character of the DJM-V10.
PRO DJ LINK / Link Cue – a seamless flow from preparation to play
Thanks to PRO DJ LINK support, the DJM-V5 seamlessly connects to the CDJ-3000X, CDJ-3000, and rekordbox, enabling precise, BPM-synced effects control.
This means you can add texture to the music at exactly the right moment and refine your mix.
With Link Cue, you can preview tracks without loading them, and touch the full waveform of the currently playing track to listen to upcoming sections.
A dedicated volume knob for cueing ensures a smooth process from track preparation to playback.
Seamless integration with rekordbox and Serato
Using a USB Type-C connection to a PC or Mac, the DJM-V5 integrates seamlessly with rekordbox for Mac/Windows and Serato DJ Pro.
With support for a wide range of DJ styles, including DVS, it’s easy to create a smooth and flexible workflow.
*Serato DJ Pro license not included. To use DVS mode in Serato, a Serato DJ Suite license is required.
Flexible connectivity for a wide range of performance styles
The MULTI I/O compatible USB Type-C terminal supports iPhone and iPad connections, enabling you to use the mixer with the DJM-REC and RMX-1000 for iPad apps, as well as external effectors such as the RMX-IGNITE, via a single USB cable.
Insert support for external effectors enables flexible equipment configurations for club performances and streaming, as well as recording.
Smooth mixing in a compact design that delivers pro-level control
Mix intuitively and creatively on the 3-channel DJM-V5, even in DJ booths with limited space. The mixer inherits the layout, tactile feel, and many features of the DJM-V10 – including the 4-band EQ, compressor, filter, and Send FX – but has a 30% smaller footprint. While it’s compact in size, the DJM-V5 retains a professional feel and flexible sound-shaping capabilities. You can precisely control levels with the 60-mm long-throw channel faders from the DJM-V10-LF and, when you lower one, the new Soft Mix Curve fader mode automatically applies subtle high-frequency attenuation to create smoother, more natural blends – helping you to express yourself through sound in the most delicate and nuanced ways.
High-resolution, warm sound quality
Building on the acclaimed high-resolution warm sound of the DJM-V10, the DJM-V5 delivers well-balanced mixing that avoids sonic saturation – even when you layer multiple audio sources. It features studio-grade 96 kHz / 64-bit mixing DSP processing, with high-quality 32-bit A/D and D/A converters from ESS Technology built into the channel input and master output sections. Every audio component was carefully selected and optimized for the unit, with repeated listening tests conducted in real-world environments including clubs. The result is a refined audio signature that maximizes the contours of every sound, the spatial expression, and even the silence between notes – creating an immersive experience where each element stands out clearly and the overall mix feels smooth and energetic.
Creative freedom with a variety of effects
Widen your spatial expression with 6 types of Send FX
Add texture to your music with 6 expressive effects: Short Delay, Reverb, Shimmer, Tape Echo, PingPong, and Echo-Verb. Each channel features a dedicated send knob so you can intuitively adjust the amount of effect applied to individual tracks. The time knob, which controls each effect's time parameter and decay, includes a unique clicking mechanism that varies depending on the effect.
• Tape Echo, PingPong, Echo-Verb: Tactile clicks are added in sync with the BPM – ranging from 1/16 note to 1 beat – which enables you to apply these effects precisely.
• Short Delay, Reverb, Shimmer: Smooth, click-free adjustment for fluid micro-control of the effect length.
Shape your sound with 3 types of filters
Each channel features a dedicated filter knob with 3 selectable modes: low-pass, high-pass, and the newly added cross-pass (making its first appearance on an AlphaTheta mixer). The knob’s left-to-right sweep structure gives you both subtle and dynamic control. With the cross-pass filter, you can retain low frequencies while gently filtering the mids and highs – adding variation to vocals or melodies without compromising the track’s energy and enabling entirely new styles of performance.
Built-in SonicLink transmitter for ultra-low-latency wireless monitoring
The DJM-V5 is the first mixer to feature a built‑in SonicLink transmitter, enabling comfortable, low-latency wireless monitoring when paired with compatible headphones. You can pair the mixer with the HDJ-F10 quickly and easily at the press of a button. For headphone models scheduled for release this year, pairing will be even more intuitive – all you’ll need to do is touch the designated headphone area on the front panel of the DJM-V5 to make the connection.
*HDJ-F10 headphones do not support pairing via the headphone touch area.
Flexible DJ performances with PRO DJ LINK and extensive connectivity
Accurate performance support with PRO DJ LINK
By connecting the DJM-V5 to compatible DJ players – such as the CDJ-3000X or CDJ-3000 – and rekordbox via PRO DJ LINK, you can apply effects precisely in time with the BPM. With Link Cue, you can preview tracks while browsing – without loading them – or touch the full waveform of a track that’s currently playing to listen to what’s coming next, and you can adjust the volume with a new dedicated knob. And with the option to load your personal mixer settings from a USB device or rekordbox, you can get the mixer set up the way you like in an instant.
Extensive connectivity for a wide variety of setups
Connect the rear USB Type-C terminal to a PC/Mac to instantly integrate your setup with rekordbox for Mac/Windows or Serato DJ Pro*1 and perform using features such as DVS. The multi-device compatible MULTI I/O also features a top-panel USB Type-C port so you can connect an iPhone or iPad*2 to use DJM-REC or RMX-1000 for iPad, or connect the RMX-IGNITE with a single USB cable. The unit also supports insert connections with an external effector thanks to its USB send/return capabilities. From club performances to live streaming and recording, the DJM-V5 offers versatile setup options to suit any situation.
*1 You’ll need a separate license to use Serato DJ Pro.
*2 Only compatible with iPhone or iPad equipped with a USB Type-C port.
