AlphaTheta has released the DJM-V5, a compact 3-channel DJ mixer built on the sound architecture of the DJM-V10, bringing flagship-style sound shaping into a smaller format. Available late January 2026 with a MAP of $2,199 USD, the V5 includes 4-band EQ and channel compression on every channel, per-channel Send FX, multi-mode filters, 96 kHz / 64-bit DSP, and ESS 32-bit A/D and D/A converters on key signal paths. It also adds a new cross-pass filter for shaping mids and highs without cutting low end, plus built-in SonicLink wireless headphone monitoring.
Rather than targeting large club installations, the DJM-V5 is aimed at DJs who prioritize tonal control, layered mixing, and hybrid workflows in smaller venues and home studios. With PRO DJ LINK, USB-C support for rekordbox and Serato, USB send/return for external effects, and mobile device integration, it’s designed as a compact hub for modern DJ and hybrid setups.
V10-Style Mixing in a Smaller Format
The DJM-V5 carries over several core elements from the DJM-V10, including:
- 4-band EQ per channel
- Channel compressor
- Dedicated filter per channel
- Send FX with per-channel send knobs
All of this is housed in a chassis roughly 30% smaller than the V10, while retaining long-throw channel faders derived from the V10-LF.
A new Soft Mix Curve mode subtly reduces high-frequency energy during transitions to support smoother blends when layering multiple tracks. This layout favors controlled, tonal mixing over fast cut-style performance techniques.
Audio Architecture and Processing
The mixer uses 96 kHz / 64-bit internal DSP with 32-bit ESS A/D and D/A converters on channel inputs and the master output. AlphaTheta positions the V5 closer to studio-grade mixing performance, with tuning focused on maintaining clarity when stacking multiple audio sources.
This makes the DJM-V5 well-suited to DJs who rely on long blends, harmonic layering, and dynamic EQ shaping.
Send FX and Cross-Pass Filtering
The DJM-V5 includes six Send FX:
Short Delay, Reverb, Shimmer, Tape Echo, Ping Pong, and Echo-Verb. Each channel has its own send control, and time parameters are stepped for tempo-based effects and smooth for ambient effects.
Each channel also features three filter modes:
– Low-pass
– High-pass
– Cross-pass, which preserves low frequencies while shaping mids and highs
The cross-pass filter is designed for modifying melodic and vocal content without removing bass energy, supporting more subtle tonal transitions.
Wireless Monitoring and Connectivity
The DJM-V5 is the first mixer with a built-in SonicLink wireless transmitter, enabling low-latency monitoring with compatible headphones such as the HDJ-F10. Pairing is handled directly on the mixer, with future headphones supporting touch-to-pair.
Connectivity supports hybrid and recording workflows, including:
– PRO DJ LINK with CDJ-3000 / 3000X and rekordbox
– Link Cue for track preview without loading
– USB-C to PC/Mac for rekordbox or Serato DJ Pro (license required)
– Top-panel USB-C for iOS devices, RMX-IGNITE, and DJM-REC
– USB send/return and insert routing for external effects
This makes the V5 suitable for compact hybrid setups and streaming-oriented rigs.
Tech Specs
- Dimensions: 302 × 437.5 × 107.9 mm
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 40 kHz (LINE)
- S/N ratio: up to 110 dB (USB)
- THD: 0.005% (LINE-MASTER)
- Inputs: 3x LINE, 3x PHONO, MIC combo, RETURN
- Outputs: XLR Master, TRS Booth, Send, Rec, dual headphone outs
- Dual USB-C, LAN, SonicLink headphone output
- Weight: 17 lbs / 8 kg
Quick Comparison: DJM-V10 vs DJM-V5 vs DJM-A9
DJM-V10 — Flagship performance mixer
Best for: Large booths, hybrid live/DJ setups, multi-device rigs
- 6 channels
- 4-band EQ per channel
- Channel compressors and filters
- Extensive routing and send/return options
- Designed for simultaneous decks, instruments, and external FX
- Large footprint, premium price tier
- Common in festival stages and high-end club installs
DJM-V5 — Compact sound-design mixer
Best for: Layered mixing, hybrid-lite setups, smaller booths and studios
- 3 channels
- 4-band EQ per channel
- Channel compressors and filters
- Send FX with per-channel control
- Cross-pass filter for mid/high shaping while preserving bass
- Built-in SonicLink wireless monitoring
- Smaller footprint, lower price than V10
- Aimed at DJs who prioritize tonal control over channel count
DJM-A9 — Club-standard performance mixer
Best for: Traditional multi-deck DJ workflows in club environments
- 4 channels
- 3-band EQ per channel
- Beat FX and Color FX performance layout
- Optimized for CDJ-based setups and fast transitions
- Familiar layout for most club DJs
- Focus on performance effects rather than deep sound sculpting
Who’s it for – and is it worth it?
The DJM-V5 makes the most sense for DJs who:
– Layer multiple tracks
– Use external effects or instruments
– Prioritize tonal balance and spatial control
– Perform in smaller booths or studio environments
It is less suited for:
– Scratch-focused performance styles
– DJs who need four or more channels
– Performance workflows centered on pads and rapid cue triggering
The DJM-V5 is not positioned as a club-standard replacement. Instead, it adapts the DJM-V10’s sound-shaping approach into a more accessible, space-efficient format. By reducing channel count while preserving audio architecture and mixing tools, AlphaTheta is targeting DJs who treat the mixer as part of the performance instrument, not just a routing device.
At $2,199, the DJM-V5 sits in a focused niche: compact mixers built for tonal control, layered mixing, and hybrid flexibility rather than maximum channel capacity. For DJs working in tighter spaces who still want V10-style sound design, the V5 fills a specific and previously underserved slot in the lineup.
The DJM-V5 from AlphaTheta is available in our shop for $2,199 USD. You’ll also need the latest firmware update from AlphaTheta in order to use it.
