Beginner DJ equipment

[DaStottman]

I'm interested in learning to DJ, and I've been recommended by people all this stuff that I think maybe I would not be too ready for at the moment. What is some good equipment for a person to use from the moment they start learning up until they start to get gigs? I figure I'll upgrade at the point where I can get gigs, but for being a bedroom DJ for the next several months what would be some good equipment to have?

[neoee]

Your answer can be found @ http://www.mercurypromote.com/

[lilsensa]

2 1200's and a vestax pmc-17 mixer...........thats all you need

[luck211]

The essentials are: The AMP, Mixer, Phonez, Tablez w/ Shure Needles & nice sounding WAX...

Most people say to go with Technic's first off, yet I started up on a belt drive table system so if you don't have the money to shell out a $1000 on tables, then don't worry. I think the mixer should be the focus as to your first piece of equipment. Get something decent, then be willing to put in work. It took me 6 months to get comfortable with spinnin' and to mix decently.

One of the key's to DJing is understanding your music, what vibes which songs create, and which songs blend together. Listening and paying attention to the structure of tracks is essential..

[FM]

http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=124841#124841

[supaz]

Re: Beginner DJ equipment

My suggestion:

Two turntables and a microphone

[Pataky P]

Yes,these sites are great!! :wink:

[jeffrey collins]

if he only has two turntables and a microphone. Where is the mixer so he can use both turntables??? AAAHHHHHAAAAA!!

Try not to get the cheap turntables. I know Numark makes some pretty good turntables but they have a tendency to wear out with use. Where as Techs don't.

[hypoluxxa]

I would start out with the best equipment first. I bought a pair of Technics and I haven't looked back; however I started out with a cheap mixer (Vestax)and I'm now on my 3rd. Needless to say that nobody put a gun to my head and told me to replace my DJM 500 for an Allen & Heath. My point is, if you get the best you'll never look back or have equipment envy.

[Steve Graham]

just pop out and get two 1200's, 2 cdj's(800 or 1000), djm-600.. sorted!

and DO NOT skimp on the ear goggles

[Jenks]

i'm selling an extra pair of 1200s, powered monitors and a pioneer 300 mixer. good start up kit imo.

if you're interested pm me.

[chemicalbeavis]

i'm selling an extra pair of 1200s, powered monitors and a pioneer 300 mixer. good start up kit imo.

if you're interested pm me.

how much ya lookin' eugine?

[Jenks]

how much ya lookin' eugine?

if you're interested pm me.

and you already did.

[chemicalbeavis]

how much ya lookin' eugine?

if you're interested pm me.

and you already did.

hang on there a cotton-pickin second, that was my sister, no my wife. you understand :wink:

[superdave]

Re: Beginner DJ equipment

get some 1200s. forget about belt driven turntables. i started with belt driven tables and looking back now think that was a waste of time.

you may consider cd decks at this point instead of 1200s.

vinyl is an expensive habit, so make sure you're ready to spend some cash.