Beginners Guide When Buying DJ Equipment |
Posted: October 14, 2014 |
Entertaining a crowd requires high level of energy, skill and most importantly the right equipment. A dull party can be transformed into a packed venue if you’re working with the right equipment. When choosing to buy your DJ equipment there are a lot of options available and sometimes it can get confusing. Just like a true companion we’re happy to share some simple & important tips to help you make a decision so that you can give your best at your next gig! Vinyl (Analog) vs. Digital:
When it comes down to choosing analogue or digital, it’s important to consider the pros and cons for each medium. If you are an audiophile than sound quality is of upmost importance to you, in that case you may want to consider vinyl but do remember there are a couple of downsides which make this medium impractical for everyday use. Vinyl’s are not portable & must be handled with care, a speck of dust or damage to the disc can be heard as static or noise. What’s the major Difference between Vinyl and Digital?
Although it’s a topic of hot debate when it comes to sound quality, we believe vinyl has a ‘richer’ sound quality but digital audio is quick and easy to work with at gigs. Separates vs. Package:
An experienced DJ would most probably buy all their equipment as separates as he/she will have previous experience & knowledge regarding what to buy, but for new DJs, buying a package is a good choice for a beginner. Let’s put this in a real world scenario: You’re new to DJing and you want to buy the best equipment to deliver the perfect experience for your customers,unfortunately with limited experience you can’t weigh up the pros and cons of separates vs packages:our opinion is to purchase a package. Why? DJs with years of experience usually opt for separates as they’ve mastered all the functions available on multiple separates to make them feel as ‘one’ complete package to suit their specific needs. Turntables:
Turntables are also referred to as “decks” or “tables” by DJs. How well you perform at an event largely depends on the type of tone arm you use and torque you have in your turntable motor. If your goal is to sound the best and turn heads at your event, be sure to buy the perfect turntable within your budget. Keep the below points in mind when choosing a turntable:
Direct- drive turntables take less time to build up the speed as they include a motor with a ring of powerful magnets that drive the platter. Experienced DJs love this sort of speedy turntables. Even for a multi-turntable setup, direct-drive are highly recommended.
It is a contemporary option, which is in trend for quite some time now. This enables one to have a better grip on the frequency of the playing speed. In case one needs to ease off /go slow during the end of the track, this can be done through these buttons. On the other hand if you need a fast start you can toggle between these buttons.
Most turntables use phono as the standard output but some turntables also offer a switchable line level output. The most ideal among the three options for direct recording into the CD burner or computer is the digital output. Mixers:
Mixers or as we like to call them ‘the soul of any DJ setup’.You can easily customize your sound to great extent with the help of features offered by a mixer and its connection with gears. It’s the difference between an expert DJ and a beginner. The main differences among mixers are channels, number of effects and input/outputs they offer. For a new DJ, a basic mixer with enough inputs for turntables and CD player is sufficient.
CD Players:
Due to the innovations and advancements rapidly being made in technology, today digital CD players include lots of exciting features. 1. Digital setups are flexible and you can change the tracks with ease.
If you’ve most recently become a DJ we hope the above tips help you.
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