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Whether we like it or not times are
changing whether its technology, life styles, global warming or in
this subject even people’s taste in music. For some this can be for
the better or the worse but no matter what we do it is changing and
when it comes down to music a successful performance by a disk
jockey depends on the presence of the right DJ equipment. This,
along with along with adequate musical talents plays a very
important role in the career of a DJ or any other musician for that
matter. Having the right equipment is the best advantage a DJ can
have. Any DJ gear other than real pro gear will only throw a
person's skills and techniques off. It is always advisable to get
the right DJ gear the first time. The Technics-1200 or 1210
turntables are industry standard and are widely recommended by most
DJs as the best vinyl decks around or typically the Pioneer CDJ1000
as the best CD deck you can get but now there are more hidden giants
coming and already are here like PCDJ, Numark Cue and many more
wonderful DJ software. Companies such as ION have released huge
selling items like the ION USB turntable that converts Vinyl to MP3
which has been widely recommended as one of the best selling items
of 2006 especially for that generation who have the masses of vinyl
just sitting there in the loft gathering dust. Other Items that are
going to be a huge hit this year will be items like the fully
programmable ION Drumkit.
However, the most important thing to remember is that it is not the
equipment that entertains, but is definitely the DJ himself. Owning
the latest equipment won't make a person any better as a DJ. It is
possible to start up on a budget of about £1000, which will enable a
person to purchase a sound system from manufactures like KAM,
Gemini, JBL, Peavey and a few lighting effects like Pro Light Magic
Gobo’s. In case the budget won't stretch to this, a person may need
to consider buying 2nd hand or leasing the equipment from companies
such as www.whybuynew.co.uk
Purchasing a wide-ranging music library is far more important than
how much lighting a DJ has, and should be the first consideration. A
DJ can build up on the lighting, and upgrade the sound system if
required once the work starts coming in to substantiate it. The most
important equipment required by mobile disc jockeys consists of
sound recordings in preferred medium, which is often vinyl records,
compact discs and mp3s. Two devices for playback of sound recordings
are also required for the purpose of alternating back and forth and
creating continuous playback. A sound system meant for magnification
of the recordings is required for broadcasting the music. Apart from
this, a DJ may also need a mixer and a microphone.
Headphones used to listen to one recording while the other is
playing, without transmitting the sound to the audience is also
strongly recommended. Other equipments may also be added. These
include drum machines, samplers, effects processors, and
computerized performance systems. Opinions of other experienced DJs,
magazines and a number of websites prove to be an efficient guide in
purchasing the right kind of equipment.
written by Maxim Garanichev
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