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Beginning DJ, Gear choices Posted on: 04.12.2012 by Gwenn Liesmann So I'm new, and i would like some gear advice. My budget is around $200 for each piece of gear needed, except headphones, where my budget is about $70. as for software, i will be going with tracktor. Currently I am believeing the Behringer CMD studio 4a, (when it comes out) as it seems to be the best in my price range (correct me if I'm wrong). As for monitors i have no idea, although I am leaning slightly towards the Gemini SR-6. No idea what is a good headphone for my price, there are sooo many different kinds. I would appreciate and advice whatsoever you could give on this matter. I thank you in advance.
Gwenn Liesmann 07.12.2012	Originally Posted by deevey just don't even believe about ordering them from Ebay why not :P
Rolanda Clodfelder 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by karter34 ok. once again headphones anyone? can go bigger budget on these then previously stated, since my speakers are taken care of. Sony MDR-V6 ... Possibly THE best bang for buck headphone on the market and they will last you decades even with some pretty severe abuse. IMHO head and shoulders above any so-called "DJ" headphones under $150 - just don't even believe about ordering them from Ebay! http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Mo.../dp/B00001WRSJ
Michell Wehrmeyer 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by jprime Tons of people use Techs. Not sure if trolling. yeah i didnt know if i wanted to acknowledge the troll, or if he was actually that dumb... Cause 200 dollars totally covers 2 technics, a mixer, an AI/software set up, right?
Ara Tima 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by karter34 ok thanks for the input. what qualifies as "decent" just so i know? KRKs, Event, Yamaha, Mackie etc.... Lot's of brands, but listen to some for yourself, speakers are subjective. Basically double your budget....
Breanne Penge 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by SourOne I love how no one uses technics anymore Tons of people use Techs. Not sure if trolling.
Gwenn Liesmann 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by gh0st Id say tables and a mixer..... you will never truly know the feeling of "DJing" until you lock up your 1st proper beat matched mix on a set of beat up old tables and a beat up mixer ..... totally get where coming from bro... but that is something i will get to later down the line if i truly get into djing. right now im looking for a good intro set that i can easily sell if i decide to quit. Any second opinions on headphones anyone?
Gwenn Liesmann 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by shr3dder I wouldn't waste money on cheap monitors. If you can't afford something decent use computer speakers or an old home hifi ok thanks for the input. what qualifies as "decent" just so i know?
Gwenn Liesmann 07.12.2012	Originally Posted by deevey just don't even believe about ordering them from Ebay why not :P
Herma Buschelman 07.12.2012	I like a dj tech dragon II.
Rolanda Clodfelder 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by karter34 ok. once again headphones anyone? can go bigger budget on these then previously stated, since my speakers are taken care of. Sony MDR-V6 ... Possibly THE best bang for buck headphone on the market and they will last you decades even with some pretty severe abuse. IMHO head and shoulders above any so-called "DJ" headphones under $150 - just don't even believe about ordering them from Ebay! http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Mo.../dp/B00001WRSJ
Michell Wehrmeyer 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by jprime Tons of people use Techs. Not sure if trolling. yeah i didnt know if i wanted to acknowledge the troll, or if he was actually that dumb... Cause 200 dollars totally covers 2 technics, a mixer, an AI/software set up, right?
Gwenn Liesmann 06.12.2012	ok. once again headphones anyone? can go bigger budget on these then previously stated, since my speakers are taken care of.
Ara Tima 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by karter34 ok thanks for the input. what qualifies as "decent" just so i know? KRKs, Event, Yamaha, Mackie etc.... Lot's of brands, but listen to some for yourself, speakers are subjective. Basically double your budget....
Breanne Penge 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by SourOne I love how no one uses technics anymore Tons of people use Techs. Not sure if trolling.
Gwenn Liesmann 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by gh0st Id say tables and a mixer..... you will never truly know the feeling of "DJing" until you lock up your 1st proper beat matched mix on a set of beat up old tables and a beat up mixer ..... totally get where coming from bro... but that is something i will get to later down the line if i truly get into djing. right now im looking for a good intro set that i can easily sell if i decide to quit. Any second opinions on headphones anyone?
Jone Tonne 06.12.2012	Id say tables and a mixer..... you will never truly know the feeling of "DJing" until you lock up your 1st proper beat matched mix on a set of beat up old tables and a beat up mixer .....
Gwenn Liesmann 06.12.2012	Originally Posted by shr3dder I wouldn't waste money on cheap monitors. If you can't afford something decent use computer speakers or an old home hifi ok thanks for the input. what qualifies as "decent" just so i know?
Ara Tima 06.12.2012	I wouldn't waste money on cheap monitors. If you can't afford something decent use computer speakers or an old home hifi
Mimi Mahaffee 06.12.2012	You should buy a numark mixtrack, use traktor software and get Pioneer hdj-500 headphones. For speakers you could some computorspeakers that you probably already have, or if you like to listen to music and see that you will use better speakers in the future even if your not djing a pair of M-audio bxm or KRK rockits 6'' perhaps fit in your budget. hope that helps
Gwenn Liesmann 06.12.2012	bump. anyone have any monitor or headphone input?
Gwenn Liesmann 05.12.2012	thanks once again for the input, any opinions on monitors or headphones?
Ossie Pooley 04.12.2012	Yeah, don't touch a 4 deck until you can get a 2 deck down. It's just too much to handle. Mixtrack pro is your best choice.
Ara Tima 04.12.2012	Originally Posted by karter34 thanks for your guys input, i will be going with tracktor. still leaning towards the Behringer, as it is four decks to give me plenty of room to improve before i outgrow it. thoughts? I'd worry about 2 decks first... I've been DJing for 10 years and rarely use a 3rd let alone 4th deck.. Not to say it's not a useful feature, I just wouldn't treat it as a "selling point" early on.
Gwenn Liesmann 05.12.2012	Originally Posted by Quist I was in the same situation as you, a couple of months ago, however, I realized a fact. To have this hobby, being a DJ is expensive. So, if you are really in to it I suggest you buy something with better quality, perhaps a Traktor S2, or even better, a Denon DN MC-3000. I believe they are around 400-450$. And I tell you, it is worth it in the end! The quality you get from a MC-3000 is amazing. Thus, you should start with only software, if you love it, just go! i wish i could do that, but since i'm not the one putting up the money, its my parents, i don't really have that option, since they want to make sure i'm into it before they spend a ton ($600+ on one piece of gear is a ton to them), so i just have to buy cheap gear and make a couple of mixes that sound half decent, then upgrade.
Agripina Ezzell 05.12.2012	I was in the same situation as you, a couple of months ago, however, I realized a fact. To have this hobby, being a DJ is expensive. So, if you are really in to it I suggest you buy something with better quality, perhaps a Traktor S2, or even better, a Denon DN MC-3000. I believe they are around 400-450$. And I tell you, it is worth it in the end! The quality you get from a MC-3000 is amazing. Thus, you should start with only software, if you love it, just go!
Gwenn Liesmann 05.12.2012	thanks for your guys input, i will be going with tracktor. still leaning towards the Behringer, as it is four decks to give me plenty of room to improve before i outgrow it. thoughts?
Dusti Lehrer 05.12.2012	I love how no one uses technics anymore
Yong Aptekar 04.12.2012	^what these guys said. Play with the software before believeing about hardware. Each controller is better for certain software, if you get the wrong controller, you will be a sad panda.
Janella Gripe 04.12.2012	Have a look at the "Numark Mixtrack pro" or "Reloop Mixage MKII". For software, I suggest you to download some demo's from VirtualDJ an Traktor and play with it. Then decide wich suits you the most.
Margaretta Hebenstreit 04.12.2012	chose the software before you chose the hardware! there are free trial versions of every legit dj-software. test them all and then get e controler that goes best with the one you like to use. traktor: http://www.native-instruments.com/#/...3b30&page=1975 serato: http://serato.com/downloads vdj: http://www.virtualdj.com/download/free.html

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