DJ Gear Forum

Highly skilled DJs get great respect from the crowd of listeners. One major reason for getting such a respect is their mastery over the knowledge about the equipment they use. Masterly DJs get very highly paid also. A master DJ does not require any advice on buying the best equipment required, but a beginner or an aspiring DJ will have to do some research before deciding what to buy. DJ equipment is available in packages as well as individually. Regarding the prices you have to pay, it is advisable for everyone including the top DJs, to do some research before deciding where to buy their products. The prices differ considerably from shop to shop for the same brand of equipment. The price difference can be anything up to 40%.

Buying online is a good idea while going shopping for DJ equipment. But do not think that every online shop sells at the lowest possible price. Prices differ there too. For example, the price of a Technics turntable can differ by a hundred pounds or more from one online store to another. If you take into account the total cost of other equipment like speakers, subwoofers, head units, amplifiers, MP3 players, DJ mixers, decks and other equipment the total difference in prices can amount to hundreds - if not thousands - of pounds. It is a myth that all the online shops check the prices of the competitors and all of them keep their prices at the lowest possible level. In actual practice things work the other way round. Each one of the online shops tries to extract the maximum possible price for the dj gear they sell.

The advantage a buyer gets on shopping online for dj gear is that the buyer gets a much wider choice of equipment and prices than when he/she goes to a retail shop. The expenses and time for visiting different shops personally can be saved. You can make the comparison of prices sitting in the comfort of your own home. You can decide on whether you want to buy DJ equipment as a package or individually, and buy each item from wherever you find it the cheapest, after deciding what it is exactly that you want.

A beginner must be aware of the exact DJ gear they require to start their profession. The basic requirements are two turntables, headphones, a DJ mixer and a pair of passive (in which case you'll need an amplifier) or active speakers. A good set of stereo cables suitable for your equipment is also necessary. Always go for the best in the market. Do not forget that the success in your profession largely depends upon the quality of the equipment you use. A direct drive turntable with a start/stop knob and pitch control is much better than the cheaper belt driven one. Belt driven turntables do not have sufficient torque.

Before starting the real job learn to work your new equipment. Go to a seller who allows you to try the equipment before you buy and allow you to take back if you are not satisfied with their performance.

Search for the best equipment for the best price. This may mean ordering from numerous suppliers but you will be better off financially and be much happier with your purchase. You may even have some spare change left over to buy some records!