Cheap DJ Equipment
Mar 12th, 2008 by Kenny
When someone plans to be a DJ, one of the major stumbling blocks is the astoundingly steep price of the equipment. That said, DJ equipment is not one-piece equipment, but an assembly of several components. A DJ can mix and match components of different qualities and price ranges to make the entire outfit suit a budget.
The greatest margin on price can be made on the sound mixers. Sound mixers can have a great number of features; and so their prices may be as low as $200 and also as high as $2000. A DJ working within a limited budget can opt for a small mixer, which could easily be afforded at $200 to $500. These mixers can work just as fine as big ones and are ideal buys for amateur DJs. Even big names in the DJ equipment market such as Numark, Gemini, Aiwa, Akai, etc. produce such small economy speakers.
Behringer 802 8-input Mixer With Accessory Outfit
A shade larger than the UB502, the UB802 features 2 INVISIBLE MIC PREAMPs (IMPs), 6 balanced high-headroom line inputs, 1 post fader FX send per channel for external FX devices and 1 stereo aux return for FX applications or as separate stereo input. There is also an effective, extremely musical 3-band EQ on all channels. The UB802 is well-suited for use with fixed audio and video installations as well as keyboards, samplers and computer application.
Professional 4-CHANNEL Rack-mount Dj Mixer with Sound Effects
The Gemini PDM-02 four channel rack mounted mixer is a new reissue of a classic DJ mixer. The PDM-02 features 7 line, 3 mic, and 2 phono/line convertible inputs, dual 10 band graphic EQ with on/off switch, assignable crossfader, removable Rail Glide cross fader, push-button cueing, auto talk over feature, a BNC lamp port and much more. The latest PDM series, one of Gemini’s longest running series, is the hallmark to a new beginning in a long history with the conception of innovative DJ products. Available in three styles, find the PDM mixer that fits your style. Removable, user replaceable Rail Glide cross fader Push button cue per channel with green LED indicator CUE/PGM fader control allowing cue mix Master/Mic 1 assignable echo switch XLR-1/4? combo Mic input 2 band rotary Mic EQ and volume controls Talk over feature Power button BNC lamp port 1/4? headphone input
DJs that are keen on remixing their music opt for turntables instead of CD, DVD or MP3 players. Turntables are more expensive than players, but Gemini manufactures good quality affordable turntables within $400. Though direct drive turntables are a tad bit more expensive than belt driven ones, DJs prefer them as they play the record faster without any time lag.
Gemini DJ Vinyl Record Turntable TT-01
Gemini TT-01 comes equipped with a special Straight Tone-Arm system, providing superior tracking and virtually skip-free performance, making this turntable an absolute must have for scratch enthusiasts. Gemini has included an updated heavyweight aluminum platter equipped with attractive finger grooves on the outer edge, adding functionality for manual pitch manipulation. The TT-01 also includes a variable pitch slider capable of the industry standard +/- 10%. RCA & ground cables
Technics Quartz Synthesizer Direct-Drive Turntable
Long recognized by the World’s DJs as the best club-use turntable, the famous SL series is without a rival. The turntable uses their original integral roto-platter Direct Drive motor for smooth, non-stop performance and unwavering quartz DD accuracy. This gives DJs the ability to spin records with quick starts, stops, and scratches, for the ultimate mixing experience.
Feature List
- Total quartz locked continuous pitch adjustment up to 8%
- Precision molded aluminum diecast cabinet and heavy rubber base material absorb unwanted vibrations
- Unwavering quartz Direct Drive accuracy: wow and flutter 0,01% WRNMS, rumble -78dB (DIN B)
- Very high torque (1.5Kg/cm) for quick start-ups
- Highly sensitive low mass tone-arm with gimbal suspension/helicoid tonearm height adjustment
Players are much more affordable than turntables; but they cannot provide features such as scratching and back-spinning of records. Players only provide sound output as it is on the CD or DVD and facilitate no scope for its alteration. DJs that just play original records go for players.
DJs trying to reduce their expenses on equipment can also shop around for speakers. The price of a speaker essentially depends upon its output. A low wattage speaker can be selected to save costs. There are small woofer-type speakers available that can output stereophonic sound and are available at prices at low as $20 apiece.
Another way to reduce expenses is to buy all equipment in bulk as a DJ package. A package contains the basic components and the necessary peripherals like headphones. Buying a package entitles a DJ to a discount. Packages are available generally for the mixers. In most cases headphones are given free with the package.
Using cheap equipment may take its toll on the music that a DJ provides; but DJs can make up for their equipment with their talent and creativity. Typically, the major buyers of cheap equipment are the amateur uncertain DJs who are still in the process of trying out the profession.
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