BY SHANANN THOMPSON A DJ uses many different types of equipment Some of these are mixers headphones speakers and a turn tables or a laptop and digital controller and a microphone ID: 588753
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DJ EQUIPMENT
BY: SHANANN THOMPSONSlide2
A DJ uses many different types of
equipment
. Some of these are mixers, headphones, speakers and a turn tables or a laptop and digital controller and a microphone.
DJ EquipmentSlide3
A mixer makes smooth transitions between songs that are being played from a sound source which is plugged into it. There are many different brands that could be used but I would prefer to use the Pioneer DJM-350.
MixersSlide4
Specifications
Number
of Channels: 2Power requirements: AC 120V, 60HzPower consumption: 17 WWeight: 7.1lbsDimensions: 8.58in(W) x 11.85in(D) x 4.19in(H)Headroom: 19dBA/D, D/A Converter: 48kHz/24bitFrequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal Harmonic Distortion: 0.007% or lessSignal-to-Noise Ratio: 97 dB (LINE)MixerSlide5
Headphones are like small speakers joined by a band so that the DJ can put it on their head close to their ears. They must be ale to hear what is going happening on the outside as well as what song will be played next. These are usually bought depending on the frequency ranges ( how high or low it can go).
Beats are the most popular headphones but, it is possible that other brands are better that this one. Pioneer headphones are another top of the brand headphones
HeadphonesSlide6
I would prefer to
use
Pioneer HDJ500 headphones.Specifications:Weight (g) - 195 Frequency range (hz) : 5-28000
Driver type - 40mm dome Sensitivity (db/
mW
)-
105
Impedance
(Ohm
) -
45
Max Input (mW) - 2000 Cable type - Coiled/straight Cable length - 1.2/1m Jack size 3.5mm/6.35mm Foldable - No Peripheral - Adapter & Bag
HeadphonesSlide7
Speakers are device that make music loud or increase the volume of music being played so that it is loud enough.QSE, JBL and Pioneer speakers are very popular speaker brands. Speakers are bough by how high or low the frequency ranges are. Always get speakers which are of good quality and long lasting.
SpeakersSlide8
The more people in a space the harder the speakers are pushed so it is better to overkill or have speakers with a lot of watts than ones with two little. This can result in blown or damaged speakers. Top end speakers in clubs are normally over 800 watts. The Root Top Bar has two top end boxes. In the Cotton Club there is one Bass box with is 1500 watts. However, speakers are placed strategically in the room to ensure the best sound. In a square room the speakers would be placed in the corners.
SpeakersSlide9
Advantages of PCs
They are cheaper than Macs for equivalent
specs.There is much more choice from many manufacturers.People may be more familiar with using PCs.Advantages of MacsThey are guaranteed to be well built and reliable, coming from just the one manufacturer.OSX is a more stable, operating system than Windows. A Mac is less likely to
crash.ComputerSlide10
A microphone is an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations, which
can
then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded.The standard mic used for live performance is the Shure SM58. It’s affordable at prices of $90-$100. It also has a good sound and is very durable. The only “accessory” you’ll need is an XLR cable, which can be bought at prices of $10-$30 depending on the length you need, 10-15 feet is about enough.
MicrophoneSlide11
Turn tables are used to manipulate songs and create music. Vinyl turntables were in style for a long time and still is, but now digital turntables are coming to the forefront. Digital turn tables are a combination of modern technology and vinyl turntables. It has many features from vinyl turntables but it uses computer sound files instead of a record. This allows techniques like scratching and replaying a p
art of a song to be easier and more elaborate without damaging the equipment.
Technique was the original maker of turntables but, now they don’t make them anymore.Turn TablesSlide12
I prefer to use the
Pioneer
CDJ-900 NexusSpecificationsFull Color LCD ScreenWi-Fi and USB ConnectivityMP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF CompatibilityBeat DivideQuantizeSlip ModeMIDI/HID ControlActive Loop and Beat LoopIncludes Pioneer
rekordbox SoftwareWolfson DAC Processor
Turn TablesSlide13
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_mixer
http://www.yourdictionary.com/speaker
http://www.beginnerdj.com/dj-headphones-under-150-dollarshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000065BPB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwbeginncom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B000065BPB
ReferencesSlide14
http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2011/02/your-questions-whats-the-best-laptop-to-dj-with
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https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=what+is+a+microphonehttp://www.djtechtools.com/2010/11/21/mic-tips-for-djs/http://www.decks.co.uk/products/mixers/pioneer/DJM350#.U59lydJBlnAhttp://www.junodownload.com/plus/best-dj-headphones/