By Taejsha Ramoon Wish list 2 turntables records Midi DJ controller laptop Microphones Headphones Amplifier Speakers Cords and cables 2 turntables records Advantages Turntables have basic functions for playing and mixing music ID: 156888
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My DJ Equipment Wish List
By Taejsha RamoonSlide2
Wish list
2 turntables + records
Midi DJ controller + laptop
Microphones
Headphones
Amplifier
Speakers
Cords and cablesSlide3
2 turntables + records
Advantages
Turntables have basic functions for playing and mixing music.
Turntables are the perfect tools for practicing turntablism.
If you use real vinyl records you can “skip”
Disadvantages
It is very hard to find new music on vinylSlide4
Parts of a turntableSlide5
Numark Mixdeck Quad VS Gemini CDMP 7000
Numark Mixdeck Quad
Gemini CDMP 7000
Advantages :4
Channel
can
plug TTs in, Stand alone mixer and CD players, Uses Serato (without having to buy hardware separately.
Disadvantages: Mixdeck uses Intro. Intro is not a long term solution.
Advantages: Pioneer CDJ feel, same overall features as Mixdeck.Disadvantages: 3 Channel Mixer, Bundled with Virtual DJ so you also have to buy a Rane box.Slide6
Midi dj controller + Laptop
Advantages
A complete DJ set in a single unit
Controls your software so you don’t even have to touch your laptop.
Disadvantages
Platters can be used for scratching but on some controllers it doesn’t work that well Slide7
Parts of a midi dj controllerSlide8
Allen & Heath Xone DX vs Stanton SC System 3
Allen and Heath Xone DX
Stanton SC System 3
More buttons
More faders
Has Serato DJ software
More encoders
More knobsHas midi input/output port
More microphone input portsMore outputsMore RCA connector output portsHas a connector for a 63.5mm audio jackHas LED sound level indicators
More mixer channels
Has a music folder navigation control
Higher total number of headphone ports
More inputs
More XLR connector output ports
Has 3 band equalizer
Has a booth output
Has a built in audio interface
Has cue button
Has an effects section
Has headphone cueing feature
Has a socket for a 3.5mm audio jack
Has loop button/function
More pads
Has touch sensor jog wheels
Has virtual DJ software
Shorter
The device is mappable
Has plug and play feature
Thinner
Narrower Slide9
Microphones
Used to add your voice while working with virtual DJ.
You
can use a mic to add character, flavor, and even an extra layer of musicality to your
set.
Will
help you improve your voice technique and it needs to be through your system (as they are not all created equal!) so that you become used to hearing your own voice and aren’t frightened by it.Slide10
Parts of a microphone Slide11
headphones
Why do DJs wear headphones while they are DJing
?
They need to be able to hear the next song before playing it.Slide12
Parts of a headphoneSlide13
Amplifier
Why Does A DJ Use An Amplifier
?
You need an amplifier to amplify the signal coming from your mixer then send it to your speakers. You can't run passive speakers without an
amplifierSlide14
Parts of an amplifierSlide15
speakers
Why Does a DJ need Speakers?
Now
you just need a set of speakers so everyone can hear what
you're playingSlide16
Parts of a speaker Slide17
Cords and cables
Why
D
o DJ’S Need Cords And Cables?
To connect all of the dj equipment Slide18
Cords and cables
Parts of a Cord
Parts of a Cable