This write up is a very
basic idea of what items and tools you will need to start djing. While
they are many types of turntables and mixer out there I'll just try
to focus on the "must have" items and save the non-needed
items later. Also as you might know it is very expensive to start
buying equipment. Here is a list of the items that a dj can not go
with out.
Turntable, $200~500
If
you ever go to a club check out what kind of turntables the dj is
using. 99.99% of the time it's the classic Technics
SL-1200 direct drive turntable. The reason behind using a SL-1200
versus a cheaper turntable is "start-up" speed and sound
damping. Cheaper turntables use belts instead of strong motors to
save cost. While it's a cheaper turntable you loose performance when
"back spinning" the record which is a very common technique
to find the start of a song. Another factor is sound damping. The
heaver the base the better it will do in a club with pounding subs
hitting the floor. The last thing a dj wants to hear is feed back
from the bass. If $1000 is too much to spend consider buying one Technics
and a cheaper turntable. This way you can get used to the feel and
upgrade the second table when you can afford it.
