new guy wants to dj, spend my little money

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Posted by Ariah on Dec-06-2004 22:18:

new guy wants to dj, spend my little money

So, I am completely new to Dj'ing, and I need someone to help me buy equipment, as I dunno what to get. I decided I deffo want vinyl decks.

I have about 3000 NOK/500 USD/370 EUR to spend. Is that enough? If it is used?

I need 2 turntables, a mixer and headphones, i got speakers. Bare in mind I have never done this before, so it doesnt have to be uber high tech

thanks in advance

Posted by Zack Roth on Dec-06-2004 22:23:

well, you need TT's, a mixer, headphones, needles, slipmats and records. $500 is not enough in my book to cover it all. I'd look into that Numark CD mixer thingy if you really want to get started.

Posted by Ariah on Dec-06-2004 22:31:

i didnt count the records as a part of the 500$

Posted by Zack Roth on Dec-06-2004 23:23:

you'd still be hard pressed to get a fully functionalsetupwith that kindof money. Starting out with a cd set up is so much cheaper, and IMO, an easier way to learn the basics. If turntables are a must though, I'd look on ebay for some used ones.

Posted by saintjohnson on Dec-07-2004 00:08:

save more money...

and make sure the tables are direct drive...

Posted by Tranceporter99 on Dec-07-2004 00:34:

quote:
Originally posted by saintjohnson
save more money...

and make sure the tables are direct drive...

agreed, if you really want vinyl decks like I did, save, its your best option by far. dont blow money on something you wont use.

Posted by Keo_Nade on Dec-07-2004 00:51:

which numark cd thingy? I too am in this guys position but im set on CDs(). Plz dont say the CDX, thats like $1200US alone. what about a Pioneer CDJ100S sharing a mixer w/ a laptop?

Posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY on Dec-07-2004 02:29:

well with only $500 to spend, you can buy one turntable thats worth owning, and thats about it. Save up some more for good gear, you'll be happier in the end trust me.

Posted by Zack Roth on Dec-07-2004 02:33:

quote:
Originally posted by Keo_Nade
which numark cd thingy? I too am in this guys position but im set on CDs(). Plz dont say the CDX, thats like $1200US alone. what about a Pioneer CDJ100S sharing a mixer w/ a laptop?

They make 2...called the CDMix1 and the CDMix2 I think. It's a dual cd player with built in mixer. It's not two Two Techs and a Rane, but it'll get you started.

Posted by djsphere on Dec-07-2004 06:23:

quote:
Originally posted by Keo_Nade
which numark cd thingy? I too am in this guys position but im set on CDs(). Plz dont say the CDX, thats like $1200US alone. what about a Pioneer CDJ100S sharing a mixer w/ a laptop?

If you want a dual cd player u could get a cdn 30 for about 300usd. Or you can get axis2 for 200usd each. Both models are basic cd players, good for beginers IMO. So within 500-600usd you could get you're self a decent setup to start with: mixer+cd player+headphones.

Posted by Ariah on Dec-07-2004 12:50:

well i signed up for some more hours at work so i can make some more money. how much do i need you reckon?

Posted by Tony Morello on Dec-08-2004 01:39:

you need a lot more than 500
i've easily spent 10,000 by now and it just keeps rising
you buy pieces of gear here and there

i would definitly recommend the numark cdmix if you want to get started now

then you can save up and get good gear

one thing to keep in mind, when it comes to gear, you get what you pay for
and i recommend buying it once and not having to worry about upgrading

Posted by onceler on Dec-08-2004 01:46:

quote:
Originally posted by Tony Morello
...i recommend buying it once and not having to worry about upgrading

I recommend the same, but only after you realize that this is something you like and want to invest your $$ into. If you are just starting out, you might want go the cheaper route.. especially if that is all you can afford. Take the advise of people that have started out small and upgraded their equipment already as they have been in your shoes and had to climb the equipment ladder.

Posted by Petrogad on Dec-08-2004 03:57:

will you use ebay? if so i know you could get two technic mk2's for 500$ w/ shipping. you could skim on the mixer and headphones until you can upgrade, but like everyone else is saying its really best to save for quality tables. My buddy bought some cheapo ones and after using my technics and then trying his i couldnt bear it, its pretty frusturating.

But ebay is always a great option.

Good luck.

Posted by Ariah on Dec-08-2004 09:37:

how is a behringer mixer?

Behringer DX-052 2-ch DJ Mixer with BPM Counter DX052
Behringer DJX-400 Pro DJ Mixer w Beatkeeper DJX400
Behringer DX626 Pro DJ Mixer w Beatkeeper

found all of those on ebay, 73$ for each. is that a good buy? if so which of them should i go with

Posted by Cheetah86 on Dec-08-2004 10:33:

Behringers are terrible, do a search and see what comes up. Everyone who has one hates it or upgraded. In this thread, someone emailed Behringer asking what was wrong with his mixer and the support told him nothing was wrong, it's supposed to be like that. The starter mixer I got was the Numark DM-1002MKII for $100. It's really basic and the sound quality is terrible but it's good for getting started. They try to market it as a hip-hop mixer but if you try scratching the crossfader wears out fast. However, for just getting started with mixing, it has kills and eqs, so if youre looking for a cheap, entry-level mixer, it might be what you need. I've had mine for almost a year and now I'm looking to upgrade because I've definetly grown out of it. (My crossfader went bad a few weeks into attempting scratching though, when mixing I'd always mix with the linefaders.) There might be other good starter level mixers in this price range but I'm not too familiar with them.

Posted by Ariah on Dec-08-2004 11:00:

pioneer djm300 then? i will prolly buy that one, looks awesome in silver

Posted by Cosmic Realm on Dec-08-2004 15:46:

yes Pioneer, very wise choice.