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Stand/table for CDJ setup

I'm set to receive my 2 CDJ's + mixer today and I have nothing to put them on. So I was wondering if you guys had any common advice on what kind of stand is the simplest/cheapest solution? Basically i'm a tall guy, 6'3" and I don't want to constantly lean over trying to learn how to mix. So I want a small but tall stand or table, with just enough surface area to house the 2 units and a mixer (my room is also limited in size & I already have a table for my production stuff, I just need a small one for dj'ing as well). Should I just get a tall dresser from ikea lol? Any ideas on other solutions, perhaps building one myself?

Hint: if u gonna get a table for ur equipment, get the ones with enough disk space. Its frustrating when the space isn't enough when you get more stuff in the future. Also if u have extra space, then you dont need to think "where i will put this, and this, and this" while mixing.

If you are somewhat handy you can build something nice for fairly cheap. I'm a little taller and i know what you mean. Whatever you do, make an area with more space. You will want more than just 2 decks and a mixer if you stick with it.

what about a keyboard stand? would that work?

http://www.music123.com/Ultimate-Si...142308.Music123

if i find some flat surface panel to put on it, that'd make a decent table..

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Originally posted by StanVoid what about a keyboard stand? would that work?

For what ?

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Originally posted by djkopernikus For what ?

to put the DJ equipment on?

I dont fully understand. Why dont you use normal desk ?

Also: do you have clear plan how to do this ?

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Originally posted by djkopernikus Hint: if u gonna get a table for ur equipment, get the ones with enough disk space. Its frustrating when the space isn't enough when you get more stuff in the future. Also if u have extra space, then you dont need to think "where i will put this, and this, and this" while mixing.

im currently having this issue myself. Brought a desk i thought would last me forever.. but theres just not enough space anymore.. So i decided to go downstairs and found an old cuboard.. now being turned into a proper DJ booth.. Should be so fucking sweet when its done. Neons underneath so i can see all my shit. Speaker stands built in, Shelf above the gear for CDs, Sunken mixer etc

I remember my old days. I got some poor desk for my players and mixers and all of sudden there is no room. There is stuff to remember like there prob will be some kind of computer, records lying around and other shit, so extra space doesnt hurt. Its always easier to have space than start thinking "where the hell i gonna put these".

You could make something like I made from plywood and 1/2" or 3/4" steel pipe & fittings. This one is exactly the right height (just under elbow) so you can work efficiently. Nothing worse than having to bend over a too-low DJ table all night.



If you need fast setup time note this takes a few minutes to set up because of the stabilizer guy wires & turnbuckles so it would be good if they could be eliminated, maybe by using a stronger support pipe like a 4 or 6 inch plastic water pipe.

Or for really fast setup you could just have a work surface that attaches to the top of one of those tripod PA speaker stands. You can get lightweight aluminum versions for about $50:

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Originally posted by tvmann You could make something like I made from plywood and 1/2" or 3/4" steel pipe & fittings. This one is exactly the right height (just under elbow) so you can work efficiently. Nothing worse than having to bend over a too-low DJ table all night. If you need fast setup time note this takes a few minutes to set up because of the stabilizer guy wires & turnbuckles so it would be good if they could be eliminated, maybe by using a stronger support pipe like a 4 or 6 inch plastic water pipe. Or for really fast setup you could just have a work surface that attaches to the top of one of those tripod PA speaker stands. You can get lightweight aluminum versions for about $50:

sweet. how do you attach that top flat surface to the pole? I imagine it has to be quite sturdy.

i'm most likely going to buy two of these (in blackish brown):
http://www.ikea.com/fi/fi/catalog/products/70053924

for my xone:92 and techs.

right now i'm in the middle of changing setups and i need to get a bigger table for my new gear + a stand for my macbook. first i thought about building one myself, but i really don't have time for it now as i have all sorts of shit going on atm.

i did a search on TA for designing your own table for dj gear and this is what i came up with:
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...d=&pagenumber=1
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...highlight=table
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...highlight=table
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...highlight=table

there's stuff on djforums as well if you want to check that out. and if you want to easily design your own model, i suggest using google sketchup. i did my own table design with that. it's pretty easy to use (if you don't think like an engineer like me and aren't used to CAD programs) and it's free!

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Originally posted by StanVoid sweet. how do you attach that top flat surface to the pole? I imagine it has to be quite sturdy.

Uses "floor flange" fittings at top and bottom of the threaded "black steel" water/gas pipe that is a standard 36" part at the plumbing hardware stores. I used 1/2" parts but you could use thicker like 1" so maybe the guy wires wouldn't be needed.

The table top is about 20" wide but you could make one the exact size for a mixer + CDJs. But if you had a really wide set of gear this is probably not the right table.



http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/5...nge-243980.aspx

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Originally posted by StanVoid what about a keyboard stand? would that work? http://www.music123.com/Ultimate-Si...142308.Music123 if i find some flat surface panel to put on it, that'd make a decent table..

Certainly not that. I have the same stand for an 88 key synth and a 61 key synth and it really isn't the most sturdy of things. Hell, for $100 more you can get an actual stand and throw something flat on it. That's what I've got for the tables/mixer and love it. I'd definitely not recommend a keyboard stand though - particularly the one I have. Hate it, and I'm using it the way it is supposed to be!

http://www.pssl.com/DJ-Skirts-Mobile-Probooth-

anyone using the Sefour X10 Deck Stand? looks nice put expensive! any cheaper versions of it? apart from making it myself which I aint got the time or energy to do lol...

I'm currently using an OnStage Z-stand (can be had for $60-80) with an extruded aluminum frame laid across it to hold up my stuff. It was originally designed to hold 2 CDJs and a 12" mixer in flight cases, but I have a piece of MDF from the sides of a bookshelf across it now.

I wanted something compact and portable (I was in college at the time), and it works well for that purpose. I hang my headphones from one of the arms since there's enough clearance for the headband to fit. There's not much extra space, and you'll definitely have to put your CD binder elsewhere. I'll see if I can find a picture.

5/8" Plywood, Screws, Skill Saw, Screwdriver. Done.

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Originally posted by Schwab 5/8" Plywood, Screws, Skill Saw, Screwdriver. Done.

+1. I built my entire DJ/studio setup with that list, plus one 16 foot x 1.1/8" dowell, some plumbing pipe fixtures, and some shelf brackets. Whole thing cost me less than $80 and took half a day to make.

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