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| robin |
okey, but thats kinda gemini's (TT) reputation..
but i understode stanton has a pretty good reputation, (price compered to qwalaty)
gr.
robin
(sorry writhing english isn't really going well tonight..) |
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| Arsalan |
Hey man, this is what i think you should do:
If you just want to start mixing right away you can purchase a mixer and mix on the computer with mp3s, of course its not as much fun as tables but...
then you can save enough to purchase better tables if not technics , even though i think you should just save up for technics.
Your kinda in the same situation that i was, i really wanted to start mixing and i just wanted turntables with a pitch. I purchased the Numark 1520 Direct Drive, now these tables are almost like belt drive, i think the lowest tourque on the market and the worst pitch and i even got them used.
With these tables it was very frustrating for me to beatmatch after i picked up on it but i got a hellll of a LOOOOOOOOOT of practice and right now i can beatmatch in like 30 secs or maybe more. I dont think anyone that played around with technics or better tables can do that with my tables .
You will have a lot of frustration but at least you will have a set up that's how i look at it.
as far as your stantons go i havent heard anything about those but i played around with the Numark TT-100 , they are very solid tables (high tourque, great pitch) and they are not that expensive you can even buy them on ebay.
Look at this Deal
And there are even better deals but make sure you do your homework on any tables your going to get otherwise the same thing that happend to me will happen to you.
Search with Numark 100 Returned more results
btw that girl with the DJ Comics done in paint :p has the stantons you want to get (I think). so pm her or something and maybe she can help you out. |
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| djskylz |
Yow Robin, keep in mind that the USA has another line voltage, they use 110V. Whe in the Netherlands use 230V, so if you try to connect them (if isnt's possible due to different power plugs), you can get some really cool smoke effects on your TT's. Try to find a european site.
Greetz Maarten |
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| Dj Flesch |
My honest advice to you, is that if you are on this tight of a budget, then seriously think about going the path of the CD-DJ. There are two reasons for this suggestion. First, you can start off for about the same price (http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...002111612043117) as you can with TTs. Second, cd players are much cheaper to make, so you will get better quality cd decks vs TTs for the same price. The set above doesn't include headphones, but you can get a decent pair for $30-50 without a problem. And remember, they don't have to be "DJ" headphones in order for you to use them for Djing!
The second reason is music. If you are really strapped for cash in the next couple of years, then you will be spinning with the same 6 records of crappy tracks for that long too. Vinyl is expensive. The average SINGLE that I buy costs between $8 and $13. Sure you get 1-4 remixes with it, but in general, you'll use only one, maybe two mixes, and you won't use them in the same set. You'll get frustrated with having a limited music collection. If you have a cd-burner, then you can at least burn some MP3s until you get the money to buy the music yourself. And, though I don't suggest exclusively going this way, but, you can use your DJ compilation to mix with too. You can burn individual tracks etc onto a cd and use them to mix. This will eliminate the ability for you to use the intro and exit of a track, but this is how I first learned, when I spent all of my money on the EQ and then had none left over for music.
Think about how serious you really are about doing this. Starting with equipment that is "sub-par" isn't a bad way to start for your particular situation. And to answer your question directly, the equipment that you chose is a good deal for the price. It's still low end equipment, but hey, high-end stuff is very costly! I spent half as much on my headphones alone as you are willing to spend on your entire setup! Also, you have to realize that if this is just a phase, then buying Techs etc is a big mistake because you have to front the cash to buy them--even if you CAN sell them for cost. You'd do better putting the rest of your money in a savings account and earning interest on it.
Tell me if this post helped you and if I can help in any other way!
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| robin |
those tabels are of.. shipping costs are way to high, even if my family buy's them and send them to me.. looks like my budget is opening up a little, saving up for technics will take me about 5 month's (if i stop buying clothe's even faster :toothless)
mp3 mixing.. no that's not working for me.. and this computer isn't fast enough for that.. playing 1 mp3, no problems there, 2 mp3.. get's tricky, only works when you turn the .. green and red bars moving bars of.. ( :toothless ) get the idee.. and recording at the same time.. is just NOT possible.. beleave me i've tryed..
cd-dj ing.. i've tought about that.. but thats just not what i want.. and the way it looks now i'll be able to buy around 8 records a month.. 10 if there are some cheap records along them..
starting with technics.. doesn't seem right to me.. and it is going to cost me 900$+ (without mixer :() thats first of all a lot of money, and second thats a hell of a lot of money for someone who only touched TT and vinly for only 15 min in his whole life..
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i'll get back to this, i have to get to school now :whip: |
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| robin |
hey ! i'm happy, i found my mom's old TT.. i knew ther was one, somewhere.. well i found it, it is a TECHNICS, direct drive, there are even some 'pre-trance' vinyl's :D(and al lot of crappy movie theme's and ) no pitch unfortunaly ..
one (maybe 2nd hand) technics must be afordable, only have to find a (cheap) mixer
2nd technics can posibly be added in a fiew month's
well thanks a lot for the advice everyone!!
robin
(1 TT without pitch and 1 TT with pitch, that must be do-able at least for a view month's)
.. or is this (agian) a (big) mistake? |
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| JohnSmith |
it's doable yeah! you can at least start buying a few vinyls before you get your decks.
sounds like CD or MP3 mixing is not for you. i suggest buying some vinyl, (don't get carried away though) no more than 10.
then you can practice at your friends house if they have turntables. then start looking around for a used one, and saving your money.
I don't know if they have "buy and sell" papers in holland, but maybe there is something equivalent? maybe you could put up posters around places where DJs might hang out looking for used 1200s? used is still good with a tech12, as long as you check it out first. |
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| robin |
nha there are no buy and sell papers, anymore.. and than i should pick them up at his home, what also can be a problem (no transportation..) but like you guys sayed before, you can resell them for pretty much the same price as you bought them.. for that couple extra bucks i'll reather buy new one's (thats just the way i am.. ghehe)
nope i don't have any dj-ing friends, so thats no option unfortunaly
next month i'll strat buying some vinyls.. first have to let get my ps2 fixed.. (:whip: )
well thanks agian
robin |
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| basd |
| quote: | Originally posted by robin
nha there are no buy and sell papers, anymore.. |
www.viavia.nl (I believe it's still pressed).. |
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| robin |
a thnx.. couldn't remember the name..
anyway first lets say whats the price diferance between new and 2nd hand decks..
tnx
robin |
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| Tiger777 |
| 2nd hand, usually 40% or 50% cheaper. |
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| robin |
well.. i guess i'll go looking for some 2nd hand
(if what you are saying is right offcourse ;)) |
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