Hi, im new to DJ'ing, for a while now i've been creating techno music for my local dj friends to use, but now i'm ready to start out by myself.
I have absolutely no idea what i need (turntables, speakers, cd players, amps, mixers). I don't really know what i need to do the job.
Do i have to use vinyl records to dj, or can i just use cds? I have a nice collection of trance techno cds i can use. Is there someway i can still get the benefits of mixing on vinyl, without really using vinyl records (i.e. a dummy record on turntable that will change the way the cd is playing?)
As for speakers, how many do i need (and how many watts, etc, brand) If i will mainly be playing in a very small environment (about the size of a small restaurant).
Most of the places i will be playing at there will only be a maximum of 60-80 people, so i am on a tight budget of only $1000 dollars. I'm hoping i can get some primo equipment on a budget somehow online. Also if im buying equipment online, how will i know how well things sounds (speakers, etc.).
I have absolutely no idea what i need (turntables, speakers, cd players, amps, mixers). I don't really know what i need to do the job.
Do i have to use vinyl records to dj, or can i just use cds? I have a nice collection of trance techno cds i can use. Is there someway i can still get the benefits of mixing on vinyl, without really using vinyl records (i.e. a dummy record on turntable that will change the way the cd is playing?)
As for speakers, how many do i need (and how many watts, etc, brand) If i will mainly be playing in a very small environment (about the size of a small restaurant).
Most of the places i will be playing at there will only be a maximum of 60-80 people, so i am on a tight budget of only $1000 dollars. I'm hoping i can get some primo equipment on a budget somehow online. Also if im buying equipment online, how will i know how well things sounds (speakers, etc.).