Years ago a DJ was some who played vinyl records and gave interesting comments in between songs. Later it shifted to tapes, cd's and now computers along with other technical instruments but the "DJ" disc jockey term stayed the same. It is interesting that the equipment they use is not universal. What works for one DJ may not work for another.
Turntables
Jensen, Sony, Crossly all make "turntables" or record players as some may call them. They are used to play the old time vinyl records. Today many use them to play their collections and record them onto CD's or their computers. Once in a while you can find a DJ who just loves the old style and uses one along with the rest of his equipment and can hand mix with them. They can play two sizes of records come in plastic, wood and vinyl housings and are very reasonable to buy.
CD Players
The choices are large when looking for CD players with or without media controls. Any size, shape or housing is available. It depends on what you are looking for to meet your needs. Where one person may want a simple CD player someone else may be need to use a Denon or Pioneer CD/MP3/Media player that gives them numerous other options.
The cost is higher but the performances and control of how and which way their music is played is amazing. You can also look for CD players that offer more or a little less to their performances and functions it really is all about the needs.
Tape Decks
Retro, which is the word that is heard most often concerning tape decks unless you are a DJ? A tape deck lets you take your entire collection and put creativity to them because they are now high tech devices. Rane SL is one of the brands that have top quality systems available allowing you to hook to other equipment syncing everything in perfect order. There are many quality modern tape deck systems out there through places like Hercules that can offer you great systems.
Mixers
For a DJ mixing and scratching are all they want and their main goal. They are looking for optimal performance in this equipment and will accept nothing less. Vestax, Denon, Rane, Pioneer are some of the companies that offer quality mixers. The price points vary depending on what you need to achieve and the sound and look you are going for.
DJ Sets & Accessories
Complete DJ packages are widely available and they range in quality, reliability, features and functions. CD players, DJ mixer channels, headphones and more are included in some of the packages offered. You get the bells and whistles of many different functions right down to tangle resistant cords. In this product you are best served to do plenty of research and customer comments are always helpful.
Numark Fusion, Gemini, and Samson all offer DJ sets but there are also many other companies out there. Accessories such as lights, bulbs, cases, racks, cables, wires can be purchased pretty much anywhere through web sites, catalogs or stores. You can go big or small or you can build slowly and add things you want later.
Being a DJ is an exciting adventure and fulfilling your needs as a DJ is much easier than you think when it comes to the number of products available. Research that is the key to buying any product and if you do that you will find what you need and be satisfied with it. Happy DJ-ing!
