CorsaLad
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hi, thinking of starting dj'ing. wondered if anyone could give me a few tips/ information on the equipment and getting started?
cheers
James 
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Hillzlo
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Registered: 9th Nov 02
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Vinyl, lot's of Vinyl.
[Edited on 28-05-2003 by Hillzlo]
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
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 Yep agreed!
Seriously it will take YEARS to get a decent collection.
Get direct drive decks and a good quality mixer and some FuK off big speakers and your there 
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CorsaLad
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ne recommended makes?
any chyance of a guide on the basics of mixing? never played an instrument before 
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Trotty
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Registered: 22nd Feb 01
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Well, depends if you'll be using vinyl or CD really?
If vinyl, go for some direct drive decks - belt drive ones are much cheaper, but shite. No torque whatsoever and cheap decks often equals wavering pitch control too.
The best bet would be some Technics 1200/1210's but new one's aren't cheap - ~£700ish for a pair.
If CD, look at the Pioneer CDJ800 but these are about £1k a pair 
Both CD and vinyl decks listed are practically the closest you'll get to industry standard so you'll be learning on the best.
Then you'll need a mixer - a basic 2ch one can be got for about £60ish. As with all things, the more you pay, the more inputs and features you can expect.
Depends how much you want to spend, and how much you wanna get into it really?
Oh, and a lil hint - it ain't as easy as it looks at first
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Adam
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Registered: 1st May 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Trotty
Oh, and a lil hint - it ain't as easy as it looks at first
agreed!!!!!!!
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Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
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Yes it is
Don't forget headphones too, as you'll be enjoying your vinyl through them you being the DJ most of the time.
I've got Sony MDR-V700's and they sound better than any stereo ive ever heard.
Also for 1210's and Vesta PVC-175 Mixer, and Korg Kaoss pad
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CorsaLad
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wot would u recommend Cd or vinyl?
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Nismo
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Registered: 12th Sep 02
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My CD sampling decks @ mixer (£1800)
JBL eons and 18" drivers x2 (£2000)
and newest Toy Denon k200 laser (£1400) oh and laptop to run that
it aint cheap
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Denman
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Registered: 25th Oct 01
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i went thru this "dj" faze, bought sum decks they were propper shit tho, KAM BDX 100, thought i'd have a try on the shitter ones first , bought a shitload of vinyl ovthe HARDHOUSE variety, tried and tried for a few months and then just fucking give up i thought it was rock hard, their just being used as another coat hanger now
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Trotty
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Registered: 22nd Feb 01
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Very nice kit Nath  
@ Denman
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