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| Shootin_star_girl |
Hey every1, my name is Amy-Jayne and i'm 15. I'm really interested in DJ'ing and havn't done ANYTHING before! My parents are prepared to shell out 4 some equiptment 4 xmas but i need advice on pretty much everything, if any1 could help, that'd be great
Luv AJ |
| DJ Pathfinder |
for starting mixing
you must have two decks and a mixer.
also a equlizer and speakers.
also records .
whats the buget? for it.
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| djbungle |
Nice to to c that more girls getting into the DJing scene.
Your best bet is to start out using CD's to start your mixing,(its a lot easier).
I started with 2 CD players and a cheap mixer.
If you do try to get unmixed compalation CD's cos it's hard trying to mix something thats been mixed before!!!
GOOd LUCk to you. you will djing.
C YA
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| Shootin_star_girl |
Not quite sure what the budget is yet, i'll let u know when I find out
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| DJ Pathfinder |
quote:
Originally posted by djbungle:
Nice to to c that more girls getting into the DJing scene.
Your best bet is to start out using CD's to start your mixing,(its a lot easier).
I started with 2 CD players and a cheap mixer.
If you do try to get unmixed compalation CD's cos it's hard trying to mix something thats been mixed before!!!
i not agree
i think it not work mixing with cd.
only as an extra deck.
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| MC RizlaDizla |
Yeah I gotta agree there. Buy yourself some 'vinyl' decks.
Some people start with belt drive, but I think its best just to get direct.
A set of Techniques 1210 is the set you will never have to replace. If youve got the money and want to really get into it, then I would buy these.
But if you dont have the money then there are a few good starter sets. Soundlabs, Gemini are quite popular.
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| Shootin_star_girl |
How much are the technics1200 gona set me back?
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| Brian K |
roughly $800 ~ $1000 - depends on what kind of needles/headshells you get with them...i'd make sure this is really want you want to do before you shell out the money for them. find a friend w/ tables that you can practice on
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| DJ Mouse |
i got my mk3 1210's brand new for £900,which works out at just under $1300 with stanton 505 cartridges,mk2's which they have in most nightclubs are about £700 or $1000
DJ Mouse In Da House!!! |
| Shootin_star_girl |
Any ideas on where has good second hand stuff anyone?
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| DJ Pathfinder |
quote:
Originally posted by DJ Mouse:
i got my mk3 1210's brand new for £900,which works out at just under $1300 with stanton 505 cartridges,mk2's which they have in most nightclubs are about £700 or $1000
DJ Mouse In Da House!!!
mk3
wow i want them too
i have the mk2 zilver 2500 gilders.
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| Brian K |
second hand? ummm maybe a pawn shop, or there is always ebay 
"If Yoda so smart in Force is, why words in right order he put not?" |
| Shootin_star_girl |
Yeah a few people have said to try ebay, i will do, thanx x x x x x
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| DJ STYLUS |
Yeah i'm only 16, I have been mixing for only a year, and to be honest it is ALOT easier to mix with cd mixers, but when you get more used to mixing you should give decks a chance (mixing perposes). But yeah get CD mixers.
Can't you see I love it, baby when it hurts you so. |
| DJ Pathfinder |
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Originally posted by Northants_DnB:
Yeah i'm only 16, I have been mixing for only a year, and to be honest it is ALOT easier to mix with cd mixers, but when you get more used to mixing you should give decks a chance (mixing perposes). But yeah get CD mixers.
Can't you see I love it, baby when it hurts you so.
why arent you use virtual turntables thats more your style . lol
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| djbungle |
Whats wrong starting to DJ with CD's
I dont beleive u lot!!!!!
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| Shootin_star_girl |
Peopl, i've found 2 soundlab DLP3 drest drive turntables and mixer with slipmats and some vinyl inc for £110. Is this a good system? Let me know if u can.
Luv me x x x x x
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| Shootin_star_girl |
*DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLES THAT IS!
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| happyraveruk |
avoid soundlabs like the plague. you don't have to get the best to start with, but it doesn't help getting the worst. if you have a dj specialist shop near by, give them a visit or e-mail a dj specialist web siite for the best advice.
You look like you're in another world, but i can read your mind. 4 o'clock in the morning, and it's starting to get light. |
| DJ Pathfinder |
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Originally posted by happyraveruk:
avoid soundlabs like the plague. you don't have to get the best to start with, but it doesn't help getting the worst. if you have a dj specialist shop near by, give them a visit or e-mail a dj specialist web siite for the best advice.
You look like you're in another world, but i can read your mind. 4 o'clock in the morning, and it's starting to get light.
i agree not buy the soundlabs
maybee fun for two weeks.
but if you have the skils you now that you need better equipment for better results.
and you want to sell them again.
if i was you i shall wach for gemini deckss
pt1000 or higher not the 500, 600 the pitch if very weak of them.
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| Midway_raver |
go the way of teh vinyl u ill thank us later on:) cd mixing is not easier have u ever tried to manipulate a cd on a cd mixer:P phew what an effort just do what i have done ive ha dmy belt drives fro a year now and am botu ready to sell em n egt ma 1st technix yippee!!!!
Ant B |
| DJ Pathfinder |
quote:
Originally posted by Shootin_star_girl:
Peopl, i've found 2 soundlab DLP3 drest drive turntables and mixer with slipmats and some vinyl inc for £110. Is this a good system? Let me know if u can.
Luv me x x x x x
what for mixer is included?
You can't see me,because i am the future. |
| DJ Mouse |
pathfinder - you ever been on mk3's? they're cool,the pitch slider doesn't dip in the middle,instead you got a reset pitch button,that's the main difference but there's a few other little things as well,once you go on some though you'll want to buy them,everyone else who's been on them wants a pair of their own too :)
DJ Mouse In Da House!!! |
| DJ Pathfinder |
quote:
Originally posted by DJ Mouse:
pathfinder - you ever been on mk3's? they're cool,the pitch slider doesn't dip in the middle,instead you got a reset pitch button,that's the main difference but there's a few other little things as well,once you go on some though you'll want to buy them,everyone else who's been on them wants a pair of their own too :)
DJ Mouse In Da House!!!
no , a shame actually , what i heard it must be great decks.
i only have seen them on the web and i must say they look better than the mk2.
You can't see me,because i am the future. |
| Shootin_star_girl |
ppl, wats the numark TT1520 decks & Omnitronic PM525 mixer like? I'm findin them really cheap everywhere
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| DJ Pathfinder |
omnitronic sucks.
i dont know about the numark.
You can't see me,because i am the future. |
| DJ Pathfinder |
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Originally posted by Shootin_star_girl:
ppl, wats the numark TT1520 decks & Omnitronic PM525 mixer like? I'm findin them really cheap everywhere
you can wath the numark site www.numark.com
You can't see me,because i am the future.
Edited by - DJ Pathfinder on 14 Oct 2001 08:49:55 |
| Shootin_star_girl |
I've found Numark decks & mixer for £122. Are they any good?
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| DJ Pathfinder |
quote:
Originally posted by Shootin_star_girl:
I've found Numark decks & mixer for £122. Are they any good?
you could ask if you could test the equipment
than you could see if you could mix with it.
You can't see me,because i am the future. |
| Shootin_star_girl |
quote:
Originally posted by DJ Pathfinder:
quote:
Originally posted by Shootin_star_girl:
I've found Numark decks & mixer for £122. Are they any good?
you could ask if you could test the equipment
than you could see if you could mix with it.
You can't see me,because i am the future.
I can't really, the person sellin them lives a while away from me and i only really wanna go down there if they are worth buyin
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| Shootin_star_girl |
anyone know if they are any good?
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| djmonoxide |
quote:
Originally posted by Shootin_star_girl:
anyone know if they are any good?
What model is the turntables and the mixer?
A little Happy never hurt anybody! |
| spacevinyl |
If I were you i would just get some average decks n mixer to see how you like it then if you do get some 1210s
Thats how i stared out, just bought some gemini's off a mate, had em for about a year then got bored with it, sold em (records too) n bought a midi keyboard n a copy of cubase.
The mixing thing just was'nt for me, i prefer creating but everybodys different so try it out. Im just saying its not worth spending a grand on something you might get bored of.
[The ones i bought off the mate cost me £400, that was for two gemini (cant remember what at the mo) decks, a numark mixer (pretty decent one at that), amp n speakers.]
Smile, be happy, be hardcore! 
let me hear some noize all da girls all da boyz |
| b1o |
IMHO, if you're looking for a good decent starter setup go for turntables, Stanton and Gemini make good tables, I started out with a Stanton STR8-60, a Gemini XL-DD50 and a Stanton SK-5 mixer. The Stanton table I got for $180 and the Gemini for about the same. The Stanton mixer was $150. Also get good needles and headphones, I've found that the Shure 3C35C needles are the best price/quality I've found. Good Luck :)
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