Being a Disc Jockey is cool. This is undoubted. Yet, alongside the visual appeal of being the hip kid up on the stage spinning discs and maintaining a mix; there is though who come to adore the concept and find the idea of the sounds behind the music entrancing and inherent to their enjoyment of a nightclub or bar. These folks before too long invariably come to seek out a path of their own to making music behind the turntables. If this is you, the following shall give you a good guide for how best to begin this journey for yourself.

Starting out: what sort of DJ equipment do you need and what do you wish to do with it? Undoubtedly the first thing a DJ need to is ensure they’ve a good understanding of the role. It may seem straightforward to some, but to beginners often they can be unsure as to whether they should be constantly switching out records, whether they need listen through only one headphone while manning a stage – whether they need a cool stage name to go by. True visiting a good DJ store shall often give you all the answers you need to this, but it’s also useful to give a heads up here. So, in sum, what does a DJ do: play, and mix pre-recorded music.

That’s it. Yet, in the same way a firefighter put’s out fires – especially when ‘the roof, the roof, the roof is on fire’ there is a wide and varied dynamic to the role. So, whether you wish to gig at clubs – so be good at fading in and out of songs – or actually go ahead and create an act off your DJ decks (including gimmick, signature scratches and more) figuring out what techniques you’ll need to acquire the gigs you want is important.

Putting together your first DJ Mixing Equipment.

When it comes to putting together your first DJ set up, many either say ‘spend as little as you can’, or – were you keener on jumping right in as opposed to considering dj equipment for beginners – ‘buy as expensive as you can’. The best practice is surely somewhere in between. Certainly, try and spend a little more to go above an entry level set up – but you also need not spend £100,000 on Dj gear for sale – so allow a few thousand dollars, do your research as it applies to your needs; an then be ready to begin after you buy.

A standard set up to start with is 2 turntables, slipmats, cartridges, a DJ mixer, and RCA cable. Alternatively you can go down the digital root and CD decks or a DJ controller for your laptop.

Beyond this, go ahead and acquire a good pair of headphones you are happy with – one of the perks of being a DJ is having good headphones – and also some good music to…you know; play music.

Alongside this, considering some USB DJ decks that you can sync up with your laptop and

some mixing software such as serato is a useful consideration. While it is important to not buy more

equipment just for the sake of it –for its true if you have a set up run via laptop. Then a laptop stand would also be a good idea – its also true the more equipment you have the more likely you are to keep working and building your skills across the turntables. Therefore, ensuring the mixer

you buy has a USB function is an essential consideration.

Lastly, while strictly speaking venues you play at should have a set up for you ready to go, it is also true sometimes you need be a ‘one stop shop’ for a client’s entire entertainment needs. Accordingly, getting a pair of portable DJ speakers, or looking into some more expansive DJ Sound Systems can be a wise idea. While you need to weigh up to what extent you want to offer the complete package when it comes to equipment – as alongside the prior goods there is also DJ deck stands that can serve to provide a base for your set up if no table is available – on balance you should be fine to begin with a moderate set up until you know you need more gear.

The learning curve.

Starting off you shall make mistakes. You’ll take time to learn and now and then get overwhelmed by all the options and different avenues available to you on your mixer. This is fine. Undoubtedly it is best to not make mistakes at all – but this comes with time and experience. So, when starting out; look to practice by yourself as much as you can. Set up your decks and mix for your cat in your living room on a Sunday afternoon. In turn, many new DJs will get nervous with their first live performances early in their career. There are no easy and watertight answers for this save for one solid tip: just work hard to avoid making one particular mistake. If you have been finding your transition from one song to the next is

not sharp enough; look to be on point across the gig on this very thing. While true other missteps may occur – and be okay with them when they do – focusing on avoiding one particular mistake not only assures that error is taken care of; but also means you may be able to find quicker a focus and ability to get ‘into the zone’. Once you can do this – and deliver a set like you are on autopilot – you will have truly transitioned into being seasoned DJ behind the decks. Happy spinning folks!

No matter whether you’re a professional DJ looking to replace your DJ kit with more modern DJ equipment or a beginner DJ looking for a DJ package to get you started. Soundbase Megastore can help you purchase your equipment in a simple to manage payment plan. Interest free DJ Finance gives you the option of paying for your DJ gear in instalments from 9 – 36 months.

The only catch is you need to be over 18 years old with a good credit history and and employed for at least 16 hours per week. For the full terms and conditions with regards to purchasing DJ Equipment on Finance simply click here.

When placing an order, the total price of your order needs to be a minimum of £275 to apply for 0% finance. This allows you to order a number of DJ equipment accessories and products you need and pay for everything through a monthly instalment plan.

Simply Visit the Finance page of Soundbase Megastore and view all the terms and conditions when buying DJ equipment on finance.