Equipment List?

[renzo]

Alright guys, just been on this website called WhyBuyNew recommended by a mate and put this little setup together as I want to get into DJing (beginner).

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3331/equiplist.jpg

Would this be alright + all that's needed? I don't really know what I'm looking for, hence why I'm here
Cheers x

 

[mr karnage]

why not get some technics 1210's and if your getting active speakers you dont need an amplifier, im no dj but you might need some headphones

 

[EuroTide]

you wouldnt need the amp if you buy active speakers if im not mistaken plus how about 2nd hand technics while you can get em ?

why not get some technics 1210's and if your getting active speakers you dont need an amplifier, im no dj but you might need some headphones

beat me to it

 

[bn14]

Defo get some second hand technics for the price of those decks!

 

[renzo]

So, ditch the amp, keep the monitors + mixer and try and pick up a pair of Technics?

 

[bn14]

DEFO ^^ technics you'll never need to upgrade n they'll never ware out

 

[EuroTide]

well if thats your budget you could do a lot better it seems, id spend less on the speakers and a bit more on the mixer

oh well and dont rush a purchase, read some test and search some boards

 

[renzo]

Any specific model of Technics that you'd recommend?

 

[bn14]

standard mk2's (Industry standard) that what i got n they never let me down. Mk5's are alot of money in comparison.

My friend sellin a pair for 325, have a look on Ebay.

 

[renzo]

Got the Mackie MR8's in the post, had a thought, how can I connect them to my computer?
Obviously a soundcard so, could someone point me in the right direction? £175-£200 max, thanks fellas xx

 

[Run a dub]

I got the MR8's, wicked monitors n all you need is a twin phono to jack lead to connect them up to a computer

 

[emy]

£1000 for a beginner! Nah what are you on about my beginner was £272 total for everything

No need to spend that kind of money yet, even second hand Technics are around for 300-400

But then again you dont want to see that speakers I had as a beginner. Just spend the money on speakers

 

[Cus93]

spending more on a better mixer is a thought you should consider. when i got my first setup i was keen to get the best as i didn't like the thought of having to sell my stuff to upgrade in a few years time. but i tdpeends how serious you are about mixing.
support the calls for a pair of Mk2s though, simply amazing.

 

[snatch]

you can get technics on ebay for less than 300, just look properly and search all models on there. some bargains to be had.

 

[hazdaman100]

Mk5s are so much better than mk2s. Better torque, nice pitch fader all round a better deck for noT much more second hand

 

[Teddy]

Better torque

yeah people say that about the vestax and numark too
but how much torque do u need?
its not an issue unless your a scratch dj and even then its really just statistics