| A successful performance by a disk jockey depends | | | | be the first consideration. A DJ can build up on the |
| on the presence of the right equipment. This, along with | | | | lighting, and upgrade the sound system if required once |
| along with adequate musical talents plays a very | | | | the work starts coming in to substantiate it. The most |
| important role in the career of a DJ. Having the right | | | | important equipment required by mobile disc jockeys |
| equipment is the best advantage a DJ can have. Any | | | | consists of sound recordings in preferred medium, |
| DJ gear other than real pro gear will only throw a | | | | which is often vinyl records, compact discs and mp3s. |
| person's skills and techniques off. It is always advisable | | | | Two devices for playback of sound recordings are |
| to get the right DJ gear the first time. The | | | | also required for the purpose of alternating back and |
| Technics-1200/1225 turntables are industry standard | | | | forth and creating continuous playback. A sound |
| and are widely recommended by most DJs as a | | | | system meant for magnification of the recordings is |
| starter kit. | | | | required for broadcasting the music. Apart from this, a |
| However, the most important thing to remember is that | | | | DJ may also need a mixer and a microphone. |
| it is not the equipment that entertains, but is definitely | | | | Headphones used to listen to one recording while the |
| the DJ himself. Owning the latest equipment won't | | | | other is playing, without transmitting the sound to the |
| make a person any better as a DJ. It is possible to | | | | audience is also strongly recommended. Other |
| start up on a budget of about $2000, which will enable | | | | equipments may also be added. These include drum |
| a person to purchase a sound system and a few | | | | machines, samplers, effects processors, and |
| lighting effects. In case the budget won't stretch to this, | | | | computerized performance systems. Opinions of other |
| a person may need to consider buying 2nd hand or | | | | experienced DJs, magazines and a number of |
| leasing the equipment. | | | | websites prove to be an efficient guide in purchasing |
| Purchasing a wide-ranging music library is far more | | | | the right kind of equipment. |
| important than how much lighting a DJ has, and should | | | | |