| Are you thinking of buying turntables? There is many | | | | could be a big reason why people are going for |
| options, as well as different brands. You might wonder | | | | Numark turntables. Another point to remember is the |
| what exactly is the best option? This article will give | | | | updating of technology. There is no doubt that |
| you the information you need to know to be able to | | | | technology is constantly updating, however turntables |
| buy, and make the best purchase. So you want to | | | | haven't changed much. After all, the principle works! So, |
| DJ? You need turntables. In fact you need 2! However, | | | | what you now have is to make a big decision, and that |
| which 2 should you buy. We here Technics, we here | | | | is to go with CDJ's, which are basically CD turntables |
| Numark, Pioneer and other brands, but what is the best | | | | or to go with the Vinyl record player turntables. They |
| option? When you come across turntables, you will | | | | both work, however, CDJ's offer the benefit of being |
| find two distinct versions. One is belt drive, and the | | | | able to put CD's on, burn CD's and mix them, which is |
| other is direct drive. What does this mean? It is the | | | | often much cheaper than records. A new option you |
| way the turntables actually turn. Without all the | | | | will come across on some brands and models is the |
| technical details, if you are serious about DJ'ing, you will | | | | functionality of USB. This can be a great way to |
| want direct drive versions, as this will give you much | | | | connect turntables to your PC. The result is more |
| more freedom when mixing. Belt drive is inferior, and | | | | freedom, as you can also play live on air, on internet |
| doesn't really work with DJ'ing. Though it is usable, you | | | | radio stations. So these are the major features, and |
| won't see anyone DJ'ing to a live crowd with belt drive! | | | | types you will find. Which one to go for? Obviously it |
| So remember to always look at the direct drive | | | | would be silly to say so and so is the best model. |
| versions. The next question is what is the best brand. | | | | However, the choice you make will come down to |
| Technics have for a long time held the number one | | | | your own needs. If you are on a budget, obviously the |
| spot. And many DJ's swear by them. However | | | | cheapest pair will be the one to go for, but if you have |
| recently Numark has made a big impact in the scene, | | | | the money, investing into a good pair of direct drive |
| and many people are opting for Numark turntables. | | | | turntables, perhaps with USB, is a great way to get |
| Technics are more expensive in most cases, so this | | | | started in DJ'ing or even as an upgrade. |