| Picking the right equipment is by far the hardest | | | | willing to purchase decks with history. It is probably |
| decision an aspiring DJ has to make. Budget plays the | | | | advised that you avoid buying used belt drive decks as |
| biggest role in the decision making process. Finding DJ | | | | they tend to have a limited life span and may not have |
| equipment that is affordable, that will last a long time | | | | long left. |
| and that will provide you with the quality that you need | | | | Sound System |
| is like searching for a needle in pat sharps mullet. | | | | The sound system will allow you to share your DJ |
| But despair not: there is a growing market in used | | | | offerings to the masses. A good set of speakers and |
| equipment that has all the benefits of new equipment | | | | a high quality amp is essential if you plan to use your |
| but without the retailer mark up. | | | | decks to play gigs. So if youre planning to play in public |
| Music | | | | it is worth considering used equipment so you can |
| The most important piece of kit for any DJ is the | | | | make the most of your budget. |
| music. It is essential that a DJ has an expansive range | | | | Again repackaged and reconditioned items are well |
| of music. Accumulating the vast quantities of records | | | | worth considering as they generally come with a |
| that you need can be extremely expensive. With new | | | | guarantee and only suffer from a lack of original |
| records retailing at around pounds 7 the savings you | | | | packaging or minor superficial marks. The savings can |
| can make by buying used are massive. | | | | be massive. A full PA system that usually retails for |
| The same record can often be found for pounds 2 if it | | | | pounds 600 can be found in new b-stock for only 345 |
| has been pre-owned. It is important to check that the | | | | pounds. |
| record is not damaged and meets the standards you | | | | Mixer |
| expect. | | | | A used mixer generally costs less than half the price |
| Most online services that host adverts for people | | | | of a new one. The savings you make can be massive. |
| selling used goods have stringent rules that ensure that | | | | A numark rm6 mixer can be found for around pounds |
| the goods people sell live up to the description that is | | | | 100; pounds 200 cheaper than the list price. This is the |
| given. If the item is said to be in excellent condition then | | | | area of your setup where you can make savings that |
| it likely will be. Its definitely worth the punt if you are | | | | really enable you to maximise your budget. Use the |
| saving pounds 5 on each record. | | | | savings to take a few steps up in standard and it will |
| Decks | | | | make a noticeable difference to the quality of your |
| Decks are the most important piece of kit for the DJ | | | | setup. |
| and making savings in this area will allow the aspiring | | | | Headphones, Microphones and Extras |
| DJ to make the most of a tight budget. It is important | | | | Large savings can be made on headphones especially |
| to try not to make compromises with the quality of the | | | | if you are looking to purchase used items. Numark, |
| equipment. b-stock, ex-display, ex-demonstration, | | | | Sony, Denon and Technics headphones can be found |
| repackaged and reconditioned items provide items at | | | | for less than half of their retail price. Microphones can |
| reduced price. | | | | be found at 40% of their original cost. |
| These items often come in good condition with only | | | | Even items such as stands that do not need to be |
| minor superficial blemishes or simply lacking the original | | | | new can be found considerably cheaper on the used |
| packaging. Most even come with a guarantee that | | | | market. So if you are looking for supplementary items |
| would rival a new item and therefore represent an | | | | you do not need to compromise on quality just accept |
| excellent option for a good deal. | | | | products that dont come in the brand new packaging. |
| Used decks can provide enormous savings if you are | | | | |