| Becoming a DJ is harder than one think, because of | | | | Players are cheaper than turntables because they |
| expensive equipment. You need to understand that a | | | | don't offer the more advanced features that turntables |
| DJ doesn't have just one or two pieces of equipment, | | | | have. Players only output audio and doesn't allow for |
| but rather a whole assembly of components. This | | | | manipulation of sound like turntables do. DJs that just |
| allows beginners, especially, to build their of DJ mix set | | | | play original records go for players. |
| and get components from different companies to suit | | | | Getting a pair of cheap speakers is not unusual, so |
| their price needs. | | | | look around for cheaper speakers as that's a very |
| The greatest price margin can be found on mixers. | | | | normal thing to do. A low wattage speaker can be |
| With a huge amount of modern day features they | | | | selected to save costs.There are small woofer-type |
| range anywhere from $200 to $2000 and above. | | | | speaker at around $20 each that can output |
| Amateur DJs are usually able to work just fine with | | | | stereophonic sound. |
| ones ranging from $200-$500 when working on a | | | | You can also get a DJ package which includes all of |
| budget. Amateur DJ's usually start here because even | | | | the most basic components you need and also |
| big names in the DJ equipment market such as | | | | headphones. You get a DJs discount for getting a |
| Numark, Gemini, Aiwa, Akai, etc. produce such small | | | | package and they usually come with a pair of |
| economy speakers. | | | | headphones to boot. Packages are available generally |
| If you want to be great at mixing then you should go | | | | for the mixers. |
| with turntables before DVD, CD or MP3 players. Yes, | | | | Using cheap equipment may take its toll on the music; |
| turntables are more expensive, but there are some | | | | but most DJs that have talent and creativity will be |
| quite affordable ones from companies such as Gemini | | | | able to perform anyway. The most common buyer for |
| at around $400. Getting faster playing records without | | | | cheaper Djs equipment is amateurs who have just |
| lag usually requires direct drive turntables and is | | | | gotten started and want to try the profession before |
| preferred over beltdriven ones by most DJ's. | | | | moving on to bigger and better events. |