Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Choosing a great pair of headphones for DJing will help you build a better mix by letting you hear the mix in a better quality sound and by cutting out interruptions from all the sounds around you.
Using a small pair of headphones you get from Ipods are definitely not what you’ll want to DJ with. In fact, most headphones you’re able to buy at the local stores aren’t all that great.
Read which type of headphones you should get for DJing
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
You could go out and buy a professionally made DJ stand that fits all of your gear perfectly but where’s the fun in that? Instead, build your own for under $30.
DIY Your Own DJ Stand For Under $30
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
Your grandma may have been playing oldies on her gramophone back in the 1800’s but what we’re up to is way beyond what she’d ever imagine.
I don’t recommend taking grandma out to your next rave but there are a few things you can learn from the same gear she used to spin ‘recs.
Read all about DJ cartridges
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Vinyl turntables are a great buy for DJs that want to experience the authentic feel of mixing however CDJs are becoming one of the most sought after set of decks for the modern beginner DJ.
CDJs offer many additional benefits over using vinyl turntables which quickly justifies the extra costs.
Read The 5 Reasons To Choose CDJs Over Vinyl Turntables
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010
“Oh crap, my sound isn’t working!”
There are many different cables you will need to know when setting up your DJ gear. These cables come in various sizes, shapes, colors and types.
Read The 5 Cables Every Beginner DJ Should Know
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Monday, January 11th, 2010
Choosing equipment can be quite a task if you are inexperienced or just getting started.
There are many different pieces of equipment and factors to consider before making any purchase to ensure you make the best choice to begin your DJ career.
Read The Beginner DJ Equipment Guide
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Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Beginner DJs have a lot of hard decisions as they start their career. Perhaps the hardest of those choices is which music format you will be spinning.
A proper choice of music formats will lead the beginner DJ down different paths throughout their career.
Continue reading about music formats for DJs
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Buying turntables can be a nerve wracking experience for any beginner DJ. You have so many choices when it comes to the types of turntables but you may ask yourself what is the right one for me and which ones should I avoid?
Before you make any costly mistakes it’s best to do research, as always. Luckily for you, this post will tell you some of the things you’ll want to avoid when buying turntables.
Read on about what to avoid when buying turntables
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
The Internet has spoiled us with the option to buy vinyl records online. We often forget that there are plenty of places available in the real world where vinyl is still sold and traded.
As a DJ, you’ll find yourself digging through crates at some point in your career. Once you find some of the local shops, you’ll never want to shop for your vinyl any other way.
Find out where to buy vinyl locally
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
There are many different practices to storing vinyl records but an equally important practice is what to store them in.
Some people use old milk crates, others use shelving units while some unfortunate people are stuck rigging up their own containers or leaving them in boxes.
For those of you that have begun or already have a vinyl collection going, here are a few various ways you can store you vinyl records. Find out how you should store your vinyl records…
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