DJ technology has come a remarkably long way over the last 20 years, from standard record players to the introduction of MP3s and specialist DJ orientated computer programs. As a result, long gone are the days of DJs showing up and simply using two turntables and a bag of vinyl to create soundtracks in clubs.
DJs now use computer software and CDs as well as vinyl to mix. As traditional record sales have declined, the DJ technology market has adapted to reflect this; people now purchase and download mp3 and wav files (digital audio formats) much more than they buy vinyl and CDs and DJs need to be able to play these formats in exactly the same way that they would use their traditional formats.
There is growing evidence that DJs and regular music collectors alike are converting to digital formats on a massive scale.
DJ booths are now commonly equipped with gadgets like CDJs, Serato, and Torq effect units as well as the industry standard Technics 1210 and Pioneer CDJ series. These decks still seem to remain the favourite choice with high profile DJs and as a result, you will find these turntables in most venues.
We recommend the following equipment:
Turntables
- Technics 1210
- Numark TT1650 Hight Torque Direct Drive DJ Turntable
- Vestax PDX-3000 Mix
- Pioneer CDJ-1000
Mixers
- Pioneer 800
- Korg NT
- Allen Heath Xone 42
- Vestax 05 mark 3
- Rane TTm
Cartridges
- Shure M447
- Stanton Trackmaster .V3
- Stanton 500 .V3
- Ortofon Concorde Q. Bert
Programs
- Serato
- Final Scratch
- Ableton
- Torq
Mixers/Midi Controllers
- Rane TTM57 SL
- Novation Nocturn
- Vestax VCI – 300
Recording Equipment
For information on recording, production equipment and computer software, see our information on Recording
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