Useful equipment a professional DJ must own and how to use it positively to benefit your career.

To witness the high life in places likes Ibiza and Miami you have to make a name for yourself and below are some great ideas on how to do so.


The best advice to give is to buy the correct equipment, every DJ needs their gadgets. Its time to stop practising in the comfort of your bedroom and embrace a party atmosphere.


A mixer A mixer can help you develop your own style in music your own niche which will become your brand. Anyone can play records from a set list but a DJ will mix songs making a completely whole different style and even genre. A mixer will make you appear more professional and a DJ that can mix effectively are difficult to come by. A mixer can also make a set sound more slick rather than pauses and jumps between songs.


Turntables Some might think that turntables are considerably outdated when it comes to DJing, but to most they sound really good and are the most effective when DJing to a crowd. Turntables allow you to play and mix at the same time and the vinyl has such a classic and unique sound. All the best songs of many genres from electronic, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and techno


Cross Faders To look at this piece of equipment might not seem too vital, however it can make a vast improvement to your set. A crossfader will allow you to fade in one source of music whilst fading out another, making to set more streamlined. It is also a necessity for mixing, there are many types of faders dependent on the purpose you want it for and your genre and style of music.


Headphones Surprisingly, this small piece of equipment is often forgotten, despite it being essential, A DJ needs headphones to prepare a track, or mix a track ready to be played, without the audience hearing. Headphones need to have great quality so you can listen to a track effectively and know when to introduce the next song. Headphones are an essential piece of DJ kit and need not cost a lot.


Miscellaneous There are many pieces of Disco Equipment that can improve your DJing experience- by either making it sound great or to make it more efficient. Sound systems and loudspeakers are needed for sound. Microphones can be valuable for various reasons: to talk to your audience, performances, announcements and even karaoke. Depending on the type of DJ you are there is plenty of accessories.


A good DJ doesn't need to count on gadgets and equipment, however they can help improve the efficiency and quality of the music. A DJ who is skilled and talented is usually more than enough however the correct sound and lighting can take this further and gives room to creativity.