Useful equipment a professional DJ must own and how to make the most of it.

To witness the high life in locations 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 tools. Its time to stop practising in your bedroom and embrace a club atmosphere.


Firstly, there's a mixer: A mixer can help you develop your own personal style in music your own niche which will become your brand. Most people can play songs from a set list but a DJ will mix songs making a completely whole different style and even genre. A mixer will make you look more professional and a DJ that can mix well are hard to come by. A mixer can also make a set sound more continuous rather than pauses and jumps between songs.


Then you need to think about turntables: Some people think that turntables are outdated when it comes to D-Jing, but to most they sound really good and are the most effective when DJ-ing to a crowd. Turntables allow you to play and mix consecutively and the vinyl has such a classic and unique sound. All the best songs of many genres from industrial, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and techno are all available to purchase on vinyl, some exclusively.


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


You can't forget about Headphones: Surprisingly, this piece of kit is often forgotten, despite it being fundamental. A DJ requires headphones to prep a track, or mix a track ready to play, without the audience hearing. Headphones need to have acceptable quality so you can listen to a track effectively, to know when to introduce the next song. Headphones are an essential piece of DJ kit and need not be too costly.


Miscellaneous (everything else); Why not have a look for DJ Equipment for sale as it can save you money when putting your DJ equipment together and could also giving you higher quality goods for a fraction of the price which will make your sound much crisper! Sound systems and loudspeakers are key 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 are plenty of accessories.


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