If you are using turntables, there are specific set-up requirements that need to be taken care of. First, it is really important to set them up on a level, vibration-free surface.

Earth wires – Ensure that the earth wire (can also be known as a ground wire) from each turntable is connected to the dedicated earth points on the mixer.

Set the counterweight – So that the tone arm is counter-balanced and you are floating the tone arm. Once you have done this, put it back in the holder, and then lock it in with the clip. Take hold Read More…

You have your new DJ equipment and you need a hand to set it up.

Before you begin to set up your DJ gear, ensure all the power is off and all volume controls on both your mixer and amplifier are turned low, especially the master volumes on each. In all the excitement of buying your new DJ set-up it is easy to skip the most important part of setting everything up – which is reading the appropriate instruction manuals.

Below is a diagram of how it will look – BUT make sure you read the instructions first! You don’t Read More…

You want to become a DJ but don’t know what DJ equipment you need.

This is a common problem for all DJs starting out; it’s no wonder, as the variety and choice available these days is unbelievable and at the very least confusing.

When looking for your first DJ setup the trick is to keep it simple, perhaps most importantly you need to make sure you only end up buying once. By this I mean get it right the first time so you don’t have to prematurely upgrade. The last thing you want is to get talked into Read More…

Finally a DJ store that caters specifically for beginner DJs looking to purchase their first DJ setup.

Introducing DJ Master Store, a DJ store dedicated to offering only quality handpicked DJ kits and DJ headphones at the lowest prices.

DJ Master Store offers three handpicked DJ starter kits. Each kit is perfect for DJs looking to purchase their first DJ setup and will stand the test of both time and your DJ career.

I get many emails every day asking me what DJ equipment and store I recommend, finally I don’t have to run the risk of tarnishing Read More…

“TECHNICS TURNTABLES to be Discontinued!
Panasonic announces Technics production to cease in February 2010

The Technics SL-1200 and Technics SL-1210 turntables have shaped the world we know today. Featured in the London Museum of Science and Technology they are regarded as a major stepping stone in how music is played and presented.

We have just heard the sad new from Panasonic (the manufacturer of Technics) that production of the world famous Technics SL-1200 and SL-1210 DJ turntables will stop at the end of February 2010. This marks the end of an era – Technics have been the industry standard for Read More…