Novice DJ

[BobbyBobBob]

Hey, i recently put up a question about a decent start up dj kit for a complete novice dj having never experienced using decks before. There was some very useful info posted and i decided to look around to see if i could find anything i was interested in using the info i recieved from the replys. I came across NUMARK DJ IN A BOX PACKAGE. Numarks new fusion range of equipment. It consists of

*two comprising TT-1610 beltdrive turntables
*1x DM 950 MIXER- with-
Bass and treble EQ
Gain controls
Headphone mic facility
Mic input

*Numark Groovetool carts/styli
*Headphones
* slipmats, all conecting leads
(will connect to most hi-fi's with cable provided)

at price of �163.99 inc vat

I noticed this on decks.co.uk

basically does anybody think that this is a good offer?
any other info would be greately appriciated THANX

[Mattk]

cant advise on that but as far as i understand it the dj's deck of choice is made by techincs.its a case of original and best apparently.

[Mortartube]

Much depends on whether you just wish to do this as a hobby or perhaps use this equipment later to become professional. As already stated, the Technics deck SL1210 is the preferred choice of the professional but it ain't cheap. If you wish to go pro and maybe use the same equipment that you start with, go for direct drive turntables and not belt drive. Belt drive take some time to get up to the correct speed compared with direct drive which are almost instant start. and will make any mixing you do alot easier, you will have to get used to direct drive if you eventually end up in a club using their stuff so it's best to start off on the right foot.

To answer your original question, the Numark DJ in a box is good value if you just want to be a bedroom DJ and have a bit of fun . It will not survive for very long on the road doing gigs and you would be better to save a little more cash and go for better equipment. I personally no longer use vinyl. I am a mobile DJ who uses CD's, although the computer and MP3's idea is becoming more attractive to me at the moment.

[Sooper]

Dont buy beltdrive decks they are pointless and its beyond me why companies still make them for the sole purpose to be used for Dj ing! Its got to be direct drive or you will never know what it is like to really control the record properly and you wont be able to mix properly! Look for second hand 1210's maybe Mark 1's or Mark 2's on ebay or similar sites, it really is worth just spending that little bit more and getting the proper decks, the mixer is not so important at this stage. Good Luck