As a beginner DJ, you might become overwhelmed with all the technology and gear. There’s a whole lot out there but you don’t have to get them all. You don’t even have to get very expensive and high-end ones immediately because you might not grow to like them. The best thing to do is to get a few basic gears and start from there. Start to figure out what you really need and what you want depending on your goals as a DJ.

What Does A Beginner DJ Need?

As a beginner, it can be tempting to buy different DJ gear impulsively. However, you should be thinking carefully about what you are going to buy. When purchasing your gear, here are a few things you should consider:

  1. Gears That Can Grow With You – One of the best gear you can get is something that you expect to use for years and years to come. As a beginner, you are still learning and getting a gear that you can earn from and use your learning on other updated gears would add value to you as an upcoming DJ.
  2. Easy to Learn – Even if you purchase gears that will help you learn more about being a DJ, it can be frustrating if you can’t even get a single track to play in a way you’d want to. Sure it may not sound the best but being able just to play a track because of how easy the gear is to manipulate and sync is of great advantage. It can give you a boost in your morale so you’ll be more confident to keep on learning and doing it. 
  3. Good Resale Value – Many beginner DJ’s don’t end up building their career as a DJ. If you change your mind about this career, it is best to have gear that you can easily resell. You may not get as much as you paid for it but you’d get a bigger portion if it’s resale value is high. 

What DJ Gears Should A Beginner Get?

There’s a lot of DJ gear suitable for beginners but we’re not here to discuss each and every one of them. We’re just here to give you suggestions of what we find are suitable for beginners. If you have something to add to the list, feel free to inform us through the comments section.

Numark PT01USB Turntable

The Numark PT01USB Turntable acts as your input device. However, if you don’t like a turntable, you can choose to get CD decks instead. Also, there are different input devices that can help you mashup tracks and mix tunes. 

This turntable is great for beginners because it is portable and it can convert vinyl into other sound formats like MP3 or WAV. It easily connects to a computer through a USB cable connection and there are already built-in speakers so you don’t have to buy those when building your DJ setup.

Behringer DJX750 Professional 5-Channel DJ Mixer

A DJ mixer is another important part of a DJ setup. In fact, it is the core of any DJ setup as it is the gear that allows DJs to add different effects to the track. It also helps create that smooth transition between recordings so tracks can be merged. 

We’ve chosen this DJ mixer for beginners because of its affordability. However even if it is affordable, it still offers a lot of functions and features. For starters, it is a 5-channel mixer with tactile effects control. There are also 3-way frequency kill switches and an adjustable XPQ stereo surround effect.

Sennheiser HD 600

High-quality headphones are important in any DJ setup. This is useful in helping DJs to precisely mix tunes and to determine the right timing of the rhythm of the songs. The choice of headphones is a personal one. People may differ in what headphones feel comfortable for them. It is important to consider comfort as the main factor while selecting headphones because you’ll be using them for hours. An uncomfortable one will just make you quit or might rush you because you just want to get things over and done with due to the uncomfortable headphones. 

The Sennheiser HD 600 is our choice because it is not only great for beginners, professionals also use it because of the high-quality sound it produces. With this, the notes are clear and intermodulation, as well as harmonic distortion, are reduced. 

Mackie CR4 4” Woofer Creative Reference Multimedia Monitor

A sound system is an optional DJ gear for beginners because most venues already have their own sound system. However, it is still a good investment especially if you want to build your home DJ setup. It can help you clearly hear your mixes without using your headphones. It’s something that you and the other people at home can enjoy. 

We’ve chosen these speakers for the clarity and studio-quality of sound produced. It has an auxiliary input as well as a volume knob located at the front side for easier access. 

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