If your dream is to become a DJ and play music professionally – or simply as an amateur – you must get the best equipment.
On the market you will find all kinds of gadgets to be the best DJ, some will help you achieve better performance when mixing music and others will allow you to keep your set and tracks organized so that you have everything you need at hand. With them, you will have everything you need to get the most out of your music creation process and make the most of your time.
If you are taking your first steps to become a DJ, in this article you will find essential devices to get started or continue deepening in the creation of your musical repertoire.
Gadgets that every DJ needs to get off to a good start
The following equipment will allow you to achieve better results when mixing music:
Sony MDR7506 Headphones
These headphones from Sony have two neodymium magnet speakers and 40 mm drivers that reproduce powerful and detailed sound, which is ideal for combining effects at different frequencies and tones. The helmet’s “over-ear” design completely surrounds the ear, helping to reduce outside noise.
The Sony MDR7506 headphones have a three-meter cable designed to connect to professional and home audio systems, which guarantees that sound reproduction will have no loss of quality. The frequency of the helmet ranges between 10 hertz and 20 kilohertz. Its price is 100 euros.
Sennheiser Wired In-Ear Monitor (508942)
The Sennheiser monitor has a dynamic bandwidth of 10 mm. It is designed to perform precise monitoring of the time, effects and beats of the mixes you are producing, which will allow you to arrange each detail at the correct tempo so that you achieve the desired harmony.
The monitor is also capable of launching a dynamic driver system that will help you avoid acoustic stress so that there is no sound saturation on the track. The cost of this device is 120 euros.
Donner MIDI Pad Beat Effects Unit
It has 16 soft silicone pads that can be used to activate drums, effects, samples, tracks and much more. It has an additional control that has two faders, two knobs and three buttons that you can customize to make combinations. Additionally, the pad lighting offers seven colors and the unit is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. Its price is 100 euros.
Behringer CRAVE Analog Synthesizer
This is an analog synthesizer that has a voltage controlled oscillator. It is used to select various pulse waveforms, such as square wave, narrow pulse, full octave adjustment range, etc. It also has a “Classic Moog” ladder filter that will allow you to experiment with cutoff frequencies, resonances and modulation. The cost of the Behringer Synthesizer is 200 euros.
Logitech Blue Yeti Nano Microphone
It integrates two microphone capsules that serve to capture the voice clearly and in detail, which will help improve the results of recordings and live broadcasts. The microphone features its own software called “Blue Vo.Ce” that aims to offer enhanced effects, advanced modulation, and high-definition audio samples.
Note that it has multiple pickup patterns (cardioid and omdirectional) that are designed for recording in studios and professional broadcasts. It also offers latency-free monitoring and the volume control is integrated into the microphone. The cost of the equipment is 100 euros.
KRK GoAux 4 4″ Speakers
They are two compact speakers made for sound engineers, DJs and musicians. They offer a 100W RMS bi-directional bi-amplified design and each has a rear port that can be connected to a bass extension via a portable speaker.
Mention that they have a built-in LF and HF equalizer that makes it possible to adjust the response of the horns to adapt to the acoustics of the space. They also have a measurement microphone with automatic correction, which means that the speakers can optimize the sound on their own by measuring the acoustic environment. Its price is 420 euros.
SSK USB Flash Drive 1TB
It is a dual pendrive that has two ports, a USB-C and a USB-A 3.2, this makes it a versatile memory capable of connecting to mixing consoles, synthesizers, laptops (Windows and MacBook), etc. The reading speed is 550 Mbps, while the writing speed is 500 Mbps.
The SSK USB memory has a “plug and play” system, that is, once you connect it it will be ready to use, it does not require the installation of any type of software. This is particularly useful for saving your audio tracks, demos, edits and other material without worrying about memory software. The cost of the SSK USB is 85 euros.
