Must have DJ equipment revealed just in time for summer
The DJing industry is filled with opportunities for individuals looking to kickstart or advance their careers during summertime. The increased number of festivals, party holidays, gigs, and concerts during this season presents an ideal platform to make a breakthrough, both within the UK and abroad. However, before embarking on the path to success, it is crucial to acquire the essential and high-quality DJ gear.
According to Head of Marketing for musicGuard, Alex Bennett, “The DJ side of the music industry can be extremely competitive, which is why it is important to maintain an individual style that can help you stand out from the crowd. However, it is essential to do this with good quality equipment which is often costly.”
Leading musical instrument insurer musicGuard has been protecting amateur and professional DJs and musicians across the UK for more than 20 years. To help DJs level up in their career, musicGuard has pulled together a summer DJ equipment guide.
Mixer or controller
Firstly, DJs have to choose a setup preference. That means deciding between a controller, or a mixer (or both).
Essentially, a controller is the stand-alone unit which includes the knobs, buttons, and phasers to make the music easier to control, which is handy for turning down the sound for a speech. Controller usually requires to be hooked to a laptop with the accompanying DJ software. A mixer is a console that allows smooth transition between songs from different sources and is more suited to creating unique sounds.
Since controllers are not nearly as pricey as they used to be, there is not really much difference in price between them and mixers.
Sound equipment
Some venues are spacious and necessitate the use of powerful speakers. These speakers can be categorised into two types: powered and passive. Powered speakers incorporate a built-in amplifier, delivering booming sound.
On the other hand, passive speakers are much more common, as they are easier to transport. These speakers lack a built-in amplifier and instead rely on plugging one in. Determining the ideal choice between the two depends entirely on how and where the speakers are going to be used.
Microphone
It is practical to own a microphone. There is a whole range of USB microphones, which can be charged through a laptop and ensure no guests will trip over the wires of a wired microphone.
“As a DJ at the start of your career, you might not know the equipment that will suit your longer term needs, but researching DJ equipment and brands will help you determine your preferences” adds Bennett.
View our essential summer DJ gear on:
https://www.musicguard.co.uk/best-dj-equipment
