upgrades on your dj setup?

[Moon]

If you have say 1200 bucks to blow on new dj gear to upgrade your current setup, what would you spend it on and why? and please i'm only talking hardware not more vinyl.

if i got final scratch, i've got access to thousands of mp3s on my computer.... but i need a better computer to actually run the fuckin thing and a new laptop is another $2000..... but i'm still only limited to 2 channels to play around with

if i got a cd deck like the new pioneer or the new denon, i've got the advantage of accessing mp3s through cds just like final scratch, plus a sampler, effects, digital scratching.... not too shabby. and i've got 2 turntables.... the extra digital medium over 2 decks could mean alot more fun

if i got a new mixer (more channels is my main concern) i'd have to save up more for more decks or whatever i'm gonna plug in so i can actually use the extra channels... but a bigger mixer with more interesting functions like an fx board is always more fun

if i got more turntables, i'd need more phono channels.. which means a bigger mixer.....

right now i'm thinking i'd go for a new cd deck. final scratch is also still very tempting though.... i still really need a new mixer and more decks isnt really necessary but damn think of the possibilities!!!

so yeah what would you blow 1200 bucks on for your dj setup?

[-ak47-]

Either go for a good cheaper CD deck (ie Pioneer CDJ500) or a new mixer... If I had 1200 to spare Id get a new mixer for sure. I played around on an Allen&Heath Xone and holy shit are they sweet! SOund quality is lightyears past the PCV175 and I love the whole "feel" of the mixer (also it has an adjustable fader and second mid). So if u do get a new mixer in that price range, go for one of those. From what I've heard pioneer DJM600s arent very good and 500s are supposed to have slightly better sound quality for some reason.... Im not positive on this since I havent experienced it first hand, but I have heard enough complaints around against the DJM600 vs other mixers in the same price range (ie Rane, Allen&Heath) that I've become a little skeptical...

But I dunno, I dont really have access to that many good MP3s seeing as I get most songs I want on vinyl pretty quick so thats why ID get the mixer...

Another thing u could go for are some good quality moniters.

[QuanNeur]

the x-one is a real bad boy, huh? .. a $7800 badboy at that. heheh...

people who know say the sound quality beats out even the classic vintage bozak and urei mixers

[Moon]

yeah for 1200 you could get a pretty dope sound system... i've been looking at the NAD amps and mirage speakers. i dont think i'd go for loudspeaker PA's for home use though... theyre just harsh

any sound experts know of some dope deals for 2 channel sound systems for home use? with lotta bass (but clear bass, not droning bass), enough volume, clear mids and highs in the $1200 - $1500 range?

[Global]

Go with the CD deck. It's so portable and perfect for the function you want it to serve. I'm definately pickin' one up when I get home. Dubz are $#&^%$# expensive. CD's are like a buck a piece.

[Moon]

:trippin: :trippin: :trippin:

[Moon]

dj mp3 player.... looks dope as well

[Ree Fresh]

Pro 600 mixer all the way!!! Right now ive still got my lill baby vestex pro 6, witch is perfect for scratching and begining... I need somthing wtih a mid knob as well, and being able to practice with the sound efects, and its a industry standerd... is the any reason why not???

Otherwise a crome reccord crate wouldnt be bad. My reccord bag is starting to get a lill ware and tare... a hard reccord crate would help me bring out more reccords and keep then in better condition.

or put it towards a computer and program to start making/editing demos and star producing. Why? Why not... I reckon it would be tons of fun and i need somthing so i can actualy start making demos in my own home all the time.


....Dreams... soon enough

[cheeseburger]

if i had 1200$ and ur current setup.

i would prob buy the pioneer cd deck (posted above)
and some records.

u don't really need any more bells and whistles

or beter yet

put that towards a record press

[dj4mula]

Ive heard Final Scratch is a bitch if the program crashes on the laptop. Your pretty much fucked if that goes down and you didnt bring any vinyl.

CD Mixer was be dope, this way you can always burn new tracks and play them with ease. It seems CDR's are getting more popular than white labels because there cheap and easy to produce.

I personally would get a nice speaker setup and new headphones. My Technics dj1200 is suffice for me.

[Moon]

Originally posted by -ak47-
I played around on an Allen&Heath Xone and holy shit are they sweet! SOund quality is lightyears past the PCV175 and I love the whole "feel" of the mixer (also it has an adjustable fader and second mid). So if u do get a new mixer in that price range, go for one of those. From what I've heard pioneer DJM600s arent very good and 500s are supposed to have slightly better sound quality for some reason.... Im not positive on this since I havent experienced it first hand, but I have heard enough complaints around against the DJM600 vs other mixers in the same price range (ie Rane, Allen&Heath) that I've become a little skeptical...

yeah the allen heath xone is a wicked wicked mixer. i like the 4 band eq's, fx on 2 sides, smooth faders and very nice sound. the djm 600 is alright i guess yet i found the gains and the eqs are too sensitive... one lil extra tweak and theres just a huge increase in volume that kinda kills the flow of the mix. the fx board on the pioneer is dope though... theres more features and its alot easier to use...

theres a clone of the 600 out there that should be ALOT cheaper.... i dunno how much its going for though

[sydeways]

i have had the 600 for a year now and there is definetly no complaints here.. Use the money as a down payment for the 600 and finance the rest. IT IS A BADASS MIXER

[-ak47-]

Martin, DO NOT get a Behringer! THey're absolute crap dude, basically what they do is make clones of other mixers that are absolute shit in pretty much every way.... Trust me Martin it's junk.

[-ak47-]

Originally posted by sydeways
i have had the 600 for a year now and there is definetly no complaints here.. Use the money as a down payment for the 600 and finance the rest. IT IS A BADASS MIXER

Yeah its definately not bad, but for the same price range u can get mixers that blow it outta the water.

Allen&Heath, its the way to go.