weirdoku Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 If you can't stretch to Technics I'd recommend Stanton T60s (or whatever the equivalent is now) for around £200. I got to a stage where I was playing out in clubs using them, and to be honest wouldn't have been bothered about upgrading if it wasn't for the fact that Technics are better for scratching (are you planning on scratching in the near future? Most DJs other than hip hop DJs don't) and all the clubs had Technics so it was easier to be used to the same system. I was gonna ask about the T60s, it's definitely within budget! Yep we are planning to do some scratching, so probably won't need to go up to technics I guess. And what about the T62s? I'll need a mixer too but not sure which one either. Had a quick look here, http://www.djkit.com/packages.php?id=4644 any of those any good about the £300 mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) I was gonna ask about the T60s, it's definitely within budget! Yep we are planning to do some scratching, so probably won't need to go up to technics I guess. And what about the T62s? I'll need a mixer too but not sure which one either. Had a quick look here, http://www.djkit.com/packages.php?id=4644 any of those any good about the £300 mark? T60s aren't great for scratching cos the motor in them isn't as powerful as Technics so they don't speed up to full speed as quickly when you let go of the record out of the scratch. Is still easily possible though, it just requires a change in technique. If you want to scratch, you need to make sure that the mixer you buy has an 'adjustable curve' on the crossfader. This means that rather than fade in slowly you can make the crossfader have the effect of just flicking each channel on and off, which is what you need for scratching. It doesn't look like that Numark mixer in the package for £290 can do this. Bare in mind you'll also want a decent set of speakers. These are really good, a massive bargain (usually about £240) and save you money cos you don't need to buy an amp, they're 'Active' speakers so have an inbuilt amp so they just plug straight into your mixer. If you ever get into production monitors are an essential as well really. What kind of music you thinking of mixing out of interest? Edited August 21, 2010 by Max Quinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 T60s aren't great for scratching cos the motor in them isn't as powerful as Technics so they don't speed up to full speed as quickly when you let go of the record out of the scratch. Is still easily possible though, it just requires a change in technique. If you want to scratch, you need to make sure that the mixer you buy has an 'adjustable curve' on the crossfader. This means that rather than fade in slowly you can make the crossfader have the effect of just flicking each channel on and off, which is what you need for scratching. It doesn't look like that Numark mixer in the package for £290 can do this. Bare in mind you'll also want a decent set of speakers. These are really good, a massive bargain (usually about £240) and save you money cos you don't need to buy an amp, they're 'Active' speakers so have an inbuilt amp so they just plug straight into your mixer. If you ever get into production monitors are an essential as well really. What kind of music you thinking of mixing out of interest? We're just wanting something to play about on really for as cheap as possible. Our idea was to get a pair of decks than go to our local record place and find what ever, so probably all sorts of music. I'm gonna talk to my friend and see if he can raise his budget, unless we can get a pair of decks, mixer and speakers for £300!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Metcalfe Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Cdj's? Cheap. Are we allowed to post other websites? Cheap out htfr in google. Hard to find records Have a look in Dj equipment. There Birmingham based but ship worldwide. And there bloody fantastic. Look in Dj packages or look at buying stuff seperately. Like what have you already got etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 HTFR actually have a pretty bad reputation for being quite unreliable. I got my first set of Denons and then my Pioneer CDJ's from djdeals.co.uk - give them a ring and make a deal with 'em, they did with me. I wanted a Pioneer CDJ package that was in my budget but the mixer was junk so I phoned them and asked if they give me a different mixer that was £50 more for the same price. The guy asked his manager and they let me do it & pay over the phone. Both times the decks showed up in 1-2 working days, well packaged. They advertise free headphones on there but don't get your hopes up, they're useless cheap ones. For headphones check out the HD25's, they're what I use for mixing and production and I can't fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twista Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 do any of yous actualy use the dots on the platter to calculate how much pitch to adjust? ive never used them, the only time i touch them is when slowing down the record for fine adjustment, everything by ear with me. was gona upload a mix i did but youd probs laff at my hardcore lol I'd worship you forever if you uploaded an oldskool hardcore mix!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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