DJing Equipment dilemma

[raoul]

So i want to start DJing, only in my house or small parties..i have been using ableton but you all know its not the same feeling. Ive been reading through the forum but i cant made up my mind. I have around 1700 $ (maybe i can push it a little bit more), Should i go with a pair of CDJ 400 and a DJM 400, or a pair of CDJ 200 and a 3-channel mixer (maybe a allen&heath). Whats the big difference between the CDJ 200 and the CDJ400?

[jeffrey collins]

Re: Equipment dilemma

the 400's have more options, but as a beginner dj, you are probably not going to be using those functions...hell even the bigger dj's don't use the functions most cd players have. I say go with the 200's and the 400 mixer...the 400 mixer is really nice and it's only 2 channel, which since they also have switchable line inputs, you could in the future add a third deck...perhaps a turntable. If you did this, you'd have some $$ left over to maybe even buy a nice set of powered speakers to help you if you decided to do your own night at a local bar.

[raoul]

Re: Equipment dilemma

Thanks for the input Jeffrey, been watching some of the video demos from the 200's and looks pretty much what i need right now. I will go with the 200's and the DJM-400 as you told me...gonna save those bucks for later. Any ideas for headphones??

[Steve Graham]

Re: Equipment dilemma

i own a cdj 200 and i cant stand it.. imo spend the extra cash and go with the 400's.. they have more features you may not use this is true, but the vinyl emulation is a nice added feature. plus the option to plug in a HD or Flash Drive and read mp3 files from an external source is a GREAT feature

also, with my 200, sometimes it has issues reading cd's that work perfectly fine on my cdj800 and my mates cdj1000.

or if you dont need all those bells and whistles, go with the cdj800 mkII's. I believe you can pick those up cheaper than the 400's and they are a solid piece of equipment.

as far as headphones, thats al personal perference mate.. i love the sony's

getting these next

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sony-MDR7509HD-Studio-Headphone?sku=422040

i have these now and never have any issues with them

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sony-MDRV700-DJ-Headphones?sku=271062

i have also used my mates Sennheiser headphones, not sure the model, but they were tremendous headphones too

[Jenks]

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i've had the cdj200s for awhile now and used to be a big fan. now i pretty much can't fking stand them. traktor scratch live + 1200s = bliss. if i were going back to cdjs tho, i wouldn't use anything less than the 800, and they're not that much more money over the 400.

[jeffrey collins]

Re: Equipment dilemma

i forgot about reading you guys' thoughts about the 200's.

we are all here to help. well...almost all. lol

[raoul]

Re: Equipment dilemma

well.... i was planning to buy them at the end of the month so i still have some time to decide. Websites? or any store around miami or detroit?? with good prices?? Thanks for the input.

[Jenks]

Re: Equipment dilemma

one place to shop if you want the best price:

https://www.audiolines.com

call them.

[jeffrey collins]

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Miami OR Detroit? Those places are like 1400 miles away from each other.

[raoul]

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Im going to Detroit for 1 month in July so i could buy all the stuff there.

[jeffrey collins]

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why would you wanna do that and then have to ship it back to Miami? I'm sure there is a guitar center down there.

[Jenks]

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Guitar Center blows. Go there and try the stuff out, then buy from Audiolines.

[day_for_night]

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avgiant is another good place to buy. got my mk3s there and they were great

[Steve Graham]

Re: Equipment dilemma

yeah, unless you knw someone at guitar centre and can get a discount, there are loads of places to get stuff cheaper

[Jenks]

Re: Equipment dilemma

if you are serious and are ready to buy gear online and know what you want, send me a pm, i have a hookup i can get you in contact with that will likely get you the best price anywhere.