DJ Equipment & Accessories

All You Need to Know About DJ Equipment, DJ Gears & Boards

DJ equipment and accessories provide you with the equipment needed to play amateur and professional gigs and karaoke nights. Use turntables to spin vinyl records, and CD and MP3 players for playing digital media. If you DJ using a laptop, browse the wide range of DJ controllers, mixers, and software. Speakers and DJ lighting round out the performance, and ensure that all your guests have a great time. 

How to Build a Professional DJ Setup

Regardless of the type of DJ you are and the music you play, some gear is essential.

Turntables

Use turntables to scratch, switch songs, change pitch, slow down tempos, and much more. They come in two main types; vinyl and CD turntables.

Mixers

This DJ mixing equipment lets you add different sound effects to your music, and smoothly transition from one song to another. You can also use DJ mixers to play record players.

Headphones

Noise-canceling closed-ear headphones are ideal for DJing, especially in loud environments. The more noise a headphone can isolate, the better for your ears, since you won’t need to increase the volume.

Controllers

If you don’t use CDs or vinyl records, a controller is a good option. Use DJ controllers  with the help of encoders, knobs, faders, jog wheels, touch strips, and assignable backlit buttons to mix music using DJ software.

Sound system

Of course, you’ll need something to crank up the volume, and studio monitor speakers are a good choice. They produce high-quality sound and are inexpensive.

DJ lighting equipment

Your audience will expect a special ambiance on the dance floor. So round out your performance with battery-powered DJ and effect lights for uninterrupted entertainment.

Cases

If you’re a mobile DJ, keeping your gear safe is a top priority. Consider a DJ gear case with good build quality, which holds up well to the rigors of the road. It should also have enough compartments for your DJ accessories.

Karaoke DJ equipment

A karaoke machine is a fun and profitable addition to your DJ setup. With a huge catalog of sing-along tunes, this is another good way to keep the audience entertained.

What DJ Equipment Do You Need to DJ with Just a Laptop?

Knowing how to DJ with a laptop is an essential skill that all DJs should have. For this task, you’ll need a laptop with a fast processor and enough storage to hold plenty of songs. You’ll also need DJ software that turns your laptop into a turntable. From these virtual turntables, you can apply sound filters and effects, modify the audio waveform, mix multiple tracks, and perform any other trick you’d do with the real turntables. DJ software offers greater reliability, better music management, and easy transport.

Whether you’re DJing for a club or a house party, you’ll find professional DJ equipment and accessories from B&H Photo and Video’s wide collection.