Technics Turntables
Technics DJ Accessories To Spice Up Your System
Due to the extensive product development costs that went into producing Technics turntables; nowadays, and very well deserved, they have gained a reputation as king of DJ turntables. You will not find a better instrument of this precision in the same price bracket. If you are buying a second hand turntable be careful to buy only decks that have been used at home and not as disc jockey tools. These machines are exquisite pieces of engineering and if used improperly they are easily damaged.
Looking to stylize your DJ system? There are a lot of options out there that can help you improve your technique, sound better, and stay on top of your game. Below is a list of excellent accessories you can enjoy with your setup.
Odyssey ULTRABEAM LED Clip on Light; Average retail price $20
This handy dandy LED light utilizes a universal clip that you can attach to your system. It’ll produce a nice bright light and even rotate a full 360 degrees so you can actually see what you’re looking at, which in a dark club is really saying something. And the LED is powerful, too – it’ll shoot sixteen feet, and includes two malithium cells to keep you going. A good deal for a great little product that might be the difference between screwing up and delivering a dynamite performance.
Technics DH-1200A Headphones; Average retail price $145
In this business, things are going to get loud really fast. What better way to disconnect from the chaos and ensure that you’re going to hear what you need to hear and cut out all the extraneous noise? This is a fine pair of headphones, complete with gold stereo plugs and a folding design. And yes, it’s designed to handle some serious volume, so don’t worry about blowing out these speakers. Not by a long shot.
DJ Turntable Case; Average retail price $100
What’s your goal for your DJ career? Let’s face it, you’re not in this to squeak by. You wanna be a star, right? Well, if that’s going to happen then you’re going to have to travel, maybe even to another country. Many sites out there offer a wide selection of incredible turntable cases that’ll keep your gear safe and snug, including unique “coffin” designs which are not only fairly lightweight but also allows for more storage room.
Pioneer SVJ-DL01: DJS Software; Average retail price $190
This one is just fun. It’s a piece of software that enables you to “play” your computer like it was a professional DJ system. By assigning functions to certain keys, you can perform by keyboard and entertain using one PC instead of two turntables, a mixer and whatever else you have to lug around to every show.
It might not replace the whole system yet, but it’s a definite possibility in the future. Why not play around with this Pioneer program and see what you think?
There are many accessories for DJ’s online if you look hard enough. All it takes is a search engine and a curious mind.
