DJ Setup

A DJ Speaker Setup will tend to fall into two categories when it comes to equipment, either just wanting reliable performance and longevity or being really into the latest tech and gadgets. Either way, a DJ set with speakers is a great way to get the core sound equipment as a bundle, meaning cost savings over individual purchases. The benefit of the latest designs with all the matching peripherals to get your rig sounding and looking professional, which can heavily reflect in your bookings and reputation.

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Active speakers dominate this area of the market, and for good reason, high power ratings and SPL levels, heavy-duty long-lasting resin cabinets, built-in carrying handles, feet, pole mounts and still often lighter weight than many traditional wooden constructed speakers. Powerful impedance matched digital amplifiers built into each cab means easy to hookup, fewer boxes and cables, and serious output levels with the minimum distortion at high volumes. 12-inch or 15-inch units are the norm, with larger rigs including a single, or even pair of active DJ subwoofers for a really serious sound system when performing in public.

Sticking with modern, and up to date DJ setup now includes Midi based media controllers, which are quickly replacing CD as the mobile DJs choice, as they offer the ability to access and control your music libraries from a connected laptop, meaning thousands of songs at your fingertips. The days of transporting boxes of vinyl or CDs are finally over, replaced by digital storage, Of course, if you require the more traditional, there are a multitude of CD-based players and units which can be incorporated into a package deal, and even turntables should you wish. DJ speaker setups can be catered to your exact requirements and will include all the necessary leads, cables, bags, stands and equipment to ensure you are ready to work immediately.

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Each DJ set with speakers should be coupled with a few lighting or atmospheric effects included when putting together your own custom DJ setup. From basic wash light units and classic strobes, to fully automated moving heads and smoke machines, it all depends on what scale of the system and what type of events you are catering for, but including these units into a multi packaged deal will get you significant savings over their individual costs. Either the established mobile DJ looking to upgrade a tired old system, or a newbie wanting to start a professional business, there is a package to suit you, be it one that's pre-selected, or one that's put together to meet your specific requirements.

A smaller DJ speaker setup will cater well to home party use, and for the home hobby DJ that may just be beginning their careers, and wants an easy to buy an option when compared to the often confusing selection of individual equipment that's available. They generally start based around the more budget-friendly end of the market, as they don't need to be anything like as powerful or as rugged as equipment that's intended for outdoor or touring use, or the constant transport of a mobile DJ. Speakers will often feature smaller 8-inch or 10-inch woofers, and will normally be passive design, with the package including a separate power amplifier.

The main reason for this is to allow easy upgrade to any part at a later date, so you can start with the basic system and go from there. It also significantly reduces the weight of the speakers, making placement in a home environment much easier. You will see budget sound packages available featuring active speaker sets, but these are the laminate wood boxed units classed as party speakers and don't normally feature the multiple inputs required for the connections of external DJ equipment, with most Just using a built-in mp3 player or FM radio as their source.

DJ Speaker Setup

Home DJ packages come with either a simple 2 or 3 channel mixer or a more featured multi-channel mixer that has Bluetooth and MP3 playback capability onboard and often has other features like a graphic equaliser or individual channel EQ controls. Either type will allow connection of your chosen audio source devices, be it a turntable, CD players, or music from a smartphone or MP3 player, and will also allow the use of a microphone. Specific packages intended for Karaoke and singing use will differ on that slightly, with multiple microphone inputs and built-in effects like echo and reverb, and often will replace the separate DJ style mixer and power amplifier setup with a larger multi-input PA style mixer which has its own built-in amplifier.

Choice between packages really just depends on what the intended use for the system is, and what inputs you require, as power ratings in this segment stay roughly the same across the packs. The slightly larger and more expensive packages will come with speaker stands and will venture into the active speaker market with 12-inch and in some cases, 15-inch powered cabs and various choices of a mixer. They are aimed at the user who wants to cater for the larger gathering, with a bit more power output and bass handling than the average bedroom setup can supply.

A fully complete DJ setup also includes an audio source unit or units, so Twin CD Player, single CD decks, DJ software controller or even a classic pair of turntables. These will vary in overall features and quality depending on the overall package price you choose, but all will provide you with a reliable and enjoyable entry into the DJ world. Whether you DJ in public or in private, know that if you ever need any advice, feel free to contact our customer services department during office hours.