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Beginners guide to DJ'ing Things to consider when starting out as a DJ: - What type of DJ will you be - Mobile Disco DJ or Club/Bar DJ? If becoming a Mobile DJ you will need a larger cross section of music as you will be catering to the tastes of many mixed audiences. If becoming a Club/Bar DJ you may be able to focus on one specific form of music. - Try out on a friends or community centres equipment first to see if you like it before you commit to any large expenditure. - Equipment to consider: - Record players (decks) or CD mixers. Technics 1200/1210 are the industry standard for record decks and Numark CDN 88’s for CD mixing are also good. - A mixer - Amplifiers and Speakers - Head phones - Microphone Make sure your first gig goes smoothly by: - Making a note of the equipment you will need on the night. - Turning up early if you are using the venues equipment to make sure you know how to use it.