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thinking of a DJ package for someone for Xmas, big questions!?

2 turntables (for vinyl records) a mixer and headphones for about $300. Should I get something to work with the computer instead? Like a turntable that can change music into audio files, then we can 'record' our records and then mix on the computor to burn to cd. So, what about a mixing thing on the puter instead of turntables-that would require a place to stand the whole shabang...the puter set up would be more convienent. Wondering what my options are?

Update:

friend used to be a DJ, but I think he might like to record what he mixes and play it later in the car, at a party..

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I'm a DJ and I also own a music store that sells the equipment.

    So it all depends on what kind of DJ your friend is. Me, I do private parties, weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and the like, so I don't beat mix and my entire collection is on my laptop.

    If your friend wants to beat mix, and he/she likes vinyl, go with the 2 turntables, mixer and headphones. Though $300 is really really inexpensive for all that equipment. My headphones cost $300.

    If your music collection is all on vinyl and you want to go to cd or mp3 - then go with the turntable/audio file conversion.

    All depends on your friend's goals.

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