1. Proper DJ turntables need a strong motor, a pitch control to adjust the speed the record plays at, a good needle, and sturdy enough construction to handle the vibrations and abuse that DJing dishes out. A home hi-fi turntable won’t do, I’m afraid.
2. Mixers ideally  have  3-band  EQs (equalizers) for each input channel, a cross-fader, headphone cue controls, and  a good  display to show  you the  level at which the  music is sent out  of the  mixer so you don’t  blow any speakers accidentally.
3. CD decks need to be sturdy enough that they won’t skip every time the bass drum booms over the speakers. The controls on a CD deck are more important than on a turntable because you can’t physically speed up and slow down the CD with your hands. Jog wheels, easy-to-navigate time and track displays, and a pitch bend along with the pitch control are all important core features of a CD turntable.
4. Headphones need to be comfortable, sound clear when played at high volume, and cut out a lot of external noise so that you don’t have to play them too loud.  Your ears are extremely important, so try not to have your headphones at maximum all the time.
5. Volume and sound control are the watchwords for amplification. You don’t need a huge amplifier and bass-bins for your bedroom, but similarly, a home hi-fi isn’t going to be much use in a town hall. Chapter 10 helps you find the right balance.

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Two input devices. You can choose from CD players, MP3 players, a PC with DJing software, or the more traditional vinyl turntables.

A mixer. This box of tricks lets you change from one tune to the other. Different mixers have better control over  how you can treat the sound as you mix from tune to tune.

A pair of headphones. Headphones are essential for listening to your next record while one is already playing.

Amplification. You have to be heard, and depending on the music you play, you have to be LOUD!

Records/CDs/MP3s. What’s a DJ without something to play?

Providing that your wallet is big enough, making the choice between CD and vinyl is no longer a quandary. The functions on a turntable are equally matched by those on a CD player, so the decision comes down to aesthetics, money, and what kind of person you are.

You may like the retro feel of vinyl and find that the music you want to play is available on vinyl, or you may like the modern look of CD players or laptops, and prefer the ready availability of MP3s and CDs – it’s your choice.

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