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DJ Audio Equipment for the Corporate Party DJ

Here's our take on DJ audio equipment for those interested in getting some of those good corporate party DJ gigs.

If you're a DJ, you already know all about the fun of dragging your equipment from gig to gig. Whether you are stuck hauling amps on your own or you have friends who are willing to lend a hand, the general components of your audio equipment don't really change. You might upgrade as things get broken or become obsolete, but most of the basic fundamentals remain the same.

Your deck is what you use to play the music itself, and these days, your choices of format are quite wide. You can choose from MP3s, to turntables for vinyl records, or to CD players and there are many devices that will let you mix and match. You'll also find that some CD players have cassette tape add-ons but those are becoming increasingly rare. Most people prefer the use of CD systems, due to the fact that they are known to be durable, and for the purposes of DJing provide a higher quality of sound.

The most important part of your DJ audio equipment, when it comes to bringing your whole rig together is the mixer. When you are looking for a mixer, you can get by with a 2 channel mixer to start off with, but getting a mixer with at least 4 channels is almost essential, especially if you will be using a microphone. A good mixer will allow you to interface with both CD players and turntables. The Numark DXM06 2-Channel Digital Mixer is one example of a fairly popular mixer, as is the Pioneer DJM-400 Professional DJ Mixer. Both of these pieces of DJ audio equipment can help you achieve the fluid switches that a DJ needs to make.

Depending on the venue, but more often than not, you will need to provide your own sound projection equipment. This boils down to your audio equipment needing to consist of speakers and amplifiers. Remember that when buying speakers that the RM power rating for your speaker is equal about half the RMS rating for amplifier; this is very important if you don't want to suffer the consequences of blowing your speakers. While good players and good mixers are definitely an important part of your DJ audio equipment lineup, remember that the speakers are the way that your music will get to your audience.

If you are serious about doing good work as a DJ and do some of those higher paying corporate events, it is important that you invest the money in good speakers and amps. The The Yamaha S115V 2-Way 15" Club Series V Speaker Pair and the Kustom KPC15M 15" Monitor Speaker Pair are both excellent choices for speakers. For amplifiers, take a look at the Leslie System 21 Rotary Unit, which is great for small venues and at the Behringer ULTRATONE K1800FX 180W PA System and Keyboard Amp for a substantially more powerful sound.

As you can see, there is a lot of professional audio equipment to invest in when you are looking at becoming a pro DJ. Remember to choose quality parts to work with, and you'll be assured of a knockout performance every time!

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