DJ equipment what you need to get started
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DJ Equipment – What you need to get started

There is a vast choice when it comes to DJ equipment but when you are looking to take the first leap, where do you start?

With lots of choice and little knowledge, there’s a lot of scope to spend money on items that are unnecessary or just won’t fit your needs. There are lots of options ranging from budget friendly buys to state of the art megabucks kits and the task of choosing can seem daunting. To help point you in the right direction, we outline our guide to getting it right when you are digital DJ beginner.

Step 1 – what do you need the DJ equipment for?

It is always advisable prior to any purchase is to keep in mind what you need the DJ equipment for. If this is purely your hobby, then there is no need to level up to professional grade kit. However, if this is a hobby that you hope to develop into a side hustle, and then a full-time career, your kit will need to be flexible and adaptive to reflect this.

Step 2 – The right foundation

Most people regardless of whether the equipment is for their hobby or with a longer-term career goal in mind will need a DJ Controller. This basic piece connects with your laptop, speakers and headphones to control your DJ software. The set-up of a DJ controller is a simple and quick process and is beginner friendly. This means it is a great place to start when you are getting to grips with all elements. Prices start at around £250 for a good quality DJ controller which has several features.

In terms of the DJ software, there are some great options which allow you to mix several decks and provide you with the ability to add real creative flair to your work. There are options for Mac and PC as well as IOS and Android. We would advise you to do your research but some great options for beginners are Rekordbox DJ, Serato DJ Pro, Ableton Live and Traktor Pro.

Step 3 – Adapting to your needs

If you think you will need a little more flexibility with your equipment, then a CDJ and mixer combination would be a great purchase. Despite the name, a CDJ will play all music formats allowing you to use different sources to create your mix. A CDJ and mixer allows you to add to your kit and upgrade, when necessary, when your needs change. Using two pieces of kit will of course cost you more initially however this does give you some future protection. Alongside these pieces of kit, you will also need a laptop, speakers, headphones and DJ software or apps.

If you are looking for any advice on purchasing DJ equipment, then contact us. If you have DJ equipment that is need of repair or upgrading, then book an appointment with one of our skilled technicians here.

Cambridge Speaker Repair Blog Post
By Lindsay Burnham / DJ Equipment Repairs • Microsoldering • Other Repairs / • • • • • • / 0 Comments

Cambridge Audio Speaker Repair

At Gadget Rehab we deal with many different types of repairs including tech for music. In this blog post we explain how we carried out a Cambridge Audio Speaker repair.

The Issue

The unit, a Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200, had no power and had failed to work despite some simple tests carried out initially. Our engineer started the process by checking wiring (one of the most common issues) to ensure all connections were intact prior to looking further into the issue.

Diagnostics

With no power, we suspected it was a more complex problem and began reviewing the components. As well as physical inspection of the parts, we needed to pinpoint and download the motherboard schematics. Finding the motherboard schematics was a lengthy process. All makes and models are different, and manufacturers don’t release them officially online. Following comprehensive online research, we located the motherboard schematics and downloaded them. We also downloaded the technical drawings for the board.

Making the Repair

Using a multi meter, micro soldering equipment and a hot air station we located and repaired the damage to the motherboard. We are experts in micro soldering and our engineers are highly skilled in this area of technical repair. We use the latest industry professional equipment to ensure we have the highest accuracy when carrying our repairs of this kind. For example, we rely on these tools to use the correct temperature and fine tip soldering irons to precisely place the solder where it is needed.

Completion and Testing

Once complete, the speakers were re-assembled and tested. All items are tested prior to us completing each project so we are confident we have carried out the repair successfully. The Cambridge Audio Speaker now provides a fantastic sound and we had a very happy customer.

 

If you have speakers with no power or know there has been liquid or impact damage, contact us. One of our team will make an appointment for the repair. They will also talk you through timescales and price.

By Dan-The-Tech-Man / DJ Equipment Repairs • Headphone Repairs • Microsoldering / • • • • / 0 Comments

Dre Beats Headphone Repair UK

Don’t dispose of your Dre Beats/Beats by Dre headphones when they become faulty. Common faults they develop include blown or failed speaker, no output, general wear and tear, headphone jack repairs.

At GadgetRehab High Wycombe we can complete these repairs via a postal or walk in service.

Beats Headphone Repair.

Depending on the fault most repairs will cost between £36.00 – £60.00. If you are unsure of the fault or need your Dre Beats Headphone repair to be diagnosed we can do this for £18.00.

Give us a call on 01494 534 008 or get a quote via our website.

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Pioneer DDJ-SZ2 DJ Contoller

We have had a few DJ controllers in for repair now and we are getting more and more familiar with their schematics and repairability.

There are several things that can go wrong with DJ controllers however we most commonly repair no power issues, CUE Button faults, Cross Fader faults and liquid spills.

Pioneer DDJ SZ2 and DJ equipment repair

It is surprising how much one of these DJ controllers can cost. This one we diagnosed and repaired recently is sold for £1900.00 so not the cheapest things to replace.

We are proud to be one of the only local/national repair companies that can offer a repair service for DJ equipment.

If you have any DJ or home entertainment equipment that require repair get in touch and we can offer you a quote over the phone or diagnostics from £15.00.

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Sony Home Entertainment Speaker Repair

We recently had a Sony SA-WIS100 worth around £500,  which had suffered from damage to the HDMI Port. After careful disassembly we finally got to the logic board to view the HDMI port. The HDMI port not only had internal visual damage there was also track damage to the prints on the logic board so we had to use precision microsoldering and create jumpers to secure the connection back to the board. This project went well and the customer was very pleased with the outcome saving him £100s from having to replace the unit.

Do you have a Sony Entertainment System in need for repair?

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