The Spin on Dj tool

From the platter pushing poppas of the 1950's to the beatmixing mixmasters of today; the Disc Jockey has been the mainstay of the airways. They are ever present at club scenes, weddings, and parties of all occasions. From vinyl to compact disc, from systems to software, from lava lamps to lasers, Dj equipment can range from simplistic to bombastic.

The basic Dj setup for a party or wedding consists of a dual-Cd player and a Dj mixer that fades in one Cd's song from the dual player as the other fades out. Also, a sound system ranging from a 500 watt to a 1250 watt amplifier, and a set of 12" Dj speakers with the accepted wattage output. A microphone to interact with the crowd and announce songs would unblemished the technical needs of an up-and-coming Dj. This is all rounded out by the cables and wires needed to tie it all together. Most importantly though is a crowd pleasing inventory of music on compact Disc.

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To pump out the jams on a larger scale for night clubs, discos, or raves, you're going to need to turn up the volume on the Dj equipment. A 5500 watt to a pulse pounding 50,000 watt amplifier with 15" to 18" accepted wattage Dj speakers increases the decibels for sure. For the club scene, you need the all-important pair of headphones for spoton cueing of music management, there's no room on the dance floor for a fumbling Dj.

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Numark TTUSB Turntable with USB Best

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Numark TTUSB Turntable with USB Feature

• Adjustable Anti-Skate control for increased stereo balancing
• USB computer connectivity for PC and Mac
• 1/8" stereo line input, RCA line outputs
• Adjustable pitch control ±10%
• Packaged with all necessary cables to connect with computer or stereo playback system

Numark TTUSB Turntable with USB Overview

Digital audio has taken hold but what do you do with your old vinyl records. There are some recordings that are just priceless! The Numark TT-USB is a turntable that plays records but can also connect to your computer to transfer the sounds for recording to your hard-drive or disc recorder. Even directly to your MP3 player or iPod. The TTUSB is a complete solution for transferring one's vinyl record collection to a computer using the included software, you can then remove the clicks, pops, and other noises inherent in vinyl records. The TTUSB even provides a 1/8-inch stereo minijack input to facilitate the transfer of cassette tapes. For the music enthusiast with an aging record collection, Numark's TTUSB is the ideal tool for breathing new life into recordings of a bygone era. breeze. Equipped with an adjustable anti-skating control for increased stereo balance, support for 33.33 and 45 RPM playback speeds, +- 10% adjustable pitch control, the turntable has all the features inherent of a fine component. It has a USB port that allows transfer to your Macintosh or PC system. Plug and Play USB compatibility with both PC and Mac Audacity supports high-speed recording, then returns music to original playback speed Audacity software includes ability to export to WAV and MP3

Numark TTUSB Turntable with USB Specifications

The TTUSB is a unique, plug and play, USB compatible turntable that makes digitizing your vinyl record collection to your PC or Mac a snap. Packaged with all the necessary cables to connect with a computer or stereo playback system, along with software to remove clicks, pops, and other undesirable characteristics of vinyl, the TTUSB is a comprehensive package that breathes new life into older recordings.

A comprehensive package that breathes new life into older recordings. Click to enlarge.

Digitize your vinyl record collection to your PC or Mac in a snap.

The included EZ Converter software quickly rips your vinyl collection directly to iTunes.

USB Turntable
Numark is known for their turntables, and this one lives up to the company name. Features include an adjustable Anti-Skate control for increased stereo balancing, 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speed playback (with 78 rpm support via software), line level RCA outputs with built-in preamp, and an adjustable pitch control of plus or minus 10%.

The USB output means a no-fuss, plug-and-play connection to your PC or Mac for easy archiving.

Stereo Line Input
As an added benefit, the TTUSB also includes a 1/8-inch stereo mini jack input connector to facilitate the transfer of cassette tapes (or similar line level sources) to computer files-making this unit the perfect tool for archiving older recordings, regardless of their original format.

EZ Vinyl Converter 2
The included EZ Converter software quickly rips your vinyl collection directly to iTunes. MixMeister's software lets you easily designate each track with the click of a button, and retrieves track names and other info using Gracenote technology. Once it's in iTunes (or the playback software of your choice), make playlists, burn CDs, or transfer to your iPod or other media player.

Audacity
For the editing of your transferred files, the included Audacity software (PC and Mac compatible) provides a wealth of easy-to-use features. Remove clicks, pops, and other vinyl surface noise. Export your analog music to popular digital formats such as WAV or MP3, and turn your old, forgotten records to the top of your digital music playlist.

What's in the Box
TTUSB Turntable (Includes Pre-Mounted Cartridge, Platter, Counterweight, 45RPM Adapter, Slipmat), USB Cable, Software CD, User's Manual

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Now that the basic Dj equipment is in play, let's add more equipment and accessories to build a good Dj:

• Vinyl records are considered the best musical medium by most Djs. A phonograph turntable is principal for playing vinyl records, as well as writhing up scratching or chirping sounds while spinning the narrative back and forth under a well-controlled needle; stock up on cartridges and needles!
• Since the introduction of vinyl emulation software, a laptop computer can contribute tools to manipulate and playback Mp3 files using original vinyl turntables or Cd players that use timecoded vinyl records or Cds. Storing your music on a computer's hard drive in effect beats lugging around crates and crates of albums. You can also add digital hardware for the manipulation of Mp3 files on a laptop or Pc. The latest plug-in is for the manipulation of music videos in the same manner as music. Djs are now Mp3Js and Vjs.
• Some Djs add electronic effects equipment for delay, chorus, and reverb, to name a few. Drum machines and electronic keyboards are also a popular add-on to Dj equipment.
• Extraordinary lighting like strobes, lasers, lava lamps, and moonflowers give the awesome blaze of exhilaration, especially when personally orchestrated to the music.
• Don't forget the mirrored disco ball for added twirling and twinkling of lighted beats. This ball is not just for the disco any more.
• Enhance your lighting show even added by adding a fog or haze machine. Can you dream more fun than endless bubbles being blown non-stop from a bubble machine? Make your own snow all year round, and indoors yet! These machines will help create your very own signature spectacle for total being stimulation.

There is limitless availability of Dj equipment both online and in music stores. You can build an awesome system in effect piece by piece. More technological advancements are production the Dj a unblemished party container with less and less bulky equipment. It's apparent that with minimal venture an aspiring Dj with the "right stuff" could yield big profits. Unfortunately the "right stuff" can't be bought.

The Spin on Dj toolSnoopy vs. The Red Baron - Alan Moorhouse - Tunes for Dancing Tube. Duration : 1.83 Mins.

Another version of the Snoopy record to go with the Royal Guardsmen 45 and the great one that Jon (GarrardAT6) has recently posted. This is a military march type cover version by Alan Moorhouse and His Bond Street Brigade, from the LP, "The Beat Goes On, 20 non-stop Tunes for Dancing". It dates from 1974 and is on the Music for Pleasure, Sounds Superb series. I have another Youtube channel devoted to music arranged for dancing (Ballroom, Latin etc.) featuring records from the 78rpm era upto the 1970s. Here you will find Victor Sylvester, Geoff Love, Alan Moorhouse, Joe Loss, Sydney Thompson and many more, including lots of rare dance school records! If you like this kind of thing, the channel is called "RetroBallroomFun". The turntable here is my Rega Planar 2 - a car boot sale find a couple of years ago. It is a proper hifi turntable and is fitted with the Ortofon LM10 cartridge. It sounds superb, but is a bit of a faff to use, as you have to take off the platter and move the belt to change speed! Hope you enjoy it.

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