Total Sounds Consumer Information on: DJ DC Players
CD Players
DJ CD Players come in many forms.
For example you can buy one dj cd player in tabletop form or rackmountable.
Tabletop means it will sit on any work surface and will either load from the top with a door, or slot in drive at the front or a disc tray at the front.
Rackmountable dj cd players can be mounted in a 19 inch rack or flightcase and load from the front. very popular to bars and mobile djs are dual cd players rackmounted in a flightcase with a mixer.
Dj cd players have become the leading format for djs these days.
That’s due to the fact cds are easy to carry around and are not so bulky than vinyl. Also the useabilty of cds is easy you can record on cds or cdrs and play them back on most dj cd players.
with more and more people using mp3 files on the internet you can burn on to cds. There are also mp3 playback dj cd players . these units tend to be more expensive than the normal dj cd players, but in the long run it is cheaper for you to obtain mp3 files on the internet rather than buy cds from a shop.
For bedroom djs and pro install tabletop dj cd players are the most popular , that’s because they have an easy layout so you can find more features quickly and normally they have a big jog dial on the top for realtime scratching or for sound effects. The high end cd players you can actually scratch the sound just like you would a normal turntable. The high end cd players worth looking at are pioneer or denon . denon cd players are mostly mp3 compatible .
while the pioneer cdj1000 is the most popular dj cd player for clubs or installs.also worth looking at is numark who have the cdx1 this cd player looks like a turntable with a 12” platter spinning on top and plays mp3 files. Gemini, citronic , tascam and American audio are worth looking at as well. Technics have recently brought out a dj cd player to stay in touch with the popular cd market. Features to look out for on dj cd players are: anti-shock, seamless loops, dsp sound effects, realtime scratch, mp3 playback, cdr compatible these features are the most important to look out for when buying a dj cd player.