DJ Equipment Recommendations June 2016

Review: Top-of-the-range version of Sennheiser's consistently excellent HD25 headphones, bundled with a full range of accessories. One of our favourite models for DJ and studio use.

Supplier's notes:
The HD 25 PLUS is identical in design to the HD 25 but spoils its users with extra accessories and two included cables. Users can choose between a coiled steel cable (length: 3m/1m) and a straight, 1.5m steel cable.

The PLUS version also comes with a handy storage pouch and a second set of ear pads in a soft velour version.

Review: Great value little monitors from one of the leading brands of DJ equipment. Small active speakers that pack a big punch. Just plug in the output of your DJ mixer or controller.

Supplier's notes:
Versatile sound::
The compact DM-40 desktop monitors bring excellent audio quality to your home setup. They inherit the best from our professional S-DJX series and Pro Audio speakers, including a front-loaded bass reflex system for a rich, tight bass and DECO* technology for a wider reach and sweet spot.
All these features are combined in a compact design making the DM-40 the perfect match for DJing, producing and simply enjoying music at home.
* Diffusion Effectual Convexity by Olson

Front-loaded bass reflex system:
4" fiberglass woofers output a strong, punchy bass from the front, while grooves on the ducts reduce air friction. This way you'll feel a tight bass kick even when the monitors are positioned against the wall.

3D stereo sound:
The DM-40's 3/4-inch soft dome tweeters are fitted with DECO convex diffusers that channel high frequencies in every direction. So you'll enjoy a wide sweet spot and 3D stereo sound wherever you sit or stand.

Time alignment:
Class AB amplifiers deliver a crisp sound with low-distortion. Plus the tweeter and woofer are perfectly aligned to eliminate crossover and ensure a well-balanced response across the frequencies.

Smart design:
The cabinets' curved front edges provide maximum rigidity and minimum resonance for a clean sound at all volumes - and they'll look good in your home set-up

Ease of use:
A headphone output and volume knob on the front panel give you flexibility and control, while the RCA and stereo mini jack inputs on the back let you easily connect the speakers to your DJ or production kit.

Review: Engineered specifically for the Arturia Beatstep Pro controller. Tough but lightweight polycarbonate shell protects from damaging elements such as smoke, dust, liquid and accidental impact. Precision moulded for an exact fit whilst accommodating cables, your Beatstep can sit ready for operation.

Slides straight into a flight case or controller bag ready for transportation. Shields delicate controls from damage in the studio, in transit and on stage.

*Please note Arturia Beatstep is not included

Review: With the Record Case TP-70 XT by Zomo has a DJ case in the range which due to its integrated wheels and its generous trolley frame can be rolled very comfortable to the set. Inside there is space for approximatelly 70 records and the separated side partitions can hold a micro, handy etc.

Sheer genius and totally cool! It's ZOMO!

Review: Possibly the best value player in Pioneer's range? Essentially a CDJ without a CD slot, the XDJ plays back from USB sticks, a laptop, phone or tablet. Big LCD touchscreen, 5.5-inch jog wheel and familiar Pioneer layout.

Supplier notes:
The XDJ-700 comes with a large touchscreen, a familiar club layout and it inherits a host of features from its big brother, the XDJ-1000. Its compact size and removable stand offer great set-up possibilities for even the smallest booth or home set-up.

With support for our free rekordbox software you can prepare and manage your tracks on a PC or Mac before hitting the booth.

The 7-inch, full-colour LCD touch screen gives you instinctive control for ultimate creativity. The GUI is divided into three sections so you can effortlessly access all the features you need.

The Browse function allows you to call up a Qwerty keyboard and search for keywords. It also lets you choose how you view your tracks: list, artwork or custom view.

Trigger Hot Cues and Hot Loops in perfect time.

Quantize snaps cues and loops to the rekordbox beat grid. This enables a reliable performance without breaking the rhythm of your music during playback.

Automatically beatmatch up to 4 playing decks. Works with music that has been beat-analysed by rekordbox.

Keep tracks playing muted during live edits such as loop, scratch or reverse. Release the jog wheel and the track comes back at exactly the right place.

The large, full-colour LCD display shows all the info you need, including Wave Zoom, beat countdown, phase meter, key analysis indicator and more.

With ProDJ Link you can connect up to 4 players, turntables or laptops via LAN connection and share a single source. Combine this with rekordbox to access pre-prepared loops and cues, sync the beat with the master deck, and access a host of advanced pro-DJ features.

Simply plug in your rekordbox USB or connect your iPhone, iPod touch or Android smartphone to load tracks directly to the XDJ. Get access to a multitude of advanced performance features when preparing your tracks in rekordbox or using the rekordbox app.

The XDJ-700 offers DJs and venues unparalleled set-up possibilities. Being our slimmest player yet, it has been designed with the small booth or home set-up in mind. A removable stand helps it to fit into even smaller spaces.

Fully assignable MIDI functionality via USB can transmit most control information to external devices and can also be used as a MIDI controller.

'My Settings' allows you to prepare your system's setting preferences in rekordbox and save them to USB, SD, smartphones and tablets. This way you can instantly switch to your own settings when alternating DJs in the booth.

Review: Yellow plastic 45 adapter for playing dinked 7" records

Review: - 200ml cleaning fluid for efficient and gentle cleaning of vinyl records

- Soft cloth included

- Unaltered care and maintenance for records since 1971

- Must not be used for Schellack records