greatime university - training program
Hi future DJ - Welcome to greatime University. Our home for training. Let's get started with the gear you will need to provide excellent sound for your guests...
Here's some ideas for building an excellent DJ system...
If you like to purchase your gear in person check out your local Guitar Center
Prefer to shop online? Check out Sweetwater or Musicians Friend
Speakers
Most Affordable | Mackie Thump
Middle | Mackie or JBL (any 15” self powered speakers)
Upper | QSC K12s (this is what the owners of greatime use but you will want subs to go with these as they are 12". If you don’t want to invest in subs we suggest Mackie or JBL 15”)
QSC Subs
Software
Serato is one of the leading brands for DJ Software
Computer
Mac Book Pro is an excellent primary machine.
or you can use really good PC. You'll also need a back up machine. Check out the specs for Serato and make sure to exceed them.
Mixers
Affordable | You’ll need something like this
Middle | mixer that works with Serato
Mics
hand held mic
wireless handheld (for toasts)
road case
(will depend on size of your mixer) something like these
speaker stands
lights
XLR cable (to connect speakers to mixer)
Power cable
A couple power strips with multiple outlets
Prefer to shop online? Check out Sweetwater or Musicians Friend
Speakers
Most Affordable | Mackie Thump
Middle | Mackie or JBL (any 15” self powered speakers)
Upper | QSC K12s (this is what the owners of greatime use but you will want subs to go with these as they are 12". If you don’t want to invest in subs we suggest Mackie or JBL 15”)
QSC Subs
Software
Serato is one of the leading brands for DJ Software
Computer
Mac Book Pro is an excellent primary machine.
or you can use really good PC. You'll also need a back up machine. Check out the specs for Serato and make sure to exceed them.
Mixers
Affordable | You’ll need something like this
Middle | mixer that works with Serato
Mics
hand held mic
wireless handheld (for toasts)
road case
(will depend on size of your mixer) something like these
speaker stands
lights
XLR cable (to connect speakers to mixer)
Power cable
A couple power strips with multiple outlets