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he made exactly the same post in itm. http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/showth ... p?t=277560

Did you cop duty and GST tax? My understanding is that you get taxed for imports with values of at least $1000. I've considered importing some speakers and subs from the US. Some of the better models aren't available here and for the ones that are, the price is a joke. But theres the issue of import tax as well as obvious warranty inconveniences.

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Yeah definitely Technics. I'm guessing the model is SL1200 MKII

In most DJ related forums you've be crucified for not using the "search" function or first reading the "stickies". But we're all friendly here (most of us anyway). You should definitely check out these sticky threads to get you up to speed before you even think about buying equipment. http://www.ausdjforums.com/modules.php? ... topic&t=59 http://www.ausdjforums.com/modules.php? ... pic&t=1844

What reputable source ever claimed Intel CPU's were the worst around and that it couldn't run a Mac? To answer your question: 1. Better performance with lower power consumption 2. Dual booting OSX and Windows using tools such as Bootcamp

I thought they were a steal when you mentioned they're only $300. But they're passive and need an external amplifier to power. Not sure if you were aware of that

If you're patient you should keep an eye out for second hand bargains, but make sure you research brands, models and inspect good before buying. If you don't want to stuff around too much or prefer brand new then maybe consider the following from StoreDJ: Allen & Heath Xone 22 DJ Mixer. $509 2 x Pioneer CDJ400 CD/Mp3 Player (Twin Pack). $1649 Behringer Truth B2031A Powered 8" Monitor (Pair). $449 Sennheiser HD25-II Headphones. $299 TOTAL. $2906 You can spend the remaining cash on audio cables and some tunes to get you started.

I don't use a laptop for mixing but I can certainly recommend Macbook Pro for a solution that just works. Using PC's and laptops running Windows Vista & 7, I've experienced numerous system and software crashes, intermittent wireless network connectivity issues (drivers?), and slow boot times almost always after 3 months from installing Windows. PC's are fun to build, tweak and play games on but aren't that great for anything else. The Macbook Pro I use for work has never failed and its 3 years old! Highly recommended for no-nonsense professionals who value simplicity, usability and reliability. Don't let the specification / cost comparisons fool you. Do some research to compare how often your chosen DJ software crashes for each platform. That's what's going to matter when you're doing a gig or when you're halfway through recording your demo. btw, I'm no Apple fanboy. I'll never buy an iPhone again! But that's a different story

i'm sure similar things would have been said when DJ's started using cue buttons on cd players instead of manually cuing the track on vinyl. perhaps the newbies of today using autosync will become club residents in 5 years time. i think club owners will develop different expectations for guest or resident DJs. you'll have underground clubs where the patrons will appreciate creativity and innovation from the DJ. regular clubs will hire popular DJs that have an appealing image to pull in the mainstream crowd.

Is that a wheel of fortune slipmat?

welcome mate.

welcome mate

I can understand the negative attitude towards autosync. A lot of DJ's have put in the hard yards to learn to scratch, beatmatch, read crowds, eq ect. They don't want their skills cheapened and to become redundant. But I think we need to put our egos aside and understand that people have different beliefs and different ways of accomplishing tasks. Why does it matter if new comers use autosync instead of learning to beatmatch. If we didn't embrace new technology to make the task easier we wouldn't be using CD's, digital files, DVS or MIDI controllers. We would live in a world where a "true" DJ would only use two turntables, a mixer and a heavy collection of vinyl. At the end of the day a DJ is a performer and must utilise every available resource to service the crowd, and not his/her ego. As long as they don't pretend to have skills they don't I really don't see an issue. Enthusiasts who enjoy the feel of vinyl or like to beatmatch can continue doing what they love without imposing the same expectations on others.

I doubt your ears will notice much loss in quality if you keep the recording uncompressed. 44.1kHz is a commonly used sample rate when converting vinyl. Some would argue that a 96 kHz recording would make it easier for software to detect and remove the clicks and pops. I'm not sure if this has been proven to yield considerably better results than with 44.1kHz recordings though. A 16 bit depth will allow a 96 db dynamic range, and you wont find much vinyl that supports higher than 80 db. So I would suggest trying 16/44.1 and see how it sounds. You may notice the "warmth" of vinyl has disappeared but you shouldn't notice any added distortion or clipping.

Sorry mate, but I don't really understand what you're trying to get across. What does the bitrate of a track have to do with needing a license to play it commercially?

Good to see another Brisbanite join in. I think you've got the right attitude learning to beatmatch. Will keep a lookout for pics of your setup.

I say they both kill all the commercial crap that comes out these days. Music genres hit their peak and then eventually get watered down to please the masses. You can still find some talent but its harder to find it amongst the shit.

A&H Xone-4D 2x CDJ 2000 2x Technics SL1210 MK5G Macbook Pro Traktor Scratch Pro 2 copies of all my much loved tracks on vinyl. 1 copy for mucking around and another for special occasions a sound system at home for practice and parties, tuned for audio quality above all else.

Paying for tracks is a given for professionals and even enthusiasts. 1. You'll only purchase tracks you like, so your music collection will be free of crap 2. The artist you're supporting will make more tracks that tickle your fancy 3. You'll obtain tracks with high audio quality...none of this 128kbps mp3 business

welcome dude. good luck with the comp.

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Excellent article