# Need some newbie gear recomendations **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [January 14, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219 "2010-01-14T04:34:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![spacehxc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@spacehxc](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/spacehxc)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/1 "2010-01-14T04:34:22Z")
**Need some newbie gear recomendations** Hello! I have been reading on these forums for a week or so now and found them incredibly helpful. I am basically a complete noobie to DJing. For about 3 months now I have gotten myself familiar with the Traktor Pro software and familiarized myself with such basic concepts as beat gridding, fading, and track syncing. I have been running it on my PC, but I wish to get some gear that once I learn the ropes I could actually DJ with. The problem is I’m not sure what to get. I know I would like a traktor ready controller, and a dedicated laptop to run traktor on. What else will I need? Do I need a mixer as well as a controller? I know I need an external soundcard for the laptop so that I can have two channels. Any help or recomendations on some equipment would be greatly appreciated! Also the amount that I am willing to spend is 1500-2000 total on everything. Thanks 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Distant](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/distant/32/14223_2.png) [@Distant](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Distant)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/2 "2010-01-14T04:47:13Z")
A VCI-100 Arcade Edition 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jester/32/12996_2.png) [@Jester](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/3 "2010-01-14T05:24:11Z")
Taking into account that you are just starting, i believe the VCI-100 would be your best option as there is always support and help available right here on DJTT. Get yourself an external soundcard such as the NI Audio 2 and you are up and running. You don’t need a separate mixer right away, although later on it would be a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![spacehxc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@spacehxc](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/spacehxc)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/4 "2010-01-14T05:31:42Z")
Awesome thanks for the quick responses! I would also like a nice powerful reliable laptop. What specs should I be looking for? Windows 7 vs Mac? Thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jester/32/12996_2.png) [@Jester](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/5 "2010-01-14T05:36:57Z")
I think most folks round here would recommend a Mac to you, but its more of a personal preference thing mate. Get as much ram as you can for your budget. ---
**Author:** ![Weezi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/bb73d2/32.png) [@Weezi](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Weezi)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/6 "2010-01-14T06:09:30Z")
These days I’d say at least 4 gigs of DDR3 Ram, and at least a core2 duo processor, quadcores really aren’t necessary for what you’ll be processing. Gfx cards aren’t really important, and I’d personally say 300+gigs depending on your music library. Also check what ports are available, you’ll need at least 2 USB preferably 1 firewire, the more the better in those terms. ---
**Author:** ![spacehxc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@spacehxc](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/spacehxc)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/7 "2010-01-14T06:22:50Z")
Awesome! Here’s what I have so far to purchase. Vestax VCI-100 NI Audio to DJ interface Traktor Pro So I guess I will shop around a bit for a laptop that can serve my purposes well. What would you guys recommend for a good pair of headphones? Right now I am using these [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Audiophile-Headphones-Neodymium/dp/B000CMS0XU) I think I might need some closed ear headphones though for DJ purposes. Thanks again for all the input. ---
**Author:** ![DvlsAdvct](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/dvlsadvct/32/15020_2.png) [@DvlsAdvct](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DvlsAdvct)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/8 "2010-01-14T15:06:48Z")
Sennheiser HD-25II’s. Best ever (at least in my opinion, and that don’t count for much 😉 ) This all comes down to budget. If you want to spend $2000 max on everything… I’d say get the VCI-100SE from these guys at DJTT, the Audio2 and the Senneys, so that’s gonna run you around 900, give or take. And you need a laptop. I’d say get a PC based lappy with Windows 7 and go from there. Pack it with as much RAM as you can, and if it’s possible fill it up with as much HD space to prevent you from need an external. Keep in mind you already have two USB slots taken up, so if you can find the mythical “4 USB” laptop, I’d grab it. But I think, with some smart shopping, possibly some customizing of the lappy, you can keep yourself under budget. Yiou can get a regular VCI-100, but you get SO much for the SE that it’s worth the extra. ---
**Author:** ![Boxocube](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/boxocube/32/15284_2.png) [@Boxocube](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Boxocube)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/9 "2010-01-14T15:23:24Z")
my sony vaio has 4 usb’s, 3gb of ram, 250hd and uses Vista but its works a dream with traktor. never crashed or dropped out once! > **[Sony VAIO NS30E/S Laptop - Intel Pentium T4200 3 Gb 250 Gb DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM...](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-VAIO-NS30E-Laptop-Pentium/dp/B0029U2HBE)** > > Sony VAIO NS30E/S Laptop - Intel Pentium T4200 3 Gb 250 Gb DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM 15.4 inch WXGA Vista Home Premium (Silver) : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo this one is very similar. ---
**Author:** ![michaeldunne109](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/michaeldunne109/32/6155_2.png) [@michaeldunne109](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/michaeldunne109)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2010, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/10 "2010-01-14T23:48:41Z")
> [@Boxocube](#): > > my sony vaio has 4 usb’s, 3gb of ram, 250hd and uses Vista but its works a dream with traktor. never crashed or dropped out once! > > [Sony VAIO NS30E/S Laptop - Intel Pentium T4200 3 Gb 250 Gb DVD+-RW/+-R DL/RAM 15.4 inch WXGA Vista Home Premium (Silver) : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-VAIO-NS30E-Laptop-Pentium/dp/B0029U2HBE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1263482293&sr=1-1) > > this one is very similar. i HAVE THE SAME LAPPY EXTREMLY HAPPY WITH IT BUT MAKE SURE TO CLEAR ALL THE NONE ESSIENTIL SHIT OFF IT… ---
**Author:** ![spacehxc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@spacehxc](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/spacehxc)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/11 "2010-01-17T15:52:53Z")
I ordered the VCI-100 SE from techtools should be coming at the end of the month, I can’t wait! I also ordered some headphones and the NI audio 2 dj sound card. Now I am just looking at laptops. This one seems like a pretty good deal, opinions? [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115681](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115681) ---
**Author:** ![MartinK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@MartinK](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MartinK)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/12 "2010-01-17T19:38:25Z")
Great thread, I’ gonna take the plunge and by the arcade edition and ANOTHER laptop. Guys that are using Sonys, do yours have the same processor the T4200? Also, just had another pair of headphones snap, so bought my first pair of HD25s, awesome! ---
**Author:** ![spacehxc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@spacehxc](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/spacehxc)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-newbie-gear-recomendations/8219/13 "2010-01-17T22:47:58Z")
I think im gonna actually go with his one > **[SONY Laptop VAIO FW Series Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 4GB Memory 500GB HDD ATI...](https://www.newegg.com/sony-vaio-fw-series-16-4-intel-core-2-duo-p7450-ati-mobility-radeon-hd-4650-4gb-memory-500gb-hdd/p/N82E16834117954)** > > Buy SONY Laptop VAIO FW Series Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 4GB Memory 500GB HDD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 16.4" Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit VGN-FW520F/B with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!