21. In DJ D'Jill's Opinion, Continued

Who will this product appeal to?

"For a novice DJ, it's really very good, and it's even good for a professional. I grab my laptop and off I go to do a gig. The machine does the rest. It's easy to use and does the job. It should be great for bars where the barman is a DJ as well.

And it should also interest DJs with some experience if they want equipment that's easy to carry for parties with 40 people to 50 people. But it's not for the traveling disco - there you need heavyweight equipment, while it does depend on what else you have. But it still might interest a local radio DJ or someone like that."

What is your advice to those who buy a DJ Console?

It is highly advisable to configure the system correctly from the start, otherwise you're headed for trouble. The computer also must be up to the job.

Conclusion

Progressing from the "true" vinyl turntable with all its heavyweight DJ paraphernalia to a full digital system, which is easy to carry and use anywhere, is an appealing concept. If you want to do entertainer mixing, the DJ Console is certainly the best cost-effective way to start. If you already have some DJ experience, the system also merits a look.