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    Luke Butzen
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    A stand for those massive Numark controllers? no they don’t make stands for those because they’d have to be massive to take the weight. (Own an NS6) I’ve also never seen a flight case with legs at all, and I look fairly regularly. As for stacking gear on top of other gear, usually that’s considered a no-no as you might end up breaking something while you’re Djing unless it’s covered by a flight case.

    I’ll be honest, you should maybe look at getting a smaller controller as usually the only time you see the big ones is if everyone is going to be using it or if you’re a mobile DJ. They’re HUGE, weigh a ton, aren’t easy to move around or setup & teardown. Generally it’s not considered too bad as well if you’re headlining or playing a long set, but otherwise, it might be best to have something like the Reloop Terminal Mix 8 or something along those lines if you absolutely must use a controller. Since you also own a DVS box, I’d hold onto that as it might be easier if you’re playing a short set to use that instead of a controller.

    I won’t stop you from getting what you have your heart set on, just think about why most DJs use things like the S4 or DDJ SX2 vs something like the Numark NV or NS7s, if they even use a controller at all.

    #2376941
    Orlando Morales
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    If I am playing in a club, I only bring my head set and a USB drive (or laptop) Controllers are great for small gigs or where the equipment is shit, but if they have a nexus, use it.

    If you want to use serato or tracktor, you can plug your laptop into the CDJs and your software will recognize the gear and you can play like you are using your DVS

    #2377521
    Jan Davies
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    Thanks for those crucial bits of advice guys. I’ve also just seen a similar new article on the main site and between these you guys have saved me from investing in the wrong bit of gear (I had been planning on finally selling my faithful old 1210s to finance it) ! I was hoping for a way to escape clubs’ rinsed pitchfaders and panic of dvs (plus other outboard gear ) setup between djs but I’m clearly gonna rethink all of this… 🙁

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    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    I usually easily fit in any booth with my controller.
    If you ask nicely they usually let you move 1 CDJ out of the way and then there is this usualy spot where CDJ DJs used to place their CD case(s). This usually is enough for a Terminal Mix 8 up to a DDJ-SX2. Of course the NS-7 for example is a beast and not really mobile in my book. But I guess in 90% you can squeeze it in.
    And no I will not use the Nexus setup, why would I limit my creativity by using outdated gear, just because it is there?
    Actually I charge extra if they make me use CDJs. But then I am pretty arrogant in that way 😛 (and can afford to be)

    #2389251
    Jan Davies
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    Thanks. I really want some of those direct drive Numarks but I think I’m gonna have to think smaller.

    I’m jealous Terry. Extra inspiration to keep practicing. In the past I have nicely persisted in my request for turntables and always got them (as I still hate CDs with a passion) but it has cost me. I dream of the day when I’m I’m as good as you so the clubs will ask me what gear I would prefer….

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