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Gear and accessories I use
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DJ Dan Nicholson
Here is a bunch of DJ equipment, gear and accessories that I use every weekend. (I may make some commission if you buy through these links, but it won't cost you a penny more.)
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DJ Accessories
 
DJ Bags/Cases
 
DJ Cables
 
DJ Gear
 
DJ Speakers
 
Wellbeing

DJ Accessories

 
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ALL DJs need one of these! Can't be without mine.
Duronic DM-MAT1 Anti-Fatigue Mat | Non-Slip
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Love this little trolley! Makes load-ins so much easier.
Gravity CARTM01B Multifunctional Trolley, Medium at Gear4music
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A must have for keeping cables tidy!
Gravity SACC35B Speaker Pole Cable Clips at Gear4music
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Every mobile DJ needs a socket tester!
QUILLE Socket Tester Mains Outlet Tester LCD
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My go-to battery tester
WUJUN Analogue Battery Tester Multi Size
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Perfect for clamping to a tripod to rest an tablet or phone.
Cobra Clamp on Accessory Tray for Stands
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Must have for your decks!
Decksaver Pioneer DDJ-1000 Cover (DS-PC-DDJ1000)
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Mini cable ties, always handy!
Gocableties Small Black Cable Ties, Pack of 100
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You can never have enough of these!
100 x Black Adjustable Reusable Cable Ties
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Very useful for white speaker poles.
VELCRO® Brand Cable Ties 20mmx200mm White 10pcs
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DJ Bags/Cases

 
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The rack case I use for my lighting rig
3U 19'' Rack Case by Gear4music at Gear4music
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My trusty DJ/laptop bag! Such good quality and a decent price.
Gator Club Bag For DJ Accessories and 35 LPs at Gear4music
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This goes with me to every single event!
Lifewit 15L 24 Cans Insulated Picnic Lunch Bag
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I always get a Cushcase for my Macbooks
CushCase Sleeve for MacBook Pro 14 inch (Black)
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DDJ 1000 case
UDG Creator DDJ-1000 / XDJ-RX2 / MCX8000 / DJ808 Hardcase at Gear4music
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DJ Cables

 
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Can't beat UDG USB cables for quality and price.
UDG U95001RD Cable USB 2.0 (A-B) - 1m, Red
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USB C for newer Macbooks
UDG GEAR U96001RD USB 2.0 C to B Cable, Red, 1.5m
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Essential for iPad/phone backup into your mixer.
UGREEN RCA to 3.5mm Cable Phono Mini Jack 1M
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Allows xlr mic into your 2nd mic input (eg. DDJ 1000)
Planet Waves PW-P047AA 0.25in Male to XLR Female
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THE place to go to for high quality XLR cables.
Custom Lynx Professional custom made audio cables
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DJ Gear

 
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A must have for any wedding DJ, particularly if you work with musicians.
Yamaha MG10XU Analog USB Mixer at Gear4music
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Baby version of the MG10XU, very handy for as a compact external mixer.
Yamaha MG06X Mixing Console - Compact mixer with 6 input channels, SPX digital effects and D-PRE mic preamps, Black, 11.6 x 10.5 x 4.7 inches
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If you're not using these are you even a DJ!…
Sennheiser HD 25 Headphones at Gear4music
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Jackerys are amazing! Portable power.
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240
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Can't beat Gravity tripods! Great quality bag too, very rugged.
Gravity GSP5211BSet1 Speaker Stand, Pair with Carry Bag at Gear4music
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Great value tripod that's always with me.
Camera Tripod, ZOMEI 55-inch Smartphone Tripod
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Very handy for getting video footage on your phone (don't forget a phone clamp)
POLAM-FOTO Mini Flexible Tripod for Camera
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Excellent mic stand from Gravity.
Gravity GMS4322B Microphone Stand with Telescopic Boom at Gear4music
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Awesome uplighters - small, reliable, great battery life and bright! 
LEDJ Rapid QB1 HEX Battery Uplighter, Black at Gear4music
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4 pack of the flat pars I use, great value.
ADJ Mega TRIPAR Profile Plus 4 Pack with Bag at Gear4music
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The flat pars I use with my upright trussing.
ADJ Mega TRIPAR Profile Plus LED Par Can at Gear4music
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The wireless mics I have used for years.
Shure BLX288UK/PG58
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Mic upgrade I mainly use (MUCH better at preventing feedback)
Shure BLX2/B58-K3E Wireless Handheld Microphone Transmitter at Gear4music
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DJ Speakers

 
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Awesome little battery powered speaker
HK Audio Premium PR:O Move 8
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My go-to speakers for smaller events
FBT Vertus CS-1000 White System
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My go-to speakers for larger events
FBT Ventis VN2000 3200w Speaker System In White & Covers
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Wellbeing

 
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I never go to a gig without these now.
Fast&Up Reload – 20 Effervescent Tablets
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Always in the back of my van ready for naps!
Zenph Camping Mat, Self-Inflating, Green
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