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How to Choose CD Decks – What to Look For in a CD DJ Player

November 30th, 2010

The first question to ask is what exactly do you want from your CD decks? Are they only for bedroom use or will they be used at parties or in clubs? For bedroom use, there are lots of basic models that allow us to mix two tracks together, but have few other features.

Are you going to beat match and mix tracks together or just play tracks one after the other? If you don’t intend to mix tracks together then the most basic of CD DJ player will suffice. If you do want to mix tracks together, as most of us will, then you are going to need decks that have pitch control and some means of manually manipulating the CD. This second function normally comes in the form of a jog wheel, which emulates the appearance of a traditional vinyl turntable.

Just how much do you want to be able to manipulate the CD? If you only want to search for cue points or move the track forwards/backwards, then most, if not all, CD decks will do this. If you want to manipulate the CD as you would a vinyl record, then you will need to purchase a CD deck that has a ‘vinyl-mode’ setting. Modern CD decks with vinyl-mode even allow us to scratch on a CD, exactly as we would on a vinyl turntable.
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Shelf Stereo Systems Cassette Player – They’re Still in Style

November 30th, 2010

Are you still loving cassette tapes and want to find something to play them? That’s ok. I still enjoy popping a tape in my tape player from time to time. The first cd ever released was in 1984 in the form of Bruce Springsteen’s Born. This cd was released in the US. The day that this cd came out was the day that cassette tapes and players began to go down in trend and cds went up. You do not have to worry however. There are still enough people that like cassette tapes so they still make the shelf stereo systems cassette player.

When you consider your next shelf stereo systems cassette player purchase there are a few things that you want to think about. The first thing that you will think about is whether you want to buy your player new or used. There are many different options. You can of course try to find a cassette player at a garage sale but you may also want to check online. Just like anything that you may buy online I am much more comfortable buying electronics new rather than used.

There really aren’t a lot of options that you have to consider when you are buying a cassette player. They are pretty simple to use and that’s one of their best features. The option that you have when buying a shelf stereo systems cassette player is the option of whether you want a stereo system with a single or double tape player. There really isn’t a big price difference so you don’t have that to think about when making your choice.

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Add Style to Your Music by Bringing a Pink Boombox

November 30th, 2010

Are you having a barbeque day, camping with the family or going to the beach with your friends? If you are, then you have to get the music started and start partying. Use a boombox to tune up the volume really high. If you wanted to add more girly style, then use a pink boombox.

Pink gadgets are not a limited color option anymore. You can see it everywhere; pink cell phones, pink laptops, pink iPods, pink cars and pink iTouch. Pink symbolizes femininity, and it softens moods. It is said to be the color of a childish romance, and it is very attractive (especially if men wear these).

Boomboxes are heavy radios with a very loud sound system, which is great for partying but worse for the neighbors. You can switch to AM or FM with these boomboxes, and years before these have cassette holders which you can play or just to record your own voice. But new technology advances raised these old gadgets to the new level. The latest boomboxes became lighter and portable and has CD players or iPod holders which are great for playing music without converting these. Or if you want these in a silent mode, plug the headphones and hear music on your own. If you want an even more advanced boombox; then you must have one with Bluetooth which will automatically get.mp3 files from your cell phone. With this, your friends will drool (literally) over it. Black is not a standard color anymore, you can choose from different colors and shades like red, white, blue, yellow, green, purple, orange and pink. Or choose from regular shapes like circle, square and rectangle; or other wacky shapes like hearts and lips. The possibilities are endless, you just have to decide. » Read more: Add Style to Your Music by Bringing a Pink Boombox