For more than 50 years, Audio-Technica has been a leading innovator in developing award-winning, professional audio equipment, and now we’re proud showcase DJ equipment. The collection is specially designed to help professional DJs produce the best live sound, even at high volumes, and is built to withstand heavy use in professional environments. Check out our best DJ turntables, headphones, and moving magnet cartridges below!

Best DJ Headphones: ATH-PRO5X, ATH-PRO7X, and ATH-M50x

Professional DJ Headphones, Turntables & Cartridges from A-T

First in our new line of DJ audio equipment are the ATH-PRO5X and ATH-PRO7X headphones. The ATH-PRO5X Professional Over-Ear DJ Monitor Headphones update our PRO5 line and feature newly developed 40 mm drivers capable of handling 1,500 mW of input power. The result is extremely accurate sound reproduction that remains distortion-free even at high volumes. The ATH-PRO5X headphones also feature a lightweight, sturdy construction with soft earpads that fit comfortably over the ears to provide excellent sound isolation. The ATH-PRO5X headphones are available in black (ATH-PRO5XBK) and white (ATH-PRO5XWH) and come complete with two interchangeable locking cables (coiled and straight) that are ideal for active DJ use.

The ATH-PRO7X Professional On-Ear DJ Monitor Headphones also offer a variety of features that DJs will love. The ATH-PRO7X headphones combine the comfort and low-profile style of an on-ear design with powerful 45 mm drivers capable of handling 2,000 mW of input power. Designed for long periods of use, the headphones have a lightweight but durable design with a soft headband and earpads. The combination of powerful high-fidelity audio reproduction and comfortable design make these headphones the perfect choice for even the longest gigs.

Another option for good DJ headphones is our ATH-M50x headphones. Our ATH-M50x headphones are a popular choice for DJs due to their signature sound and sound-isolating earcups. Similar to the DJ headphones above, the ATH-M50x headphones were built for long-lasting comfort, great for those late-night mixing sessions.

You can learn more about our DJ headphones in our DJ Headphones Roundup blog post!

Best DJ Turntables: AT-LP1240-USB XP and AT-LP140XP

Professional DJ Headphones, Turntables & Cartridges from A-T

Every DJ setup needs a professional turntable to spin on, and the Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable offers a new standard for use in clubs, touring, and mobile DJ applications. When designing this turntable, we incorporated features that we knew were crucial for DJs.

For instance, the AT-LP1240-USB XP DJ turntable has a built-in switchable phono pre-amp that enables it to be used with a wide variety of receivers, powered speakers, or other A/V components. For easy LP-to-digital conversion, this DJ turntable also offers a USB output for direct connection to a computer. The AT-LP1240-USB XP turntable uses a powerful direct-drive 16-pole, three-phase motor for quick startup and unwavering speed stability, as well as easy back-cueing, forward and reverse play, and quiet operation at 33-1/3, 45, or 78 RPM. The S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and anti-skate adjustment, plus the included AT-XP5 DJ phono cartridge, provide exceptional music reproduction.

Additional DJ-friendly features on the AT-LP1240-USB XP include:

  • A damped cast-aluminum platter with stroboscopic speed markings and slip mat
  • An illuminated speed indicator and adjustable pitch control
  • Dual start/stop buttons
  • A removable stylus target light
  • A dedicated tonearm grounding lug
  • A hydraulically damped lift lever
  • A locking tonearm rest that keeps the arm/cartridge in place during transport

If you're looking for another option, we also have the AT-LP140X DX turntable! Available in black and silver, the AT-LP140XP fully manual professional DJ turntable features a high-torque direct-drive and anti-resonant, mass-damped, die-cast aluminum platter to ensure stable, on-axis rotation at 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM. It is equipped with an S-shaped tonearm with height adjustment, adjustable tracking force (counterweight), and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control. This DJ turntable includes a durable, high-output AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus included with the turntable. It comes pre-mounted to an AT-HS6 universal 1/2"-mount headshell. This DJ turntable also comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and supplies a strong 5.5 mV output

Best DJ Turntable Phono Cartridges: AT-XP5 and AT-XP7

Professional DJ Headphones, Turntables & Cartridges from A-T

Specially designed for the needs of DJs, the AT-XP5 and AT-XP7 Phono Cartridges provide outstanding audio reproduction. Both DJ cartridges feature a highly rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body and a tracking force of 2 to 4 grams, and are designed to provide maximum visibility of the stylus tip. Each cartridge features a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus that tracks the record groove with high accuracy. And each offers high-level output (5.5 mV from the AT-XP5; 6.0 mW from the AT-XP7).