DJ Stocking Stuffers: What to Get
What are good stocking stuffers for a DJ?
Small things DJs use up, lose or break: gaffer tape, velcro cable ties, contact cleaner, headphone adapters, spare USB and audio cables, and slipmats. They are cheap, they get used at every gig, and most of them work with any setup.
DJ stocking stuffers by price
Which DJ stocking stuffers work with any setup?
Gaffer tape, velcro cable ties, contact cleaner and headphone adapters work for every DJ. A 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch adapter such as the Hosa GHP-105 lets them plug everyday headphones into a mixer, and a 10 ft headphone extension gives them room to move in the booth. For USB cables, check which plug their controller uses first: USB-B, USB-C or USB-A.
What do you get a vinyl DJ for their stocking?
Slipmats. The Magma Technics 1200 slipmats are a matching pair, the Sicmats PHOENETIC "Sierra India Charlie" set is a pair, and the Reloop SCRATCHING-SET XTRM pairs an extra-rigid slipmat with a low-friction slipsheet for scratching and backspins. Stylus cleaner suits any turntable. Serato control vinyl is only for DJs who play Serato DJ on turntables. Skip replacement styli unless you know exactly which turntable or cartridge they use.
What do you get a mobile or party DJ for their stocking?
Gig tools and small effects: gaffer tape, velcro cable ties, XLR color rings for telling cables apart, and a mirror ball in 8-inch, 8-inch with motor ring or 12-inch sizes. For MCing, the Gemini GMU-M100 is a UHF wireless handheld mic with a plug-in receiver.
Are there DJ headphones that fit a stocking budget?
Yes. The Hercules HDP DJ45 are closed-back over-ear DJ headphones with 50 mm drivers, swiveling earcups for one-ear cueing and a folding design, under $50. For more choice, see DJ Headphones.
What if I don't know what gear they use?
Give a Hollywood DJ gift card. It comes in amounts from $10, it is delivered by email with nothing to ship, and it can be used on DJ gear, lighting and pro audio at hollywooddj.com.
Looking for a bigger gift? See DJ Gifts Under $100 and all DJ gift ideas.