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My .02 ...

I like powered speakers for that size setup, so the recommendation would be either a pair of 2 way 12" or 15" speakers and maybe a single sub for now. A pair of EV ELX112P will run somewhere in the $1200 / pair range and a ELX 18" sub will run maybe $700-$800 getting you to $2000. They sound pretty darn nice and get fairly loud (certainly enough for 200 people). Others in that range include the QSC K12 and the JBL PRX612m/615m (both also sound great), though they'll be a few hundred more. A set of decent speaker stands and some cables will run you another $100-$200.

Please don't get dissuaded from continuing to post, ask questions and learn .. some of us are more than eager to help ANYONE who needs it.

Oh and welcome!
 
DJKimber said:
I am sorry if I come as an uneducated newbie. I am not. However all I have known was JBLs. And while I have researched, I am someone who can be indecisive which is why I am reaching out for advice. And it seems like this forum was credible. And I appreciate all the help.
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Kimber,
The very nature that you are still posting shows that you may be really serious. If I rubbed you wrong I am sorry. There are many one post wonders that come here looking for advise and we never hear from them again, not even a thank you. I think it may be best to see what is needed for the task and then look at that total figure. If what you have in cash on hand is less than that figure, you should wait until you have it all. To me, dictating a budget for gear is like putting the cart before the horse especially when starting out. Do it right from the beginning and you won't be hindered by inadequacy. Cheap and quality does not always go hand in hand.
 
This Evening I was at a bar where a DJ Don Masters performed for over 30years, I asked If I could possibly become a Residential DJ, Or Get DJ Lessons...He was DJing from Virtual DJ, Did very minimum scratch mostly slowly faded alot of songs...He played one song twice in the two hours I was at the bar....He is someone, some might call a seasoned DJ. He had people dancing during his grown and sexy hip hop oldies and barely anyone dancing in-between...I am a Virtual DJ fan merely because I have effects bedded into the program. What would be the difference between Me and Him? Would Pedestrians really know that he was a seasoned DJ without talking with him? Or would they assume he was someone behind a dj booth merely blending songs together. DJ'ing is my passion because I love to see people having a good time. But....Dj'ing is NOT an easy task, especially when you throw in effects, scratching and etc. Point is, to a NORMAL person they dont know the difference between the two. I can be someone that just got on the 1s-2s just because and have the crowd going wild(which has happened to me) vs the seasoned DJ who had more folks sitting on the side lines, or drinking.

Lastly, I understand Power is light weight, but I am afraid of over-powering the house, hotel or such...I know JBL's are good, but its too back and forth with this....Sooo maybe I should test run the speakers I want. Yall driving me crazy....But I appreciate the Help 100%
 
@AhoustonDJ. I was going off of the base price for Mackies. I know some JBL speakers are not more then $400(15' ones). I have voided my opportunity to Dj for an event in April, Because I want to be 100% ready to DJ, so my BIG Banquet is in August. So my Plan is to buy things slowly, test them out in my Apartment...Figure how I want my lights set up and etc...so I have about 7 months of preparation. I plan to get two subscription to two websites, normally I would buy my songs, but its getting kinda costly. I am very serious about Disc Jocking. I am not a Wedding DJ, I dont have the Emcee Skills. I am a people person, but I dont speak clearly(accent)....I just really need help, I had a mentor DJ, but shes back in NJ, and I am in Indiana for school. Indianapolis doesnt have many clubs, mainly bars. And the type of music is different then what I know....So...Yes, i am just searching for help. I don't want somone to tell me there secrets. just tips of speakers and Amp. I know 150% About lights as I was a stage manager for two years.
 
chaos said:
itigger - If you read this thread, you'll see that aside from DJCC and myself, no one really provided any recommendations aside from "call Ben", followed by a lot of discussion over sharing or not sharing wisdom with newbies, and ending with some sexist remarks (really guys?). Way to promote a community and industry.
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I saw nothing sexist. Also, if you look, I also listed what I use for equipment so y'er not the only ones - thank you very much. I firmly believe in promoting our community and industry. You have a different opinion on how to do it than I do, that's all. That doesn't make either of us wrong or right as it is based on our own experiences. Many people here have gained my trust and respect and vice versa. Their opinions matter greatly to me (and vice versa) - this was not something earned by hopping on a board on day 1. If Kimber is serious about this business, she'll also note that you have to have thick skin, which comes in handy lots of times.

This board is leagues above any other similar board on the web (even when we're not at our best)! For those of you that don't think so, there's the door.
 
DJKimber said:
I plan to get two subscription to two websites, normally I would buy my songs, but its getting kinda costly.
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Not sure I understand this line. Buying music is a fact of life in this business (unless you have arrangements with the recording studios / artists).
 
ittigger said:
I saw nothing sexist. Also, if you look, I also listed what I use for equipment so y'er not the only ones - thank you very much. I firmly believe in promoting our community and industry. You have a different opinion on how to do it than I do, that's all. That doesn't make either of us wrong or right as it is based on our own experiences. Many people here have gained my trust and respect and vice versa. Their opinions matter greatly to me (and vice versa) - this was not something earned by hopping on a board on day 1. If Kimber is serious about this business, she'll also note that you have to have thick skin, I agree,but one does not need to be hard a** to every new person that comes here, which comes in handy lots of times.

This board is leagues above any other similar board on the web (even when we're not at our best)! For those of you that don't think so, there's the door.
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Sorry, I did not know that Dan had given you control of the forum. :tricool:
 
"I agree,but one does not need to be hard a** to every new person that comes here."

Agreed and you base alot of how you act on past issues - that might tell you that alot of these amateur wanna be's have been here recently.

"For those of you that don't think so, there's the door"

This is a free country and a free forum. You can come and go as you please. That's common sense - Danno doesn't have to give me control for that. I never said I would remove you, I said you can leave.

Must we continue to beat a dead horse? Move on. FYI: I'm certain you're not providing a leading example by allowing this to drag on.

:)
 
dont worry Kimber it always happens this time of year. The big holiday season and then weeks off in January and February builds angst since most of us have no clue what to do with a weekend off. Keep working on what your working on. I learned simply by mistakes as their werent any DJ conferences or forums in my early days. Fortunately I learn new stuff daily even after 39 yrs in my career as a DJ. I love it and hope to hit the 50 yr mark before I even consider winding down.
 
Yes, sorry for the confusion Kimber. Again, welcome to our boards. Hopefully you can see past this little - whatever you want to call it - and hang out with us. This really is the best l'il spot on the web!

Hopefully we have somehow helped. If not, ask away and we'll try harder to answer you.

:)
 
Jon Tuck said:
Fortunately I learn new stuff daily even after 39 yrs in my career as a DJ. I love it and hope to hit the 50 yr mark before I even consider winding down.
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My congrats to you Sir JT.

Same here (learning new stuff all the time) - and I just passed my 24 year mark.

:)
 
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