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ahoustondj

ahoustondj

Mac Daddy DJ
Aug 13, 2007
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I wish there was a Sub Forum called "Live Sound Style DJs." I think I would enjoy this a whole lot. I think I can still learn a lot about gear, setups, performances etc.

Personally it distresses me to see the amateurish kinds of gear and setups being utilized by some. (In most cases, not always, by the Part timers and Hobbyists. There are exceptions to this) Not because they don't have the budget or ambition to upgrade but because of lack of knowledge and unwillingness to learn or take advise.

There are lots of knowledgeable folks on this site. Even though I have been in the business for over 32 years every now and then I learn something new but almost ever day I am reminded of "What Not To Do"(I learned the correct way long time ago).
This is not a better than thou attitude, there are times I came on here and asked simple questions on things of which I had no experience. I was not afraid to ask because I wanted to learn. Best of all, i listened and executed the results of what I had learned.
 
I think what i came to realize years ago is there are different levels of experience and also different levels of the type of equipment some here need to cover your gigs. I think your example of " Live Sound Style DJ's " is pretty cool though, considering that is also what interests me. We are a Live Sound Production Company and then we happen to use some of our equipment for Dj'ing and Karaoke. Separates us from the rest and also gives us the peace of mind knowing no matter how large or how small the event , we're covered. :) Some DJ's simply do not need this level of equipment, for those doing events for 200 people or less typically they can get by with a whole different level of equipment and still be very good at what they do
 
I completely agree about different styles of equipment... I shudder every time I see a laptop plugged into some plastic powered speaker. I don't know about its' own category, seems a bit like segregation to me.

I *would* consider adding a "Live Sound" section - even though it's a DJ site, I don't think it would be out of line. Many of us have more of a FOH setup, and have questions that could be answered better by other people with similar equipment - things like feedback, effects, crossover, etc (many dj's don't even know what these are and have no interest to!)

Maybe not the right forum for this at all, but as long as we know each other and can ask for and receive feedback about other aspects of our system/business...
 
Somebody is being a Smart Azz!
Thought for the day,
"You can't teach a pig to dance, it ain't gonna happen.
All you would succeed in doing is wasting your time and irritating the heck out of the Pig."
 
This doesn't sound like the friendly ODJT environment I'm used to... is there a revolution in the works here???
 
Randy A said:
I agree, Dan....it might get the know-it-alls off the main forum and into their cave. ;)
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A better statement would be"
Will the teachers, elders and experienced ones please leave the room, the students, young ones and inexperienced all want to remain Dumb!:tribiggrin:
 
awdj said:
This doesn't sound like the friendly ODJT environment I'm used to... is there a revolution in the works here???
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Oh this just friendly banter.... wonder your way into the karaoke area... but be warned.... you may need a flak jacket... hahahahahahahahahaha :triwink:
 
So AW,

I have three 8ohm speakers and one amp that is 4 ohm bridge capable that I want to run the three 8ohm speakers on, how do I do this with the amp in bridged mode?

Shut up Houston!:triwink:
 
Why am I getting quizzed? :sqconfused: Well, parallel with all three would give you 2.6ohm... that's a no-go. I've never encountered a need to do this, so bear with me.

Without adding another source of impedence, I don't know that it's possible. Assuming that it is possible without adding another source of impedence, I would have to hypothesize the following:

I would really hesitate, because I'm not sure if each speaker would get equal power, but if you did a series-parallel setup with [two 8ohm speakers in parallel @ 4ohm] in series with the other 8 ohm speaker, I would think that would give you [8+4]/2 = ....what, 6ohm??? You've got me scratching my head. I think of it more like resistors, but resistors don't need to be balanced as a speaker would.

How would YOU do it?
 
I have been filling up my empty weekends with LIVE SOUND gigs for years.
I like to post pics and stuff,
but I was always afraid of posting LIVE SOUND gigs in the wrong section....
even if I was the DJ/MC at the event.

I would love a LIVE SOUND category.

and for the record, I am not an expert, or a know-it-all...
I'd just like to see what others are doing in the live sound and lighting area.
 
There is a way to hook up 3 8 ohm speakers to an amp and have it work properly. Search the archives, it's been answered before.

I have posted live pics before in the photo area. All I do is live sound, but still like to read through this stuff. I'd love to have a forum area to discuss it with you guys.

There is another complete board for livesound discussion called prosoundweb.com however, you'll need more than a flak jacket, you'll need a bomb shelter.
 
Hmmmm... I'm heading out the door right now. I'll be thinking about it though...
 
Actually...to be fair and completely honest, I have gained alot of knowledge from Houston. Even though I do hate how he likes to go on & on & on & on & on....well, you get the point........the boy does have his **** together. If he would just come down off that pedestal that he has himself on, he'd realize that he could serve others better.

But, until then....I'll continue to LOVE pestering the ole' boy. ;)
 
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