One side question about this. My feeling has always been that great equipment does not make a great DJ.
Very true, but at least tell the client at the very least some kind of run through of what you will be bring or what you use. What if you were the DJ that shows up with speakers on a stick and an I pod?
This is an " Equipment" blurb that makes the client feel warm and fuzzy. It shows that yur gear is always fresh and new and chance for failure during an event is unlikely. You could replace the word "Dennon" with " Gear" and the prospect wont care. All they know is that the gear is always new.
replacing Dennons every 2 years or so, and continually updating technology (we are almost all laptop at this point).
Does dated equipment make it less professional?
IMO No. You can literally stick a Facade in front of anything now and no one can tell what you have. Its all in the presentation.
You have 2 cars, both a 1967 Chevey Camaro.
One is dirty and paint is faded and tires are mismatched but it runs like a charm- People call it a clunker.
Second has great paint job, nice shiny wheels and glossy tires Doesnt have an engine. People call it a classic.
Its all in the presentation.
Real DJ skills is very important, yes ( music knowledge, knowing your equipmnet etc...) but looking like a slob wont earn any praises.