What is a Clean Look/Setup?

Jeff Romard · Jun 23, 2011

Bill Kexel said:
Nice clean setup.

One thing I did notice (not picking on you) ....Wouldn't the subwoofers be more effective on the main flloor as opposed to being on a riser?

Unless I'm wrong, I've always heard that subs should be placed on the solid floor so people feel the thump in their feet/legs, the sub is more effective on a solid floor.

Is this correct?

Yes and no. They are more effective on a solid floor and coupled and more esthetically pleasing but if it's too far away from the mains there will be a problem with slapback

Ausumm said:
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the thread is about clean setups.
what good would a pic from MY point of vew be?

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Nice setup Mike. The only thing I would have done different is run two sets of speakers to maintain stereo sound in each direction or at least two to the dance floor

ahoustondj · Jun 23, 2011

Bill Kexel said:
No...Pros use DJ cases.

Like these? View attachment 23486 Should I put these on a table top?

DjDennis · Jun 23, 2011

Sorry guys - still do not see a CLEAN setup!

Loneavenger · Jun 23, 2011

A lot of my events are a little different than what is shown here but i agree you should always strive to be as clean as possible, we continue to clean up the set-up each and every time. There's always something that can be improved, some of the finished results though thus far.....

Steve LeBlanc · Jun 23, 2011

Bill Kexel said:
No...Pros use DJ cases.

I use DJ cases; that's why I hide them; they're ugly...

adj4u2c · Jun 23, 2011

ahoustondj said:
There are no rules man. You did great! There was only one comment that you could have placed the two Bass Bins together on the floor directly in front of your rack.
When I looked at your first pic there was no reason to see any more of the room because you were not squished up in a corner and the stage was all yours. Good going. Question, Did you ask for the stage/riser or was it provided for you?

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That pic was taken in the main ballroom of the TPC (Tournament Players Championship) and most of the time they provide risers for the entertainment.

Bill Kexel said:
adj4u2c said:

Sorry, I certainly want to comply with the rules....is this Better ??

Looks great, nice setup, open & inviting.

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Thank You !!

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adj4u2c · Jun 23, 2011

Steve Cie said:
The question asked at the start of this board was "What is a clean look/setup?"
Simple--Orderly, no wires or cables showing if possible, and colorful. Nobody wants to see an equipment dump on a table.
Additionally, the DJ entertainer is an integral part of the scene, and should also appear neat, clean, and dressed appropriately for the event.

Remember......You do not get a second chance to make a good first impression!

Steve,
VERY NICE SET-UP !! In the pic on the left, there are 2 black boxes... Are those dance boxes ? Do you have a close up pic of them ??

Thanks, Alan

djsarge · Jun 23, 2011

DjDennis said:
Sorry guys - still do not see a CLEAN setup!

And your example?

DJ JohnThe1 · Jun 23, 2011

ahoustondj said:
Like these? View attachment 23486 Should I put these on a table top?

Nice rig.. Throw a Pio or Rane board in that rack it will be golden. That Behringer just does not fit (quality wise ) with everything else.

ahoustondj · Jun 23, 2011

DJ JohnThe1 said:
Nice rig.. Throw a Pio or Rane board in that rack it will be golden. That Behringer just does not fit (quality wise ) with everything else.

Thank you! Funny but the Mixer has been in service about ten years now. I like it because of all the inputs it has and a sub output, which can be used for extra bass but rarely used. This is missing from that pic (3 Way Crossover and two amps), it goes under the DJ station. Reverb has also been added to the Main rack and the Laptop does no longer sits so high.
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Proformance · Jun 24, 2011

RE: The OP photos: Lose all the black "DJ skirts."

Take a look at the one photo with an uncovered speaker stand in front of a white skirted table - notice how low profile the tripod legs are?

Now look at the photos of those monstrous piles of cloth wrapped around the speaker stands and trusses - hard to miss it isn't it? All that cloth makes your gear stand out like Godzilla. "The Adams Family" setup was another good characterization of how this comes across.

DjDennis · Jun 25, 2011

Sarge the example is easy - everyone thinks thiers is clean (even I do)

but when it comes down to it no one setup can say its the cleanest

only way that can happen is there is no setup and its blank with nothing there - now thats clean

can you see why I say that not one setup I have seen so far is a clean setup (because there isnt)

sorry that life for you!

jokerswild · Jun 25, 2011

DjDennis said:
Sarge the example is easy - everyone thinks thiers is clean (even I do)

but when it comes down to it no one setup can say its the cleanest

only way that can happen is there is no setup and its blank with nothing there - now thats clean

can you see why I say that not one setup I have seen so far is a clean setup (because there isnt)

sorry that life for you!

I couldn't dissagree more with the above statement.

Let's see if a definition of a clean setup helps. A clean system setup means that from the clients perspective any and all equipment cases and cableing are arranged in a neat and appealing manor, period. A clean setup does not require facades, skirts or any other device to hide a messy setup. All that matters is that it is neat in appearance and looks good in the environment in which it is being used.

Proformance · Jun 25, 2011

jokerswild said:
I couldn't dissagree more with the above statement.

Let's see if a definition of a clean setup helps. A clean system setup means that from the clients perspective any and all equipment cases and cableing are arranged in a neat and appealing manor, period. A clean setup does not require facades, skirts or any other device to hide a messy setup. All that matters is that it is neat in appearance and looks good in the environment in which it is being used.

For the most part, only a well designed permanent install or a full stage set design "looks good in the enviroment in which it is being used." So, from that standpoint Dennis is correct. 2/3 of the places you go weren't designed with the tought of you being there.

"Clean" is also a relative term. If your a high school kid playing from a laptop in the school cafeteria where there is no decor, and nothing other than a lunch table - then hiding all your wires would be pointless in a space lined with a half-dozen trash barrels and peripheral service equipment. "Clean" here would simply mean "safe" and non-accident prone.

jokerswild · Jun 25, 2011

Proformance said:
For the most part, only a well designed permanent install or a full stage set design "looks good in the enviroment in which it is being used." So, from that standpoint Dennis is correct. 2/3 of the places you go weren't designed with the tought of you being there.

"Clean" is also a relative term. If your a high school kid playing from a laptop in the school cafeteria where there is no decor, and nothing other than a lunch table - then hiding all your wires would be pointless in a space lined with a half-dozen trash barrels and peripheral service equipment. "Clean" here would simply mean "safe" and non-accident prone.

All you did was re-word what I already said... and further cemented that as long as the equipment is arranged and organized in an appealling manor then it is clean.

ahoustondj · Jun 25, 2011

jokerswild said:
I couldn't dissagree more with the above statement.

Let's see if a definition of a clean setup helps. A clean system setup means that from the clients perspective any and all equipment cases and cableing are arranged in a neat and appealing manor, period. A clean setup does not require facades, skirts or any other device to hide a messy setup. All that matters is that it is neat in appearance and looks good in the environment in which it is being used.

WRONG! But if it your opinion then kewl, 'cause everybody has one too!

jokerswild · Jun 26, 2011

ahoustondj said:
WRONG! But if it your opinion then kewl, 'cause everybody has one too!

Smart :yomoon:

DjDennis · Jun 26, 2011

jokerswild said:
I couldn't dissagree more with the above statement.

Let's see if a definition of a clean setup helps. A clean system setup means that from the clients perspective any and all equipment cases and cableing are arranged in a neat and appealing manor, period. A clean setup does not require facades, skirts or any other device to hide a messy setup. All that matters is that it is neat in appearance and looks good in the environment in which it is being used.

ok then......... show us all a clean setup!!

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lets see how far this will go!

jokerswild · Jun 26, 2011

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There....

and... photo is a bit grainy but you get the idea....

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Jon Tuck · Jun 26, 2011

Dennis do you have a picture which might show us an example to clarify your view or opinion?

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