University House Social - Gear Ideas

[Steve LeBlanc]

I'm stoked - booked a university House social in January - 600 people.
I'm told by a dj friend who's been there before that the party is on 3 floors. The Dance floor is on the main floor in an area 60 x 120 approx....It will hold 2 to 300.

Music wise, I'm not real concerned ...Current hip hop/top 40 dance with a little Franz Ferdinand, All american rejects, Killers etc....Also plan on some retro hip hop/dance and Nrg music. I'm going to really mix it up.....I've been practicing the beat mixing..I'm half tempted to haul out the tables and the old vinyl.....

Sound wise...My thought is my 2 FBT Maxx 6A's with either two Yorkville LS700p or 800p's. If I went with the LS800p, could I get away with one ....or be safe and run 2?

I may rent a crossover as I understand that the Yorkville have none built in, I don't want to run full range to my tops; I may crossover at 80hz...Your thoughts.....I want lots of BUMP!

Lighting - 4 LED pars, Chavet Kinta and Oceana, 2 Martin Destroyers and 2 strobes. If the University allows it- fog/haze.

This will be my biggest crowd..I'm really looking forward to it.....

 

[HiDefDJ]

600 kids? Go with both 800's.

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

Well 600 on 3 floors...I'm told max....300 on my floor. But then again , the subs are renting at $30/day ...literally free.....so 2 it will be.....Should I consider 2 xtra top, or just put mine up high?

Thanks all

 

[HiDefDJ]

$30 to rent an 800? Geez. Why NOT have 2 going then.

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

That's what I said ...literally free..2 800's and a crossover for 65.00 for another 40 two tops (Mackies or SP2's).

Rental rates are good here...

so it will be 2...........

What about tops...should my two be enough?

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

Of course i could always borrow Tyrone's gear.....LOL

 

[DJ_BreakZ]

Crossover your tops at 120hz ... that will take out all the low end and give you all mids highs. Your tops will go louder with less break up!

 

[PeteT]

Yeah - Crosssover at 120 or 150hz. and if you go with two subs - be sure to couple them as close to a wall as you can.

Question on the room - do you have space for a second set of tops? Maybe you want to call Bill at ESC about his new mounting gear to put two speakers up on one speaker stand.

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

Pete--I can likely make room for extra tops.....If i cross over at 120 or 150-hz, I'm thinking my FBT's will be able to take the heat......The room is narrow......

 

[Jon Tuck]

YOU gotta love Long & McQuades Rental plan it is why I havent made the BIG RCF sub purchase just yet. My current fee and next yrs increase allows me to add subs etc if needed and so have prolonged the Purchase. Im truly thinking of the dual top adapter Steve. In this case to cover three floors I would consider it youd hate to fry your Golden FBT's for just a bit more work and rental fee.

 

[Steve LeBlanc]

Ed - I'm doin' just the one fllor. I understand that they have a guy spinning tehno/house on the 3rd floor...2nd floor is a lounge....I am though going to give it some thought...a second pair of tops.....

Thanks all....

 

[PeteT]

Pete--I can likely make room for extra tops.....If i cross over at 120 or 150-hz, I'm thinking my FBT's will be able to take the heat......The room is narrow......

If the room is narrow - only use one pair - you'll drive yourself crazy all night trying to maintain EQ and delays so the tops don't create a muddy overlap.

 

[Jon Tuck]

ditto on the Skinny.