WWYD????

[Capital Disc Jockeys]

I recently sold some equipment, allowing me to purchase 1 of 3 investments. If you had a choice, one of three....

Bose compact $1,000 (Love to pay $800 (We have 1 now and also a double L1 and 4 B2s...)

or....

4 Bar lighting (I just bought 1 set) $343...

or...

Another OTSAV with laptop...$799.....(We have 1 of these)...

I'm leaning towards either the Bose compact or the OTSAV.

What say you??

 

[DJ J Mac]

Personally, I'd go for the lighting. I find lighting can be more versitile than other types of gear.

 

[rickryan.com]

I own and use the L1. That said, there's no way I'd spend money on a compact. A pair of EV ZXA1s would be far, far more versatile, will sound better, and will cost less. If you're saying you only have 1 laptop (assuming no backup), that'd take priority, hands down.

 

[Capital Disc Jockeys]

Rick...

Disagree about the EV. I don't like the looks of them. Ever since I've owned the Bose, whether it's the L1s or the compact, I've never in my life have had more compliments in my professional career as a DJ (proudly 25 years)

We also own 2 DJ Power's...

Lighting is not my priority. Right now anyways. We will be investing in the Up lighting.

Sound / digital is...

 

[Dave Winsor]

Tim,

If you don't have a backup laptop, that's what I'd spend the money on. Budget the compact for next year.

If you don't have music, it won't matter what speakers you use!

Dave

 

[Capital Disc Jockeys]

Dave..

Tim,

If you don't have a backup laptop, that's what I'd spend the money on. Budget the compact for next year.

If you don't have music, it won't matter what speakers you use!

Dave

We have 1 Otsav and 2 DJ Power's...

Should I still get another Otsav?

I hate making these decisions

 

[DjDennis]

sometimes its a coin toss, that may give you the answer

 

[Dave Winsor]

Tim,

Sorry for the confusion. It really depends on whether YOU like OTS enough to sink the cash. I have two lappys with OTS so I'm cool with it.

Dave

 

[DJ Ducky]

I think that you should take a step back and determine what you need, and if there are several items that you need, evaluate each item and determine which one you need the most.

 

[Fred Wright]

Agreed with Ducky. Only you can determine which choice will best suit your business.

If it's any help, look back on your previous shows and give consideration to which choice you can successfully do a show without. If you can do without something, it isn't really a priority and can wait.

 

[Capital Disc Jockeys]

I think that you should take a step back and determine what you need, and if there are several items that you need, evaluate each item and determine which one you need the most.

Been doing this all day...

 

[SoftJock Rick]

Doesn't sound like you really need anything at the moment -- why not just bank the money for the time being, until you DO need something...?

 

[Capital Disc Jockeys]

Well, my birthday is coming...I may surprise myself!

 

[MIXSIRS]

If you have the music library I'd go with the laptop/software choice. You can always rent sound reinforcement and lighting if you need it.

 

[Jon Tuck]

I would add a Chauvet 4 Play to your 4Bar to make it a kick butt combo. Check Bens video youtube vids in the lighting section. In this thread.

http://www.ourdjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=34140&page=2

 

[Proformance]

It's not an investment - it is not going to appreciate, nor will you make one cent on things you buy unless you yourself get out and do something with it.

Is there a demand for any of this that is not being met? (I am talking about actual customers - not your personal hopes and desires.)

Examples:

If you are losing gigs because your client's want more or better lighting - then get the lighting.

If you are under-booking because your setup/strike takes too long and you can't get from one job to next in good time - then buy the more portable sound system.

If you have another DJ who can work but, are turning away jobs for lack of a DJ system - then add the new Ots & Laptop.

Buy whatever product it is that will realease the "brake pedal" on your income - and leave your "feelings" out of it.

 

[Capital Disc Jockeys]

I just added the 4 play with our 4 bar....

 

[Scott Hanna]

If I needed a back up computer, I'd go with that.

If and when the compact is needed, you could always do the 12 months same as cash and get it in a few days.

 

[Capital Disc Jockeys]

If I needed a back up computer, I'd go with that.

If and when the compact is needed, you could always do the 12 months same as cash and get it in a few days.

You've got me thinking Scott!