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TooMuchCowbell

TooMuchCowbell

New DJ
Jan 16, 2012
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Massachusetts
So I'm still new to the DJ scene. Im 18 and live in massachusetts and have been doing house partys and sweet 16's for a few months now.

However today one of my friends told me that she is throwing a party and wants to rent out a hall.

She asked if i wanted to Dj and I happily accepted.

But what am i getting myself into? What do i need to know for this next major step for me?

I own my own audio system, however i don't own a light system. i have a friend who has been Djing for decades and lets me borrow equipment from him.

The party is expected to happen sometime during the February break.

This is the website of the hall that the girl will be renting

http://www.vfw2626.com/Hall Rental.html

Thanks in advance for the assistance.
 
I'm not sure I understand the question. You've been doing house parties and sweet 16's but you don't know what you're getting into by playing at a friends party?
 
Welcome to ODJT, TooMuchCowbell. And hey... you're right in my backyard (well, sort of).

Don't worry about playing at a hall vs. playing at a house party. Lighting is fun and can make things festive, but it's not necessary. As long as you're playing the right music, you've got nothing to fear.
 
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Two behringer B215D powered speakers

Im sure the sound wont be a problem, just the lighting haha

And do you guys know any decent quality lighting equipment that you can suggest?
 
TooMuchCowbell said:
Two behringer B215D powered speakers

Im sure the sound wont be a problem, just the lighting haha

And do you guys know any decent quality lighting equipment that you can suggest?
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Martin Acrobat......but they're impossible to find. The next best 1st fixture would be ADJ Revo 4. Just set that dude on your table, aim it at the ceiling, and it'll throw fresh patterns all night long.
 
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Martin Acrobat......but they're impossible to find. The next best 1st fixture would be ADJ Revo 4. Just set that dude on your table, aim it at the ceiling, and it'll throw fresh patterns all night long.
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not impossible to find,i have 2 here which i may consider selling.
 
CMWAT said:
not impossible to find,i have 2 here which i may consider selling.
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Cowbell, if you can talk him out of even one of those acrobats, DO IT. I've ditched a whole bar full of effects in favor of a pair of acrobats and the bats absolutely smoke all my led fixtures.
 
Welcome to Ourdjtalk. I would recommend that you concentrate on getting at least 1 sub for this event please. That looks to me like a nice size room and I say you will need some punch to add to those speakers. There's a big difference in doing a house party and doing a gig in a hall. The sound is much different. What worked in someones home I doubt will be good enough for that hall. Especially if you plan to place the speakers on stands.
 
Cowbell. Welcome. First things first tke no advice from Mixmastermachoman. Second how many people will be coming to the party?
 
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Dj Jimmy D said:
Cowbell. Welcome. First things first tke no advice from Mixmastermachoman. Second how many people will be coming to the party?
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What is wrong with what I said sir? I just suggested that he have the right sound to do the job right. Lights are an extra nice touch but first I say the right sound gear is needed. You don't want to short change a client because your gear isn't good enough to cover the room the event is in. After that then I would worry about having lights to provide for a client if that's what they would like.

Not every client is going to care that you have lights r will want you to provide lights at their event. He's talking about using 2 tops and no sub. The room looks like a decent size room that he should have a sub to use so that it will be the right sound for the job. Now if he just can't afford to buy one then that's another story. He's considering buy some lights. What should have been asked of him is what is his budget for lights? Also what about having a truss to hang up the lights so it will be a better effect then just having them sitting on the floor or on a table.

Now even if he doesn't have the money right now to buy a sub, at least he needs to know it's a good ideal to look into getting one so when he really needs one he will have it. Better to have one and not need it then to not have one and need it.

Also depending on the type of event it is and the crowd he'll be playing for, they may think he's lacking with his gear because it doesn't have enough punch to it because there is no sub.
 
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Haha, glad to see this post has gained a little bit of attention.

The party was great and really helped get my name out there a little more.

But it seems lady luck is smiling on me just a bit more. I get a message from from my brother that one of his co-workers wants to give me one of these http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DX2000USB.aspx
for absolutely nothing. Still in shock. He just wants me to put it to good use and in good faith im probably going to buy his beer for the next few night haha.

Anyways what i really wanted to know is, well what the heck is this thing? I have heard of 4 channel mixers but never really 7. What's so good about this product and what do i need to use it? Programs? Turntables obv. But what else?

Thanks alot for the support guys, means a ton.
 
It's 5 channels + 2 mic channels. I used to have the older version (DX1000) without USB and in silver. Big, chunky, but well built. It's more of a club-build, rather than mobile design, but if you have the space, it's not too shabby.
 
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I'm glad the event went well. Now what do you plan to do to upgrade your speakers and other gear if need be?
 
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