Post pics of your mobile setup

[numberexhaust]

have you ever tried using those things at more bass demanding events like house parties, etc?

[numberexhaust]

Couple of shots from the middle school dance I did last Friday. I was partner-less, so it was a bit of a sloppy setup, but the show turned out great. They even tipped extra cause they said I did a great job =)

I do need a way to hide wires, though.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/numberexhaust/IMG_1034.jpg?t=1193625835

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/numberexhaust/IMG_1035.jpg?t=1193625856

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/numberexhaust/IMG_1036.jpg?t=1193625868

[DJ Shane]

Very nice. I might suggest a black bed sheet from Wally World to throw over the table first but it doesn't look terrible. What model EVs are those and what amp are you running? Glad the gig went well, the set-up looks nice.

[DJzrule]

Use a table skirt, black preferably! :tup:

When I egt a chance I will post pics of my equipment in my basement. Lots of upgrades going on. Looking to get 4 of the good ol' pocket scans!

[numberexhaust]

Very nice. I might suggest a black bed sheet from Wally World to throw over the table first but it doesn't look terrible. What model EVs are those and what amp are you running? Glad the gig went well, the set-up looks nice.

They're ZX4's - my workhorses. Beautiful sound, too. Unfortunately, I only have a samson sx1800 amp. At some point I have to upgrade that to a QSC, but I'm not sure if I'll get time to do that soon. I'm also holding off on the purchase of subs (I rent them now when I need them) because of college restrictions.

[BrandonM]

I do need a way to hide wires, though.



Maybe a light stand too? So you can get those lights off the floor? You can get em fairly cheap too, like 50 bucks or so. :D

[numberexhaust]

Maybe a light stand too? So you can get those lights off the floor? You can get em fairly cheap too, like 50 bucks or so. :D

lol i actually have two of them, and a few scanners, lasers, and a bunch of other crap that i dont really use unless my partners' there.

hes the lighting geek... im the sound mann


edit: notice the clamp the agressor's sitting on? :D

[Dj Xperiment]

Did a gig in a middle school cafeteria last Friday.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/digitaldjx/setup.jpg

[Dj Double M]

Here's my first posting of my new Mobile Set Up. Im running 2- B-52 ACT 18X powered Subwoofer stacked with 2 Powered JBL EON 15's. 15 feet of trussing with 14" rotating mirror ball with 2 spots, 5 penta beam point laser 4 Mobile scanners etc. At the controls Maudio-Torq Xponet, back up Numark CD Mix 3. Pictured is the slickest set up packed away in my Wells Cargo trailer. Hope you enjoy....

[Dj Double M]

Here's my first posting of my new Mobile Set Up. Im running 2- B-52 ACT 18X powered Subwoofer stacked with 2 Powered JBL EON 15's. 15 feet of trussing with 14" rotating mirror ball with 2 spots, 5 penta beam point laser 4 Mobile scanners etc. At the controls Maudio-Torq Xponet, back up Numark CD Mix 3. Pictured is the slickest set up packed away in my Wells Cargo trailer. Hope you enjoy....

[DJ Brian B]

Here's my first posting of my new Mobile Set Up. Im running 2- B-52 ACT 18X powered Subwoofer stacked with 2 Powered JBL EON 15's. 15 feet of trussing with 14" rotating mirror ball with 2 spots, 5 penta beam point laser 4 Mobile scanners etc. At the controls Maudio-Torq Xponet, back up Numark CD Mix 3. Pictured is the slickest set up packed away in my Wells Cargo trailer. Hope you enjoy....

Very nice setup!

[numberexhaust]

Did a gig in a middle school cafeteria last Friday.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/digitaldjx/setup.jpg

show us whats behindddd

[Mike D]

Here's my first posting of my new Mobile Set Up. Im running 2- B-52 ACT 18X powered Subwoofer stacked with 2 Powered JBL EON 15's. 15 feet of trussing with 14" rotating mirror ball with 2 spots, 5 penta beam point laser 4 Mobile scanners etc. At the controls Maudio-Torq Xponet, back up Numark CD Mix 3. Pictured is the slickest set up packed away in my Wells Cargo trailer. Hope you enjoy....


Looks good.. you certainly have enough bass for those tops, that's for sure.

[DJ Brian B]

Heres some pictures of my system

http://djbrianbmobile.com/media/CurrentSetup004.jpg
http://djbrianbmobile.com/media/CurrentSetup005.jpg
http://djbrianbmobile.com/media/CurrentSetup006.jpg

I plan to replace the bottom surge protector with a rack panel that has 2 speakon outs, an AC power out, and possibly a sub out so I that I can just connect my speakers to it. (patch bay) The outputs on the panel of course will be already wired to the amps. I also plan to add a furman power conditioner at the top, along with some blank rack spaces as fillers.

Critique and Comments Welcome!

Thanks

[DropZoneDJs]

Here are some pics of our setup:
http://www.dropzonedjs.com/images/DZ06-07/DZSetup2007-1sm.JPG (http://www.dropzonedjs.com/images/DZ06-07/DZSetup2007-1.JPG)
and an event we did a week ago:

http://dropzonedjs.com/photogallery/2007%20Pics/dz1.JPG
http://dropzonedjs.com/photogallery/2007%20Pics/dz2.JPG
http://dropzonedjs.com/photogallery/2007%20Pics/dz3.JPG
http://dropzonedjs.com/photogallery/2007%20Pics/dz4.JPG
http://dropzonedjs.com/photogallery/2007%20Pics/dz5.JPG
http://dropzonedjs.com/photogallery/2007%20Pics/dz6.JPG

Let us know what you think! ; )

Randy Hamlin - DJ/ Lighting / MC
DropZone DJ Services
513-256-6040 Cell (Anytime)
http://www.dropzonedjs.com

[DJ Brian B]

Very nice setup, extremely clean and well layed-out.

Do you ever use subs?

[DropZoneDJs]

We have two Peavey Low-Rider 18" Subs under the table skirt! ; ) That's why we call ourselves DropZone!!!

*And before someone asks... we never have any vibration or other related issues with the audio or the table skirt moving, it just seems to work great and give us a clean look.

[DJ ColinMichael]

Looks good. I am guessing you have the wires(for the lights/speakers) either hardwired into the truss or some sort of cable management system.

[DropZoneDJs]

Yes, In fact here is a picture from our side of the rack:

http://www.dropzonedjs.com/images/DZ06-07/DZsetup2007-2.JPG
Click here for full resolution picture: http://www.dropzonedjs.com/images/DZ06-07/DZsetup2007-2.JPG

We work to hide everything from the front view of the rack...almost no wire visable from the front. Only a couple running to the rack and we are working to hide those too soon. The rack comes apart in three sections; two leg pillars and one arch section; held together by pin release system. The arch section hangs on two J type arms in the cargo trailer and the pillars are strapped to the wall straight, up side by side. The truss is the Arch System 1 by Global Truss. We manufactured the brackets for the lights and added the speaker arms, used normally for wall speakers as an added touch of clean. All lights, brackets and speaker mounts are held onto truss by Global Truss Mini-Clamps.

Randy Hamlin - DJ/ Lighting / MC
DropZone DJ Services
513-256-6040 Cell (Anytime)
http://www.dropzonedjs.com

[C-Rus]

Thats one of the coolest things ive ever seen for a mobile DJ

[numberexhaust]

Thats one of the coolest things ive ever seen for a mobile DJ

:stupid:

Very, VERY, impressive. Rep for that. I'm assuming you do this full-time, then?

[fredware]

dropzone, i was so impressed that I decided to log in just to tell you how hot your setup is. awesome truss (or whatever you call it)

mind if i ask how much it cost for that whole setup?

[DJ Shane]

Very nice set-up. Looks clean. :tup:.

Where did you get those IEC extensions for the lights?

[DropZoneDJs]

WOW!!!,

Thank you all for your very nice comments.
*As far as the question for the IEC extension cables; I purchased the online but not sure which place. I knew they would work great for quick disconnect points for power on the truss. You can search online for them as well - I found some here: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/LCAC-168/473/6%22

The speaker brackets were bought at Sam Ash for about $29.00 each and added Global Truss Mini-Clamps to it to mount to the trussing.

* As far as the question about cost; We once calculated to have about $8500.00 in everything we have in sound and lighting and trussing. Then we have the 6x10 cargo trailer that we haul everything in for about $2100.00.

As far as everything else...
My partner and I work full time jobs during the weekdays and do our DJ business on the evenings and weekends. I work in the IT field for a university and have really tried to bring a new setup ideal and utilize technology to the fullest in our setup with the addition of intelligent lighting controlled by me with an Elation DMX Operator Pro lighting controller and a full digital computer and a Numark D2 controller based audio system.

We believe our setup is definitely different from what we have seen elsewhere and we really feel now with the comments we are getting from our clients and from all of you, that the work we did to get it all together is paying off.

Our original goal was to have a setup that was stylish and clean cut. With the lighting truss holding all the cabling out of sight, the speakers mounting off the sides without using speaker stands and the hidden 18" subs under the table, we have created our MOTO... "We bring the nightclub to you..." , which we have on our business cards. With that in mind we are able to provide a clean elegant setup for the formal side of the wedding reception fence...and then bring it on during the open dance part of the reception. Parties and other events we bring it on all night long...; )

Our upcoming additions are to add a 37-42" plasma on the front of the black dj rack. With that we will display the bride and grooms names, play music videos and even go further with the addition of a full motion camera on the end of the mirrorball mount arm and display images of people dancing and the reception room. Once the camera is in place we also look to provide an upsell to our clients in facilities that have high speed internet connections and offer to live stream their reception to family members and friends that may not be able to make it due to illness or other reasons. What do you all think about that?

Again thanks for all the kind words and let me know if anyone has any further questions. Sorry to get so wordy...this stuff gets me excited! LOL

http://dropzonedjs.com/images/dropzonedjs%20logo%20Index.JPG

Randy Hamlin - DJ/ Lighting / MC
DropZone DJ Services
513-256-6040 Cell (Anytime)
http://www.dropzonedjs.com

[numberexhaust]

that sounds really cool. If you can bring a better experience to your customers then power to you. Its really an inspiration. Just make sure u keep posting pics :)

[DJ White Choco]

Looks clean...nice setup

[josh sense]

Yes, In fact here is a picture from our side of the rack:

http://www.dropzonedjs.com/images/DZ06-07/DZsetup2007-2.JPG
Click here for full resolution picture: http://www.dropzonedjs.com/images/DZ06-07/DZsetup2007-2.JPG

We work to hide everything from the front view of the rack...almost no wire visable from the front. Only a couple running to the rack and we are working to hide those too soon. The rack comes apart in three sections; two leg pillars and one arch section; held together by pin release system. The arch section hangs on two J type arms in the cargo trailer and the pillars are strapped to the wall straight, up side by side. The truss is the Arch System 1 by Global Truss. We manufactured the brackets for the lights and added the speaker arms, used normally for wall speakers as an added touch of clean. All lights, brackets and speaker mounts are held onto truss by Global Truss Mini-Clamps.

Randy Hamlin - DJ/ Lighting / MC
DropZone DJ Services
513-256-6040 Cell (Anytime)
http://www.dropzonedjs.com

are you sandbagging your truss bases? that looks like a lot of weight especially with those modified speaker brackets.

[DropZoneDJs]

There is no need for sandbags. The base of the truss has feet that are about 34" in length and there is not even an inch of play forward or backward. Plus we place the Q-Spot moving heads on each base and they weight about 30lbs each. Rock solid...trust me!

[DJ ColinMichael]

DropZone you guys are doing exactlly what I want to be doing, you just have 10+ years on me. My gigs arnt weddings but I still want a clean setup just like that.

[Rave]

v impressive setup guys. I love the clean look. I would maybe use different cd decks but hey that's a detail. props.

[DropZoneDJs]

We don't use CD decks...??? We can access a cd to pull music from but we are straight digital using a laptop in a docking station on the left bottom section and we use the Numark D2 for access to music from any USB device; 300GB hard drives, flash drives or external cdrom... all without the need for a computer. It also has its own keyboard to use for music searching etc. THIS ITEM ROCKS!

http://www.numark.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/50fcc43c708e1443dbfdb07beca740c3/medium/d2dir_angle_med.jpg
http://www.numark.com/d2director

Any other questions feel free to let us know... Thanks for the kind words!

[DJ ColinMichael]

In refrence to the cabling on your truss. Do you have to remove it every time or does the truss collapse with it still attached.

[DropZoneDJs]

The cabling resides on the truss at all times, there are qucik disconnects for the power on the right and left 45* angle sections and the dmx cabling of course can be disconnected as normal. The truss comes apart in three sections to store in the cargo trailer nice an neat. WORKS GREAT!

[ThatMusicGuy]

It ain't Dropzones...but I like it.....

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o307/thatmusicguy/DJing/2007_1110_183837Medium.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o307/thatmusicguy/DJing/2007_1104_005232Medium.jpg

[DJ Brian B]

I'm liking the Weidamarks!

Consider a truss, as that T-bar is looking quite full, but great setup!

[ThatMusicGuy]

I've thought about a truss......More to load set-up and unload......plus more legs cluttering up everything......

[AJ Bros]

Hi everyone i dont know if anyone saw my last post on this thread but heres my updated pictures with my new equipment. P.S im only 14 so yeah u no : )

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0337.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0338.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0339.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0340.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0343.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0348.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0352.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0354.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0359.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0360.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0361.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Josh_C2011/Photo0364.jpg

Also have 2 light stands and a fog machine.

[numberexhaust]

^^ at age 14, that is NOT bad at all. you'll go places :tup:

[light-o-matic]

You're doing great @ 14 AJ! You should think about adding an active crossover, it'll really clean up your sound.

[Manu]

Nice one :tup: I didn't have that @ 14, and was told to keep the effing noise down.. Lol at the wall of speakers, noiiice, +1 for a crossover, and suggestion: don't keep your amp ( I assumed it was your amp) stacked in between your mixer and whatever's under ( heat/weight)

[DJ Brian B]

Good job, especially for 14! You are starting right at a young age, similar to I. Keep booking gigs and upgrading the equipment you have, and by the time you are 15 or 16, you will have an awesome system.

Just curious, did you build the subs or what?

[AJ Bros]

Well first of all,the peavey 1500 amp has in a built in crossover and as for the subs no I did not build the subs. I bought the subs from a guy who lived five minutes away from me. The guy told me that the subs were JBL with a 15 inch woofer there kinda old because they only have 1/4 Jacks (no Speakons):D

[DJ Brian B]

Well first of all,the peavey 1500 amp has in a built in crossover and as for the subs no I did not build the subs. I bought the subs from a guy who lived five minutes away from me. The guy told me that the subs were JBL with a 15 inch woofer there kinda old because they only have 1/4 Jacks (no Speakons):D

Although your peavey amp may have a built in filter, assuming you are using it to power your subs, you still are not limiting the bass on your main speakers, thus pushing them harder then they need to be pushed.

[DJ Brian B]

I know this is post pics, but I decided to make a video showing my system to test out my new camera. Enjoy!

Video (http://djbrianbmobile.com/media/DJBrianGear.WMV)

[DJ uNo]

Nice video. 18" sub? You're not using the tuba?

[DJ Brian B]

Nice video. 18" sub? You're not using the tuba?

I do have a tuba, but for me to get the bass I need for some bigger gigs i've been booking, I need multiple tubas. I've had such a full schedule, its not realistic for me to build more by the time of my first gig requiring bass. I want to get an 18" to hold me over, then when I have time I do plan to finish the tuba project. I eventually want to have 4 tuba 24 subs, then i'll probably ditch the 18" or rent it out.

[djTthetj]

I do have a tuba, but for me to get the bass I need for some bigger gigs i've been booking, I need multiple tubas. I've had such a full schedule, its not realistic for me to build more by the time of my first gig requiring bass. I want to get an 18" to hold me over, then when I have time I do plan to finish the tuba project. I eventually want to have 4 tuba 24 subs, then i'll probably ditch the 18" or rent it out.

nice setup man! that was a great vid. you definately have your priorities =)

i would have liked to seen your lights however.

[sunhunter3]

me with my lighting and setup.
with VJ tv's.
tell me if u think if u think its legit or not.
ya...sorry for my computer monitor, not professional, but all i had. :tup:
http://djzebular.com/images/laurensparty.jpg

[A-Mart]

What kind of speakers are those?

Do those TVs give off much of a design in the dark?

[DJ Brian B]

Not bad, but it could use cosmetic work.

1. Clean up your wires! I notice that you are using a switch panel for your lights, this is good except that it requires you to run an extention cord from each light down your truss and to the box. Consider a lighting controller with a relay box. It will clear up almost all your lighting cables. Also, wrapping the speaker cables down the poles is an easy way to really clean up your setup.

2. The visualizations are a cool idea, but in my mind not needed. If you want to do VJ, get a projector and a projection screen to get rid of those CRT TVs. Yes I understand you are working with what you have, but seeing comsumer CRT televisions on the floor and ontop of your speakers is a huge blow to your professionalism.

3. Try to keep all your wires under your table and keep your equipment as organized and professional looking as possible. A facade or rack case is a good way to do this, but if you are on a budget, just making sure the table cloth is clean looking and theres not a mess of stuff all over the table.

Not to hate on you, just clean it up and it will look much better. :tup:

[sunhunter3]

thanks for the input Brian. and yes, i really do need to clean up. this was the first time i used visuals, but people loved it, i have a stick man dancing to the beat of the music and other visuals. I brought the TV's because the host didn't want fog. Crazyness...fog makes the party.
And A-Mart, the TV's do give out enough light, not as much as a color wash, but it works. people love to stare at the TV's. Some blonde chick was hangin with me looking at all the equipment and then when she went back to hang with her buddys she kicked the Left TV, the TV fell and it broke, but. She didn;t get hurt. GOOD. she was hot. and then she left all sorry. good thing the blonde didn't get hurt.
The speakers are Pyle Pro.

[BillyG457]

here is the setup i just built

Monster Power Pro 2500 Power conditioner
1 American Audio Pro DCD 310 CD Player
1 Numark CDN-25G Karoke CD Player
1 Numark CM200 mixer
all housed in a SKB Rack

Speakers are:
2 Behringer Eurolive Pro B1520 and all powered by a Behringer PMP2000 powered mixer

i replaced all the stock av cables with Monster DJ series and my speaker cables are 14 gauge CBI Speakon to Speakon

[josh sense]

great, so your cables and your power conditioner cost/are worth more than the rest of your setup

[priji]

very nice set up :badger: :badger:

Thanks djjig

[josh sense]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g273/joshsense/SEMAAF/lasers2.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g273/joshsense/SEMAAF/lasers1.jpg

[numberexhaust]

I like it, I like it a lot.


can't see anything, but i like it.

[DJ SeanO]

uuuuuuuuhhhhhhhh, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

GREEN very nice could use a little more though.

[djthunder]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g273/joshsense/SEMAAF/lasers2.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g273/joshsense/SEMAAF/lasers1.jpg

What kind of lasers are those?

[josh sense]

think they're blue star...... the kind that are larger than 4.9

cant really see the 3 led panels

[djthunder]

The question inevitably will come to specs. Bose will not produce specs on these because of how they radiate the sound has no other measure comperable to them.



I am sorry, but that is nothing but a huge load of BS hype. Just Bose trying to turn a negative into a positive through BS marketing. Bose has not reinvented physics. Measuring sound is the same whether it is your hair dryer, a volcano erupting, a jet engine, a jack hammer, or a speaker cone. In sound systems, we like to know how much sound we will get if we put a certain amount of power in, at a certain distance. Secondly, we like to know how much power we have available to put into that system. I understand that Bose does run a very low impedence system, because they use a "power by numbers" concept, which means a lot of smaller speakers, which also means low impedance. If they list specs, they might have to list a bit of explaination as well. Nevertheless, a dB meter will work just fine with a Bose system, I promise it will not fail to work because of some magic Bose radiating technology that is beyond the comprehension of a dB meter. Additionally, there is no reason they can not tell you a maximum continuous decibel level attainable by the system. Thirdly, we'd like to know how low of a frequency it will reach, and how high, and how flat the response will be between those points. I don't think that is asking too much... :lol:

For Bose to say that the dB meter just simply will not work for them, is BS, plain and simple.

That said, I take no issue with anyone using a Bose system. It works for you, you like the sound it produces, and you get clients. I personally think it probably sounds just fine. I think the price is too high, and I have problems with the hype from the manufacturer, but I understand that the system has it's place, and it seems to fit your clients :tup: Not my preference, and I generally wouldn't recommend it on the grounds of performance verses price, but I don't take issue if someone wants to use it.

[DJ uNo]

Set-up at a Black & White party from this past Saturday.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/curleywon/Party%20Pics/12-08-07004.jpg
My new QSC 15" powered sub.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/curleywon/Party%20Pics/12-08-07005-1.jpg
The Venue
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/curleywon/Party%20Pics/12-08-07001.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/curleywon/Party%20Pics/12-08-07003.jpg
The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta getting their step on to Kanye's, "Flashing Lights."
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/curleywon/Party%20Pics/12-08-07007.jpg

[ryan1991]

Are those speakers the yorkville YX-15?
if so how do you like them?
Im looking at getting a pair and would like to know what they are like, do they have good bass?

[Dj S Anthony]

They look like the nx750's. If thats what they are, they rock for a powered speaker!

[DJ uNo]

They look like the nx750's. If thats what they are, they rock for a powered speaker!

:slayer:

[sunhunter3]

new gig, a sweet 16 http://djzebular.com/images/dec14.jpg and i also got some kids on the left. hahah check it. http://a849.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/79/l_7a0a99b74eecd6093c508aa45d8bf448.jpg

[Mike D]

lol.. even blurry the girl on the left with the guy in here ass is giving the "Oh shit, don't let my parents see" look.

[Mike D]

Had a gig this weekend about 40 miles north from where I live. They were calling for heavy snow Saturday, and we got a decent amount. Reception started at 6:30, first people showed up at about 5 till 7:00, and they didnt' attend the wedding. The rest of the guests started showing up around 7:15 or so. Bridal party was about an hour late because of the weather, then everything started going great.

The reception was at a nice golf course, they served real glassware, never smart. After about 8 broken glasses on the dance floor the plastic stuff came out. Even though the snow was coming down all night people stayed till we were done. Then all the drunk sorority sisters were begging to sign another song, and play more music. By midnight we were ready to be done, and the manager told us we were done anyway, which was fine.

Ended up leaving around 12:45, took about 60 minutes for the trip that took 30 minutes on the way up. Took another 60 minutes to get the trailer from half way up the driveway into the garage and for me to get home (about 30 minutes). Always fun.

Here's my view driving home around 2:30 am on a 6 lane highway with a plow just out of viewing distance.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i247/cardinal5150/moto_0014.jpg

Forgot to mention.. this was our first wedding were the bride was openly crying on the dance floor for some reason, and not happy crying, she was emotional about something. And The first wedding were a bridesmaid was drunk enough to not know her dress had fallen down far enough she was showing everyone her nipples.

[eamonhonda]

wrong thread^^^^

[Mike D]

Yup.. forgot where I was... oh well....

[clore46]

Here are some pics from a holiday party last week

http://kcpartydj.com/images/IMG_6880.JPG
http://kcpartydj.com/images/IMG_6877.JPG
http://kcpartydj.com/images/IMG_6891.JPG
http://kcpartydj.com/images/IMG_6882.JPG
http://kcpartydj.com/images/IMG_6997.JPG

[numberexhaust]

and i also got some kids on the left. hahah check it. http://a849.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/79/l_7a0a99b74eecd6093c508aa45d8bf448.jpg

age of consent. yum.

[twisted_jdm_b16]

hey " clore46 " what does your " lighting consist of ?

[clore46]

(6) Chauvet intimidator 1.0's
(4) Chauvet color splash LED's
(1) Chauvet Vue3
Chauvet dmx55 (i think) controller

It does the job. I would like better scanners though

[DJ uNo]

Nice set-up clore46. Are they Matrix subs and QSC tops? How do you like that screen? With Serato video soon, I was think of picking up one. Can a video be seen on the front of it when projected from the rear?

[xplizt]

age of consent. yum.

AGE OF CONSENT?!?! :teef:

Its a SWEET 16 Party! You fucking perv's! Legal Age of consent should be 18 EVERYWHERE. Otherwise you are screwing a CHILD!

[numberexhaust]

AGE OF CONSENT?!?! :teef:

Its a SWEET 16 Party! You fucking perv's! Legal Age of consent should be 18 EVERYWHERE. Otherwise you are screwing a CHILD!

lmfao. im 18... its ok

[xplizt]

lmfao. im 18... its ok

ITS A SWEET 16 PARTY MAN! Its not "OK". The girls barely started having periods and growing breasts. They are infants. Plus they literally act like little kids!

[numberexhaust]

ITS A SWEET 16 PARTY MAN! Its not "OK". The girls barely started having periods and growing breasts. They are infants. Plus they literally act like little kids!

lol puberty is DEFINITELY not at age 16. my girlfriend's 17 and we've been going out since she was 16 (and i was 17).

girl puberty = 13/14

[Young Scene]

lol.,,

[Sammy B]

2 years is not very long compared to how long life is. 16 = too young. But with you, it's not a big deal, but anyone any older is just crossing the line.

I have to agree with xplizt, they are infants. Infants to the real world, and they do act like little children for the most part.

[xplizt]

lol puberty is DEFINITELY not at age 16. my girlfriend's 17 and we've been going out since she was 16 (and i was 17).

girl puberty = 13/14

You are missing the point. The girl is a child.

Child on child action... Fine! (really not fine)

Adult on Child action... Bad! (really really bad)



Anyway... just to stay on topic.

Here is a picture of my Dusty CD Player
http://xplizt.com/gallery/HalloweenEquipment.jpg

& Here is a picture of a red girl
http://xplizt.com/gallery/HalloweenShot2.jpg

[adam_trance]

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/adam_kurosz/setup3.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/adam_kurosz/booth1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/adam_kurosz/booth2.jpg

[clore46]

Nice set-up clore46. Are they Matrix subs and QSC tops? How do you like that screen? With Serato video soon, I was think of picking up one. Can a video be seen on the front of it when projected from the rear?


Yes matrix subs for now. The matrix tops just dont have the output of the QSC's. The screen is great. Very easy to setup and doesnt take up alot of room in the van (fits in my laptop bag). What you see there is rear projection. Only problem i s i never have enough room behind me to get the picture big enough. Ive tested the serato video demo and looks like i need a new laptop:banghead:

[josh sense]

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/adam_kurosz/setup3.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/adam_kurosz/booth1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/adam_kurosz/booth2.jpg


you should move your light tree to BEHIND you :)

[adam_trance]

you should move your light tree to BEHIND you :)

i was wondering that on the night... thanks for the tip lol :tup:

[pie]

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3845/booth2evallamd5.jpg

i am strongly against gemini, sorry

[Dj Xperiment]

I too avoid brands with "gem" in them.

[numberexhaust]

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3845/booth2evallamd5.jpg

i am strongly against gemini, sorry

lmfaoo :lol:

[adam_trance]

i am strongly against gemini, sorry

ouch lol... it hasnt been too bad to me while i've had it, although i am planning to upgrade soon lol

[Pearce C]

that seems like too much time just to point out that you don't like gemini.

I mean hell, that 2 minutes you spent in photoshop could have been used better, now don't you think? haha

[DJ Shane]

i am strongly against gemini, sorry
I was just at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame today. In Grandmaster Flash's exhibit there was an old gold Gemini mixer which I'm assuming was his first mixer. And of course there was also a shiny gold Grandmaster Flash edition Rane Empath. But this is proof that even the best DJs start out with cruddy gear.

[adam_trance]

its funny, after that picture was made... the mixer started f'ing up on me with crackly upfaders and bleeding crossfader (after a year of no trouble), so i'm gonna use it as an excuse to get a new mixer
hows the km-402?

[dj_mike_taylor]

Okay, here are a couple of pics of part of my set-up.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/DSCF1592.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/DSCF1593.jpg

I took these outside of my house yesterday. My subs, wiring and music are missing. I was re-configuring my lighting, trying to simplify things.

For example, on the top bar, there are 3 groups of pin spots. I mounted 2 colored pins on to a piece of aluminum tubing each. I mounted the center 3 to another piece af aluminum tubing. The center 3 are white and I use them for "bumpers" or "blinders". The two sets of colored pins are run into a T4 chase controller.

On the bottom bar I did the same thing with the par 38's.

I used to mount these all to the truss individually, now I figure I will be able to save some time on the set-up.

I still want to purchase a brighter strobe and an American DJ Sunray 2.

[pantyhacker]

http://fsckme.wtfbear.com/pixels/picKLE-cache/05-25-07_birthdaybash/n614270067_498069_8589_800.jpg
outside the tent @ birthdaybash 07

http://fsckme.wtfbear.com/pixels/picKLE-cache/05-25-07_birthdaybash/n785030500_520685_3703_800.jpg
inside the tent @ birthday bash 07

http://fsckme.wtfbear.com/pixels/picKLE-cache/teknival_07/DSC00420_800.JPG
the helm @ teknival 07

music:

two stanton str8 120s
two pioneer cdj800s
m-audio xponent
numark dxm03
numark dxm06
numark dm2002x
two laptops (asus/ibm)
four milkcrates of psychedelic vinyl from 1996-2000
countless CDs PURCHASED from ebay/ektoplazm

various midi controllers (x-session, two korg microkontrollers, KP3, padkontrol)


sound:

two mackie sr1530z (although one is currently experiencing an amplification problem)
six yorkville e152
two jbl jrx118sp
mackie 1624 console

I am going to be selling the sound system in the near future (if it hasn't already sold) to purchase smaller, active speakers that are consistant and I don't really need all that power, I am thinking two subs and four mains and are all self powered. Probably JBL or Yorkville. As for now I am trying to save up for going to school so the speakers will have to wait until next year or the year after, heh.

[JKryp]

http://www.krypticdj.com/pics/dj1.jpg

http://www.krypticdj.com/pics/dj2.jpg

http://www.krypticdj.com/pics/dj3.jpg

http://www.krypticdj.com/pics/dj4.jpg

http://www.krypticdj.com/pics/dj5.jpg

http://www.krypticdj.com/pics/dj6.jpg

http://www.krypticdj.com/pics/dj7.jpg

I don't normally have cables showing like that on the lights, but I had to do some reconfiguring thanks to melting a DMX cable while setting up. Damn candles! Hahahaha. I had to use a 25' cable where I normally had a 5'.

[pie]

thought i would post some updated picts
http://a690.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_6269a0ccba130bb4411472eac2e705a1.jpghttp://a827.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/70/l_94822b699c7ceddc4f90ac486f625a12.jpghttp://a183.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/124/l_dc163dfa64aebdeb192c8280d2b3458e.jpghttp://a667.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/56/l_6a3aaac3c1e2928f82db4f1701141662.jpg

[smiley286]

adam_trance what laptop stand is that?

[adam_trance]

adam_trance what laptop stand is that?

its a roadreay one... RRLAPT
heres a link:
http://www.audiolines.com/Road-Ready-RRLAPT-p-18475.html
cheers :tup:

[DJ Hoser615]

Okay, here are a couple of pics of part of my set-up.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/DSCF1592.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/DSCF1593.jpg

I took these outside of my house yesterday. My subs, wiring and music are missing. I was re-configuring my lighting, trying to simplify things.

For example, on the top bar, there are 3 groups of pin spots. I mounted 2 colored pins on to a piece of aluminum tubing each. I mounted the center 3 to another piece af aluminum tubing. The center 3 are white and I use them for "bumpers" or "blinders". The two sets of colored pins are run into a T4 chase controller.

On the bottom bar I did the same thing with the par 38's.

I used to mount these all to the truss individually, now I figure I will be able to save some time on the set-up.

I still want to purchase a brighter strobe and an American DJ Sunray 2.

What kind of speakers are those?

[dj_mike_taylor]

What kind of speakers are those?

Peavey SP-4X. The sound great and can really handle anything I throw at them.

People talk a lot of crap about Peavey, but I've never had a problem with any Peavey product I've owned.

[DJ Hoser615]

Peavey SP-4X. The sound great and can really handle anything I throw at them.

People talk a lot of crap about Peavey, but I've never had a problem with any Peavey product I've owned.

NICE!!

[xplizt]

http://a183.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/124/l_dc163dfa64aebdeb192c8280d2b3458e.jpg

:lol: What is the tiny camera for?

[pie]

:lol: What is the tiny camera for?

FADAHWAV (when i get round to doin it)

[xplizt]

oh... I used my discrete tiny camera for filming other things in my bedroom

[clickclickw00t]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/spike00012/IMG_0159.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/spike00012/DJ/IMG_0713small.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/spike00012/DJ/IMG_0739.jpg

the metal part on my case rack where the headphones are is where i put the laptop
yes, that is a kaosss padd
headphones are senn hd515, but I use my Shure ES550s now
dont mind the crappy gemini CD player, I just keep it there for backup

[DJ uNo]

So clickclickw00t you ended up selling the speakers that we "the forum members," told you not to buy and purchasing a Matrix 1000V2 that "we' initially recommended? Looks good though!

[xplizt]

So clickclickw00t you ended up selling the speakers that we "the forum members," told you not to buy and purchasing a Matrix 1000V2 that "we' initially recommended? Looks good though!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/antunesrj/Nelson_haha.jpg

[Da0]

......

[dtweed]

HOw are the subs and how many people can you play for with that set up?

[gentry]

Nice, I would suggest that you pick up some mrx515's not 525's. They are much heavier and you have almost no way of getting the 525 horns above the crowd so anyone but those in the front row will be hearing muffled highs. If you plan to play with a sub at all of your gigs then pick up some mrx512's and then pick up some matching subs.

[Da0]

/////

[DJ Brian B]

My setup, just before I taking it down last night. Yes, That clock does say 6AM, I was on for 9 hours that night. (8PM-5AM) :bing:

Im going to replace the speakers with some EV Eliminators or some JBL MRX525s, depending on how much money I have in a couple of months. Then later on get some matching subs. Maybe replace the cans with some LED's too.

http://i28.tinypic.com/14a8n11.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2nta5wz.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/zx33ie.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/27zjci1.jpg

Not the best of setups, but it gets the job done for now.

Before you invest in more lighting or better speakers, do yourself a service and invest in some rack cases to 1, protect your gear, and 2, look professional. Another point, consider upgrading from that radioshack mixer. Check out the Denon Dn-x500, its one of the best mixers for mobile DJs.

[BrandonM]

vdj ftw!!!

[DJiCon]

http://i28.tinypic.com/2wptnvk.jpg

Whats missing:
x1 JBL EON 15INCH
x1 Sexy ass laptop. 2.2ghz dual core, 2gb ram. etcetera

[DJ Pyro]

My setup, just before I taking it down last night. Yes, That clock does say 6AM, I was on for 9 hours that night. (8PM-5AM) :bing:

Im going to replace the speakers with some EV Eliminators or some JBL MRX525s, depending on how much money I have in a couple of months. Then later on get some matching subs. Maybe replace the cans with some LED's too.

Not the best of setups, but it gets the job done for now.

yep looks like it gets the job done... I would highly advise not getting
the EV speakers until you change amps. No need to push EV speakers
unless you have a good amp as you will not be powering them well.
Its like when you put gas in a race car.... 87 might make it go but 100 is
what you need to make it roar ( sorry just wanted to rhyme)

[Da0]

......

[DJ ROMA G]

http://i28.tinypic.com/2wptnvk.jpg

Whats missing:
x1 JBL EON 15INCH
x1 Sexy ass laptop. 2.2ghz dual core, 2gb ram. etcetera

Nice setup :tup:
how do u like the mixer? I've had some bad experiences with american audio mixers in the past.

[DJiCon]

i love the mixer, this is quality american audio, i know american audio isnt that good, but this is their best product, ive had no problems with it at all, the crossfader is really good too and itll never bleed

[DJ ROMA G]

Good to hear.
The crossfader crapped out on me after a week of use. Got another one, and the volume faders went kaput....that was the last time I owned anything from american audio. Maybe a bad batch, but enough for me lol.

[DJ Brian B]

So here it is, my finished system. Enjoy! Next gig's $$$ is going to 10' of box trussing and intelligent lighting controller in the drawer.

http://www.djbrianbmobile.com/images/System/IMG_0186.JPG

http://www.djbrianbmobile.com/images/System/IMG_0190.JPG


And today while browsing through some pictures I found some pics of my original system I built when I was 12-13.

http://www.djbrianbmobile.com/images/System/DJSystem001.jpg
http://www.djbrianbmobile.com/images/System/DJSystem002.jpg

[2si6]

How in the hell did you afford that when you were 12? I think I was still picking boogers out of my nose.

[BrandonM]

you had an ipod when you were 12? LoL, when I was 12 ipods didnt exist, shoot... I thought I was pretty hot stuff back in the day with my walkman in its leather case. Rofl... that thing was about the size of a VHS tape...

[amazingkarma]

Yes, In fact here is a picture from our side of the rack:

http://www.dropzonedjs.com/images/DZ06-07/DZsetup2007-2.JPG
Click here for full resolution picture: http://www.dropzonedjs.com/images/DZ06-07/DZsetup2007-2.JPG

We work to hide everything from the front view of the rack...almost no wire visable from the front. Only a couple running to the rack and we are working to hide those too soon. The rack comes apart in three sections; two leg pillars and one arch section; held together by pin release system. The arch section hangs on two J type arms in the cargo trailer and the pillars are strapped to the wall straight, up side by side. The truss is the Arch System 1 by Global Truss. We manufactured the brackets for the lights and added the speaker arms, used normally for wall speakers as an added touch of clean. All lights, brackets and speaker mounts are held onto truss by Global Truss Mini-Clamps.

Randy Hamlin - DJ/ Lighting / MC
DropZone DJ Services
513-256-6040 Cell (Anytime)
http://www.dropzonedjs.com


I'd like to personally thank the DropZone DJs for inspiring my first step in making my set up as close to clean as their as I can get. Here's my first rig setup with my arch truss with DropZone as my inspiration. I needed to bring a few cable ties with me to reel in a few loose cables that weren't able to be connected till the truss is up, but other than that I think it looks pretty good.

Next will be the booth.

Thanks again DropZone!

http://www.fireflyaudio.net/images/gear1.jpg

[A-Mart]

That actually looks really good. All you have to get now is the nice booth that fills the middle. That tiny table kind of looks out of place.

[Mike D]

I agree about the table... may want to get a black sheet to cover the front as well, it'll make your table look a little larger, and give you an area to "hide" some stuff.

DaO - get some boxes for your gear and a new table. It'll make your setup/tear down quicker and give you more protection. That'd be the first thing I'd buy.

[DJ Brian B]

How in the hell did you afford that when you were 12? I think I was still picking boogers out of my nose.

I started by cutting lawns, and worked about $50 a week on a good week. From there I just saved everything and slowly bought it all. As you can see, the amp and CD player were used, and my speakers were pyramids ROFL.

you had an ipod when you were 12? LoL, when I was 12 ipods didnt exist, shoot... I thought I was pretty hot stuff back in the day with my walkman in its leather case. Rofl... that thing was about the size of a VHS tape...

At the time I bought it so I could backup all my CDs in case of a CD player failure, considering it was pretty old. It took me like 2 months to save that $200. wow, I actually still have that ipod.

[JKryp]

There pics were posted on Prodj.com and are definitely inspiration for what a system can be. Amazing!

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i314/kb0sik/Tatartan1.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i314/kb0sik/tartan2.jpg

Wow!

[DJ SeanO]

I now know that I will never have the best setup :banghead:

How does a school afford that? Around here the schools are very cheap.

[Dj S Anthony]

That setup is impressive, but it also makes for a long day when it comes to setting up and breaking down. Now if a gig like that payed a couple grand(which Im sure it did) then I might be able to look past the labor involved!

[DJ Brian B]

When you have a system like that, its way more then Just being a mobile dj. Chances are its a full production company with a lighting division, and sound division, and DJs. They probably have a whole crew come in with a tractor trailer to set all that up. Nevertheless its amazing.

[Mike D]

no doubt... great setup... definitely in a different league that anyone I know.

[JKryp]

I now know that I will never have the best setup :banghead:

How does a school afford that? Around here the schools are very cheap.

Their original post said that attendance was over 1000. Just based on industry standard of $3-5 a head for school events (I charge in this range also) I would assume that they made between 3 and 5,000. for this gig.

There was a lot of discussion in the thread about major mobile companies and hiring of production companies. This particular company doesn't hire out production crews (that is their personal system) but several people did use them for their largest shows.

Here is the link to the topic if you're interested in reading the discussion. http://www.start.prodj.com/viewtopic.php?t=44872

Those pics make me want to go shopping!

[fredware]

a lot of california high schools have a lot of nice truss setups. my high school hires out and pays somewhere from 3k-10k (I'm not sure exactly but this includes speakers and music). and this is only for 300 kids for 10pm-7am (its an all night event due to specific reasons such as keep kids away from drinking and driving on grad night, etc), and maybe only 100 kids actually dance.


also, when i was looking at what some local cali companies offer, i found this:
http://www.n-effect.com/05/schools/gallery.html . There are a few pictures from cali high schools as well as ucsb. nice setups though. probably cost alot.

[pittsey]

Great, that guy with the huge setup is in my territory,im screwed :banghead:

[gentry]

also, when i was looking at what some local cali companies offer, i found this:
http://www.n-effect.com/05/schools/gallery.html . There are a few pictures from cali high schools as well as ucsb. nice setups though. probably cost alot.

That UCSB camp is an ASB camp for high schools all throughout california. The company does the event for free, brings out their nicest setup (apparently the 2006 event would have cost around $20,000), and then books the rest of their year off of the promotion.

[DJ ROMA G]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i314/kb0sik/Tatartan1.jpg



Can't really say that I'm jealous



fuck it....who am I kidding....I am jealous :love:

[DJ Brian B]

Great, that guy with the huge setup is in my territory,im screwed :banghead:

haha rofl

[djayrage]

Here's my current setup...
http://a184.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/104/l_4bee2a9e7764b6fe0f5948a904628017.jpg
I installed some color changing/sound activated LED lights in the coffin...
http://a3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_2ca42201823835f127d26b1205acd1e2.jpg
http://a513.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/76/l_758be8f0c97f4ccb51452f96d056ccc0.jpg

I originally wanted to install some color tubes, but they were too wide (& I didn't want to cut out any of the padding from the coffin). So one day when I was shopping at Costco I found these thin lights (their original purpose is to add "accent lighting" to a flat screen TV or entertainment system). The brand is Cyron (I did find a website for them when I googled them, but they didn't have the exact package I purchased). The one I picked up at Costco was about $80 for 6 bars & all the wires & controller. They don't fit on the sides of my mixer, but they fit along the sides & the back of my CD player.

Also keep in mind they are much brighter then they look in these pictures. Before I got them, whenever I was I my room practicing I had to keep the ceiling lights on, but now with these LED they are bright enough where I don't have to. I actually had to turn the lights at an angle in the case because they were too bright when I had them aimed straight up.

Here's a video of me trying out my new light setup in my room.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmHSBJR8MMs

[DJ Brian B]

Nice video, the lighting looks good! I just bought some DJ Scan 250 HPs, how you like yours?

[djayrage]

Nice video, the lighting looks good! I just bought some DJ Scan 250 HPs, how you like yours?

I haven't used them at an actual gig yet since I just got em, but I like how they have a narrow program for smaller rooms & wide coverage for larger rooms. I'll be trying them out this Saturday. Will post after...

[JKryp]

I bought four of the DJ Scans back in October and my clients have always had good things to say about my light show (I use them in conjunction with two Cauvet LED Technostrobes) They are light and portable, which was a big selling point for me.

[Mike D]

maybe it's just me.. the more i look at that setup... it's mostly just truss. Looks like 32 par cans (8 per corner), 8 white lights on the corners, 1 mushroom 2 on sides, 2 scanners on each side, 8 LED panels maybe? and something on top of each riser. Pretty basic lighting, just a bunch of them.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have the cash flow to do this, but even if I did, it looks like more of a hassle than it's worth. Maybe that's just me though.

[djayrage]

I bought four of the DJ Scans back in October and my clients have always had good things to say about my light show (I use them in conjunction with two Cauvet LED Technostrobes) They are light and portable, which was a big selling point for me.
Cool. I was thinking of getting the Fusion Scan's instead, but after doing some research a lot of people were saying that the motors on them were problematic. The next thing I'm gonna probably get is a Chauvet Colorstrip to add some wash to the dance floor.

[latinosoundz]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/trihazardz/djjjjj/fa56bfae.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/trihazardz/djjjjj/8d527ee5.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/trihazardz/djjjjj/3ce6a9dc.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/trihazardz/djjjjj/0a6d0110.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/trihazardz/djjjjj/10252f2e.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f318/trihazardz/djjjjj/6ce872ea.jpg

[josh sense]

pictures


hrm. nice setup, but you're squandering the performance of those 4 earthquakes by having them set on the stage/riser.

[Manu]

^^^ looks neat though. Judging by the pictures, it seems he didn't have much choice with speaker placement. Probably plenty of performance left :P

[latinosoundz]

it still sounded good... at that place i couldnt place the speakers on the floor.
will take more new pics of my new setup soon...

[Mike D]

I'm not sure.. but I think you need some more bass there..... doesn't look like you quite have enough for your tops.... (yes.. that would be sarcasm)

[fameproductions]

Can't post pic.....says upload error. But here is a link to see our setup.



http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=96171248&albumId=0

[DJ Shane]

Can't post pic.....says upload error. But here is a link to see our setup.



http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=96171248&albumId=0
Might you be able to provide some pics of your console and effects and amp racks?

[DJ Brian B]

Can't post pic.....says upload error. But here is a link to see our setup.



http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=96171248&albumId=0

Check this link out, its all about proper placement of folded horn subs. Placing them properly can give you a huge bass boost, and allow you to get the same ammount of bass from half the number of subs.

http://billfitzmaurice.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=398

[djTthetj]

Check this link out, its all about proper placement of folded horn subs. Placing them properly can give you a huge bass boost, and allow you to get the same ammount of bass from half the number of subs.

http://billfitzmaurice.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=398

:banghead:

its sad to see so much money's worth of gear being inhibited by lack of acoustic knowledge.


but you're here, so you can learn :tup:

welcome to the forums, looks like you've got quite the business

[fameproductions]

Check this link out, its all about proper placement of folded horn subs. Placing them properly can give you a huge bass boost, and allow you to get the same ammount of bass from half the number of subs.

http://billfitzmaurice.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=398

Thanks....I'll have to try that setup out this weekend.....we'll give an update.

[Dj Ronin 275]

There pics were posted on Prodj.com and are definitely inspiration for what a system can be. Amazing!

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i314/kb0sik/Tatartan1.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i314/kb0sik/tartan2.jpg

Wow!

THAT is the best setup I have ever seen. Not only are there every type of lighting on there, but each colum holds a powered speaker. I bet the sound in that is pure heaven.

I would love to own that much equipment

.............(looks around ground for loose change)

[C-Rus]

Just got some new GEARZ to mobile with yesterday. Picked up a B-52 Matrix 1000, and Denon DN-X500 mixer:love::love::love: and an american audio mp3/cd player.

Luis at audiolines.com hooked me up.

a rack is coming soon and the lighting rig is in my friends basement.
Its not very pretty right now becasue its all just sitting in my basement.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/djsetup003.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/djsetup005.jpg

i tried the closeup...it didnt work too well with a 7.1 mp point and shoot.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/djsetup001.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/djsetup008.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/djsetup010.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/djsetup012.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/djsetup004.jpg

[DJ Brian B]

Cool! Its exciting to get that much new gear! Quick question, on your denon, have you noticed that even with the pan centered when playing a CD the outputs aren't equal, one is higher then the other? I've got the same mixer and CD player and have found that to be happening alot, i'm thinking of contacting denon.

[hamzter]

nice. how's that Matrix 1000 v2 working out for you?

[C-Rus]

Cool! Its exciting to get that much new gear! Quick question, on your denon, have you noticed that even with the pan centered when playing a CD the outputs aren't equal, one is higher then the other? I've got the same mixer and CD player and have found that to be happening alot, i'm thinking of contacting denon.

Im not exactly sure what you are reffering too. are you talking about the main level meter, the far right lights...becasue those are 2 different things. the left line is a pre fader meter for whatever channel is being cued, and the right side is a post fader one for the master out. Hope that helps.

Hamzter...
The matrix sounds pretty good. I honestly dont like it very much because I dont think that one 15 provides enough bass to do a school dance in a gym, but its what i could afford, and I would call it adequate for those types of shows.

and I got a rack now! Its a gemini rack but it definitely gets the job done. Its pretty solid.
Im going to look into having my buddy who can airbrush do a custom top.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/Picture002.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/sir_c_rus/Picture003.jpg

[N.O.C]

Quick question, on your denon, have you noticed that even with the pan centered when playing a CD the outputs aren't equal, one is higher then the other? I've got the same mixer and CD player and have found that to be happening alot, i'm thinking of contacting denon.

if you're talking about the actual outputs on the mixer...."booth out", "master out", "record out" and "unbalanced/balanced output" then the levels will be different on some...
for example.....
record out has a set output level to prevent clipping and only changes if you adjust the key-turn "level adjust" switch in the back
booth out levels can be altered using your channel gains or by adjusting the booth level knob
master out levels can be changed by adjusting master volume or gains on channels
the differences between the balanced and unbalanced outputs are that one puts out a "balanced" signal and the other an "unbalanced" signal. if you don't know what balanced/unbalanced means, just look it up on wiki :tup:

Balanced Signal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio)


granted, I have the X1500, not the X500, but the output info is still the same....hope this helps

[DJ Brian B]

if you're talking about the actual outputs on the mixer...."booth out", "master out", "record out" and "unbalanced/balanced output" then the levels will be different on some...
for example.....
record out has a set output level to prevent clipping and only changes if you adjust the key-turn "level adjust" switch in the back
booth out levels can be altered using your channel gains or by adjusting the booth level knob
master out levels can be changed by adjusting master volume or gains on channels
the differences between the balanced and unbalanced outputs are that one puts out a "balanced" signal and the other an "unbalanced" signal. if you don't know what balanced/unbalanced means, just look it up on wiki :tup:

Balanced Signal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio)


granted, I have the X1500, not the X500, but the output info is still the same....hope this helps

Im not exactly sure what you are reffering too. are you talking about the main level meter, the far right lights...becasue those are 2 different things. the left line is a pre fader meter for whatever channel is being cued, and the right side is a post fader one for the master out. Hope that helps.



Thanks, the pfl meter I was referring to was the main PFL meter for the main (XLR) outs. When I play music it seems that the right channel PFL meter registers higher then the left one. Granted on my amp it looks like an equal signal and theres no audable difference, its just a pet peeve of mine. I like seeing the right and left channel PFL meters equal unless its an obvious right/left channel effect.

[N.O.C]

well I would say you may need to replace a stylus, but you don't have turntables.

my guess would be either some LEDs are out in the meter, one of your connections is a bit loose or it's something else internal.

but you said there is no audible difference right, just the lights on the meters?

if that's the case I'd send it off for warranty repairs (if it is still under warranty of course) or go ahead and contact Denon to see where they have some licensed tecnhnicians you can send it off to for fixing :shrug:

and by PFL did you mean post or pre-fader?

[DJ White Choco]

This is my setup..... Parties from about 150-400 it works....
http://a90.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/75/l_1796dec6319163f4c96f6128d9f16959.jpg

THis is a basic setup.. I got to go on a cruise ship and play a reception..(juneau alaska)
BCD3000, HP Laptop, Traktor 3, 2 Mackie SR1521z, wireless mic.... I was really amazed on how good these mackies are. Looking into getting a pair of 450's or 350's

http://a277.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/56/l_632cfa150b446a8c569a70412ef165dc.jpg

Another ghetto setup...hahah
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/hate710/PICT1177.jpg


My CD Decks before i went with a laptop....I played the hell out of these things...and they still play like new
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/hate710/HPIM0251.jpg

Dont have anything to write home about when it comes to lights but i do have a huge black light people love.

[N.O.C]

dude....drop the rope lights....that stuff looks horrible on that mini-truss. If you wanna use it, wrap it around the table or something else. It REALLY looks ghetto like that. It's blocking your banner and just looks out of place. Line your table, line the steps but don't display it like that. Don't get me wrong, I'm not getting down on you, just some constructive criticism, so don't take it the wrong way :tup:

[JKryp]

Reorganizing your setup and cleaning up your exposed cables would make a big difference.

A table cover from dj skirts would go all the way to the floor and allow you to hide some equipment (like your wireless receiver) under the table. Running your cables down the front of your table instead of the back would also clean it up a lot.

I agree that those Mackies sound great. They're heavier, and thus a little less portable, than the 450's, but the birch construction gives them a much cleaner sound.

[DJ Shane]

Thanks, the pfl meter I was referring to was the main PFL meter for the main (XLR) outs. When I play music it seems that the right channel PFL meter registers higher then the left one. Granted on my amp it looks like an equal signal and theres no audable difference, its just a pet peeve of mine. I like seeing the right and left channel PFL meters equal unless its an obvious right/left channel effect.
Switch your left and right inputs. If the left is slightly higher than the right then its just the channel on the source material being slightly higher than the other.

[DJ Brian B]

well I would say you may need to replace a stylus, but you don't have turntables.

my guess would be either some LEDs are out in the meter, one of your connections is a bit loose or it's something else internal.

but you said there is no audible difference right, just the lights on the meters?

if that's the case I'd send it off for warranty repairs (if it is still under warranty of course) or go ahead and contact Denon to see where they have some licensed tecnhnicians you can send it off to for fixing :shrug:

and by PFL did you mean post or pre-fader?

Switch your left and right inputs. If the left is slightly higher than the right then its just the channel on the source material being slightly higher than the other.

Thanks Shane, I'll try that, but its not just one side of the CD player, its both sides on different mixer channels that this happens. I'll plug in my laptop and see if its doing it also.

I doubt the LEDs are out, when I mess with the pan I can get all the LEDs on each side to fully light up, its just when the pan is centered that one channel's pfl meter seems higher then the others. The PFLs I mean are the main PFL meters, the ones closest to the master knob. I will probably contact denon, the problem is that for this month I've got a gig every week, and I can't due without a mixer.

[DJ Brian B]

This is my setup..... Parties from about 150-400 it works....


THis is a basic setup.. I got to go on a cruise ship and play a reception..(juneau alaska)
BCD3000, HP Laptop, Traktor 3, 2 Mackie SR1521z, wireless mic.... I was really amazed on how good these mackies are. Looking into getting a pair of 450's or 350's


Another ghetto setup...hahah



My CD Decks before i went with a laptop....I played the hell out of these things...and they still play like new


Dont have anything to write home about when it comes to lights but i do have a huge black light people love.

Its some good equipment, and cleaning it up can make you look 100% more professional.

Heres some cosmetic stuff that can really help you out.

DJ Skirts Table Topper (http://www.djsupply.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DJSkirtsTopper)
DJ Skirts Table Jacket (http://djsupply.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DJSkirtsTableJacket6ft)
Grundorf Facade (http://www.pssl.com/Grundorf-F3260-Carpet-DJ-Facade-60In-W-X-32In-H--)
Grundorf Table for the Facade (http://www.pssl.com/Grundorf-AT6022-Carpeted-DJ-Table-60In-X-22In----)

As to what you choose its all up to you, any of the things will help you out by not only keeping your setup clean, but keeping unwanted people from just reaching over the table and setting stuff down, and messing with the equipment.

Also, those are great speakers, I'd keep them and just add subs when you want to expand. But, I noticed you don't have them on poles, why? Putting them up at people's head level will increase the overall volume you will get from them.

[N.O.C]

I doubt the LEDs are out, when I mess with the pan I can get all the LEDs on each side to fully light up, its just when the pan is centered that one channel's pfl meter seems higher then the others.


from that, it really sounds like the variable resistor is offset (which is all any kind of knob is, volume, pan or whatever)

[DJ White Choco]

Thanks everyone for the info.....

as you can see i do have them on a stage where they are at head level.

I have recently gotten a nice table skirt and cleaned it up a bit. pole with lights..its was gay but we got a good laugh out of it.

I figures if i get a pair of 450's or 350's they would go on a pole thus making things better sounding. These are a little to heavy to put on a stand i would be afraid they would tip and fall over..hahh

Thanks everyone

[DJ Hoser615]

Here are some pictures of a portion of my equipment.


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/Joe615/DSCF2336.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/Joe615/DSCF2347.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/Joe615/DSCF2350.jpg

[Skewley]

Pic of your Music playing setup???

[DJ Hoser615]

Yep...

[N.O.C]

i think what he meant was do you have any pics of the gear you actually use to play your music :shrug:

[DJ Hoser615]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/Joe615/DSCF2517.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/Joe615/DSCF2509.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/Joe615/DSCF2520.jpg

[N.O.C]

:lol:......exactly :tup:

[N.O.C]

Its some good equipment, and cleaning it up can make you look 100% more professional.

Heres some cosmetic stuff that can really help you out.

DJ Skirts Table Topper (http://www.djsupply.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DJSkirtsTopper)
DJ Skirts Table Jacket (http://djsupply.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DJSkirtsTableJacket6ft)
Grundorf Facade (http://www.pssl.com/Grundorf-F3260-Carpet-DJ-Facade-60In-W-X-32In-H--)
Grundorf Table for the Facade (http://www.pssl.com/Grundorf-AT6022-Carpeted-DJ-Table-60In-X-22In----)

As to what you choose its all up to you, any of the things will help you out by not only keeping your setup clean, but keeping unwanted people from just reaching over the table and setting stuff down, and messing with the equipment.

Also, those are great speakers, I'd keep them and just add subs when you want to expand. But, I noticed you don't have them on poles, why? Putting them up at people's head level will increase the overall volume you will get from them.

Well after reading your post, I have been keeping an eye on my main meters as well. At some points, my left meter reads one or two higher than the right but it seems to just be the production engineering.
Like I said before, my only suggestion would be to examine and replace (if needed) the variable resistor that sits beneath your master pan knob.

Have you attempted favoring the right side on your pan to see if it evens out? If you have half a brain, you've more than likely already attempted this minor troubleshooting method. However, if you haven't, you may want to consider it :shrug:

God knows I hate it when my gear is working correctly! :argh:

[chomorro]

Here is one Shot done awhile ago.

http://freehosting.6thgenaccord.com/d/5052-1/DSCN1337.JPG

Matrix1000V2 absolutely love it :), Lots of other equipment.....

[numberexhaust]

Nice and clean... good stuff

[chomorro]

Nice and clean... good stuff

Thank You Sir, actually im trying to think of a way to hang my headphones somewhere. Since my stuff is mobile designed i dont want to do a permanent hook or something into my table or cases. Any suggestions??

[dj_mike_taylor]

Here is the set up I used last Saturday night....

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/smallerside.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/smallfront.jpg

[DJ Riddim]

Here is the set up I used last Saturday night....

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/smallerside.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/smallfront.jpg
Nice and clean, how much did that barracade thing that blocked your gear cost you? That looks like it reallys helps keeping your setup looking neat it seems.

[dj_mike_taylor]

Nice and clean, how much did that barracade thing that blocked your gear cost you? That looks like it reallys helps keeping your setup looking neat it seems.

Thanks. I built it myself for about $70. PVC, Velcro, black material, and Fusion plastic paint.

[Cheap Charley]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/Joe615/DSCF2517.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/Joe615/DSCF2509.jpg

Whoa :confused: I see the mixer & the laptop, but no Serato type interface or DJ controller.

How do you get deck one & deck two into the mixer & how do you start/stop/cue/pitch deck one & deck two without a dual CD player, two CD players, two turntables or a DJ controller? :confused:

[DJ Hoser615]

Whoa :confused: I see the mixer & the laptop, but no Serato type interface or DJ controller.

How do you get deck one & deck two into the mixer & how do you start/stop/cue/pitch deck one & deck two without a dual CD player, two CD players, two turntables or a DJ controller? :confused:

I have an external soundcard that separates the channels into my mixer. Before I got the soundcard I configured the program that I use, Virtual DJ, to separate the sound in mono. I use left deck: left channel and right deck: right channel. It worked out great but I decided to go with a soundcard because according to many, it was "the thing to do". Anyway, if you're interested in using a laptop, I suggest you save the money you would spend on a soundcard and get some lights or something. I know some people will still disagree with my preference but it works great. The only thing you will need is a wire that has 1/8" input (like the ones from your headphones) and two RCA type connectors on the other end.

As far as cueing, start/stop/pitch, etc., VDJ has all these functions that you can control with your laptop. Familiarize yourself with the program and you will see that it’s a piece of cake. A trial download is available at www.virtualdj.com

[DJ Hoser615]

Here is the set up I used last Saturday night....

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/smallerside.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/djmike73/smallfront.jpg

Yo, DJ MIKE:
I see you got the DJ booth. Looks CLEAN! I just bought some wood, 3M adhesive, and some hinges to put something like this together. What are the dimensions you used to build this booth?

[N.O.C]

Thank You Sir, actually im trying to think of a way to hang my headphones somewhere. Since my stuff is mobile designed i dont want to do a permanent hook or something into my table or cases. Any suggestions??

that's an easy fix if you don't want something permanent...simply get a hangar from your closet...flatten out the bigger part of it and stick it under your coffin with the hook hanging out far enought to hang your cans on...the hook works perfectly to hold your headphones :tup:

[DJ Brian B]

Yo, DJ MIKE:
I see you got the DJ booth. Looks CLEAN! I just bought some wood, 3M adhesive, and some hinges to put something like this together. What are the dimensions you used to build this booth?

Hey , instead of building one heres a great facade at the right dimensions at a great price.

http://www.pssl.com/Grundorf-F3260-Carpet-DJ-Facade-60In-W-X-32In-H--

[darryl]

DJ Brian B,
Is that supposed to go on top of the table? Cause that one is only 32 inches tall which is just 2 inches taller than the table I bring. I really like the idea, real time saver I bet since you can just set up and throw that thing in front. No need to worry about all the cables being hidden under the skirt or stuff on top of the table.

[oldschoolflash5]

look into the odyssey facades....they go up to 4 feet tall and 5 ft wide

[oldschoolflash5]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350037313891&ih=022&category=23792&ssPageName=STORE:PROMOBOX:NEWLIST

found one

[angel_beat]

Not much yet, but i just got the second speaker and hopefully i will get some lights and polemounts soon. When i get more money and progress further i will purchase some turntables and move on with my hobby. For now im stuck with teen dances and community events. I am only 13 so i hope for next year in highschool to get a job and make some money!!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k232/gucci_1/IMG_3304.jpg

[fameproductions]

Might you be able to provide some pics of your console and effects and amp racks?

yes....I finally learned how to do so(On my own)

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/fmarti1973/pic.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/fmarti1973/DSC03951.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/fmarti1973/DSC03953.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/fmarti1973/DSC03948.jpg
500gb Hard Drive and Ipod connected to the Denon HD-2500.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/fmarti1973/DSC03954.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/fmarti1973/DSC03955.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/fmarti1973/DSC03956.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii83/fmarti1973/DSC03950.jpg
Due to limtited space...I had to setup like this....This is at a club in Round Rock, Texas called Lucky's. 10 miles North of Austin.

[DJ Brian B]

Fameproductions,

I really like your rack, you've got some quality gear there! My only suggestion would be on the subs. by setting up the subs in the first picture the way you are, you are actually creating bass cancellations and severely limiting their output.

Check out this page on sub placement,
http://billfitzmaurice.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=398

By placing just two of your subs correctly, you could potentially eliminate the need for the other two, as it would probably double their output.

One other observation, are you running all 4 amps off that furman on one circuit? If you are, you are limiting what your amps will put out. Most amps in that range will use over 15 amps if you let them, but have limitations in order to not blow a circuit in strenuous environments.

:tup:

[numberexhaust]

Fameproductions-

I repped your setup- its freaking sweet man. I don't think stacking the subs like that in the second setup is a great idea, especially if those are amps in between them. But besides for that, killer PA

[chomorro]

Fameproductions,

I really like your rack, you've got some quality gear there! My only suggestion would be on the subs. by setting up the subs in the first picture the way you are, you are actually creating bass cancellations and severely limiting their output.

Check out this page on sub placement,
http://billfitzmaurice.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=398

By placing just two of your subs correctly, you could potentially eliminate the need for the other two, as it would probably double their output.

One other observation, are you running all 4 amps off that furman on one circuit? If you are, you are limiting what your amps will put out. Most amps in that range will use over 15 amps if you let them, but have limitations in order to not blow a circuit in strenuous environments.

:tup:
If you have two b52 radiator subs would you couple them and face them towards a wall as well for maximum efficiency?? or just coupling them and facing them towards a crowd be a better setup then just facing them toward a crowd??

Here is a setup we did last sat, too much speaker for the venue but we are trying different configurations etc for best sound.
http://freehosting.6thgenaccord.com/d/5064-1/Philip+DJ+Pics+157.JPG

[numberexhaust]

Not familiar with the B52 radiator, but if its a folded horn design, then it follows the same principle as the tuba setups.

[fameproductions]

Fameproductions,

One other observation, are you running all 4 amps off that furman on one circuit? If you are, you are limiting what your amps will put out. Most amps in that range will use over 15 amps if you let them, but have limitations in order to not blow a circuit in strenuous environments.

:tup:

I run two amps on one circuit and the other two on another circuit. I need to get another furman......will do so soon.:slayer:

[fameproductions]

Fameproductions-

I repped your setup- its freaking sweet man. I don't think stacking the subs like that in the second setup is a great idea, especially if those are amps in between them. But besides for that, killer PA

I agree.......its just for that venue.....as said earlier.......we have it like that for the "awe" factor.

[MIRASH]

Wow Fame, that set-up is crazy!

[Latinbrothie]

Fame that's a bad a$$ setup man. Props.

[djTthetj]

I agree.......its just for that venue.....as said earlier.......we have it like that for the "awe" factor.

i prefer "awe" to be inspired by a REASONABLE professional looking setup with the necessary cabs to suffice for the venue.

trying to fit as many cabs as possible and having to resort to throwing things messily in a corner doesn't really impress me, nor would it impress those educated in even basic audio theory...


but you certainly have a large arsenal of gear, which means business is good, and for that, i congratulate you. :tup:

[dkthedeejay]

i prefer "awe" to be inspired by a REASONABLE professional looking setup with the necessary cabs to suffice for the venue.

trying to fit as many cabs as possible and having to resort to throwing things messily in a corner doesn't really impress me, nor would it impress those educated in even basic audio theory...


but you certainly have a large arsenal of gear, which means business is good, and for that, i congratulate you. :tup:

rep for you.


i HATE when people have $10,000 worth of speakers and amps and theyre doing gigs at bars or for at most 150 people. Its a ridiculous waste of money. Get two 12" and two nice subs and use all the extra money to feed 25 kids in africa for a couple months.

Then again, if you have the equipment and your doing HUGE gigs, i give you major kudos for getting those kinda gigs. :bing:

[numberexhaust]

It would be freaking sweet to pile all those subs up in a small room and see if you can actually blow women's clothes off though...


edit: you'd probably pop a few ear drums first though

[fameproductions]

rep for you.


i HATE when people have $10,000 worth of speakers and amps and theyre doing gigs at bars or for at most 150 people. Its a ridiculous waste of money. Get two 12" and two nice subs and use all the extra money to feed 25 kids in africa for a couple months.

Then again, if you have the equipment and your doing HUGE gigs, i give you major kudos for getting those kinda gigs. :bing:

Oh I agree. The "Bar Scene" is just one of many ways on how we promote ourselves. Our big gigs are weddings, sweet 15's 16's, and etc....and around the Austin Area there are a lot of venues that are big....They hold around 800-2000 people.

[fameproductions]

It would be freaking sweet to pile all those subs up in a small room and see if you can actually blow women's clothes off though...


edit: you'd probably pop a few ear drums first though

LOL....I have been told by a few woman that go to our gigs that they like are sound....especially when the bass notes hit.....they say it tickles a "certain" area....LMAO...(This is a true statement)

[djTthetj]

It would be freaking sweet to pile all those subs up in a small room and see if you can actually blow women's clothes off though...


edit: you'd probably pop a few ear drums first though

with two tuba 24's in a corner i can get a 20X15 bedroom loud enough to sustain physical pain (with earplugs!). the drywall and studs are rattling loose from eachother now:banghead:

there is such thing as too much bass, luckily low frequency notes aren't as detrimental to heaing as high frequency ones...

[numberexhaust]

with two tuba 24's in a corner i can get a 20X15 bedroom loud enough to sustain physical pain (with earplugs!). the drywall and studs are rattling loose from eachother now:banghead:

there is such thing as too much bass, luckily low frequency notes aren't as detrimental to heaing as high frequency ones...

that's good news for me, since i just bought the plans for the tuba 30 :bing:

[StoleIt]

I finally got "most" of my gear setup in one place. I didn't use all the Par's and have a bunch of the other rotating Par's not being utilized as well.

http://www.djnexum.com/Pictures/AXESemiFormal/DSC01236.jpg
http://www.djnexum.com/Pictures/AXESemiFormal/DSC01247.jpg
http://www.djnexum.com/Pictures/AXESemiFormal/DSC01253.jpg
http://www.djnexum.com/Pictures/AXESemiFormal/DSC01259.jpg

and video of mid mix:
http://www.djnexum.com/Video/MOV01267.MPG

[DJ Pyro]

the DJ setup is mine the sound was rented by the promoters
Only things missing are my lights which were off to the side
and the banner that covers my table. This pic was taken at
the end of the event. I'll make sure to get a pic of my whole
setup within the next few weeks since I'm packed with gigs
http://photos-330.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v193/218/70/11205330/n11205330_32299982_8745.jpg

[DJ Brian B]

I finally got "most" of my gear setup in one place. I didn't use all the Par's and have a bunch of the other rotating Par's not being utilized as well.

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and video of mid mix:
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Looks good, what kind of equipment are you running for sound?

The only suggestion I would have is to get some sort of coffin facade, which would really complete the look I think your going for. It would pull it all together and eliminate visibility of the coffin stand and wires.

[StoleIt]

Sound is a Macki amp and 2x Community 35's. They fill the room pretty well but I really wish I had a sub (don't we all, but thats just the perfectionist in me talking, I get away easily without one).

Yea some cloth to cover the coffin stand would be a good idea. Nice, appreciate it! Thanks for the compliments.

[djTthetj]

that's a very uncommon setup, but a good one nonetheless:tup:

community makes some nice stuff, and i've known mackie amps to be pretty solid, i'm sure that combo gives you some nice sounding results.

all in all it looks quite professional, definately look into a facade though, that'll tidy it up all the more

also consider black velcro to keep the wires behind the bars on your truss, i have a heck of a lot of wires on my truss, but nobody knows because i keep them on the back of the bar, it looks really clean that way

[StoleIt]

that's a very uncommon setup, but a good one nonetheless:tup:

community makes some nice stuff, and i've known mackie amps to be pretty solid, i'm sure that combo gives you some nice sounding results.

all in all it looks quite professional, definately look into a facade though, that'll tidy it up all the more

also consider black velcro to keep the wires behind the bars on your truss, i have a heck of a lot of wires on my truss, but nobody knows because i keep them on the back of the bar, it looks really clean that way

Thanks for the compliments. Yea I use those black velcro tie tabs actually, I just ended up stuck with one cord that was about 20ft longer then it needed to be, lol. And they ended up moving up the start time and not telling me, so I was stuck setting up while they started to get dinner and I have to throw half that shit up. Ugh...people.

[fameproductions]

Fameproductions,

I really like your rack, you've got some quality gear there! My only suggestion would be on the subs. by setting up the subs in the first picture the way you are, you are actually creating bass cancellations and severely limiting their output.

Check out this page on sub placement,
http://billfitzmaurice.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=398

By placing just two of your subs correctly, you could potentially eliminate the need for the other two, as it would probably double their output.

:tup:


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DJ Brian...what type of plywood and thickness would you recommend to make the couplers????? I figure this was the problem since I did not notice any difference in sound.

[djTthetj]

they're still split... which is a no no

and those horn cabs aren't really horn cabs, most of the sound you're hearing is the big honkin driver they have in those. for tubas, you're adding a few feet to an already 7-8 foot horn, so you get considerable extension to lower frequences and output increases, but i would imagine not so much with the earthquakes. if you stacked them in the middle, you'd couple their outputs which would give you +3 decibels, but then you'd have to find somewhere else to get your tops high enough.. but i guess its the best that can be done with an unbalanced system.

the v-coupler only adds about 2 dB for tubas at least, again, effects will be less noticable with the earthquakes as they're not the most efficient or practical horn design anyways

[DJ Brian B]

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DJ Brian...what type of plywood and thickness would you recommend to make the couplers????? I figure this was the problem since I did not notice any difference in sound.

they're still split... which is a no no

and those horn cabs aren't really horn cabs, most of the sound you're hearing is the big honkin driver they have in those. for tubas, you're adding a few feet to an already 7-8 foot horn, so you get considerable extension to lower frequences and output increases, but i would imagine not so much with the earthquakes. if you stacked them in the middle, you'd couple their outputs which would give you +3 decibels, but then you'd have to find somewhere else to get your tops high enough.. but i guess its the best that can be done with an unbalanced system.

the v-coupler only adds about 2 dB for tubas at least, again, effects will be less noticable with the earthquakes as they're not the most efficient or practical horn design anyways

Its a no no, but unlike many earthquake owners this shows he isn't ignorant to proper placement as lots of people with big systems can be. I give you rep for trying it out. Does Bill have any insight on this?
My suggestion would be to either stack all 4 subs ontop of each other V coupled and see how the performance is, then try V coupling them right next to each other in pairs. :tup:

[DJ-LYON .:.]

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ok posting this again

2 stanton c314's
1numark fx 5000

[fameproductions]

they're still split... which is a no no

and those horn cabs aren't really horn cabs, most of the sound you're hearing is the big honkin driver they have in those. for tubas, you're adding a few feet to an already 7-8 foot horn, so you get considerable extension to lower frequences and output increases, but i would imagine not so much with the earthquakes. if you stacked them in the middle, you'd couple their outputs which would give you +3 decibels, but then you'd have to find somewhere else to get your tops high enough.. but i guess its the best that can be done with an unbalanced system.

the v-coupler only adds about 2 dB for tubas at least, again, effects will be less noticable with the earthquakes as they're not the most efficient or practical horn design anyways


Well.....There is an old saying...."don't knock it till you try it"....in this case....."Don't Knock it till you hear it" Something is going good here since at this place we had the cops come out and tell me to lower the bass because they can hear it 3 to 4 blocks down the road....and this place is totally an enclosed area......I've even had people come up to me and tell me how the sound is awesome. So by all means....I welcome anyone to come out and listen to our show. Then afterwards tell me what I need to "fix".

[fameproductions]

Well.....There is an old saying...."don't knock it till you try it"....in this case....."Don't Knock it till you hear it" Something is going good here since at this place we had the cops come out and tell me to lower the bass because they can hear it 3 to 4 blocks down the road....and this place is totally an enclosed area......I've even had people come up to me and tell me how the sound is awesome. So by all means....I welcome anyone to come out and listen to our show. Then afterwards tell me what I need to "fix".

But I do respect everyones opinion and expertise....which is why I am here also to learn.

[numberexhaust]

Well.....There is an old saying...."don't knock it till you try it"....in this case....."Don't Knock it till you hear it" Something is going good here since at this place we had the cops come out and tell me to lower the bass because they can hear it 3 to 4 blocks down the road....and this place is totally an enclosed area......I've even had people come up to me and tell me how the sound is awesome. So by all means....I welcome anyone to come out and listen to our show. Then afterwards tell me what I need to "fix".

Usually bass travels through walls very easily. There's almost nothing you can do to isolate it.


But if you can hear the cops complaining, the music isn't loud enough :tup:

[ReelDiel]

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DJ Brian...what type of plywood and thickness would you recommend to make the couplers????? I figure this was the problem since I did not notice any difference in sound.

I'm sure that system rocks. The point of Bills designs is less is more. You can most likely accomplish the same sound with half the weight, half the pack space, 1/3 of the money and 1/2 the power. Also with a properly crossed over or sound processed system those dual 15's are really worthless. I mean I think it looks awesome with all those speakers and such. I'm just glad I dont have to move them and haul them. My only suggestions is with your lighting stand, when you extend your tripod legs the cross suppourts shoud be parallel to the floor, so your stand isn't tippy. Especially with scanners on it. Just as suggestion. +1 on getting the cops there also!!! :lol:

[DJ TINISTAR]

this is how it all started

[Mike D]

StoleIt... are you rocking out in jeans and a t-shirt at a formal event?

[latinosoundz]

my set up !!!!

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[djthunder]

Looks good, what kind of equipment are you running for sound?

The only suggestion I would have is to get some sort of coffin facade, which would really complete the look I think your going for. It would pull it all together and eliminate visibility of the coffin stand and wires.

Actually, you don't always want a facade to block everything from view. A facade that was just high enough to cover wires, but not to hid his decks would be perfect. With that style of coffin, and CDJ800's inside, he probably wants the audience to see him mixing, and see those decks from the dance floor, and even part of the DJ coffin, that's part of the show, if he's making good use the the capability of those CDJ800's. In this case, he wants wires to be hidden, but decks to show. That is my take anyway. If I'm using my dual cd deck racked with my 19" rackmount mixer, and maybe VDJ with my midi controller, there isn't much for the dancers to see, so I prefer to hide it, but if I am rocking out on my Stanton C.314's, then I will want them to be on display a bit. (given, Stanton C.314's are not nearly as cool as CDJ800 MKII's or better, but it's what is in my budget for now....LOL).

Same thing if I was using a pair of nice looking TT's. I'd want those to show :)

[djthunder]

they're still split... which is a no no

and those horn cabs aren't really horn cabs, most of the sound you're hearing is the big honkin driver they have in those. for tubas, you're adding a few feet to an already 7-8 foot horn, so you get considerable extension to lower frequences and output increases, but i would imagine not so much with the earthquakes. if you stacked them in the middle, you'd couple their outputs which would give you +3 decibels, but then you'd have to find somewhere else to get your tops high enough.. but i guess its the best that can be done with an unbalanced system.

the v-coupler only adds about 2 dB for tubas at least, again, effects will be less noticable with the earthquakes as they're not the most efficient or practical horn design anyways

I think some of our DJ's get a little too excited about their new knowledge of horns and Tuba's.

Yes, those are horn cabs. They are just as much a horn cab as a Tuba, and I am a Tuba owner. They have a shorter horn path, and a larger driver than what would be good for a horn, but they are a horn. Because of the shorter horn throat, they only load down to maybe 60 Hz. They do have response below 60 Hz, but just from the woofer. Still, it is an 18" woofer below 60 Hz, which will give you something, but they tend to be a bit boomy. Because they are using a large 18" driver (primarily for marketting purposes) it will not sound as clean as a better designed horn, and again, it will not horn load below 60 Hz, but that doesn't mean that it is going to sound absolutely terrible. They actually sound pretty okay compared to other commercial cabs in the price range. That's why people buy them.

Before commenting on horns like this, you really do need to hear them, so you know what you are commenting on. Are Tubas better? Hell yes. They go deeper, louder, and sound cleaner, hit harder than a Cerwin Vega or B52 horn, and weigh half as much. But the Cerwin Vega / B52 horns don't sound all that bad, and 4 of them are sure to kick some butt. Additionally, in a small to medium sized venue, it really isn't going to matter all that much if he couples all 4 horns together, he's got overkill already. If he is playing in a large venue, it becomes more important to properly couple them together, so he will get optimum performance, and eliminate cancellations.

[djthunder]

Well.....There is an old saying...."don't knock it till you try it"....in this case....."Don't Knock it till you hear it" Something is going good here since at this place we had the cops come out and tell me to lower the bass because they can hear it 3 to 4 blocks down the road....and this place is totally an enclosed area......I've even had people come up to me and tell me how the sound is awesome. So by all means....I welcome anyone to come out and listen to our show. Then afterwards tell me what I need to "fix".

Fame... I do advice that you look into selling the dual 15 cabs though. This suggestion is a matter of giving you more options for setup. Right now, if you couple all of your subs together, and V-couple them, you're kind of screwed on your dual 15" placement, unless you want to stack all of them on top of the stack of 4 horns, which is a really bad idea. If you are using an electronic crossover properly, that lower 15" driver in each of those dual 15's is mostly dead weight anyway, as it is internally crossed over at around 200 Hz or lower (reference Quasi-3-way).

Having single loaded top cabs that you can put on stands will make it possible for you to make a big V-coupled stack with all four of your horns.. This also frees you up for a lot of other placement possibilities. If you have a good wall to load into, or a corner, and feel like getting your exercise, you can add even more output by using boundary loading against a wall or corner properly. That said, I understand that you don't always have to go for optimum output, if you've already got overkill. These concepts are more for when you are in large venues, and are dealing with significant cancellation issues, and need more output from your subs to get what you want. You can add as much as +12 dB by proper corner loading in combination with proper coupling of subs. That's a bit more than TWICE the perceived loudness, with no additional amplifier power.

Still, your setup looks good, and I am sure it sounds good :tup: If you do look into replacing the subs someday, definitely look into the Tubas as well :)

[AJ Bros]

Well Here is My Setup from last night. it was a surprise party for my uncle whos birthday is today.......also my birthday was today (Im 15 now):D
the funny thing is that i was told it was his party and he was told that it was my party......well it turns out that both of us were surprised that it was our party.:rolleyes:
and my parents realy fooled me by telling me that my uncles wife hired me to dj..........so yea i had to dj my own party




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[fameproductions]

Well Here is My Setup from last night. it was a surprise party for my uncle whos birthday is today.......also my birthday was today (Im 15 now):D
the funny thing is that i was told it was his party and he was told that it was my party......well it turns out that both of us were surprised that it was our party.:rolleyes:
and my parents realy fooled me by telling me that my uncles wife hired me to dj..........so yea i had to dj my own party




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Hey I've played there before.....It was hell goin up those stairs. LOL.......setup looks good!!!!:tup:

[DJ Brian B]

AJ Bros, Props for what your doin at your age! Its always great to have another teenager take it seriously like a few of us here on the boards.

[fameproductions]

Fame... I do advice that you look into selling the dual 15 cabs though. This suggestion is a matter of giving you more options for setup. Right now, if you couple all of your subs together, and V-couple them, you're kind of screwed on your dual 15" placement, unless you want to stack all of them on top of the stack of 4 horns, which is a really bad idea. If you are using an electronic crossover properly, that lower 15" driver in each of those dual 15's is mostly dead weight anyway, as it is internally crossed over at around 200 Hz or lower (reference Quasi-3-way).


Still, your setup looks good, and I am sure it sounds good :tup: If you do look into replacing the subs someday, definitely look into the Tubas as well :)


I am now curious about the Tubas......give me more info please:D

[rbblue8]

my set up !!!!

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your really use a BCd2k? ever have issues with it? i had lots... would never trust that thing for an event.

[oldschoolflash5]

bcd3k actually

[jahseriah]

Is that a t61 or a t60?

[DJ ROMA G]

Is that a t61 or a t60?

Looks like T61.

[latinosoundz]

Is that a t61 or a t60?

yep its a T61 ... it works great !!!

your really use a BCd2k? ever have issues with it? i had lots... would never trust that thing for an event.


its BCD 3000... at first it was but now i have it configure pretty cool... im fixing to get the same setup and im going to have it dide by side , so pretty much ill be doing ultimate 4 deck mixing .. cant wait ... love technology !!!!

[hamzter]

Here is an update to the Mobile rig...

Complete Equipment

http://www.abcdjservices.com/images/MobilSetup/ABCDJMobileRig-Complete.jpg

The new and improved sound system...

http://www.abcdjservices.com/images/MobilSetup/QSCPLXDRPA.jpg

The top of the Gator...

http://www.abcdjservices.com/images/MobilSetup/topofrack.jpg

The back of the Gator...

http://www.abcdjservices.com/images/MobilSetup/rearofrack.jpg

[DJ Brian B]

Looks good, maybe think about adding the other 5' section of truss for a gig, it will look less cluttered.

[hamzter]

I am thinking this setup for a small show, but which lights should I not include for a small light show? On the big events, I will do the 10ft truss.

[oldschoolflash5]

Take ut the lasers for small shows.....and maybe even the elan :shrug:

[Red Fox]

how do you like the lasers?

[hamzter]

Lasers are cool, but not a lot lighting there. Elan and 2 lasers and the both of the Vue 1's? How about both VUE 3's and the SCAN?

[dprocca99]

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small party. 80th birthday..have denon 3500's and a pioneer djm600, and mackie speakers, but my partner was using them

[numberexhaust]

small party. 80th birthday..have denon 3500's and a pioneer djm600, and mackie speakers, but my partner was using them

that must have been disappointing

[dprocca99]

ehh its alright, easy money in my pocket

[leveltendj]

Here is an update to the Mobile rig...

The back of the Gator...

http://www.abcdjservices.com/images/MobilSetup/rearofrack.jpg

I was wondering why you have the Furman power conditioner facing towards the back?

[DJ MERCILESS]

This is my Mobile set up,DENON DNHD2500,DENON DND4000 Drive,VESTAX DSM-360 MIXER,AMERICAN DJ PC100-A POWER BAR,DENON DNHP1000 HEADPHONES and a 500GB Harddrive with all my music

[devinepro]

set-up at a recent prom. Not pictured are two JBL EONS near the back of the room. 750 kids....http://www.devinepro.com/IMG_4863.JPGhttp://www.devinepro.com/IMG_4894.JPG

[ThePartyMachine]

Lookin' good Devine. Our prom season kicks off here May 3rd. through the end of the month. I think its shorter then other places around the country which sucks for us. Pictures of our new rig coming soon :)

[JasonPaige]

Here's a little setup I use for small school events...
http://www.celebrityradiodjs.com/Trinity040508.html