Everything But The Girl - Missing (Allexinno Twenty Ten Remix)

Choosing The Right DJ For An Event

Pro entertainers, including DJs and Karaoke party hosts, can set the tone for a special occasion, party or function.

When you are hunting for a DJ, good research will help to make sure that you hire somebody reputable that may keep the party going. By asking yourself the following questions, you can guarantee that both your visitors and you'll have perfect fun.

• Are there many DJ's to choose from in your area?

When you search for disc jockeys or Karaoke parties in a search engine, how many results do you get? If you are getting millions of results from your search, then your job is going to be tougher. Try adding your area to the search. This straightforward change can enhance your chances of locating the DJ of your preference by scaling down the pool of results to a more controllable group. For example, when you search by Bay Area DJ's or Karaoke in the Bay Area, your results are pared down significantly.

• Does the DJ specialize in the type of occasion you are holding?

If the answer to this question is "no", then you may wish to look for DJ's specializing in the occasion that you would like to celebrate. This can give you the tranquility that incorporates knowing that you are hiring a pro who focuses on your party's wants.

• Does the DJ company have references or testimonials?

If a DJ doesn't want you to contact prior clients, then you may need to move on to the following potential DJ. The more references you contact, the greater the probabilities are that you are working with a pro. If they price buyer experiences, they are going to be more than pleased to have you contact their previous shoppers.

• How do the prices compare, are they fairly equal?

If the answer's "fairly similar", your call is simpler. However, that might not necessarily be the situation.

If there are massive price discrepancies, you'll need to judge whether the price is guaranteed. By chatting to prior shoppers, you can get a feeling for whether you may actually get what you may pay for.

Special occasions come in all guises. From monumental occasions to karaoke parties, by doing your research and finding a credible pro, you can ensure that your visitors have a fun and safe time and you will set the foundation for a memory to relive for an entire life.

Article source: www.entertainment.ezinemark.com, written by Kristin Long, under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives

D Mand & Andy Tailor - Summer Love (DJs From Mars Remix)

Buying first set of DJ equipment

"Face it, we all want to be the ones who drop the tunes at parties. Most people think of becoming DJ's, but to become one, you must buy your first equipment to handle the big beat tunes. So here are a few steps:

1. Have a good wad of cash, there is no true recommended amount of money to have because the money you will need depends on where and what you buy. Be wary anyway, DJ equipment is NOT cheap. 
2. Decide the basics ahead of time. Figure out if you first set is going to include turntables, single CD players, a dual CD player, an iPod system, a laptop system, or some type of combination. Also, give yourself an estimate on what size events you plan to DJ (will you plat at 25 person house parties or 25,000 person concert halls).
3. Research equipment online. Find a retail store with the lowest prices and with the equipment right for a DJ.
4. Before buying gear at any of the big stores like Guitar Center, confirm you are getting the best deal by checking out one of the smaller, big players that guarantee the lowest pricing on DJ equipment like http://www.kpodj.com or an independent local store.
5. Here's what the basic DJ equipment is:
   
   
   • 2 Turntables and/or 2 mixable CD players or a laptop(see tips)
   • Headphones
   • Microphone
   • Stereo cables suitable for your equipment
   • Finally a DJ Mixer connected to:
   • an amp and two or more passive speakers/two or more active speakers (amp built in).

 

TIPS:

• Digital DJing (using a laptop) may be cheaper, since songs can be downloaded individually at a reduced cost. It is best if your laptop has a lot of memory or you buy a large external HDD. You might also want a decent program and an extra audio socket depending on your equipment's needs and abilities.
  
• A good starter mixer is the Behringer BCD2000/BCD3000 because it has a USB connection to the computer - no extra audio connections needed - and comes with a decent piece of software.

• You can hook up your mixer to your home stereo or a boom box if you don't have actual professional DJing speakers.

• Always buy direct drive turntables with a start/stop button and pitch control. Also make sure that the CD players you get have at least a pitch control and cue function.

• Learn to work the equipment before operating. This means reading the manual, asking the seller questions and noting what sort of a volume everything needs to be at.

• If you're lucky enough to know an experienced DJ, ask them what equipment (and brands of equipment) they recommend. If they're willing to show you good techniques for using it, that's even better. You might even be able to buy their old equipment cheaply off them or borrow some to gain experience.

• Purchase amplifiers that can produce 1.5 times the recommended RMS wattage for your speaker.

• Check into buying from a retailer that allows you to use an item, and if not satisfied, return it. Most electronic products, once opened are not returnable.

• Look into renting a system before you buy one on a permanent basis.

• Check out your local record and CD exchanges to help get you started with a lot of popular music." Article source: www.wikihow.com.