Paul Smith

I use 'tent style' ones which are produced for each individual wedding using a laser printer.

I think an option missing from the 1st poll is 'My client wants subtle lighting'. I'm finding this more and more as a choosen option (when offered). OK I'm talking about weddings only, but I find that clients don't want themselves or their guests to be blinded with flashing lights (or deafened or choked either).

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You'll just have to cut down on lippy then (or hope the price drops) :joe: If you market yourself by, or compete on, price alone then there will always be someone who can match or even beat it. We are in a service industry and in many (not all) cases, quality of service and meeting the clients needs & expectations makes price less of an issue - they will pay a premium to get exactly what they want. We just have to be able to find out what it is and offer it to them.

This is one of the main reasons I've stopped using them - more profit

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I would say that for health & safety reasons you would need to stop them - landing on a rig would be more harmful than the 2 of them falling on the floor. Then you need to take into account that if they did fall into your rig then it might be the end of the party for all the others too!!

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Uum ..... did you replace them all for free then :joe:

I agree entirely - ask a client what's more important to them - a rig, a list of equipment or people enjoying themselves. I think a lot of DJs look at things from a DJ angle rather than a clients. BTW I prefer option 2

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I agree with Tony B - there are a lot more plus points to allowing someone to plug through my PA (at no charge) than negative ones. In a lot of instances I have suggested it to the additional entertainment. Sometimes good business isn't just about extra money on the night but a longer term benefit.

I frequently use an L1 without bass bins for ceremonies. The frequency starts at 100hz if B1s are not connected.

I do tongue out icon Had mine for over two years now and don't regret the investment - ideal for Ceremonies, Wedding Breakfast and Evening Disco.

There you go Andy - you've had quotes from under £100 to over £1,000 - hope that helps :shrug:

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A bit hypocritical from someone who was once paid a lot of money from our licence fees by the BBC every week for years, me thinks :shrug:

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1. What is your DJU Forum Alias? DJshyboyuk 2. What is your Real Name, Age, Location & Marital Status? Andy, old git (37) clapped out Clacton on sea, Married 3. What is the Name of your Disco? BPMDISCOS 4. How long have you been a DJ? 21 years and counting 5. What inspired you to become a DJ? Pirate radio and bad parties 6. Are you a Full/Part Time DJ? If part time what else do you do? Part time I run my own telecoms comp supply numbers 7. What is your favourite type of function now? (eg: Wedding, 18th Birthday party, etc) weddings I am top at them love the

Either that or 'Are you available for (date)'. But both valid questions, besides they don't at this point know what else to ask. It's up to us to steer the conversation so that by the end of it they get a full picture of what we can do for them.