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  4. How The Mighty Have Fallen

    in The DJ's United Arms

    Posted

     

    Nobody has said Happy 2020 yet.........probably for the best!

     

     

    I was thinking of posting on here but never did.

     

    My last disco was in January (which is unusual as I don't normally have any or have very few gigs in January and February after Christmas and New Year).

     

    I'm glad it did happen as that will very likely be my only one this year.

     

    All others have been cancelled or postponed until 2021 (and at this rate, it seems even that is pushing it).

     

    That is, except one wedding which was due to take place summer this year. They postponed it until the end of October. I said fine blah blah blah knowing they should postpone it longer.

     

    I'm now waiting for the call saying they have to postpone it yet again!

     

    At this stage, I have a total of three discos for next year, and the one above I'm waiting to hear back on.

     

    I can't see the mobile disco trade getting back to being anywhere near busy again; ever.

     

    Hope things are as well as they can be for anyone reading this.

     

    Oliver.

  12. How The Mighty Have Fallen

    in The DJ's United Arms

    Posted

    So how have 12 years treated you? Still the same avatar?

     

    Mine is and that hound is now 12 yrs old

     

    Think I must have missed the long downtime

     

    Still cracking on with discos etc.

     

    Yes - the same avatar. Not much point changing it now!

     

    I wonder who else visits here from time to time? I only came by through chance.

     

    There are some useful old topics on here. Some no longer relevant due to technology changes etc, but most will be valid still.

  14. Speaker Stand 25mm To 35mm Adaptor

    in Techie Talk

    Posted

    I have some Samson LS2 speaker stands (see here: Stands).

     

    On the top pole is a bit of plastic that converts the stands from 25mm to the more common 35mm top hat fitting.

     

    I have lost one of the bits of plastic.

     

    I have emailed Samson but nothing back yet, and can't find anywhere online to buy them.

     

    Any ideas?

     

    Thanks.

  15. Behringer Spares

    in Techie Talk

    Posted

    I have found searching for 'slider knob' (oo-er) or similar is helping - still not quite there.

     

    Behringer wanted about £40 for the part (including shipping and VAT). No thanks.

     

    I have also tried plastic moulding companies to see if they could make a copy of an existing button (no problem) but of course there is a minimum order of about 1000 for these companies so I have ruled that out.

     

    Starting to get stuck..

  18. How Do I Prevent Beer Glasses Being Put On My Speakers?

    in D.J and Karaoke Chat

    Posted

    Hello.

     

    I use four speakers - two of which some gear is put on, but the other two are as is/bare with nothing on top.

     

    As you would expect, many beer/wine glasses/whatever get put on them every week, empty and full.

     

    I don't always have time to move the full ones quickly.

     

    There has never been a bad spillage but that isn't the point.

     

    Stands are not an option as these speakers are old and heavy.

     

    If someone were to knock them over they would feel it and being heavy, are difficult to lift onto stands.

     

    Also, placing lights on there won't worry - just something else guests FOH can touch/fiddle with.

     

    Feel free to be creative here as I am good at DIY.

     

    So far, I have:

     

    * Put some kind of triangle structure on top of them. Something removable but fixed with velcro (speakers are carpeted so this is not a problem). Perhaps something made out of wood. You can't put glasses on a triangle.

     

    * Use strong, corrugated cardboard.

     

    * Soft Foam perhaps/likely with corrugation.

     

    Any more ideas?

     

    I've yet to think of anything which totally stands out and doesn't look too weird.

     

    Actually, looking weird isn't that much of an issue.

     

    Perhaps I could make this into something the really stands out and looks unique, but classy...

     

  19. Test

    in The DJ's United Arms

    Posted

    This was and indeed is a great forum and it is brilliant to have it back.

     

    So what actually happened and why was it 'down' for so long?

     

    I think it may take quite a while for people to discover it is back and for posts to come in etc...

  22. Weekend 28th - 30th January

    in How was it for you?

    Posted

    I have my first of many, many weddings of the year in Christchurch this evening.

     

    Bit of a trek to get into the hall, and a few steps.

     

    Parking was a bit bad last time too. However, as long as I can get stuff without too much fuss then all will be well.

     

    Doesn't matter so much when packing away. Finish at 23:00 too so should be plenty of time at the end to get things loaded.

  23. Mic Tips N Tricks

    in D.J and Karaoke Chat

    Posted

    Depends on the event mostly. Some talking needed, yes.

     

    Not too much - people want to hear tracks not some stranger talking all the time.

     

    Especially true at things like 18th's/21st's - guests want to hear tunes.

     

    With regards to the disco vs jukebox - I have added my comments (don't wish to drift off topic too much though).

     

    Disco/DJ:

     

    * Plays at set volume, often too loud for some guests - not always true at all

    * Starts at fixed time and often ends at the very time when the party is at its peak - many will play longer (obviously for an increased fee but will do it)

    * Will not accept prior play-lists - not always true

    * Will not have all requests - probably true but who knows! A jukebox won't have them all either

    * Will often be a factor in older guests deciding to leave early - maybe

     

    Juke Box:

     

    * Plays at the volume you prefer and can be adjusted accordingly or even turned off - why bother hiring it if you want to turn it off? (!). Although this could mean for speeches (of which a jukebox unless supplied with a PA and mic won't have a mic). A DJ could stop tracks seemlessly and do speeches etc.

    * Is available for up to twelve hours and only stops when you pull the plug out! No restriction on time - so are most DJs

    * Plays only those songs you and your guests have asked for in advance and in the order you want - DJs can do this

    * Your play-list will include songs requested by every age group therefore everyone will want to stay and listen to the music! DJs can do this

    * Your Juke Box package can include the optional extras provided by a disco – lighting, fog machine, bubble machine and microphone - ahhhhh, see my comments on speeches above. By the time you've paid for all this, it will in some areas come to the same price as a DJ.

     

    What if the gear breaks down? Backups supplied. I think not.

     

    There are many arguments both sides (jukebox and DJ) for and against as we know - it is for another topic which someone has probably started long ago..

  24. What To Play After Slow Dances At Weddings

    in Music

    Posted

    Varies every time.

     

    Some times another slow track (or another two slow tracks), maybe something fast, the Bridge & Groom may have requested something, could be a Bride & Father of the Bride dance, may stop after the first dance for dinner and pick up later.

     

    I have to look at the crowd and choose (unless a request has been made).

  25. New Years Eve 2010

    in How was it for you?

    Posted

    Bit lame really, crowd not that interested other than the midnight celebrations.

     

    Interesting, as this was one of the 'weakest' parts of the night for me. Not much of a cheer. Saying that, Auld Lan Syne was fantastic, with everyone in a circle singing. Ran out of space almost!

     

    On that note, the first words spoken to me in 2011 were buy a 'guest' and were along the lines of "are you going to F****** get on with it this year or next?".

     

    Lovely.

     

    I said "next year" and ignored him which shut him up.

     

    He said the above as it was taking a minute and a half (wow, so loooong) to get everyone in a circle. Well, there were about 70 people there. Oh well.

     

    once again not one person even bothered to acknowldege me at midnight - tis a lonely job at times!

     

    Same here, but didn't expect it. Would have been nice.

     

    Some of the staff said it when I said goodbye though.

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