CraigWales

Thanks Jim. I agree with you on the weddings, I really want to just start small and go from there :-) I have had a chat with my friend and will get that joke image removed. I'll also mention to him about the flash. He is recommending me, and vice versa which is helpful as he tends to get a fair bit of work. I do intend to get some more lights, Apart from 'getting to gig' costs, I imagine I'll end up spending pretty much everything made on the first few gigs upgrading the lights. Thanks again Jim. I'll be sure to let everyone know once I get the first gig, I can tell al

Hey guys. Well I finally have my van ready and waiting, with my kit waiting for my first booking. I have 500 business cards on the way, and a website which people can visit using the link printed on the card, complete with my prices (£60-80 at present...might change it to £80-100). My plan is to go around all my local pubs once the cards get here, and see if they need a DJ any time soon... or over xmas. I'm also thinking of popping some cards in local shop windows and those card dispensers you get in 'tesco' and the like. I'm just a bit nervous, as once I start advertising... it

Thanks for your replies guys. I did try a few before I settled with Numark Cue. I'll give these other ones a try and see how it goes. Does anyone here have an opinion of Numark Cue by the way?

Hey guys, being a new guy to DJing and just starting out. I'm curious as to what software people use out there? At the moment I am learning to use: Numark Cue - Which I currently plan to use for normal functions/events. It has some basic effects which can be upgraded and is a fairly easy to use bit of kit. I can also get USB 'controls/decks' to interact with the software more easily once I get some cash for these gizmos. Mixmeister Fusion - Amazing but of software, I would never use it 'on the fly' as I am only now after over a month of playing with it getting confident with ab

Hey guys, long time no update lol I have now got my van on the road, and will be sorting out one of two things with it this weekend. I will also be tidying the wiring and getting the equipment PAT tested by my old man who is a sparky. After that, I have put an add out on facebook for anyone that knoes me that they can have me free within the next 10 days so that I can get some proper practace. I will be arranging some advertising over the weekend too, maybe even a website... with my chosen name: DJ LEXX Apart from that, Only other update is that I am starting to

I am thinking of getting some form of strong folding table for the mobile DJing aspect. the lights and fogger, will go on the light stand. CD/Mixer/Laptop on said table. Amps, under table on floor. Just need to tidy some of it up, but it all works very well indeed. PS: I will be using the 400w amp... and will wire the 200w amp up so It can be used within 10-15 secconds in the event of a failure of the first one ;-)

As promised, My setup: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2906...mp;id=537666010 Bit tatty, but works perfectly. Pioneer CR-555 - Equaliser JBSYSTEMS AX400 - Amp Unknow 200W spare AMP Two Speakers...Unknow make, but seem good enough Two lights Smoke Machine T-Stand for lights and smoke Machine KAM Audio Dual CD-Player / Mixer Two Wireless and one wired Mic :joe:

Hey guys. I got my setup today, which I will put details about tomorow sometime once I hae had time to play with it. Sad thing is, out of four lights... two are knackered. If anyone is interested in them, I have them on ebay :-) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=280172226627 Essentially one is completely dead, the other one does not light...and there is no voltage accross the bulb contact wires. If anyone wants them, stick a bid in or let me know. Otherwise i'll just bin them or try and get the local cash converters to buy/trade them for a working one :-) Incidentl

£20 I was thinking just as 'Mates rates'. Plus it would be more for practace than anything :-) I'll have a word with the tax-man and my union once I get the PAT testing sorted :-) Actual venues, I will probably charge similar to what local DJs do (still need to call a few to get an idea of the average around by me).

Hi there guys, I have had a good read through some of the guides and all I can say is WOW, very good indeed. Especially for someone like me who is completely new to this. I know now, that I need to have: * Equipment PAT tested * Some form of PLI insurance but then I have a few questions I hope you guys can answer. Firstly, I have heard of a 'Digital DJ License'... is this a MUST have? and what makes you a 'Digital DJ'. Seccondly, Being a full time student... I am unsure how to declare myself self employed...or even if I can....Legally I don't know if I can be both

I am not really sure yet, still trying to find my feet. I am using a laptop / numark software for the most part, so have played with video mixing, audio mixing and even creating the odd (so far crap) tracks I am planning on doing this part-time for a bit of money while I am studying in UNI, especially as christmas and new years is coming soon. So for now, I guess it will just be you average mobile DJ. Just need to build my music collection up. Only other thing to do, is get the equpment PAT tested... find the cheapest PLI (as I will litterally only be doing it once in a while

Hey there. I'm Craig and completely new to DJ ing. I am getting my first set up kit over the weekend, and once I can figure out the next step from there I intend to do mobile DJing part-time as I am a full time UNI student at the moment :-) I am a Van Fanatic Scooter Fanatic Computer Fanatic and soon to be, DJ Fanatic :joe: