brianmole 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I was chatting with a venue manager a few days ago, and she mentioned something that made me think. She asked me where do I store my equipment. The reason being that this venue sees a lot of different discos, and being a very smart venue, the room is occasionally let down by a smelly disco! She said that recently, a DJ turned up with musty smelling kit. This was notably unpleasant. Many years ago, I had some equipment damage from a leaking roof which resulted in me getting rid of some speakers for this reason. Luckily, I have a very dry storage facility which means this should no longer happen. Occasionally, some punter decides to give my speakers an unwanted wine wash, and this smells bad on the way home, but a good clean usually removes the offending waft. How about your experiences? Discuss....... Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Mine used to smell "smokey" when I was primarily in pubs and working mens clubs, but that was a lifetime ago. My lock up is very dry and secure. I have noticed smells on trade in gear when I was in retail. Try smelling inside a speaker cab that has been gigged for years in pubs http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbdown.gif Link to post Share on other sites
EdBray 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Keep all mine in the corner of the dining room, wife not too impressed though. Surprising how much room it all takes up. Only bit that has a very slight smell (barely noticeable now) after scrubbing at least 3 times and twice going in the washing machine is one of the speaker covers that some tit threw up on. Not impressed at the time. Eddie Eddie <a href="http://www.vibrant-sounds.co.uk" title="Vibrant Sounds Mobile Disco & Karaoke DJ Ed Bray Eddie Bray eddiebray plymouth devon weddings birthdays parties mobilediscoplymouth" "mobile disco plymouth">www.vibrant-sounds.co.uk</a> <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>PAFC Pride of DEVON</span> C'mon U Greens Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 FABREZE works wonders http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/rolleyes.gif <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Audio Man 21 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Ive got a shed in my garden... 7ft x 5 ft, i got that crammed with stuff... a bedroom crammed with stuff...(more valuable stuff, like CD players, which would get damaged in the shed from damp), i also have a lock-up unit on an industrial site, where i keep alot of the gear which i don't use/ old/ needs repair...etc... The lock-up is newish, and my gear smells of "new"! lol The Shed stored gear, even though in the winter, its damp, it doesn't seem to make anything smell of damp... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/533.gif And i get numerous plug in fresheners around the house, so my gear stored indoor, smells of lavender! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
NiM 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I use the spare room (warm, secure, out of sight) and the gear stinks it out sometimes.. But like marky said - febreeze.. NiM Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 My gear is stored in the dogs' room...consequently my show smells like warm doggies! [insert quirky comment] Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 No problem with mine - kept nice and dry, and the wife dusts it!! http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/andyspatch/hosting/discolounge.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
McCardle 1 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 dont notice it on the gear much far stronger smell on the clothes i have been to the gig in "The voice of the devil is heard in our land" 'War doesn't determine who is right, war determines who is left, and you wont win this war.' Link to post Share on other sites
RobbieD 0 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Does my gear smell? That's a bit of a personal question, isn't it? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/blush.gif Oh, you mean disco gear. Never before a function. - I keep most of mine in my dry ventilated garage (apart from the CD's and console which stay in the house). However after the occasional function it smells of smoke - hence why it lives in the garage. (Also disco gear in the house doesn't go down well with other halfs.) Link to post Share on other sites
Simonlm 0 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 My carpet covered speakers sometimes smell, but as others have said previously fabreeze does a good job on getting rid of the smell at least until the end of the next gig!! Link to post Share on other sites
partychris 0 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Brian you sure it was the Disco gear that was smelly?? not the DJ?? just a thought ! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/533.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 QUOTE (Simonlm @ Aug 1 2006, 10:25 AM) My carpet covered speakers sometimes smell... This used to be handy for carpet smells! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Simonlm 0 Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I'll just get the dyson ou and give it a try!! Lol Will stick to the fabreeze!! Link to post Share on other sites
bluejools 0 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 i used to find that all my wooden gear would smell musty.... but now that everything is metal and plastic a quick wipe works wonders!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
superstardeejay 0 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 We have stuff in and out of the workshops every day and yes, it ALL smells. It's mostly fags, I'm afraid. The only stuff that smells sweet is Schools stuff, Aerobics or Studio stuff. The rest stinks!! Easy to tell if that 2nd hand CD player has been 'gigged' or not. The smell extends to CD's / Vinyl as well. . Link to post Share on other sites
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