Dukesy 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Do you switch off your mobile off during a gig? Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Catchers 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I don't switch it off ever apart from hospital and cinemas. I wouldn't answer it though unless I thought it was an important call. Jim Link to post Share on other sites
TonyB 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I switch mine to silent vibrate and have it in my pocket smile icon Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I invite requests by SMS, so my mobile stays on, but on Vibrate mode. It took a little trial and error to work out a really safe place to leave the phone behind the disco. Too near the radio mic, or even the corded mic (both Shure SM-58s), too close to the radio mic receiver, or the one remaining record deck and the phone-to-network registration electronic "gallops" (every 15-20 mins, and every time an incoming text is received) are audible through the disco audio (if the mic channel/record deck channel is on/up etc). So...leaving the phone on the CD/Record cases, normally about 4 or 5 ft away from the audio gear is where I keep my phone during gigs. Link to post Share on other sites
eazy 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 keep my phone on 24 - 7 but always on vibrate/silent as i hate ring tones ! Eazy Entertainment Link to post Share on other sites
NRG Roadshow 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I answered NO I dont switch off my mobile. Have it on to receive texts, I dought I would be able to hear it ringing anyway, and even if I did having a phone convo in a disco enviroment would be near impossible. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I switch mine to silent vibrate and have it in my pocket smile icon Dito.... Imagine your on the floor doing a speech, presentation etc and your phone rings in yopu pocket :fright: . Proper unprofessional... Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
jukeboxdj 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I invite requests by SMS, so my mobile stays on, but on Vibrate mode. i never have my phone off but i must say thats a great idea gary ill need to try this and see if it flies Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I invite requests by SMS, so my mobile stays on, but on Vibrate mode. It took a little trial and error to work out a really safe place to leave the phone behind the disco. Too near the radio mic, or even the corded mic (both Shure SM-58s), too close to the radio mic receiver, or the one remaining record deck and the phone-to-network registration electronic "gallops" (every 15-20 mins, and every time an incoming text is received) are audible through the disco audio (if the mic channel/record deck channel is on/up etc). So...leaving the phone on the CD/Record cases, normally about 4 or 5 ft away from the audio gear is where I keep my phone during gigs. Hmmm you must have something unscreened somewhere... As I put mine right next to the Domestic laptop that I use and it never makes a sound over my PA.. But it does next to your Professional Denons umm food for thought there I think.... Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I switch mine off. When it has been switched on, never had a problem with the radio mic or the kit but understand others have. Saying that, the car radio has been a different matter! Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I invite requests by SMS, so my mobile stays on, but on Vibrate mode. Do you have a sign or something with text the DJ your request and your number? or do you have to mention your number over the mic? Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Do you have a sign or something with text the DJ your request and your number? or do you have to mention your number over the mic? My text request number is shown on the paper request slips which I place on the tables/bars etc, depending on venue. Also I have an LED moving message sign which displays greetings and various pieces of information including the text request number. Accepting text requests has the advantage of you then have peoples mobile numbers, as you can't withhold a mobile number from an SMS text message. Good for mailshots by SMS although I've only ever used that idea to blast out a Merry Christmas message to that years requestors 3 or 4 times/years. Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Never. I always make sure my family can contact me. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 :Thumbup: ...Very good idea... Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
Kev G 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 i leave mine on, but is left on vibrate. not really pro is it, your phone going off during a wedding speach. :nono: Link to post Share on other sites
bigMCben 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hmmm you must have something unscreened somewhere... As I put mine right next to the Domestic laptop that I use and it never makes a sound over my PA.. But it does next to your Professional Denons umm food for thought there I think.... Nik Not the Denon (if it's all properly wired) as mine sits about 2 inches from my Denon and picks up nothing, not even a signal in some hotels Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Not the Denon (if it's all properly wired) as mine sits about 2 inches from my Denon and picks up nothing, not even a signal in some hotels Nah I know mate just a little jibe for Gary lol. I love him really :dan+ju: Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
kenny wisdom 0 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 ^ It made me chuckle! tongue out icon Link to post Share on other sites
Thats entertainment 0 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I invite requests by SMS, so my mobile stays on, but on Vibrate mode mmmm....Reminds me of a Bar near me that did this and all the DJ got all night was nasty and abusive text messages! :aa http://thatsentertainment.webeden.co.uk Dj's and Discos for all your needs PLI & PAT covered Est. 1988 Link to post Share on other sites
DJJEG 0 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I always keep my mobile on because i dont wear a watch, but it never rings as most of my gigs are either on Dartmoor or in a granite built building But i do find it funny on the way home when you get a couple of missed calls & messages left MY DJ HASENT TURNED UP CAN YOU HELP Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3831/av4967fb4.jpg Blimey Kenny!! Are you holding a board with your prisoner number on here? Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
Dream Catchers 0 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3831/av4967fb4.jpg Blimey Kenny!! Are you holding a board with your prisoner number on here? I look like that on my driving license. Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Gary (GDK) 0 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Always on vibrate, although her indoors I never reply or answer! lol. Never had a problem with interferance though :) GDK Entertainments Raising The Standards In Entertainment M 0783 529 5169 E info@gdkentertainments.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Raymilkybarkid 0 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 my mobile is on 24/7 (Doesn't mean that I will answer it) but at a function silent mode until the end of the function. Professional DJ Since 1983 - Having worked in Clubs, Pubs, Mobile and Radio in the UK and Europe 29 Years Experience and still learning. Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlet Al 0 Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Got to say - I'm tempted to get an LED display inviting requests by SMS. Any ideas of prices? Link to post Share on other sites
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