DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 Jonny, Dont rush out and blow the budget untill you have seen some kit in action, Watch the posts on the forum and vist lots of discos and take notes.... when i was planning my newest road show I drew a big picture on the wall of what i thought would fit where and came up with what i would like to see, but what you will find when you read posts and talk to DJs is that its only the DJs who notice what you have, most of the public dont give a damn as long as your playing what they want to hear. keep in close contact with chris as he can supply you with almost any kit you want at the right price, and i hear the service is second to none. and we all expect invites and free drinks on your first gig http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.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
jonny 0 Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 QUOTE (DJ Marky Marc @ Oct 23 2004, 10:58 PM) Jonny, Dont rush out and blow the budget untill you have seen some kit in action, Watch the posts on the forum and vist lots of discos and take notes.... when i was planning my newest road show I drew a big picture on the wall of what i thought would fit where and came up with what i would like to see, but what you will find when you read posts and talk to DJs is that its only the DJs who notice what you have, most of the public dont give a damn as long as your playing what they want to hear. keep in close contact with chris as he can supply you with almost any kit you want at the right price, and i hear the service is second to none. and we all expect invites and free drinks on your first gig http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif oh no, i wont rush out and buy equipment yet. no worries. i know 2 experienced dj's and im gonna have them to give me some advice on what to get and i'll also get feedback from you people too hopefully http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/smile.gif the both of them have got over 5-10 years worth of experience behing them and at least £8,000 worth of equipment so ive been told. i have actually been out to 1 of their discos and spent the night backstage with them but obviously now that i want to start my own up, i'll need to go out a few more times with him/them. i think wot i'll do is buy most of my stuff from chris coz most people r bigging him up on here but i wanna have a look at the items on the website first *starts singing* why am i waiting? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/whistling.gif lol! only joking chris dont take that personally. im not even gonna comment on the invites http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 There are a lot of people giving you good advice here - my advice is to listen to them. and I don't just mean the ones 'bigging' me up http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/notworthy.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif . The website will get done eventually, I have to juggle running a DJ workshop, Equipment sales, A busy Mobile Disco and this forum around building websites, Forum members get lower prices than from the website in any case, as do those who buy all of their gear in one package. A website shouldn't be used like a freemans catalogue!, purely buying from pictures!, if you don't know what you need yet, then perhaps its a good indication that you are better off delaying the purchasing of gear until you do know a little bit more and have gained more experience. And that is genuine advice, because i'm technically putting you off spending your money with me for a while http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/smile.gif . Another question I ask is how many gigs have you currently got booked?. Purchasing gear should all be relevant to funding itself. It would be pointless rushing into buying £3000 of gear if you have £0 worth of bookings in your diary. How do you know that you can justify paying the £3000 before you know whether or not people are even going to book you?. Have you considered hiring, whilst you establish you business?. Either from a shop or from the two Dj's that you mentioned, this way you only hire the gear when you have a booking, and if it all goes t*ts up, or you lose interest in it, then you aren't left with £3000 worth of debt and gear that is worth a fraction of what you paid for it. Why not talk to these other two DJ's - the majority of all working DJ's have back up equipment which is used only in emergencies, I'm sure that if they are genuine and do want to help you, that they will consider allowing you to use this gear for a small 'hire' fee?. If you are in my area, i'm sure that some budget hire deal could be worked out for you as and when you need it. Link to post Share on other sites
jonny 0 Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 QUOTE (Chris_Pointon @ Oct 24 2004, 11:37 AM) Another question I ask is how many gigs have you currently got booked?. Purchasing gear should all be relevant to funding itself. It would be pointless rushing into buying £3000 of gear if you have £0 worth of bookings in your diary. How do you know that you can justify paying the £3000 before you know whether or not people are even going to book you?. Have you considered hiring, whilst you establish you business?. Either from a shop or from the two Dj's that you mentioned, this way you only hire the gear when you have a booking, and if it all goes t*ts up, or you lose interest in it, then you aren't left with £3000 worth of debt and gear that is worth a fraction of what you paid for it. Why not talk to these other two DJ's - the majority of all working DJ's have back up equipment which is used only in emergencies, I'm sure that if they are genuine and do want to help you, that they will consider allowing you to use this gear for a small 'hire' fee?. i dont have any gigs booked at the moment http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/wacko.gif ive been told that there is a local record shop in my town that offers local dj's regular work so that may come in handy http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif to be honest, im not too fussed on hiring http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/nono.gif id rather buy my own stuff. i h8 the thought of buying 2nd hand stuff. i dont know why its just the feeling i get. everything i buy has to be brand new. (dont ask!) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif its funny you should mention about hiring off the two DJ's. 1 of them is actually considering packing it all in coz he just cant be 'arsed' anymore. i know i dont like 2nd hand gear but the guy has got a lotta lotta dosh worth of gear so i may be able to get some things off him http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
dfinn 0 Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Hi, I echo it, always go and check out a variety of model/makes t see which ones you like best. Dan- when u buy lighting look at a 4ft girraffe stand to hold it all for 80 quid u get a long lighitng bar and 4ft table in one. as for lighting I suggest just the vistas and a smoke machine, then see what other effects would look good. Daniel Link to post Share on other sites
Dynamicdiscos 0 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Sounds quite a wise plan to me. I do agree with tom though. I also think some kind on moonflower effect would go down better than a strobe. Strobes are health and safety risks with kids. Young adults don't take much interest in them and the older ones usually don't like them (It makes them dizzy) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif I have never been to sure about rope lights. They look ok if put up in a permanent rig but otherwise I'm afraid I have to say they do look a little tacky. (My appologies to anyone who uses one) Why don't we start making hellium filled bubble wrap?<P> It would help keep postage costs down. Link to post Share on other sites
Dynamicdiscos 0 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 QUOTE NEVER connect your gear using two different sockets at the venue. Use one socket and as many extension leads as you need. I was once called to a venue where there had been a violent explosion, a near-electrocution and a small fire. The cause?? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/oops.gif May have been guilty of that last night. The though did cross my mind! Why don't we start making hellium filled bubble wrap?<P> It would help keep postage costs down. Link to post Share on other sites
partysoundz 0 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 ... Looks like a great thread going on here. The only thing that I haven't seen lately is anyone talking about PPL or PRS licenses - and which are and aren't required in what circumstances....... anyone care to advise? Link to post Share on other sites
mikeee 0 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 PRS is not your problem, so ignore it. That licence is for buildings, it cover background music, to front of house music - from shops to hotels etc etc. PPL, slightly different kettle of fish. They do have a DJ licence, which I think is about £130 a year. But you don't need it if: The functions you do are "family" parties (Weddings, Birthdays etc) or if you do a none family party and the venue books you more than five times, it's down to them. I had a conversation with a very nice young lady the other month, and she said, because of adminastration (sp) it is easier for them to licence the venue. So on that basis, depending on where you work and the type of work, you may not need one. ..playing all the hits for you... ....whether you may be.... Why can't I see what i going on??? Link to post Share on other sites
mikeee 0 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Jane, I would always suggest using two sockets, one for audio and one for lighting. If the building uses three phase, one one of those should go to any one room, if as in big halls they have to use more than one phase, I read somewhere years ago, that the sockets have to be colour coded as to which phase it's on, and sockets on different phases need to be a minimum of two (+) metres apart. Need to find my book of words!!! ..playing all the hits for you... ....whether you may be.... Why can't I see what i going on??? Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 the more mains sockets you use the better.... never plug everything into just one it will get warm and may even combust.... <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
speedy 0 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 QUOTE (Guest_Dan @ Mar 10 2003, 07:36 PM) This is what i have been told i will need. Dual CD Player, If you still need a dual cd player, My stageline CD260Dj is still for sale for 150 quid. It's only a year old & comes in it's proper case. Pm me if interested & a pic of it. Link to post Share on other sites
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