JP1987

Hi all, looking to upgrade my mixer and thinking of the Behringer VMX1000, I can get a good price on a B stock one. Does anyone use this mixer? It seems to be well respected but would be interested to hear from someone who has lived with one for a while. Cheers

Many thanks guys, there is some really helpful info in that lot. The whole thing is on ice at the minute as my wife is due to have our second child in the few weeks. However I want to do a lot of the ground work now so I can swing into action when ready. I will probably be looking to kick things off in the new year once the dust has settled a bit at home and I am getting more than 4 hours sleep a night! Thanks again for your help. For the guy who asked where I am - I'm in the midlands.

Wow, scanning through that thread I nearly fell off my chair, did someone say the tax man takes 40% of your earnings? Would this be the case even if I was earning less than £5k p/a? Hardly seems worth the bother if that's the case?! Initially my plan is keep my day job and work part time as a DJ to supplement my income. However if the business takes off then maybe I would look to go full time at some point in the future. I want to do things properly, I want to offer a good service and be above board, i.e. PAT, PLI, TAX etc., I don't believe in offering a crap service and cutting corners.

That's great Jason, gives me plenty to go on many thanks. My intention is to DJ at Weddings, private parties etc as that is where I have built up some experience. Plus I really enjoy doing weddings, it always seems a pleasure to be part of the happy couple's big day. I like the idea of the contract. We have never experience violence towards us luckilly but on one or two occasions some drunken numpties have got a bit lairy, especially when politely requested to stop leaning on the rig etc. This will be even more prevailent once I set out on my own. It will not be my main source of in

Hi All, I have been DJ'ing for a little while now, started off just helping a friend out but soon got a taste for it and am now looking to start up on my own. However, I have absolutely no idea where to start when it comes to setting up as a business. Any pointers and advice would be most welcome. Many thanks.

Hello all Been DJ'ing for a little while now, started off just helping a friend out but soon got a taste for it and am now looking to start up on my own. Will no doubt be tapping into your fountain of knowlege in the very near future!