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- Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:55 pm
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Tips for finding the right 'next song' in the heat of DJing
- Replies: 71
- Views: 54645
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:01 am
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Who Gets Paid?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9042
Re: Who Gets Paid?
The only exception is where a DJ has a good national following. The other exception is the DJ who has sound gear. I have a professional grade sound system that can accommodate even the largest ballrooms at "rock concert" SPL levels...if required (it never is). I have pro grade CD players,...
- Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:15 pm
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Who Gets Paid?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9042
Re: Who Gets Paid?
Do most DJs on here get paid or compensated for their services, whether they be local or national? I won't try to speak for others, but my guess is that the vast majority of DJs here do not make enough to "break even" on the expense of being a DJ. I doubt that many can even cover the dire...
- Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:51 am
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Getting that 'live band' atmosphere at lindy hop dances
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14676
- Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:44 am
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Getting that 'live band' atmosphere at lindy hop dances
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14676
- Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:50 am
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Tips for finding the right 'next song' in the heat of DJing
- Replies: 71
- Views: 54645
I seriously doubt that the biggest obstacle to improving his sets is matching songs by key. I'm sure you're right, but, responding to Albert's point, I think perhaps being aware of the relative keys of different tracks would help create a fresher-sounding sequence of songs for the dancers. Now that...
- Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:24 am
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Tips for finding the right 'next song' in the heat of DJing
- Replies: 71
- Views: 54645
I don't know Albert, and I've never heard him spin Well I would highly recommend that you do get more familiar with him. Paul is a clarinetist who leads the Boilermaker Jazz Band . He is one of the greatest band leaders in the country currently playing for swing dancers, not a DJ at all. Jesse Exce...
- Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:15 am
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Tips for finding the right 'next song' in the heat of DJing
- Replies: 71
- Views: 54645
- Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:50 am
- Forum: Other Music
- Topic: Christmas Gift for an NPR lover who somewhat likes jazz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 39935
- Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:06 am
- Forum: DJ Skillz
- Topic: Competitive bid to hire a DJ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17704
Re: Competitive bid to hire a DJ?
OK, but seriously, what would you guys have set for an hourly fee for this very vague description (assuming they provide the sound system and I'm just plugging in)? I'd set a base fee plus and hourly rate. Even without the load in, you will need some prep time for this event. I'd also insist on a c...
- Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:07 pm
- Forum: Other Music
- Topic: Christmas Gift for an NPR lover who somewhat likes jazz
- Replies: 12
- Views: 39935
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:24 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Hiss on old records
- Replies: 34
- Views: 28076
Wow! It sounds as though you have an impressive setup Stan (although that's sort of implied by your user name :wink: ). So, whereas I record old 30s tracks on CD by importing them into iTunes on my computer, you import them via your Behringer external EQ box, into your sound card, using your sound ...
- Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:57 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Hiss on old records
- Replies: 34
- Views: 28076
At this point, I generally prefer to record through my 31 band EQ. That has produced the best results of any method I've tried. The frequencies that need to be cut vary with each new recording. --Stan Graves Just curious Stan, when you say 'record' through your 31 band EQ, what do you mean. Are you...
- Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:16 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Hiss on old records
- Replies: 34
- Views: 28076
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:17 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Hiss on old records
- Replies: 34
- Views: 28076