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by SoundInMotionDJ
Mon May 06, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Dj Software interface question
Replies: 10
Views: 35599

Depends on what you mean by "metadata." (Almost) all my data is stored in ID3 tags. That is "safe" and travels with the mp3, or FLAC. I use Traktor software. Cue points, the bpm grid, and the waveform strip are all stored in a Traktor database. This can be copied (carefully) from...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Music library management software
Replies: 7
Views: 32200

Media Monkey....hands down.
by SoundInMotionDJ
Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: External Sound Cards for Laptop DJing
Replies: 152
Views: 242008

have you tried it cancelling the "earth socket" (don't know the english word). I mean connecting the laptop to the AC with an only two pins plug. Donca, I am a language geek and love it when people help me with my vocabulary, so I'm jumping in with a quick English lesson. I believe the cl...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: The iPad DJ
Replies: 13
Views: 48563

I have been playing around with the Redbull BPM DJ app as a backup for my iPhone. It also works on the iPad (and has a MUCH nicer layout on the bigger screen). This is a manual DJ program that is accurate enough to allow songs to be beatmatched...which is a LOT of fun to play with, but overkill for ...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Wed May 16, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: External Sound Cards for Laptop DJing
Replies: 152
Views: 242008

Toon Town Dave wrote:Has anyone used the Behringer UCA202 or UFO202?
I have the UCA222 for headphone listening at work. It is reasonable for the $$$. I do not listen "loud" at all (maybe 2-3 max). I use the "ins" (with a converter) to plug in a headset for Skype-like voice meetings.
by SoundInMotionDJ
Wed May 02, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Audio Quality When DJing?
Replies: 9
Views: 33704

Re: Audio Quality When DJing?

I was wondering, do any of you notice any difference (when dancing or DJing) between 128kbps and higher kbps songs? I think I can tell....at least with my music collection, my computer, my sound card, and my PA system. :wink: The differences are most noticeable on acoustic, classical, or quiet piec...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Wed May 02, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: External Sound Cards for Laptop DJing
Replies: 152
Views: 242008

there is a very bright LED light that blinks furiously the whole time sound is pumping through it. VERY EFFIN' ANNOYING. A problem that can be solved with a piece of gaff tape, or piece of electrical tape, or a small sticker. Of course, if you are willing to void a warranty....there are other more ...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:18 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: External Sound Cards for Laptop DJing
Replies: 152
Views: 242008

As long as there's nothing interfering with inserting the connectors or simply worn out connectors, I doubt that's your problem. +1 The most common failure mode for a stereo adapter is to completely lose one channel. This happens to me a couple times a year...and I toss the adapter on the spot. I'd...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Portable PA systems
Replies: 83
Views: 177750

The trade-off is the mics sound a bit tinny and tend to be prone to feedback. Keep the mic boom as close to the chin as possible. If you have a 3 band EQ on the mic channel - turn the highs down, and the mids and lows up. The mids should be turned up more than the lows. Experiment until you get a m...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Portable PA systems
Replies: 83
Views: 177750

SoundInMotionDJ, I hadn't heard of RCF before so I did a bit of homework reading discussions on DJ equipment forums and stumbled across many of your posts. You really get around! :oops: I *do* probably spend more time talking about PA gear than I should. But I *swear* that I actually get some work ...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:11 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Portable PA systems
Replies: 83
Views: 177750

I've read a comparison between the EV ELX112P, the QSC K12 and the JBL PRX612M that suggested they were all good with comparable sound. I have heard all of those speakers, and I agree that they are all in the same ballpark for sound. In terms of "value" the RFC312A sound better than it sh...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Making Playlists In Advance
Replies: 8
Views: 32185

Ahhh....the tyranny of the blank page. I find that some constraints are very liberating, and if no one else will provide them, I will provide them myself. I DJ for WCS dances (in theory...I haven't in a while). There is a wiiiiiiiiiiiiide range of tempo and genre of that is suitable for the dance. S...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: DJ Summit coordination question
Replies: 15
Views: 50599

Platypus wrote:The Admin stuff provides the most headaches. Definately a good topic.
+1

Start with this...and work from there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_MaJDK3VNE
by SoundInMotionDJ
Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Laptop DJing
Replies: 647
Views: 521032

How would you compare it to the Echo Indigo DJx Expresscard ? For the past few years I have been using the Echo Indigo PCMCIA DJ card I have not used or tested any express card form factor sound cards. None of the laptops I have used in the last 10-ish years have included that slot. I am NOT a fan ...
by SoundInMotionDJ
Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:10 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Laptop DJing
Replies: 647
Views: 521032

There is nothing below that price point that I will actually recommend at this point. That statement is utterly meaningless unless you tell us what other soundcards you've tried. Sigh. Ah yes...you want my resume before I can make a simple recommendation...well...OK. In the last 10 years I have tes...