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Parties by definition are an entertainment function.
It is the entertainment that drives every function.
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DJ's need an extensive knowledge of music. This
knowledge must
encompass 70 years of popular music styles. Guests often
make requests
without knowing either the correct song title or artist
and the DJ
must be able to figure out the requests.
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Professional audio equipment is big and heavy. It does
not fit in the trunk
of a typical passenger car. Vans and trucks are
essential in transporting professional sound and light
systems and music libraries.
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The average set up time for a professional disc jockey
is about one hour.
Some venues can take twice that amount where access is
hindered by
lack of elevators, ramps and parking proximity. The
amount and type of
equipment for large shows can also add to the set up
time.
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Good parties don't just happen on their own without some
guidance. The key is timing and experience. The only
person who has control of the pace is the DJ, who starts
and stops the party with the music and the microphone.
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There is no formal institution or training facilities
for mobile DJ's. If a DJ makes his job look easy, it's
because he has learned his trade only one way -
Experience. Learning the controls of a CD player is
easy. However, smooth
presentation and music mixing takes many years behind
the console. If it were so easy everyone would be doing
it.
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DJ's are not guests at parties. They are working under
pressure and have a huge responsibility for the outcome
of the event. People often rank their weddings as the
most important day of their lives next to their children
being born. Yet they will give this responsibility to
the lowest bidder. The stress levels and expectations
run very high during these events.
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The length of a party is only a small fraction of the
time a DJ invests in that event. Consultations,
equipment up keep, travel time, music library
maintenance and the daily routine of business operations
are all critical in making the show a success.
2) Pay off the equipment and the rest is all profit-
Like every business, DJ's incur continuing costs of
doing business. Transportation, insurance, new music and
equipment, office supplies, promotional materials,
postage, phone and repair charges are a few of the
normal expenses.
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To say that DJ's are all alike is to say people are all
alike. Never assume that recorded music levels the
playing field. Personalities on the microphone can vary
as much as people's voices. Experience and music
knowledge makes a big difference. DJ's have their own
unique style, music and presentations. A good DJ can
adjust their style to fit the event. A presentation at a
Middle School Party should be a lot different than that
of a 50th Anniversary Party or a Wedding for a couple in
their thirties. Experienced DJ's know the difference and
you should also be aware of the many subtle and
substantial differences that distinguish Mobile DJ's.
Please
use our Event Request Form
A Sound Explosion
253 Riddell Lane
Alameda, CA 94502
888-212-0155 Toll Free
510-864-2111
info@asoundexplosion.com
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