Back Pack Systems under 5 to 10 LBS?? IDEAS??

I would seriously recommend looking into the iDJ Pro (Numark). Although the software it comes with, Algoriddim’s DJay, isn’t my favorite (I switched to DJ Player since it has a native mapping for it since the last release).

It does pack quite a punch, pretty much all the basic buttons and faders are there. It’s not super small, but I know there are backpacks that it would fit in. Since the iPad sits INSIDE the controller and becomes an integral part of it, you can just toss it on any flat surface without having to worry about where to keep your laptop, people knocking something off the table and such. No extra cables or power outlets necessary, your iPad gets charged while playing. All you need to bring is the iDJ Pro, two signal cables to the active speakers, a mic and mic cable and you are good to go.

The software determines the FX and I think they are pretty decent in DJ Player, read the review on it and on the latest release of DJAY on the blog here.

The only “drawback” is the lack of channel faders, instead you have two (rather large) rotary knobs with led rings around them. I find myself using the x-fader a little more than I usually though, but the rotary knobs work pretty good as well quite frankly.

As for weight, it weighs in at about 5 1/2 lbs, that’s without the iPad obviously.

I hope you are not planning on getting those active speakers in your backpack too though!

Greetinx,
C.

Almost forgot, if you are comfortable using the iPad exclusively, the Native Instruments Z1 is a nice little mixer to have. But no jogs or any other player controls, you’d need other bits and pieces of the modular setup, which means extra cables, a usb hub, etx.

You DID get the part where he wanted his speakers to fit in the backpack too, right?

Greetinx,
C.

Michael Sellers, post: 43457, member: 1281 wrote: And oh….I forgot to mention…The speakers must be in the same bag too;).

Just saying …

as minimal as possible you can go with a mini pa like this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/behringer-eurolive-b205d-active-pa-monitor-speaker

mackie has the same thing just more $$$ http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SRM150?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=livesound&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CLHc94Pmj7kCFRGg4Aoda3MAgA

hook up a mic of your choice, and the ipad mini w the djay app.(or your app of choice) both those speakers have rca, mic inputs/line, very versatile little speakers w plenty volume. even has a pole mount.

If you are getting two NPM100s, count on a backpack with sturdy straps, the things are heavy! LOL