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DJ Hane K

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  • September 6, 2011 at 6:57 pm in reply to: What is the main role/task of a club DJ? #1001596
    DJ Hane K
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    Hey,

    check out this tutorial, and the following parts by the same guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eploFvfZJ_0
    He’s using the Numark mixtrack pro, but the basic skills are transferrable to any gear.

    Also, there’s a guy on youtube called ellaskins, who’s done tons of DJing tutorial vids. Check those out as well. He’s also got a website, http://www.djtutor.com/ so make sure to visit there as well.

    Best of luck!

    August 31, 2011 at 8:18 am in reply to: What Do I Need to Get Ready for My First Gig? #6699
    DJ Hane K
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    Like it says in the product sheet of those speakers:

    Recommended amplifier power: 250W to 500W into 8ohms.

    So you’ll want something that can drive 500W into both channels (so the spec should say something like 2x500W/8ohm). Here’s just an example of an amp that would do the trick: http://www.thomann.de/gb/qsc_gx_5.htm

    Full spec sheet at http://www.qscaudio.com/products/amps/gx/specifications.php

    August 31, 2011 at 5:31 am in reply to: What Do I Need to Get Ready for My First Gig? #6692
    DJ Hane K
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    Have a look here: http://community.musiciansfriend.com/docs/DOC-1634

    It’s a detailed – but not too technical – guide to buying PA-systems, and should answer your questions.

    August 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm in reply to: A DJ's Dilemma #6674
    DJ Hane K
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    Well, you know, I don’t see why the two should be mutually exclusive… Respect the long line of DJs who have come before you, and do it the right way:

    1. Wait until she’s utterly and decidedly wasted; help if necessary by offering free drinks.
    2. Throw on an extended remix of whatever – 10 minutes or so should be plenty.
    3. Nip into the bathroom for a quickie.
    4. Tell her you had a great time; promise to call in the morning.
    5. Don’t call her in the morning.

    It’s the DJ way 😎

    August 30, 2011 at 8:04 am in reply to: What Do I Need to Get Ready for My First Gig? #1001541
    DJ Hane K
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    This, as most things, will firstly boil down to how much money you’re willing to spend. Prices for PA-systems will run from a few hundred Euros (or dollars) to tens of thousands.

    Secondly, you’ll need to decide if you want an active or passive system. For reference, check the bundles Thomann offers.

    Active sets: http://www.thomann.de/gb/active_pa_sets.html
    Passive sets: http://www.thomann.de/gb/passive_pa_sets.html

    Regarding connectivity, there’s really not that much difference in plugging into a PA or computer speakers – sound comes out of your controller via some type of cable, which then connects to an output device – a mixer/amp or, in the case of computer speakers, directly to the speakers which have a built-in amp.

    Hope this helps get you started 🙂

    August 30, 2011 at 7:48 am in reply to: Speakers/Monitors #6622
    DJ Hane K
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    I’m rocking the Fostex PM-0.5 mk2 active monitors (http://www.amazon.co.uk/FOSTEX-WATT-ACTIVE-MONITORS-WHITE/dp/B004M465YK) at home, and must say I’ve been more than happy with them. They sound really really good, and the price is not too bad either. Fostex also makes a sub for the PM-0.5 series, but at home I’ve never felt the need to get one because the speakers produce more than enough bass for apartment use. Of course, if you’ve got a big house and no neighbors nearby to complain, the sub would most likely take the sound to yet another level 🙂

    August 26, 2011 at 8:13 am in reply to: First corporate gig: any and all advice welcome :) #6382
    DJ Hane K
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    Hi again!

    Sorry, completely forgot to report back here 🙂 Here’s a short recap of what turned out to be a very successful night:

    I started the evening by playing some ambient background music, like Emma suggested. People were eating, there were some speeches, and people were socializing amongst themselves – so basically the way each party starts, slowly. After dinner the drinks started flowing, and I could see people getting more relaxed, so I cranked the volume up a bit, and switched to playing some older radio hits. A few heads were nodding, but no major movement towards the dancefloor yet. One of the organizers, a woman in her late twenties I guessed, turned up and asked if I could play some R’n’B, so I did, and this got a few of the younger ladies on the floor, but they left after a few songs. So I decided to switch styles again, and started playing oldies rock – Queen, CCR, Dire Straits, you get the picture. Not surprisingly this got a lot more people on the dancefloor, including the older folk present. The mood was good, people were dancing (and getting increasingly drunk), and I figured I’d found the right music style to play.

    Then, at around midnight, older folks were leaving, and there was a sort of a break at the party with people saying goodbyes, some leaving, some hoarding more drinks, and I got the first request for Lady Gaga. I took a quick scan, and noticed that the average age at the party had dropped considerably, so I figured it was time to switch things up again. Just to see what would happen, I put on the DJs From Mars mash-up ‘Run This Town in D Minor’, and followed up with Lady Gaga’s Judas (ElectroLightz Remix). This really got the party going, and the dancefloor filled out nicely – apparently it was now time to pull out all the stops, and hit ’em with my usual set. This basically went on until four in the morning, and the party showed no signs of ending. I was pretty exhausted by then, so I put on ‘My Heart Will Go On’ (Jack Sauce mix) as the last (and first) slow song of the night, got on the mic, thanked everyone for a great night, and prepared to start packing up my stuff. There were a lot of ‘awwwww not yet!’ cries from the dancefloor.

    Fortunately (I guess), there was this one guy at the party who claimed to be a DJ (he was pretty annoying at times, because he kept wanting to chat me up about my gear, my music, my mixing – you know, all the little things that you really shouldn’t do when someone’s playing a set!), and he was still at the party at that time, so I called him over and asked if he’d like to take over for me. I was using a house mixer and he could hook his iPhone into it, which he did. I packed up my V7’s and other stuff and left for home. Later I heard that last people had left the party after seven in the morning 🙂

    So, overall, a great night. I got a call from the organizers later on, and they said that the feedback they’d gotten was excellent. Good times 🙂

    To conclude, a picture says more than a thousand words:

    August 12, 2011 at 9:06 am in reply to: First corporate gig: any and all advice welcome :) #5700
    DJ Hane K
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    Thanks for the great advice, everyone!

    I got a hold of the person in charge of the event and asked about the type of music they’d like to hear, and the lady basically told me to keep it nice and light during the early hours, but then just play whatever to keep the dancefloor going – so I guess I’ll just have to play this one by ear and see what gets the crowd jumping 🙂

    The venue is a sort of a private club they rent out for events like this, with a nice sound system, a dance floor, basically all the essentials – so I’m guessing dance music at some point will probably work.

    The gig’s tonight, so wish me luck 🙂 I’ll let you know how it went.

    August 12, 2011 at 6:54 am in reply to: Mixdeck Quad vs NS6 – comments? #5694
    DJ Hane K
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    Um, I think you’ve overlooked a rather obvious choice, especially since you’re coming from a vinyl background and considering the type of music you play: the Numark NS7 (or a pair of V7’s paired with your favourite mixer). The spinning platters give you a really nice ‘vinyl’ feel, and doing all of your favourite tricks should be a breeze after using it for a little bit. I’ve got a pair of V7’s myself, and wouldn’t trade them for anything.

    Unless, of course, you’re looking to have 4 decks, in which case the NS6 is the way to go.

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