The USB Gooseneck light mention here in the comments is one thing I can absolutely suggest as well, great for those lack-of-lighting booths. Just plug it into one of the CDJ's USB ports and you're no longer depended on the equipement LED's as only light source!
I have very good things to say about the mackie Freeplay. Battery or AC powered, app style mixer, Bluetooth, 2 1/8+XLR inputs, 1 aux line. its a little bit chunky (like a 90's boom box) but the sound is fantastic. I use it primarily for wedding ceremonies but it has come in handy as a quick backup more than a few times.
Thanks for the useful video. Could you explain a bit more about why you shouldn't combine certain types of (speaker) cables? I'm using RCF310A speakers (XLR) with my DDJ400 (RCA) via a proper adaptor cable/connection - so far at home they sound fine but i'd like to know if there's a potential for damage..
It won’t damage your kit but you lose the advantage of using XLR cables if you combine them with RCAs, namely the shielding that means the audio carries better over longer distances.
There is also 3rd type of "headphone": in ear monitors. I get sweaty ear and head when wearing on- and over-ear headphones for more than 30 minutes. So when I'm playing music late at night at home mixing on the "headphone" only, i uses in ear monitors. I started using the IEM-100 Pro from Sennheiser, same maker as the HD-25 which I also have, to have a very nice fidelity for EQ mixing; I find it actually better than the HD-25. But this in-ear lack the umph in the bass compared to HD-25. But mainly excel at very nice flat and accurate sound for EQ mixing. It's also modular, with a bluetooth module available. So it's now also my daily driver for outside listening music without wires, but same sound driver signature. I hear the more expensive IEM models has better bass response. But the IEM100 Pro is around the same price as a HD-25.
Great video. I know it’s a small point but the deck savers are polycarbonate which is more durable and flexible than acrylic! I can’t see me breaking them, they are a brilliant “boring” purchase.
I love the Prime Go (fan of the prime series generally, have a prime 4 installed at my main gig) but I wish they did a go vinyl variation. Doesn't need dvs, just switchable phono inputs. It would make it a killer oversized mixer that combines digi and vinyl. I will say tho, that mixing vinyl on the prime 4 doesn't actually sound that great, bit mushy and has regular frequency drop out, presume it's a digital conversion issue. If they could address both at the same time, ima gonna need one of those.
Heres a question, I've got a 500w amp and 2 150rRSM speakers, would that be enough to do a small room/party of about 100 people? You know, if I didn't push them too far?
In my experience that depends a lot on how much people are actually on the dancefloor. That varies a LOT between different crowds. The more underground you go the longer people dance in my experience (techno/psy/dnb crowds have crazy stamina lol). So in short: if there are 15-30 people of those 100 on the dancefloor it should be "fine". If actually 100 people fill one tiny room it will not sound impressive. Keep in mind that you might want more bass than that. Add one good sub (maybe 15inch 500W or so) and it will make a BIG difference to the sound.
If I'm doing a club I just go into their mixer and they have good kit but I'm doing the odd mobile gig I just go straight into the amp as it's usually rock music so I don't need to mix as it's just a crossfade jobby
I use those KRKs sadly. Worst monitors ever in every way imo. The RCAs produce an incredible amount of noise. And the treble elements are super exposed. Not good for studio, not good to take out.
I find a simple paint brush combined with a spectacle cloth (both under 2 dollars) incredibly useful to keep your gear dust- and fingerprint-free.
Yes great point
YES YES YES. PAINTBRUSHES ARE THE BEST FOR THAT PESKY dust
The USB Gooseneck light mention here in the comments is one thing I can absolutely suggest as well, great for those lack-of-lighting booths. Just plug it into one of the CDJ's USB ports and you're no longer depended on the equipement LED's as only light source!
Thanks Styx, yeah it's a good one!
I have very good things to say about the mackie Freeplay. Battery or AC powered, app style mixer, Bluetooth, 2 1/8+XLR inputs, 1 aux line. its a little bit chunky (like a 90's boom box) but the sound is fantastic. I use it primarily for wedding ceremonies but it has come in handy as a quick backup more than a few times.
Thanks for sharing, we'll give it a look!
Thanks for the useful video. Could you explain a bit more about why you shouldn't combine certain types of (speaker) cables? I'm using RCF310A speakers (XLR) with my DDJ400 (RCA) via a proper adaptor cable/connection - so far at home they sound fine but i'd like to know if there's a potential for damage..
It won’t damage your kit but you lose the advantage of using XLR cables if you combine them with RCAs, namely the shielding that means the audio carries better over longer distances.
There is also 3rd type of "headphone": in ear monitors.
I get sweaty ear and head when wearing on- and over-ear headphones for more than 30 minutes. So when I'm playing music late at night at home mixing on the "headphone" only, i uses in ear monitors. I started using the IEM-100 Pro from Sennheiser, same maker as the HD-25 which I also have, to have a very nice fidelity for EQ mixing; I find it actually better than the HD-25. But this in-ear lack the umph in the bass compared to HD-25. But mainly excel at very nice flat and accurate sound for EQ mixing. It's also modular, with a bluetooth module available. So it's now also my daily driver for outside listening music without wires, but same sound driver signature. I hear the more expensive IEM models has better bass response.
But the IEM100 Pro is around the same price as a HD-25.
True! Thanks for sharing
I love Decksaver. They always have a cover for whatever thing I'm buying. 😎👊
They do!
Good video Phil , thanks, keep up the good work
You’re welcome Jason
Oh and I always pack vinyl spray, a microfiber cloth and a needle brush.
Good tips!
Great video. I know it’s a small point but the deck savers are polycarbonate which is more durable and flexible than acrylic! I can’t see me breaking them, they are a brilliant “boring” purchase.
Thanks for the correction!
I’ll add a USB powered gooseneck lamp. DJing in dark/dim booths is a pain
Good point
Bright faders in a dark club is Mandatory !!!!
That’s true!
@@digitaldjtips I been through some shit as a DJ in the worst conditions!! Interview me!!! Lol frfr
I love the Prime Go (fan of the prime series generally, have a prime 4 installed at my main gig) but I wish they did a go vinyl variation. Doesn't need dvs, just switchable phono inputs. It would make it a killer oversized mixer that combines digi and vinyl. I will say tho, that mixing vinyl on the prime 4 doesn't actually sound that great, bit mushy and has regular frequency drop out, presume it's a digital conversion issue. If they could address both at the same time, ima gonna need one of those.
Here’s hoping…
Great video Phil! also, you’ve just given me justification to buy more gear!! 😂
Lol… great (I think…)
Heres a question, I've got a 500w amp and 2 150rRSM speakers, would that be enough to do a small room/party of about 100 people? You know, if I didn't push them too far?
In my experience that depends a lot on how much people are actually on the dancefloor. That varies a LOT between different crowds. The more underground you go the longer people dance in my experience (techno/psy/dnb crowds have crazy stamina lol).
So in short: if there are 15-30 people of those 100 on the dancefloor it should be "fine". If actually 100 people fill one tiny room it will not sound impressive.
Keep in mind that you might want more bass than that. Add one good sub (maybe 15inch 500W or so) and it will make a BIG difference to the sound.
Probably!
Hola, me gustaria saber la referencia del parlante bluetooth pequeño, me gusta su diseño compacto y creo que es perfecto para mi setup
Very useful video.
You’re welcome
If I'm doing a club I just go into their mixer and they have good kit but I'm doing the odd mobile gig I just go straight into the amp as it's usually rock music so I don't need to mix as it's just a crossfade jobby
Fair enough!
You can mix XLR and TRS as they can both be used as balanced connections. TS cannot be used as balanced.
Yes true, thanks for the clarification
Great video
You’re welcome
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That sound books is expensive..
They do sell pretty well apparently...
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Except the amplifier... That's missing 👀👀👀🎚️🎚️🎚️🙂🙂🙂
Well, this is about accessories - and to be fair 99% of hobby/semipro DJs use speakers with built-in amplifiers.
I use those KRKs sadly. Worst monitors ever in every way imo. The RCAs produce an incredible amount of noise. And the treble elements are super exposed. Not good for studio, not good to take out.
They’re not made to take out
advertising SOUNDBOKS speaker because they are to expensive for over €600 and no one buys them :D
They are very popular.
This is ridiculously elementary
It’s not for you then, congratulations on not being a beginner.