Mobile DJ Tips: How to build a Wireless Microphone Rack

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @MarlonAce
    @MarlonAce 5 лет назад +18

    Nice job. I recommend purchasing a can of black plastic dip spray and spraying the top of the pick and pluck foamso is it seals it and doesn't breakdown with time. You can still alter it in the future if you need additional spaces but the plastic dip will create a bonded layer on the top.

  • @jessecoonen7881
    @jessecoonen7881 5 лет назад +9

    Might be useful to cut out some holes in the rear bracket for XLR’s so that you can just plug in your mics from there. Great job on the build.

  • @wildstyle509
    @wildstyle509 4 года назад +2

    Nice work! I have something very similar, I have a set of handhelds and lapel set. I also have my dj copilot light controller installed and a slide out drawer too. Now, inside the drawer, I have a mini mixer that controls my mics, I have a section for both handhelds and for my lapel packs.
    In the back, I mounted a surge protector and connected all power to it. So when it comes time to setup, I pull out the power cord, XLR outs to my power speakers. In the mixer area, I connect my iPad/iPhone/dj controller.
    Been using it for 4 years now, with no issues.

  • @kyle8198
    @kyle8198 3 года назад +1

    That Antena Holder is exactly what I've been needing!

  • @DJDynablend
    @DJDynablend 5 лет назад +13

    That Is Awesome! I think you should put some different colored tape around your mics so you know which is which when people are toasting. Then you can adjust levels to suit from a distance

  • @djgene5621
    @djgene5621 5 лет назад +1

    Smart thinking, Barr. You should consider putting all your gear in a Odyssey case. Roll in, plug in. Unplug, roll out.

  • @DJRickWeb
    @DJRickWeb 5 лет назад +35

    Why didn't you get a combiner antenna cable so you only have to use 2 antennas instead of all 4?

    • @BayardoRugama
      @BayardoRugama  5 лет назад +15

      dint know that was a thing lol

    • @colehaaf4425
      @colehaaf4425 5 лет назад +4

      Bayardo A Rugama some have power distribution as well.

    • @RightOnQEntertainment
      @RightOnQEntertainment 5 лет назад +3

      Yep. I was thinking the same thing. That way you wouldn’t need to disconnect your antennas. It daisy connects the antenna cables so you would only need 2 antennas for both receivers. I have the Shure SLX microphones and they have much smaller antennas. I can fit all 4 on my rack case, but in your situation with the larger antennas I would use the antenna combiner to run only 2.

    • @mashzmash
      @mashzmash 5 лет назад +5

      Agreed. I just built a very similar case for QLX-D mics. Got an RF Venue DISTRO4 to combine antennas and power receivers in a single 1U device. I chose to mount the antennas on the front because the rear is usually facing away from the stage, but I usually hook up an external paddle diversity antenna anyway. Also, go for panel connectors in the back so you have nice labeled XLR outs for each mic. Since the QLX-Ds are networkable, you can also put ethercon connectors on the back if you want to use Wireless Workbench to coordinate/scan. I also opted to put a locking powercon connector on the back panel as well.

    • @tnikiforov
      @tnikiforov 5 лет назад +3

      Combiners for the win , not the tiny Y splitter combiner junk though , the real deal like the UA844

  • @joshnicoll6761
    @joshnicoll6761 5 лет назад +6

    you should get a 3U blank panel and make a patch panel for your outs on the back. would make the whole thing look cleaner

  • @BookerEnt
    @BookerEnt 3 года назад

    oh man I'm glad I saw that SKB case update you did. Looking to update my ceremony sound now and that case does look good

  • @sheryltupa4289
    @sheryltupa4289 5 лет назад

    Watched this video on Friday, and immediately ordered a 4U Gator case. It arrived today (Sunday) and I’ve installed my microphones and recorder. Still waiting for my Furman power supply to arrive. Should knock a bunch of time off of set up and tear down. Thanks for the information!

  • @djnvision
    @djnvision 5 лет назад +11

    Awesome idea! I would've included a rackmount mixer like the XAIR from Behringer to make ceremonies easier and you can control and eq from ipad but its good overall!

  • @Palios33
    @Palios33 5 лет назад

    Probably one of the best built!! Bravo Barr

  • @Grapevine_DJ
    @Grapevine_DJ Год назад

    Very nice. I just built a 4 mic ceremony system using the 6u version of that case. You know those 1/2 wave antennas will store very nicely in the lid of that case. No modification needed ; )

  • @DJ2Legit007
    @DJ2Legit007 5 лет назад

    I built myself one of these years ago. I finally stopped using it because it was taking up too much space (transporting, setting up etc...) for me as a mobile DJ. It was fun at first, just not small enough for me when I started downsizing my setup.
    ~DJ 2Legit

  • @raggaroaringsound
    @raggaroaringsound 4 года назад +1

    I'm trying one with power distro and antenna combiner and a 1U mixer. I want quick and easy ceremony setup!!!

  • @TruNorthProductions
    @TruNorthProductions 5 лет назад +1

    I did this same thing last year! so nice to have everything in one ready to go case!

  • @OliverBoston
    @OliverBoston Год назад

    I appreciate your video vlogs and this video is very informative. Thank you! 🙏🏽

  • @partycity55
    @partycity55 5 лет назад

    Wow great video I bought the case last year but this takes it to another level Thank You

  • @DjCBlaq
    @DjCBlaq 5 лет назад

    I built a rolling one last year. Great work.

  • @DJMark904
    @DJMark904 4 года назад

    I enjoy all of you videos... I've been wanting to to do this for a while, thank you so much!!! Great video!!!

  • @SacredHeart808
    @SacredHeart808 2 года назад

    Awesome video bro. I’m wondering will this work on a shure SLXD2/B58 dual receiver?

  • @hernansinlostigres2913
    @hernansinlostigres2913 Год назад

    Bro metiste por separado los inalámbricos? Siempre no se unieron ?

  • @michaelgillespie8257
    @michaelgillespie8257 3 года назад

    This has to save you a ton of time at gigs!

  • @projekt679
    @projekt679 Год назад

    Great video! Do you get any drop out with 4 of those antennas?

  • @dj507entertainment3
    @dj507entertainment3 3 года назад

    Hey brother nice setup are you still using that skb box or did you change for a different brand let me know thanks

  • @Aguakangenchicago
    @Aguakangenchicago 2 года назад

    Great job with video,...
    Thank you so much!
    Any suggestions adding an eight channel mixer to cut down on setup and tear down.
    Thanks 🙏👍

  • @charlesthomas4032
    @charlesthomas4032 3 года назад

    I’m looking to do something similar that can hold my ceremony mixer and mics. This would take up a lot of space on my reception table setup.

  • @ibrajimenez2098
    @ibrajimenez2098 5 лет назад

    Lol I was dying . That was me every night after a show. Thanks for the advice man.

  • @djRockalot
    @djRockalot 5 лет назад

    I did a similar set up with a rolling 4u rack but my drawer holds lapel mics, batteries and a battery pack for the recievers. My antennas are on the user side so the side facing the people is always closed. I use mine for wireless battery powered ceremony system.

  • @DjCBlaq
    @DjCBlaq 5 лет назад

    So for ceremony. What type mixer do you take your mic signal and laptop to first ? Or do you go direct to the speaker ?

  • @fightswithspirits915
    @fightswithspirits915 2 года назад

    Very nice concept.

  • @pjd00127
    @pjd00127 5 лет назад

    I would have had both cable outputs as XLR but then have a few adapters in the draw of XLR-to-1/4" TS Jack variants, so you have even more flexibility. And those sort of adapters are always handy to have about anyway for any situations where you end up needing to have some.

  • @kylehazachode
    @kylehazachode 5 лет назад +1

    Decks? You mean rack spaces? Great video. I fell in love with my 2u SKB Studio Flyer so much that I bought the 4u version just incase they ever discontinue the line (which they did)

  • @williamhines537
    @williamhines537 Год назад

    I had trouble finding a drawer that short to fit in to the rack case I needed a 10 inch deep drawer no luck yet finding that.

  • @larrymartin6002
    @larrymartin6002 Год назад

    Inspired me to try to put one together myself. I didn't see a shelf in there to mount the receivers onto. What did you use to mount them? Thanks for the content. :)

    • @DanielSanchez-vk3qs
      @DanielSanchez-vk3qs Год назад

      The receivers come with mounting hardware that you attach to its chasis. The receiver is then able to be attached to the case mounted rails

  • @mulisaurus
    @mulisaurus 2 года назад

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @huallacanes100
    @huallacanes100 3 года назад

    That was nice bro. I need to get organized too

  • @DayNNyteDJs
    @DayNNyteDJs 5 лет назад

    Awesome build. I've been kicking around this same idea, but I might use a different style box. Same end result, just a different look.

  • @charlesoneal757
    @charlesoneal757 3 года назад

    Saw you put a review on the sk8 case? You hated it? I almost bought it untill I saw your review. What do you use now?

  • @hugopastora50
    @hugopastora50 5 лет назад

    Nice.I have two wireless mics,receiver,a 8 channel mixer, cables to two controllers,auxiliar cable for a phone or tablet cable for a wired mic , out signal cables ,hdmi splitter, everything power by one ac cable in a smaller made by myself road case.

  • @dj_chio
    @dj_chio 5 лет назад +1

    One thing I would add is a led strip to light up the front so u can at night.

  • @richardg8687
    @richardg8687 Год назад

    Great video do you remember how long were the power extenders? Any issues since building the case. Thinking of building something similar. Thanks

    • @BayardoRugama
      @BayardoRugama  Год назад +1

      Extenders 1ft. As for issues I would recommend getting a different case. This party SKB is not good. I would recommend getting a gator case.

    • @richardg8687
      @richardg8687 Год назад

      @@BayardoRugama Thanks

  • @jmoak311
    @jmoak311 3 года назад

    I’m thinking of a similar set up to use for ceremonies. Would a laptop fit fine on top of that with Hercules starlight?

  • @houstonluxuryevents
    @houstonluxuryevents 3 года назад

    Barr its been 2 years, you still rocking the QLXD ceremony rig?

  • @RogelioFuentesRamos
    @RogelioFuentesRamos Год назад +1

    Are the cases stackable?

  • @rytmigo
    @rytmigo 10 месяцев назад

    Is that a 2 unit or 3 unit drawer?

  • @jamesdietrich5544
    @jamesdietrich5544 5 лет назад

    That is an awesome idea. Thank you for sharing, I was thinking doing that for my system.

  • @ericamaro5043
    @ericamaro5043 Год назад

    What brand and awg are the power extenders? I see them vary in size. Amazon Link in discription is no bueno.

  • @DJLoStax
    @DJLoStax 5 лет назад

    Couldn’t agree more! Mic clean up is the worst!! Only thing worse is taking down a T-bar full of lights. Also couldn’t you have Daisy chained the mics so you only had to use I pair of antennas?

  • @Generationstrengthbarbellclub
    @Generationstrengthbarbellclub 3 года назад

    What kind of brackets did you use to mount the receivers

  • @soundtasticevents3602
    @soundtasticevents3602 5 лет назад

    DJ Barr what is your review of your QLXD microphones ? Should i buy one? Can you do a video review please. Thank You

  • @himbeereiszumfruhstuck9615
    @himbeereiszumfruhstuck9615 4 года назад

    Looks like my microphone rack... it is cleaner and faster to install... i got my rack build for 5 years... got job guy... best greats from germany

  • @mustang0513
    @mustang0513 4 месяца назад

    would the mics fit in a 1u drawer?

  • @djiwy
    @djiwy 5 лет назад

    you're awesome ! I will try do the same. Good job and thanks for sharing !

  • @ultraeventgroup3084
    @ultraeventgroup3084 5 лет назад

    Hey Barr nice clean setup can you add the link for the batteries?

  • @kidquique
    @kidquique 5 лет назад

    Hell yeah Barr ! This is a badass setup #Goals ! 🔥💪🏾

  • @jaymalette1
    @jaymalette1 2 года назад

    Great video! I'm currently doing something similar with my wedding ceremony system and I'm considering that same rack case. A bit of constructive criticism though... You may want to figure out a way of cushioning your tripod or whatever your camera is mounted to. Every time you throw something down, the camera vibration is very distracting. I've noticed this on a few of your videos.

  • @michaelcosta4862
    @michaelcosta4862 3 года назад

    How long are the cables you have that are hooked up for power/XLR?

  • @camith1976
    @camith1976 Год назад

    How do you have 2 microphones with only 1 XLR out? Or is one mic XLR and one is 1/4 inch?

  • @djtransit
    @djtransit 5 лет назад +3

    Where did you get those short power extenders?

  • @giovannivittorioambrosini6621
    @giovannivittorioambrosini6621 3 года назад

    nice build, just a couple of things: racks r measured in Us (surge protector, mics, & patch that's all 1u, whereas the drawer is 2u) and the antenna extender cables r called BNC cables

    • @gqthedj4916
      @gqthedj4916 2 года назад

      Are all BNC cables compatible with different receivers? I’m having a hard time finding a pair specific you the Sennheiser EW-D

  • @northwestnoize
    @northwestnoize 4 года назад

    Nice vid! I noticed you only plugged an antenna into one of the outputs on the back of the receiver. Do you only need 1 per receiver?

  • @royaltysworld467
    @royaltysworld467 2 года назад

    where can i order the brackets for the microphone ? the ones you are using in your vid?

  • @colehaaf4425
    @colehaaf4425 5 лет назад +27

    What kind of psychopath doesn’t put the power conditioner in the top???Haha jk. Nice job 👍🏻

    • @BayardoRugama
      @BayardoRugama  5 лет назад +8

      Cole Haaf I actually moved it when I got done filming lol it’s on top now

    • @chewyecm
      @chewyecm 5 лет назад +2

      I thought the same thing but I figured you did it because of the antennas being on top. Looks good tho

    • @MarlonAce
      @MarlonAce 5 лет назад

      def helps with heat dispersion.

    • @dennisnbrown
      @dennisnbrown 5 лет назад +1

      And why not spring a little more for the power conditioner with the pull out lights for those dark venues

    • @shaybelcherful
      @shaybelcherful 4 года назад +1

      That is exactly what I thought. I just ordered pretty much the same setup for my mics, although I went for the Furman with lights.

  • @mattruglio3745
    @mattruglio3745 5 лет назад

    So cool !! Been thinking of making one

  • @juanaldape9587
    @juanaldape9587 4 года назад

    Can you fit 4 cordless mics and a slot for the antennas in that shallow drawer? I'm thinking about adding this drawer, but I have a 4 mic system and not sure they will all fit. Thanks!

  • @grahamkelly8299
    @grahamkelly8299 3 года назад

    How did you cut the foam for the mics so nice? is there a tool or trick to doing this?

    • @cheereebus
      @cheereebus 2 года назад

      The foam is pre-cut with a small grid. You pick/cut out the spots you need gone.

  • @squaty1212
    @squaty1212 5 лет назад

    How are the QLX mics working?

  • @timteoprod
    @timteoprod 5 лет назад +4

    He didn’t use the qlxd base plate to mount the receivers properly

  • @iamrickwatson
    @iamrickwatson 5 лет назад

    Good stuff...simple and clean.

  • @dondada8173
    @dondada8173 2 года назад

    Any recommendations for a 1u /1 microphone system ? I have the same case but just want to use 1 mic system

    • @djpaulthompson
      @djpaulthompson Год назад

      there are 1U 1/2 fillers if you are using 1 mic unit.....I hope this helps

  • @Joe15brooks15
    @Joe15brooks15 5 лет назад

    Nice job. You should label your g50 and H50 antenna bands on your plate so as to avoid mixing them up. Also add a cheap 4 port unmanaged switch and cat5 for easy Wireless coordination.

    • @projekt679
      @projekt679 Год назад

      Trying to build my mic rack too but what is a g50 and h50?

  • @juansantana9678
    @juansantana9678 3 года назад

    Sick set up bro 😎

  • @chrisbyers4005
    @chrisbyers4005 5 лет назад

    Did you use the shallow gator drawer?

  • @tonysilva4988
    @tonysilva4988 5 лет назад

    Man, that mic rack is dope. Hey Barr, what do you use for your ceremonies? (mics)Thanks.

  • @sethgz420
    @sethgz420 5 лет назад

    Where do you plan on sitting this? I ask cause i used to have something similar but ended up going with a gator bag cause it’s lighter
    and easier to get out of sight.

  • @jefftsmottawa
    @jefftsmottawa 5 лет назад

    Any issue with no foam on the top of the mics? Won't the hit the top metal of drawer in transit? Or if upside down?

  • @veesmooth
    @veesmooth 5 лет назад

    silly question. what did you use to dice out the foam to fit your mic in the case? razor blade or something?

  • @littledevil82007
    @littledevil82007 5 лет назад

    Nice bro.. I got a same case and I used it to my microphone too and is awesome very safe and clean...

  • @cameronlockett5698
    @cameronlockett5698 5 лет назад

    Brilliant idea djbarr

  • @El_Montro_Julito
    @El_Montro_Julito 2 года назад

    Bro I cried so hard when he said “barr the builder” 🤣🤣🤣

  • @mb1958jay49
    @mb1958jay49 Год назад

    Great looking case. I am a mobile dj in the MD area. Would you be interested in building a similar case for me? I need a case for 2 mics and power strip. Mostly need it for ceremonies.

  • @mm-2018
    @mm-2018 5 лет назад

    Do a review on the Denon Prime stand-alone DJ controller

  • @THEREALDJREDD
    @THEREALDJREDD 5 лет назад

    Great build. I have a similar set up.

  • @ryantafoya3906
    @ryantafoya3906 5 лет назад +2

    Very clean and nice, not sure it will be any quicker.

  • @WraithVanglorious
    @WraithVanglorious Год назад

    What is the cable type called that he is using for antenna extension at 8:02?

  • @DandyDoesIt
    @DandyDoesIt 4 года назад

    More of an assembly than a build but still a fun video.

  • @Antweezy
    @Antweezy 5 лет назад

    Wait, do you plugin in the xlr and 1/4in into dj controller?

  • @chewyecm
    @chewyecm 5 лет назад

    Looks good 👍🏼 How you connecting the mics? Straight to your mixer or are you using a separate mixing board

  • @truestory2227
    @truestory2227 4 года назад

    Question; I’m looking to add an additional mic to a Shure SLX24 which includes a beta58 let’s say the receiver operates on a H15 band(freq) does the second mic hafta be listed as the same band or could it be any band such as J3 for example? I understand I can only sync one mic at a time but I’m interested for versatility

  • @graybentley
    @graybentley 5 лет назад

    Wow that is nice Bro I love it

  • @djtravieso07
    @djtravieso07 5 лет назад

    Dope project bro!

  • @dadjbig
    @dadjbig 5 лет назад

    Awesome video..

  • @djs1wiley972
    @djs1wiley972 5 лет назад

    Your the best at what you do and it's very informative to the DJ world.

  • @DBNJWoodshop
    @DBNJWoodshop 5 лет назад

    Good job 👍🏼

  • @ThomasMcIntosh
    @ThomasMcIntosh 5 лет назад +1

    1:33 that’s what she said

  • @DJmanuelperez3
    @DJmanuelperez3 5 лет назад +1

    U need the antenas inside the box bro... plug and play

  • @deejayjuanpachanga
    @deejayjuanpachanga 5 лет назад

    Can you build a cooler to keep the laptop cold in the summer outside weddings above 100 degrees??? Maybe something that you would put some dry ice inside maybe???

  • @elwinceria8266
    @elwinceria8266 Год назад

    That was gator rack19”?

  • @Elektronik303
    @Elektronik303 5 лет назад

    Why not buy the rechargeable batteries for those mics ? Its a lot cheaper in the long run .