djjon76

Hi all. Just thought I'd write a quick thread to let people know how a wedding went I did on weekend (19th Nov). It was the first time I'd used my new Behringers and to say I was impressed is an understatement. Well worth the $$. Model is the B815NEO. Due to the room I only needed to have them on the floor, but that was more than adequate. Barely had them on quarter volume. Anyway, wedding gig went well. Got feedback from the bride and she was really impressed. It was more of a "aussie" rock crowd, which I thought would be an issue music wise. But thanks to itunes the night before I was all good. First couple of hours was just Michael Buble and the easy listening stuff, but got a good feed and the venue had there own wireless mic setup, so speeches were easily catered for. I've linked to my web site with some pics. Web site still under construction. The led pars are either side of my desk and the light on the stand is a KAM quadtrix thing. this was more than enough and I'm running them on DMX through freestyler and using Virtual DJ (and the freestyler plugin) and a VMS4. Any suggestions feel free. Cheers all http://www.funkyfeetentertainment.com/weddings.html Jonno

Hi all. Decision made. Going to go with 2 x B815NEO's. Both for $1200 from Store DJ. I visited the store last weekend and managed to have a listen. They sound nice and clear and loud! Hows this sound to people? Cheers Jonno

After my gig last night I found a hole in my collection. Rnb / Urban. As it's not something that I normally listen to, this is my weakness in my collection and the chicks love the stuff! So what do people suggest to help fill the hole? Cheers

Will do

Cheers. One thing I've found doing home gigs, is that the "younger" crowd get bored easily. Especially the females. They will ask for a track and if you don't play it straight away, they disappear. And even if you do play it, you get half way through and they leave the dance floor. They tend to think you are an iPod. The older crowd don't tend to do that. The projector was good though for advertising my website. During the audio tracks it displayed it on the screen.

Evening all. Just thought I'd let you all know how my house gig went tonight (Saturday 6th). It was for a friends 35th. The weather put a bit of a downer on it, but I was set up in a shed (big metal one), so that was good. It did keep people from coming into the shed from the other under cover areas outside, but I can live with that. Cause it was in a shed I only used my smaller speakers and amp. But they coped really well. Didn't even need my sub. I used my projector for some of the 80's video clips (I run virtual DJ). That went down well. And some of the newer commercial dance tracks. Must get hold of Shots by LMFAO though. Kept getting asked for it and the wireless network wasn't working so couldn't download there and then. Other than that was good. Smoke machine, a couple of LED pars and a laser (all controlled by Freestyler) worked well, nothing froze or hung, well once, but that was because my drunk friend knocked a cable and had to reset! Was a shame the weather kept my friends friends away. Pics soon guys. Cheers all Jonno

They are a LOT more expensive I think. Maybe that could be the next step up.

Oh... The 215's are $400ea. The 315's are $500ea.

What do you mean Jaz?

I can't. I'm in Adelaide and I can't find anywhere that keep Behringer speakers.

Question.... The B215D's have a frequency response of 55hz to 20khz. The B315D's have a response of 50hz to 18khz. So obviously the 315's have a greater range, but would it really be noticeable? Top end might not be, but bottom end could. Cheers

How would they sound? Would they be good enough for a wedding gig say for 100 people? Normal price for these is $399 each, https://www.storedj.com.au/products/BEH-B215D so it's only the speaker stands they are throwing in (which is still good).

Hey all. Anybody recommend a vocal effect processor, or foot pedal, to add echo to a mic (s)? I've got a house party coming up next weekend (6th) and they want karaoke as well. Cheers Jonno

Agreed.

Yeah true. What about old 90's dance stuff though?

Weddings are very structured. So as long as you get your music right, they are pretty easy (well I find them to be). The hardest part for me is the 80% of the night that not much happens (music wise). I usually pull out some Cafe Del Mar stuff, maybe a few crooners, Michael Buble ish. Then once the formalities are over, its time to get the cheesy stuff out (in accordance with the requested playlist of course). Mostly though, just enjoy the night, the food and the chance of copping off with the Bridesmaid(s)

Hi all. Might be in the wrong spot this one. But where online (legally) is good to get remixes of dance tracks? Preferably the extended mixes. Radio edits just don't cut it sometimes. Cheers

It's a kit from Jaycar. It does work, cause I can get basic control over a "cheap" (and it is cheap!) light I bought on ebay to play with. Freestyler supports it as I can select it from the list of controllers. My aim was to use Freestyler in conjunction with Virtual DJ, but until I learn how to actually control the light, this will have to wait.

Cheers Andy. I have bought the Velleman usb dongle for the pc control, but this just seems to be confusing (software wise), I think I'll go the old skool way and use a dedicated hardware controller. I think this gives you more of a hands on, easier to control, approach. Re the lights though. Im going to go with a couple of LED effect lights, with dmx so I can do as you say and control the direction, colour etc, one small laser and either two wash lights, or a wash bar. Jonno

Hi all. Now don't get me wrong, I know lights can help turn a good mobile gig into a great one. But am I missing the point when it comes to dmx for a mobile dj? For big gigs and permanent fixtures it seems to be perfect, but having it at a mobile gig... doesn't it just add another thing to try to control and manage? Again, I'm not dissing it, I would love to get into it, but before I do I just want to make sure it's worth it. On that note, for mobile gig, what lights and controller would be good? Cheers all Jonno

Andy. So you use 2 x 12" and a sub yeah?

Bit of everything, although I tend to stay away from 18th's. I reckon I'll look at 2x 12" with sub, or 2x 15" and a sub later.

Cheers Andy. I'm probably looking for something reasonably good though as I've done this for awhile, but always had the Yamaha equipment, so I've never had to look elsewhere. Two S115vi speakers and an emx660 amp weren't lightweight, hence why I'm looking for something lighter and compact. The other option is maybe a couple of powered 10-12" tops and a powered sub? suggestions? Jonno

Yeah I noticed that sale. PITA that I couldn't grab some then. I looked at the Jaycar ones today and they look a bit, well, cheap (but I could be wrong). Im not sure if a brand called digitech really gives you much street cred.

Yeah, don't wanna go "no name" ebay stuff. Problem in Adelaide is I can't find anywhere that actually stocks Behringer stuff, so it's hard to listen to them before purchase.