-pat- Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I know it’s I difficult industry to get into but thinking about it for some time I’ve decided to get into the mobile Dj business (basically only weddings at this stage)I’m currently using the digital Torq Xponent and have lighting + trusses however I’m at a loss on how I should go about the speakers, monitors, pc and amplification.First off, speakers. At the moment I’m just using portable items and I’m pretty sure that they won’t suffice for a paying gig. What sort of speakers + woofers + amps should I be looking at? ($500-$1000 budget) Currently using these for my home setup:http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PORTABLE-PA-DJ-P ... 5661wt_986Pc and monitors: Rather than going laptop, I was considering building a small portable custom desktop pc powerful enough to run two monitors. The reason is that I will need an entire screen for the Torq mixing program and wanted another screen for miscellaneous (Setting up playlist on the fly etc.) Could anyone see a problem using a small desktop for the pc other than being heavy for transport etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 in my opinion man stay away from DJCity, they are nothing but trouble, www.StoreDJ.com.au or www.djwarehouse.com.au are your best betsive got all my speakers and lighting for sale here if you were interested http://www.ausdjforums.com/modules.php? ... pic&t=5072and you said you've already got lighting so i can just sell that to the 2 members that were interested in only the lightingits a very loud set up...massive for mobile DJing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceRaver Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Buy some good quality second hand powered speakers like JBL, Mackie or Tapco Thumps. You generally dont need a sub for weddings (my Mackie SRM450 already have excellent bass).I used a PC for ages and it never missed a beat. It will take up more room but you can easily hide it under a desk. Laptops are just more convenient in that the monitor and keyboard are already built into the one unit.Check out my custom built console (with PC tower) at:http://www.ausdjforums.com/modules.php? ... pic&t=4466If I ws going to build another one it would be more like the second one shown in the same post (ie taller, wider and can be flat packed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceRaver Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oh yeah, if you build a shelf for the mouse make sure its high enough so that your forearm is more or less parallel to the shelf when mousing. If its lower, then after a couple of hours your wrist will start to hurt like hell. I know this from experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pat- Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Buy some good quality second hand powered speakers like JBL, Mackie or Tapco Thumps.Audio out for my mixer is RCA so would most powered speakers generally have RCA in? And i guessing if this is so, would i just make one speaker a slave to the other via RCA out? Also, once i do get a sub woofer for the below 150Hz sounds how would i go incorporating that into the system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydc Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 nothing an RCA to XLR cable can't fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Buy some good quality second hand powered speakers like JBL, Mackie or Tapco Thumps.Audio out for my mixer is RCA so would most powered speakers generally have RCA in? And i guessing if this is so, would i just make one speaker a slave to the other via RCA out? Also, once i do get a sub woofer for the below 150Hz sounds how would i go incorporating that into the system?If you're doing weddings, do you really need a sub?My thoughts anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pat- Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 If you're doing weddings, do you really need a sub?At this stage no. However if/when i do move onto general parties just need to know down the track that i will be able to integrate a woofer into the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pill Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Definately go a pair of Mackie Thumps - they're only $699 at store DJ at the moment with free postage and free stands. I know this is $1400 - but believe me, after 7 years in mobile DJ'ing, the difference in not needing to carry an amp (and saving your back) is worth the money.Then, couple it with a behringer 18 inch active sub, which are around the $800 mark, when you do 21sts and school gigs, etc.I've never taken my sub to a wedding - absolutely unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pill Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Definately go a pair of Mackie Thumps - they're only $699 at store DJ at the moment with free postage and free stands. I know this is $1400 - but believe me, after 7 years in mobile DJ'ing, the difference in not needing to carry an amp (and saving your back) is worth the money.Then, couple it with a behringer 18 inch active sub, which are around the $800 mark, when you do 21sts and school gigs, etc.I've never taken my sub to a wedding - absolutely unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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