At CES 2019 Technics Introduces Elegant SL-1500C Coreless Direct Drive Turntable | Analog Planet

The return of Technics 1200

New News from the CES Show for this month. Technics is bringing back the 1200. Pictured above is the SL-500C made for consumers with a built in MM phono preamplifier. This unit does not have a pitch slider, cue light, or platter strobe marks on the platters edge so DJs will want to look at the SL-1200MK7 that has those options.

The SL-500C will retail for about $1399.00 where the SL-1200MK7 should have a retail price of $1199.00

Read more at https://www.analogplanet.com/content/ces-2019-technics-introduces-elegant-sl-1500c-coreless-direct-drive-turntable#ctzV4G1uRiYK0bIS.99

At CES 2019 Technics Introduces Elegant SL-1500C Coreless Direct Drive Turntable | Analog Planet

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A word about microphones by Peavey Electronics

A word about microphones by Peavey Electronics Fred Poole.

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Serato DJ Now Supports Numark Party Mix & Party Mix Pro

Serato DJ Now Supports Numark Party Mix & Party Mix Pro: Serato users can now create a party on the spot with the Numark Party Mix and Party Mix Pro with official support in Serato DJ Lite and Serato DJ Pro!

Just add another controller to the list that Serato DJ supports. This unit is a more basic barebones starter controller that is excellent for those DJs just starting out or those on a budget.

SAee more and get more info at www.serato.com

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2018 DJ Times DJ Expo in Atlantic City NJ

The 2018 Atlantic City NJ DJ Times DJ Expo

Stop by and say hello to DJ Greggie C and the rest of the Peavey Electronics sponsored DJs at Booth #507 for your chance to win some FREE SWAG!

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Yearly Equipment Check up

Yearly Equipment check

Each year you should go through all of your stuff. Make sure your emergency bag has everything needed in it like extra adapters, cords, plugs, tape,batteries, aspirin, ect. You should also take this time to clean off your equipment and polish it up. Armor all works great for faded speakers especially plastic ones. Make sure you clean the dust off your mixer and controller if it has accumulated there. A clean looking set up says a lot about how professional you are. If your speaker stands are scratched up then add a coat of spray paint to them. If your speaker grills have worn spots then a sharpie can work well at coloring in the worn spots.

Go through your music and run a cleaner, ID3 tagger, MP3 gain, and defragment programs on your hard drive. This will clean the tags on your music (if you are a perfectionist). MP3 Gain is a program that will go through and normalize all of your music for you so one MP3 is not louder or softer than the others. It makes them all the same volume. It is also a good idea to check your hard drive for errors and defragment it as well.

Check to make sure that all of your DJ software and operating system is up to date with the most current version. Your hardware or controller may also have a firmware update that is needed. You can check their websites for any updates you may need. You should also go through your computer and clean out any unnecessary programs on it to make it run as fast as possible (This should be done already hopefully).

You should update your website and social media accounts and any other online sites you have to be current with posts and today's trends. You might even want to change things up a bt to keep it FRESH. Remember just like a car or house your Business needs to be maintained yearly (at lease) so it will perform its best.

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Peavey Introduces Elements™ Weatherproof Loudspeaker Enclosures

Peavey Introduces Elements™ Weatherproof Loudspeaker Enclosures. weather-repellant grills and weatherproof speaker cones.

Music and audio innovator Peavey Electronics introduces its latest advancement in pro audio loudspeaker enclosures, the Elements™ weather-proof loudspeakers. The all-new American-made, incredibly durable, reliable and versatile Elements weatherproof enclosures are a combination of innovative cabinet construction and proven, weatherized components designed for direct contact with the elements in the most demanding climates. Gone are the days of hanging so-called enclosures outside only to replace the speaker in a year or two.

The Elements C series of composite enclosures are constructed from an advanced composite fiberboard material that is dimensionally stable in wet conditions and resists contamination, yet has the resonant properties of wood. This light and durable material ensures unmatched sonic performance while providing reliable service year after year.  The aluminum grills of the Elements C series enclosures feature a barrier membrane that repels water yet allows moisture to escape without affecting the sonic performance of the loudspeaker.

The IP45 rated Elements C series is available in three two-way, full range configurations and as a flyable subwoofer. The Elements 115C and Elements 112C debut new 15” and 12” weatherproof Black Widow® woofers and an RX™22 2” titanium diaphragm compression driver tweeter coupled to a Quadratic-Throat Waveguide® rotatable horn. The Elements 115C and Elements 112C can each be ordered with either a 60 X 40 or a 105 X 60 horn. The Elements 108C combines a 75 X 75 horn with an 8” weatherproof woofer in a compact and durable enclosure. The Elements 212 subwoofer is a flyable subwoofer enclosure featuring a pair of 12” weatherproof woofers.

The Elements M series enclosures feature rugged molded cabinets and a variety of

speaker sizes and horn options. All cabinets feature an IP45 environmental rating, thanks to stainless multi-fly-point hardware, sealed terminal connections, weather-repellant grills and weatherproof speaker cones. The cabinet and hardware designs combine to form a system that can be used in almost any application. The Elements M series array hardware and cabinet design allows cabinets to be mounted in either vertical or horizontal arrays in 5-degree increments. In addition, lighting/power pole mounting hardware is available to accommodate both the M and C series cabinets.

Each Elements M series two-way system features an RX™22 2” titanium diaphragm compression driver tweeter and is available with 8”, 10” and 12” woofer combinations. The Elements 108M, 110M, and 112M come with Quadratic-Throat Waveguide® rotatable horns and can be ordered in 60 X 40 or 105 X 60 configurations. The Elements M series also contains a flyable 212 subwoofer that can be flown alongside in horizontal or vertical arrays.

The new Elements C and M series loudspeakers will be available from authorized Peavey retailers. Please visit www.peavey.com/dealerlocator to find a dealer near you.

About Peavey Electronics®

Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned more than 180 patents and distributes to more than 130 countries. Peavey and its MediaMatrix®, Architectural Acoustics®, Crest Audio®, Composite Acoustics® and Trace Elliot® brands and affiliates can be found on concert stages and in airports, stadiums, theme parks and other venues around the world. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com.

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The DJ Expo Aug 13th - 16th Atlantic City NJ

Hey DJs, the 2018 DJ Expo is only a few months away and the Free Registration has closed.

 But do not worry.

Peavey's Dark Matter Speaker Series

Peavey's Dark Matter Speaker series

Thanks to their advanced DSP-equipped power section, the high-S.P.L. Dark Matter™ enclosures deliver best-in-class performance. The Dark Matter enclosures feature modern styling and come in four available models: DM™ 112 (pictured above) , DM™ 115, DM™ 118 SUB and DM™ 115 SUB. These enclosures are perfect for band, DJ or other musical applications.

Overview

In 1975, Peavey revolutionized the working man's loudspeaker with the SP®1. Now, Peavey does it again with the Dark Matter series of enclosures. Thanks to its new advanced DSP-equipped power section, the high-S.P.L. (Sound Pressure Level) Dark Matter series outperforms any existing enclosure in its category.

The Dark Matter LCD display and associated selector knob allow users to choose various parameters of operation for the DSP-based EQ. This includes bass and treble control access, as well as EQ presets for different applications or speaker positions/locations. These presets provide users with a highly flexible method of configuring the powered speaker system for a specific use with minimal time and effort.

Fan cooled for maximum reliability, the DM 112 features Peavey's exclusive Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ technology that helps deliver pristine, precise sound.

The ultra-reliable Dark Matter series enclosures are built tough with steel grilles and rugged injection molded cabinets. Their convenient design allows for use as floor monitors or pole-mounted speakers. Perfect for band, DJ or other musical applications, the Dark Matter enclosures produce crystal clear professional audio.

Features

• Two-way bi-amplified analog amp powered speaker system
• DSP I/O is at 96 kHz and 24 bits, with low-jitter, professional grade components
• Fan cooled for maximum reliability
• Exclusive Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ technology, 110 by 80 degree coverage
• A Mic/Line switch provides for two different gain settings
• Thru output is via a male XLR jack
• Multiple Factory Preset EQ settings for the DSP crossover system
• Dynamic bass boost function
• Rugged plastic injection-molded trapezoidal enclosure
• Cabinet has dual rear corner angled sides for floor monitor use.
• Full-coverage perforated steel grille, with powder coat finish
• DX™14 compression driver, with 1.4 inch titanium diaphragm
• Pole mount molded-in for 1 3/8" diameter poles
• 12" heavy-duty woofer
• Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jack with balanced input
• User Preset EQ storage provisions allow storing custom presets for later recall
• DSP processing is 64 bit double-precision
• Weight Unpacked: 35.05 lb(15.9 kg)
• Weight Packed: 41.89 lb(19 kg)
• Width Packed: 16.375"(41.5925 cm)
• Height Packed: 28.25"(71.755 cm)
• Depth Packed: 16.125"(40.9575 cm)

For more information please visit Peavey's website - https://peavey.com/

Purchasing new equipment

Purchasing new equipment 

You are browsing your favorite site, and see that new piece of equipment that you really want now and not months from now?

 Are you wanting to upgrade your equipment but don’t have that large sum of cash to buy it but really need to get it?

Have you heard of Affirm? Affirm is a company that may be offer you a loan so you can get that equipment you need! They offer payment plans from 3 to 18 months depending on your income and credit. I do know some DJs that their credit is not the best, but were offered a loan. It can’t hurt to look into it. They offer ZERO percent interest if you go through Pro Audio Star, but will also finance from other sites through a virtual credit card. If not going through Pro Audio Star be careful as sometimes they will tack on a 30% interest rate. You can pay it off early with no penalty. I have used them to get most of my equipment and have no problems with them. You can also set up automatic payments so you don’t forget to pay your loan in this busy world. 

Good morning DJs

Good morning DJs

Good morning to everyone! Thank you Greggie C for having me to contribute to this wonderful blog and be a part of this.

Some of you may know me. My name is Steven “The Voice” Elliot, and I have been a DJ for 25 years and have performed at thousands of different events ranging from Florida to all over New England. I am also a professional emcee for Comic Cons all over the United States.

Some of you may be asking why are you named “The Voice”? Good question. The late actor Richard Hatch, who is best know to many for his work in the Sci-fi show, “Battlestar Galactica” was and still is my mentor for all things Emcee I have ever done for the past 25 years. Richard gave me that name at a convention in Houston, TX. Richard left us last year due to pancreatic cancer. I dedicate all I do to him. In 1991 in Chicago, IL I was fortunate enough to meet James Doohan, who to many is best know as the engineer Scotty from Star Trek. He is my inspiration for being a DJ.

I will be sharing with you experiences that work and some that don’t work, how to be prepared for almost anything that could happen at your show, equipment that I have that guests have told me they love, and some they gave feedback on that they really don’t like.  New ideas and games to try at your events, and music that is getting feedback at events plus more. I really hope to meet you all in person!

PARTY ON!

The Voice

Your Equipment IS your Business

Your Equipment IS your Business

Your equipment is your livelihood and if anything happens it can stop you in your tracks and even put you out of business. Follow the suggestions below to prevent loss and save yourself money and aggravation.

Prevention of Loss

The best way to avoid possible theft is to remove your equipment from your vehicle after every show. This way, the chance of theft occurs only when you are loading or unloading. To prevent loss when you arrive at an establishment, make a quick inside to let the client or banquet manager know you’ve arrived. While you do this and while you unload (if it is an unsafe area), have an employee watch your car and offer them a tip or a give away when you are finished.

For those of you who take the risk and leave equipment in the car, make sure you have a car alarm and it is armed. Remember, any way you can protect your equipment from theft is to your advantage. If you must occasionally leave equipment in your car (Not Recommended),  keep quilts or blankets handy and completely cover every item.

Tile offers a bluetooth tracker you can use to track lost items and in some cases when it is stolen. They have keychain tiles for your keys or even slim tiles for your laptop or wallet or whatever you can stick/hide them in. They last a year and are worth the investment. When you install the app on your phone and/or tablet, you will also be able to find them as well with either another device or any tile that is connected to that device. 2 for $25 and 4 for $75

Get your tiles and apps here: https://www.thetileapp.com


Insurance

Protect your equipment when it is stored at home or in your apartment. Do not believe your homeowners or auto insurance will cover your Professional DJ equipment unless you HAVE IT IN WRITING! There are companies like N.A.M.E. entertainers that sell both insurance for your equipment starting at only $150 A YEAR  for $15,000.00 plus they also sell liability insurance in case someone gets hurt at your event or the hall requires you have it. Visit them at www.nameentertainers.com and tell them The DJ Entertainment School sent you!

Gear Pick of the month - Peavey BT-10 Bluetooth Mixer

Peavey 10 BT Bluetooth Mixer

PV® Series

We here at The DJ Entertainment school LOVE Peavey Gear. Say Hello to the 10 BT. in short this is a 10 Channel mixer with built in effects FX and GREAT SOUND! BUT, Why do we love it? Besides allowing for a variety of different inputs on the board, channel 7/8 can either be a bluetooth connection to any device (I use it for connecting to my phone or the guests can connect their own phone and playing whatever song we need), or it can be used as a media player to play from a usb drive you also plug directly into the mixer.

Here is more from our friends over at Peavey:

Pro Features Made Affordable, All in a Heavy-Gauge Steel Chassis.

Multi-use PV® Series mixers feature discrete, ultra-low-noise microphone preamps that are essential for live-sound reproduction and studio recording, plus a host of additional features such as effects and monitor sends on each channel, zero-latency record monitoring capability and 48 volts phantom power.

Introducing the next level in world-class non-powered mixer performance. The all new PV® series mixing consoles include Peavey's reference-quality mic preamps that spec in at an incredible 0.0007% THD, making the PV series mixers excellent for live or recording applications.

The PV 10 BT includes 4 channels of reference quality mic preamps, 4 direct outputs for recording, a stereo channel, media channel with Bluetooth® wireless input, high quality digital effects with LCD display, streaming USB out, MP3 playback via USB A input, Peavey's exclusive Kosmos® audio enhancement, 48-volt phantom power, dual selectable control room outputs, 2 channels of compression, one channel of on board selectable guitar preamp, 3-band EQ per channel with bypass, channel mute buttons, aux send, signal clip indicators, and a stereo master LED meter bridge. This amazingly versatile mixer is at home both in the studio as well as live applications.

Modern features such as Bluetooth allow seamless connection to almost any "smart" device. 4 direct outs allow easy connection to most DAW interfaces for recording. In addition, the PV 10 BT can stream audio directly to a PC. MP3 playback is also available, just plug a flash drive with MP3 files on it into the USB A port and use the LCD to select and play back music. The PV series Solo feature allows the user to listen to individual channels via headphone or control room outputs, and the EQ bypass allows the user to hear and compare the EQ'd signal to the original signal with the push of a button. 2 channels of compression keep signals with difficult levels under control, and Peavey's exclusive guitar shape adjusts the EQ and preamp specifically for guitar. Hi pass filters on every channel remove unwanted rumble and noise, and balanced AUX and Master outputs ensure a clean noise-free signal to your powered speakers or power amplifier.

Features

New rugged, slim, low-profile console design

Convenient tablet cradle

4 combination XLR/1/4" low noise mic preamps

Selectable Hi Pass Filter on first 4 inputs

3-band EQ on all channels

4 channels of Peavey's exclusive MidMorph® EQ

EQ bypass per channel

2 channels of built-in compression

Individual channel mutes

Individual Listen/Solo function

LED clip and signal present indication

4 Channels of direct out

Stereo pan control per channel

Channel 5/6 stereo 1/4", RCA, or 3.5mm input channel

Dual selectable control room outputs

One pre-fader AUX send

KOSMOS® bass and treble enhancement

Main stereo outputs with 1/4" unbalanced and balanced XLR connectors

Precision 60 mm faders on master

High quality master LED meter bridge

Master mic mute

Studio quality headphone output

Equipped with Bluetooth wireless connectivity, Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR, A2DP

On-board USB-A MP3 and WAV playback

Stereo USB-B streaming audio in and out, 16-bit, up to 48kHz sample rates

Built-in Digital Effects with LCD Display

Peavey's exclusive on-board Hi Z guitar input

Global 48V phantom power

Product Dimensions: 12.75" wide x 15.1" deep x 2.1875" high (32.39 cm x 38.35 cm x 5.56 cm)

Weight Packed: 9.48 lb(4.3 kg)

Width Packed: 16.14"(40.9956 cm)

Height Packed: 16.54"(42.0116 cm)

Depth Packed: 3.54"(8.9916 cm)

$249.99

Equipment: Speaker Stands

Greetings Fellow Djs. I would like to start the equipment article series with a talk about speakers, speaker stands, and speaker cords. I can't stress enough the following: ALL SPEAKERS SHOULD BE ON SPEAKER STANDS.

We dj weddings and private parties, close to 90% of these parties are indoors. There is NO NEED to put your speakers on the floor, to put your speakers on your table (even if you are on a stage), or to put your speakers on chairs. There is also NO NEED to bring extremely large floor speakers that are TOO HEAVY to be put on stands. These floor speakers are for clubs, concerts, and outside events. There is also no need to stack your speakers (Those that bring 4 speakers). The only exception is for sub woofers.

Peavey RBN 112 a revolution in Speaker technology

Demand the Highest Quality Audio — Crisp Highs & Thunderous Lows.

Ribbon drivers have been used in studio environments for decades, and Peavey developed a way to apply this high-quality sound technology to live applications resulting in a crystal-clear sound that no traditional compression driver can rival. To match the high-frequency performance of Peavey's ribbon driver, the RBN™ 110/RBN™ 112 are equipped with dual voice coil neodymium Scorpion® speakers, which feature Peavey's exclusive field replaceable basket technology.

Driven by a highly efficient power amp, RBN™ 112 speaker enclosures combine best-in-class audio quality with Peavey's legendary reliability. Ribbon drivers have been used in studio environments for decades, and Peavey developed a way to apply this high-quality sound technology to live applications resulting in a crystal-clear sound that no traditional compression driver can rival. To match the high-frequency performance of Peavey's ribbon driver, RBN™ 112 enclosures are equipped with dual voice coil neodymium Scorpion® speakers, which feature Peavey's exclusive field replaceable basket technology. Completely user-friendly, the speaker system features internal presets built into the 96K DSP, allowing users to quickly select the speaker's application or orientation via the LCD on the rear of the enclosure.

Features

Two-way, bi-amplified, optimized loudspeaker system

On-board advanced digital signal processing

Direct-thru output with combine function

Digital compression/limiting

Processed-thru output enables DSP to be used with external subwoofer

Dual voice coil neodymium Scorpion® woofer with field replaceable basket assembly

Delay 0-150ms

Power amp VU meter with LCD display

9-band EQ

Two channel XLR/1/4" combination inputs

Bass enhancement

Setup Wizard for easy configuration

Mic/line level selection

Program EQ presets

Proprietary 120mm true ribbon high frequency driver on low-coloration wave guide

Side and top handles

1,500 Watts peak power output

Ultra-braced molded enclosure

Internal temperature monitor

Multiple side and top fly points

Auto-off power/power down

Weight Unpacked: 39.02 lb(17.7 kg)

Weight Packed: 48.50 lb(22 kg)

Width Packed: 18"(45.72 cm)

Height Packed: 27.5"(69.85 cm)

Depth Packed: 18"(45.72 cm)

Go-DJ Controller

GO-DJ packs a studio full of pro gear into a pocket sized controller, allowing you to produce (and record) broadcast quality audio and DJ sets anywhere you are.
No more laptops. It is completely stand-alone.

12 HOUR BATTERY LIFE

Lithium-ion battery powered so that you can take the party anywhere!

4GB Internal Memory

Your internal memory fits 2GBs of music, 1 GB of Recording, and 1GB for flash storage.

SD Card Slot

SD card slot that is capabale of supporting SD cards of up to 2TB. That's a lot of music!

Headphone Input / Mic

Connect your headphones to cue and monitor the next track!

Everything you need to DJ and remix tracks live -- in a device not much larger than a smart-phone. Much more than just a controller, the GO-DJ is an intuitive and feature-packed music production studio. Two expressive touch-screens allow you to cut and scratch, work EQ & effects, trigger samples, and make real-time edits with the built-in sequencer.

Peavey Dark Matter DM 112 Speakers

Peavey Dark Matter DM 112 Speakers

Peavey Electronics (one of our sponsors) is revolutionizing the speaker industry with their products. Here is just one of them. The DM 112

In 1975, Peavey revolutionized the working man's loudspeaker with the SP®1. Now, Peavey does it again with the Dark Matter series of enclosures. Thanks to its new advanced DSP-equipped power section, the high-S.P.L. (Sound Pressure Level) Dark Matter series outperforms any existing enclosure in its category.

The Dark Matter LCD display and associated selector knob allow users to choose various parameters of operation for the DSP-based EQ. This includes bass and treble control access, as well as EQ presets for different applications or speaker positions/locations. These presets provide users with a highly flexible method of configuring the powered speaker system for a specific use with minimal time and effort.

Fan cooled for maximum reliability, the DM 112 features Peavey's exclusive Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ technology that helps deliver pristine, precise sound.

The ultra-reliable Dark Matter series enclosures are built tough with steel grilles and rugged injection molded cabinets. Their convenient design allows for use as floor monitors or pole-mounted speakers. Perfect for band, DJ or other musical applications, the Dark Matter enclosures produce crystal clear professional audio.

To find out more click here: https://peavey.com/products/index.cfm/item/665/118749

Top 20 things a DJ should have

Top 20 things a DJ should have

1. GPS and printed directions
2. Tux. or suit with extra shirts.
3. Extra Headphones
4. Duct Tape
5. Flashlight
6. Hand Truck
7. Business card holder
8. 3 to 2 AC Plug adapter
9. Soldering Kit
10. Electrical tape
11. Subscription to a music service
12. Small tool kit
13. Small tarp
14. Rain suit
15. Emergency kit - Extra wires, plugs, cords, and needed fuses
16. First aid Kit with bandaids, aspirin,antiseptic, and halls throat drops.
17. Roadside assistance subscription or AAA
18. Flash drive with ALL Clients requests & standard songs to get thru party
19. Car Battery charging pack
20. A person or company to BACK YOU UP!