Hey guys,
I have been reading up for nearly 4 weeks now on all the threads and (trying to) absorb as much information as I can and try to incorporate it. So if there is a thread like this already made, then I am really sorry for double posting.
I just got in to the DJing scene and my friends are having a small house party (probably have about 55 - 65) people over and they want me to DJ. I have been thinking about it, and I honestly would rather do it infront of my friends first and then see how it goes and learn from those mistakes. Since I got my S4 (On Saturday, but opened it on Monday) I have been practicing mixing, and learning and working on DJing for 3 - 5 hours a night since Monday.
The one thing I did not realize is how much stuff / what you need to actually setup / play a small house party.
I was wondering if you guys could tell me what all you take to small gigs so I could make myself a check list and see what all I still need / what all I have and what all I should bring along. I will be updating this thread with all the information I get as well, so after we collect the information everyone who needs it (or is relatively new like myself) can print this out and have a checklist to make sure they are taking everything along!
Thanks guys,
Coldfuzion
Checklist:
[ ] Laptop (And Wires)
[ ] DJ Controller (And Wires)
[ ] Speakers / PA System
[ ] Headphones
[ ] Flashlight (Pref. LED)
[ ] Power Strip (The bigger the better, WITH Surge Protection)
- Or someone suggested either carrying two smaller ones
- Or carry two big power strips [this is what I would do]
[ ] Extra AC Adaptor
[ ] Extra Batteries (All types)
[ ] Extra TRS 1/4" or RCA Cables
[ ] A couple of tools:
- Pliers
- Knife
- Saw [I would not recommend walking around or to a gig with a chain saw, just from personal experience]
- Screwdrivers
- Electrical Tape
[ ] Ipod or some sort of music that can be left playing by itself for a bit.
[ ] Gaffer Tape
[ ] Ground Loop Isolator
[ ] Jack to Phono Lead
[ ] XLR Big-Jack Converter
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