Gonzo Petes Setup.

[gonzo.pete]

Hey guys,
I just love "show your setup" forums. Theres something technologically voyeuristic about them.
Anyway I'd like to present the progress of my own little slice of DJ life.





I have been mixing since around the turn of the century (wow that makes me sound pretty experienced eh hehe)
I started with the cheapest and nastiest set of Numark belt drives, then bought some Numark DD's before finally getting my 1200's. Added to that a DJM 500, JBL EON 1500's and I was all set.
Once I had acquired what was then, my ideal setup, I decided, in my nativity that It was time to lay it to rest and focus on the mundane, bills, rent etc etc yawn yawn.
Selling my 1200's was the biggest mistake I ever made and I urge anyone considering doing the same, for whatever reason, to not make the same mistake I did

Anyway moving on a few years, having a kiddy and settling down, I still had that little voice inside urging me to come back to mixing.
I managed to score a pair of Technics 1200's with 2 Ortofon Elektro Concordes and 2 Nightclub S Concordes for £100. A mate of mine who had recently started a ridiculously high paid job decided he only wanted a token sum for them and I wasn't going to argue.
I've added a DJM 500, Traktor Scratch Pro 2, AKAI MPD32, EKS Otus and Vestax Amplifier (rare as hens teeth that one) and a pair of JBL PRO Control 10's.

My most satisfying achievement though, was building the stand.
It was great fun customising it to my own requirement and gave me a good excuse to buy more powertools

Here's a few shots of the construction. (thumbnails clickable for higher res)



I began with a basic Pine & Fibreboard frame.



Then I added the laptop & speaker supports and the beautiful wood surface on top. I used an old style TV stand for the laptop shelf.



Next I built some hinged wire tidies.



Added the electrics.



Then clad the whole thing.

Further down the road I added LED spot lights and a base plinth.
I usually have a couple of Scanners and GOBO lights slung from the ceiling to create a bit of atmosphere for parties but they were out on loan.













My decks are going for a full custom rebuild and paintjob next month so I will update when I get them back

[Coldfuzion]

The lights at the bottom are pretty cool!

[gonzo.pete]

The lights at the bottom are pretty cool!

Thanks. I got them from B & Q. There indoor/outdoor LED spot lights.
I got a bit carried away with the lights up top. I used self-adhesive LED strips, its very versatile stuff.
I like LED's

[Ed Paris]

i like the way you attached the audio 4.

[Patch]

That is a really nice set-up, mate. Look forward to seeing the modded 1200's.

[gonzo.pete]

i like the way you attached the audio 4.

Audio 6 and thanks. I used a speaker wall bracket. There are loads of ways to do brackets and stands on the cheap without resorting to the inflated prices for branded holders etc.
I wanted to keep the Soundcard away from any potential interference.

That is a really nice set-up, mate. Look forward to seeing the modded 1200's.

Cheers. Unfortunately it means I'll be without my decks for 2-4 weeks but well worth it. Watch this space

[Will M.D]

Nice setup. Love the lack of cable visability.

[gonzo.pete]

Nice setup. Love the lack of cable visability.

Thank you
I hate wires and cables sticking out everywhere so hiding them was high on the list of criteria, tie wraps became my new best friend

[kooper1980]

Very nice set up man! You must be massively proud of that deck stand!! Must have been some feeling when you'd finished it!!

Tempted by the OTUS myself since seeing the HTFR deal!!

[DarioJ]

Great work on the stand! Impressive!!