[Dynagroove] Some comments please

[Zack Hill]

This is true, but on the other hand, you've got some pretty reputable people
that have been doing this for a good number of years, sharing advice and
experiences that could offer some worthy advice to fellow dj's and sound
companies alike no?


You show up, play on gemini belts, and don't say a word... Guess what
happens to next weeks dj? When is it right to speak up?

I showed up to a club a few months ago and was surprised to see that there
was NO monitor! Eh, I'll make due right.. I played my set, made the best of
it, and then politely went down and talked a bit with the promoter about why
it would be a good idea to put a monitor in and make sure it's working
properly. I even suggested a really good portable powered monitor (those
little tiny jbl's) that he could bring weekly for not much money if they
club wasn't providing one.. I don't think he took this as me whining and
complaining, and I asked another dj who played there the following week if
they had a monitor and he said yes.. Problem solved.




Now lollypop headphones... There's something I just don't understand :)


Louie's got one.. Should i? ;)

 

-----Original Message-----
From: dynagroove-bounces at dynagroove.com
[mailto:dynagroove-bounces at dynagroove.com] On Behalf Of DAUS .
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 1:11 PM
To: dynagroove at dynagroove.com
Subject: Re: [Dynagroove] Some comments please

This is funny. I find that sometimes when out and about, and talking with
any various DJ "x" that I may meet, many just try to make feeble attempts to
elevate their own self worth. You can be at a club, and there's usually one
individual who will dissect the entire sound system down to its' most
discreet flaw just to give the self-impression of him being the only one in
the facility who knows what quality sound equipment is. Many of these DJ's
complaining about the gear should do what a lot of the globally recognized
DJ's do, .... bring your own gear.(!) If they really are concerned with the
provided audio equipment being sub-par, or not up to their own personal
standards, then they should be prepared with their own personal equipment to
utilize during their sets.

A lot of these guys are probably just blowing a 2 ton bag of smoked B.S. 
anyway. They know they're at home mixing with the stock cartridges that came
with the decks. They probably read an article about a RANE rotary, or heard
his/her favourite Superstar DJ  make mention of an ALLEN & HEATH, so now he
has to assume the role of spokesperson and connoisseur of all things
supremely superior and expensive. Rubbish. I say keep the snobbish attitude
subsided, and just rock on whatever is offered. I can recall an event at
which I agreed to play, and much to my chagrin on arrival, what do I see
anchoring an equally less impressive mixer, but two Gemini belt driven
decks. But the crowd was alive and happy, but I pushed through and ended up
learning something pleasant about my own talents. Sorry to ramble, but it's
SO annoying to see this type of arrogance from some people.

Ciao.


Cade <con at dynagroove.com> wrote:
Being someone that books a lot of people in my 6+ years of doing
event/parties. I find my patience grows more and more thin with DJs. My
biggest problem lately has been DJs who complain about the equipment being
provided. I have a DJM500 which i have been using for many years it has
undergone surgery 4 times to fix channels and other various things like
missing knobs and so such. But now I get DJs coming up to me and complaining
about the 500. 4 years ago you would be thanking the heavens for a 500. But
now I have DJs coming up to me and going "You should really use the rane
knob mixer" or the urie. Both of which are like $1100.
Call my a bit jaded but most DJs have no regard for my equipment and tend to
break it. I am sure it is much more expensive to fix these mixers then the
mass manufactured Pioneers. I find the pioneer may not be the best sounding
mixer but most DJs are familiar with it and it is rugged.
Another problem I have is with needles. I use ortophone needles to cut down
on feedback and prevent skipping. Again they may not sound the best but they
are rugged. A DJ arrives and will start complaining. In this matter I
believe a DJ should supply their own needles. Some DJs may sound better with
certain needles and I am all for this. Am I just being an annoyed jaded ass
or do I have reasonable reasons for doing what I do?


Cade



Cade <con at dynagroove.com> wrote:
Being someone that books a lot of people in my 6+ years of doing
event/parties. I find my patience grows more and more thin with DJs. My
biggest problem lately has been DJs who complain about the equipment being
provided. I have a DJM500 which i have been using for many years it has
undergone surgery 4 times to fix channels and other various things like
missing knobs and so such. But now I get DJs coming up to me and complaining
about the 500. 4 years ago you would be thanking the heavens for a 500. But
now I have DJs coming up to me and going "You should really use the rane
knob mixer" or the urie. Both of which are like $1100.
Call my a bit jaded but most DJs have no regard for my equipment and tend to
break it. I am sure it is much more expensive to fix these mixers then the
mass manufactured Pioneers. I find the pioneer may not be the best sounding
mixer but most DJs are familiar with it and it is rugged.
Another problem I have is with needles. I use ortophone needles to cut down
on feedback and prevent skipping. Again they may not sound the best but they
are rugged. A DJ arrives and will start complaining. In this matter I
believe a DJ should supply their own needles. Some DJs may sound better with
certain needles and I am all for this. Am I just being an annoyed jaded ass
or do I have reasonable reasons for doing what I do?


Cade
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