A Look At DJ Setups & Its Impact…
…I was looking through some DJ websites as of late, and I thought some of the setups were interesting to take a look at. Much of the time – you do not get to preview your DJ’s setup until you walk into your reception. First, here is my setup:
My Setup
Notice the lack of visual wires, equipment, etc. It is very clean and blends right into the background. Did you even notice the speaker? That is the Bose L1 – and it is very powerful with amazing room coverage! The only piece of equipment you do see is my Apple Macbook Pro – and that is because I am sponsered by Apply (JUST KIDDING! I wish…)
Now, let’s look at some other DJ setups that have been posted online:
This is an amazing shot of a bride and her bridesmaids dancing – but what ruins this photo is the DJs messy setup. Wires on the ground and in front of the table, a microphone and other table clutter, a bag on the floor, and the ever classic big box Mackie speakers. I know for a fact an amazing photographer took this shot – but its a DJs lack of consideration for his setup that detracts from what should be a great image – and memory.
While it is very compact – it just screams messy! Think of it this way – with a beautiful hotel room and fancy seat covers – the DJ setup looks like a orange pole with skateboard stickers on it! Does this say “elegance” to you? How much fun will your wedding be if one of your elder or younger guests trips on a wire and falls hard into the dance floor?
Could you imagine never seeing a setup on a DJs website – and then walking into your reception with music playing on four computer speakers and a sub? Your home theatre sound system probably plays louder then this. This is an important lesson: Anyone can put pictures of a smiling bride and groom on their website – Google Image Search is made for this! – but if the DJ doesn’t put photos of their setup on their website – ASK FOR THEM! Not having a photo of their setup is INEXCUSABLE!
And our final photo (there were many to choose from, but this one made the cut):
I am sure by now, you get the point.