Ceremony system and pricing - Page 2 - Our DJ Talk

jokerswild · 07-30-2010, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Kexel

EV ZXA1 are the best speakers I have used for gigs like this.
As far as ceremonies, I don't think I've ever had one where I did not provide the mics for.

+1 Add in a small mixer with a couple of mic inputs and at least one stereo input and you have a nice ceremony rig.... cost may be more than you want but the return on investment will be there for when you want to do say cocktails in another room for example.... if you do karaoke they make dandy monitors..... I've used them coupled with a single sub for sm to med parties.

They sound great too!!!!

Thunder · 07-31-2010, 12:16 AM

I have pretty much parked the Fender Pasport 250 in favor of the 150 as the 150 has been able to cover every ceremony that I have done so far indoors or out! Ceremonies just don't require that much in sound level!

ahoustondj · 07-31-2010, 12:29 AM

You can also use this. It has history, it has worked for many a ceremony and past Weddings and consumes no power, not even DC. The Brand is Columbia. LOL

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This was on Display at my Jeweler. An Antique!

Sounds To Go · 07-31-2010, 02:44 AM

I use a behringer 802, shure lapel, behringer powered 15" cab, and a cd-mix 2.

add additional mics/stands (for readings, performances, etc) as needed.

$150 for ceremony add-on for separate system. Just add $100 for an extra hr to reception price if Im running everything from behind my main rig with no additional system needed.

djsarge · 08-01-2010, 12:36 AM

Oh, I forgot pricing. $125 on site, $175 off site.

TwinSpinDJ · 08-01-2010, 05:42 PM

Did Outdoor Ceremony yesterday w/ (1) RCF 200A (Active), (1) CDMixII. Audio for speaking parts not necessary so no mics. This speaker does a great job, excellent clarity and decent low (12").

I often use a pair of these with matching RCF 800A (15") subwoofers (Active).

Thunder · 08-01-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinSpinDJ

Did Outdoor Ceremony yesterday w/ (1) RCF 200A (Active), (1) CDMixII. Audio for speaking parts not necessary so no mics. This speaker does a great job, excellent clarity and decent low (12").

I often use a pair of these with matching RCF 800A (15") subwoofers (Active).

I am also a fan of the RCF actives, it is the only active speaker that I have ever found to be reliable!

TwinSpinDJ · 08-02-2010, 12:16 AM

I, too, forgot pricing. Ceremony at same location or distant $250, plus travel if not at same site. If same site and same room, knock off $50 ($200). If same site, but outdoors, flatt $250. By the way, the $250 includes 30 min Rehearsal day prior.

Thanks, Thunder. I've had the RCF system since 1999...no problems, knock on wood. Have plush thick valore canvass speaker covers for mains and subs. They still look like new.

Thunder · 08-02-2010, 01:14 AM

I have owned and used the Mackie and Peavey actives and had problems with both out of six RCF actives 200's and 300's I have yet to have a single problem (atributable to the speakers themselves, I have had dirty power problems)

MusicMeister · 08-05-2010, 09:43 PM

Our ceremony prices:
$400 onsite (when doing reception)
$500 offside (when doing reception)

About half our receptions book us for the ceremony and we'll be raising our prices for 2011.

FYI - A solo violinist get about $300-$350 in our area without amplification. Check around... if you're doing more than 'just music' - your prices should be higher.

As for what to use: I'm a fan of the Fender PD-250. I have the DC-DC convertor and battery pack to run it in places without power. I was using the Audio Technica 2000 series microphones, but ran into some issues with available frequencies (and I'm selling them off - have a lav and handheld still available!). I'm looking for replacements and leaning towards the 5000 series, but might opt for the 4000 or the new 3000 series depending on the specifics - but I'm looking at Line 6, EV, and a couple others as well. I'm looking for a wireless microphone that will be compatible with the narrow band requirements we'll be looking at in the next couple years instead of spending a fortune and having to buy again in the near future.

07-31-2010, 12:29 AM	#23
ahoustondj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,152 Thanks: 10,381 Thanked 12,931 Times in 4,969 Posts	You can also use this. It has history, it has worked for many a ceremony and past Weddings and consumes no power, not even DC. The Brand is Columbia. LOL Image022.jpg This was on Display at my Jeweler. An Antique! __________________ If you are sleeping with a Redhead....Raise your Glass. If you're not.... then raise your standards!\ Don't worry, it only seems kinky the first time!

07-31-2010, 02:44 AM	#24
Sounds To Go Your OTHER Sacramento DJ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,061 Thanks: 9,236 Thanked 3,905 Times in 1,585 Posts	I use a behringer 802, shure lapel, behringer powered 15" cab, and a cd-mix 2. add additional mics/stands (for readings, performances, etc) as needed. $150 for ceremony add-on for separate system. Just add $100 for an extra hr to reception price if Im running everything from behind my main rig with no additional system needed. __________________ Sounds To Go - Sacramento DJ Sounds2Go Twitter Facebook

08-01-2010, 12:36 AM	#25
djsarge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nothern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Posts: 2,364 Thanks: 500 Thanked 4,311 Times in 1,688 Posts	Oh, I forgot pricing. $125 on site, $175 off site. __________________ Hampton Thomas Special Occasions Entertainment 540-869-5103 hampton@specialoccasionsdj.com www.specialoccasionsdj.com

08-01-2010, 05:42 PM	#26
TwinSpinDJ DJ Art Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 280 Thanks: 813 Thanked 357 Times in 192 Posts	Did Outdoor Ceremony yesterday w/ (1) RCF 200A (Active), (1) CDMixII. Audio for speaking parts not necessary so no mics. This speaker does a great job, excellent clarity and decent low (12"). I often use a pair of these with matching RCF 800A (15") subwoofers (Active). __________________ DJ Art "Baby Boomer DJ" "Less Mic, more music for dancing" "Dedicated to Entertainment Excellence"

08-02-2010, 12:16 AM	#28
TwinSpinDJ DJ Art Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 280 Thanks: 813 Thanked 357 Times in 192 Posts	I, too, forgot pricing. Ceremony at same location or distant $250, plus travel if not at same site. If same site and same room, knock off $50 ($200). If same site, but outdoors, flatt $250. By the way, the $250 includes 30 min Rehearsal day prior. Thanks, Thunder. I've had the RCF system since 1999...no problems, knock on wood. Have plush thick valore canvass speaker covers for mains and subs. They still look like new. __________________ DJ Art "Baby Boomer DJ" "Less Mic, more music for dancing" "Dedicated to Entertainment Excellence"

07-31-2010, 12:16 AM	#22
Thunder Always Looking For the Answers! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Madison County Virginia Posts: 6,448 Thanks: 5,515 Thanked 14,559 Times in 5,073 Posts	I have pretty much parked the Fender Pasport 250 in favor of the 150 as the 150 has been able to cover every ceremony that I have done so far indoors or out! Ceremonies just don't require that much in sound level!

08-02-2010, 01:14 AM	#29
Thunder Always Looking For the Answers! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Madison County Virginia Posts: 6,448 Thanks: 5,515 Thanked 14,559 Times in 5,073 Posts	I have owned and used the Mackie and Peavey actives and had problems with both out of six RCF actives 200's and 300's I have yet to have a single problem (atributable to the speakers themselves, I have had dirty power problems)

08-05-2010, 09:43 PM	#30
MusicMeister Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 754 Thanks: 28 Thanked 1,061 Times in 532 Posts	Our ceremony prices: $400 onsite (when doing reception) $500 offside (when doing reception) About half our receptions book us for the ceremony and we'll be raising our prices for 2011. FYI - A solo violinist get about $300-$350 in our area without amplification. Check around... if you're doing more than 'just music' - your prices should be higher. As for what to use: I'm a fan of the Fender PD-250. I have the DC-DC convertor and battery pack to run it in places without power. I was using the Audio Technica 2000 series microphones, but ran into some issues with available frequencies (and I'm selling them off - have a lav and handheld still available!). I'm looking for replacements and leaning towards the 5000 series, but might opt for the 4000 or the new 3000 series depending on the specifics - but I'm looking at Line 6, EV, and a couple others as well. I'm looking for a wireless microphone that will be compatible with the narrow band requirements we'll be looking at in the next couple years instead of spending a fortune and having to buy again in the near future.