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  1. Albatross

    Sam Ash Closing over 10+ stores

    It's really interesting to see where this will eventually go. Part of me suspects that the brands that make gear will eventually need to create showcase environments for their stuff since the retailers will largely be gone. Consumers clearly want to be able to see and touch some of this...
  2. Albatross

    New Retro Light Effect

    The Chauvet Wash FX is a much brigher fixture from a color throw perspective. With that light you should expect more of a flood of color, while these are more for just how they look on the stand. But I believe the Wash FX has some fun eye candy stuff built in too. But that's tougher to access...
  3. Albatross

    New Retro Light Effect

    It's so funny when you start looking for an effect and see it more often. Just like when you buy a car and then see a ton of them on the road. The Iron Chef set (Netflix version) apparently has a bunch of this style fixture: It's easier to see them in the show itself, but they have a bunch...
  4. Albatross

    New Retro Light Effect

    I deal with this all the time, doesn't even phase me anymore. The couple wants the memories. It's my job to make sure there is something fun to take video of.
  5. Albatross

    New Retro Light Effect

    The ones I've found in the US are shockingly expensive. This is the one I purchased...
  6. Albatross

    New Retro Light Effect

    Hey folks, Just thought I'd share a quick update I'm playing with on my right right now. I typically offer a few different lighting options ranging from uplights, movers (which I'm about to sell), and a wash lighting solution just for the dance floor. I wanted to add a bit more eye candy to it...
  7. Albatross

    Array systems

    I'm not trying to derail your thread about speakers based on this... but I'll just share what I now use. For my officiant's I've started using this Acaia Audio headworn mic: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LizProT4Tan--acacia-liz-pro-headworn-microphone-for-shure-wireless-tan My...
  8. Albatross

    Array systems

    I've been using the Evox-12s since 2018 I think. I think they sound nice and clean. The low end is really nice for a wedding, but isn't boomy or obnoxious. And similar to Taso, I think it has an upper end range of about 150 guests... you could push to 200 if you had to, but I think it's a bit...
  9. Albatross

    Roland 707??

    I really liked the utility of it, and I believe it's supposed to have some of the best mic pre-amps on a controller today. I wish they would have made one with a larger form factor and actually gone up against Pioneer. But the small jogs and how tight the interface is was a turn off for me. But...
  10. Albatross

    How often do you wash your car or take it to the car wash?

    I've got a subscription to my local chain of car washes. I try to run it through twice a month just to get enough value for paying the subscription price. But I could run through every day if I wanted and the cost to me doesn't change. More often than not I just judge what the line looks like...
  11. Albatross

    Do you have a land line phone at your home?

    I haven't had a landline since I left home for college. At the time, we had 2 landlines in my parents' home. I used one of those as my "business" phone that was listed on my business cards. I didn't want to change the business cards so I ported that number to my cell phone and I've never looked...
  12. Albatross

    What year did you start DJ'ing?

    I consider 2001 my real start, but I did a few small community events before that. Just a kid with more enthusiasm than talent* :laugh: * Some things never change.
  13. Albatross

    Do you prefer Android or IOS?

    But see... I'm not. Apple is. Apple is refusing to switch to RCS which is more secure and robust because they believe (I suspect) that the social pressure on us "Green Bubbles" is going to encourage people to convert to iPhone so that their friends don't make fun of them. It leads to actual...
  14. Albatross

    Do you prefer Android or IOS?

    I started with iPhones, but I made the switch to the Google pixel line of devices about 5 years ago. At the time their camera was absolutely destroying the iPhone, particularly in low light. I also really enjoy that I can set a default music player that is not Apple's own product. The iPhone...
  15. Albatross

    Did you spend more money in 2023 than in 2022 on DJ Equipment/Gear?

    I bought them specifically because I had a planner and client that wanted it. The planner relationships for me are the most important relationships I have in this business. When they come to me for something, even if I don't have it, I try to make it happen. If they are referring me 5 weddings...
  16. Albatross

    Did you spend more money in 2023 than in 2022 on DJ Equipment/Gear?

    My only big expense in 2022 was the cold sparks (Which I'm thinking about selling). This year it's been mild maintenance purchases and a new front cover with new wraps. I've focused more on renting this year (like the 2 Leko's I've got rented for a Gala tonight). I'm just not selling the...
  17. Albatross

    What are the Top 5 Most Played songs at events for your whole DJ Career?

    That has nothing to do with this thread though. The question is just what are the top 5 tracks you've played the most. Not whether you play them every night, or without regard to the event. It is a pure calculation on what songs you've reached for the most times in your career doing this.
  18. Albatross

    What are the Top 5 Most Played songs at events for your whole DJ Career?

    I'm just curious which song you're referencing. Are you talking about Aly-Us?
  19. Albatross

    Updated gear

    That was my experience when I heard the EVs. I was at a wedding and the DJ was using them. Not a huge crowd, but they were redlined to the max and sounded like 💩
  20. Albatross

    I'm looking to get a link setup to my FB business page.

    Here's the thing... Business is just about your network. Honestly, I don't think I'd even use a business Facebook page for you. Just use your personal one. Your business is about reminding the people in your life that might book you or help you know that you're looking for work. Branding...
  21. Albatross

    What are the Top 5 Most Played songs at events for your whole DJ Career?

    I happened to shoot both of these earlier this year, this is a pretty consistent reaction: View: https://youtu.be/0vZCtleqLFg View: https://youtu.be/OtOvWEGfXnE And I've talked about it before, but I do a transition from the "and a Britney Song was on" line into a Britney song that...
  22. Albatross

    I'm looking to get a link setup to my FB business page.

    Don't give Yelp any money. Are you talking about getting a custom URL? You can buy dancetothemusicentertainment.com for $12 and just point that at your Facebook page if you want. Granted... it's still very long for a URL. The problem in your business is the content you have, not that people...
  23. Albatross

    What are the Top 5 Most Played songs at events for your whole DJ Career?

    I'm guessing, but I'd suspect for me its: 1) Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder 2) September - Earth, Wind & Fire 3) Party in the USA - Miley 4) Yeah! - Usher 5) I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston or Uptown Funk I'm currently trying to avoid playing Uptown Funk if I can help...
  24. Albatross

    High School Homecoming

    Looks nice and clean! Which tubes did you get?
  25. Albatross

    Your opinion on this DJ Light Effect

    It is cheap, and it looks cheap. Simple lights programmed well are going to outshine busy effects like this all day, every day.