Man - I love your videos. I'm just starting DJing, and I'm LOVING it. These videos are a brilliant discussion of DJing from a practical point of view. What actually works instead of a bunch of fluff and opinions. Really love it, and really appreciate it.

Shirt on point as always, and the video is great too!!!!

Love the information you provide king.... thank you

Loving the quality of your knowledge and appreciating your down to earth honesty, thank you and I've subscribed!

So smart glad I watched, you have been there done that. Appreciate your time, and i learned a thing or two.

Perfect!!! Thank you.

Excellent and objective advice as always , explained in a simple and jargon free way !

Thanks for the info. I see a lot of my traits in you. I’m a new DJ and I can say I’ve put a check in all ten of your recommendations boxes.

Helpful video!!! Thank you Terry!!!

Always great tips

Love this video and thanks again......

subed dope dope videos, always on point, tell 'em the truet and you doo.. respect..

Thanks alot for your information for starters

Thanks again for the information

Great info like always.

That being familiar with your music comment...TRUR THAT!! I play/listen to most genres of music at my gigs but I recently had a client that requested country and only country. I listen to "pop" country so I'm really not that familiar with the old school r roots of country music, I accepted it just because I wanted to gig, but it actually turned out okay. I did I have three months to prepare so I got myself familiar with their style of country music and was able to do a lot of mixing with a lot of contemporary pop music as well so it actually turned out pretty good.

Great content right to the point.

Good information on me getting back into the DJ game after being gone from the game for over thirty years. I Djayed from 1977 thru 1989 spinning vinyl records back then. I got the juices flowing again so the "Black Prince " from Lee Film Group is back on the ones and twos on the airwaves next Sunday afternoon live on Facebook from 2-5pm for the 4th of July weekend with an "Old School House Party ". I've got my startup equipment with my computer, dj controller, monitor speakers, workstation, mixing board, djuced software with microphone and stand. I hope that is enough I need for my first virtual dj event next week. Your tips are right on and I have thought thru most of your points as I thought though want I did back in the past. Just a few things have changed but it's all good!

Good advice love the videos man. Nice stranger things T-Shirt!

great video my brotha !!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Just subbed from this video. Great info

Def my favorite dj videos on KZfaq

Hi Terry a lot of your videos are interesting I’m watching your videos from Australia I have been a DJ for 30 years all the information you have currently put here is valuable to any up-and-coming DJ make sure that no stone unturned and get as much knowledge as you can but you’ve gotta start somewhere as Terry said get a small control to start off learn how to mix even if it’s final records which is good to know and CD and memory card and so on and about everything that is important to be in this industry Get very familiar with your equipment so you can almost do it blindfolded in my case I am a blind person and I mean that literally so you need to know your interface to be able to do it without thinking you should be able to put your hand on anything and almost know what it is the more you do it the better it will be for you and therefore your customers when you get in to do the weddings 21st engagements which ever Find out what is right for you from all the different platforms and controls that are out there think about you expansion make sure you can grow with your equipment so I can be improved and you can add more things if needed

Appreciate you fam!

Thank You.

You have the best, most common sense DJ how to videos. Thank you!

great video and information, not a single dislike.

Hi love what you do big ups man I'm also a dj

Everything was FACTS!

Very good positive video that djs need to hear thanks big up 👏👍

All new up and coming DJs need to watch your vids my friend....excellent advice as norm....👍👍👍

Thks

Very helpful for me as I am embarking on my first gig in 2 weeks. Thanks !

Awesome video..

Great video! You have a new subscriber.

#10 is gold

Great content Terry. A lot of stores and companies do no credit check financing nowadays. So get what's needed and pay minimum. Also, can you do a review on wireless xlr systems? Thanks

The background reminds me of where I went to school. Chico State Wildcats!

Thanks for the great video! Greetz from the Netherlands

Good stuff

great vid Terry, maaan I started out 15 years ago with 2 yamaha 10's, a radio shack mixer, Windows media player, and no lights🤣..... let me just say when you have the bare minimum and can rock crowds its even better once you get higher end stuff and it became even easier to impress. 15 years later I have regular events all year round, have two controllers, speakers, lights, amps, etc...etc. One other thing I stress to other dj's that " made it" in this world, dont ever forget where you started, and dont ever down a beginner, share your knowledge. You do that and I love your vids, thank you Sir.✌️💯

14:15 one minor point…you can daisy chain xlrs without degrading sound however, you open up possibility for a ground loop causing noise. So I try to pack a few carpet squares with me to insulate where the chain is especially when outdoors.

I have almost all the above checked except that I need to work on my attitude. Been struggling dealing with strict venue managers and my lazy helpers.

After DJing for mobile DJ Company for 3 years I have now started my own business and your videos are an amazing amount of help. Thank you so much for doing them

I like how you changed the sound when talking about stereo sound

Motivation, a Passion for music , and willingness to Learn.

Great video

This is definitely true. I have both a DJ bag and a odyssey hard flight case. It definitely makes it easy to transport your gear. If you’re playing small gigs you may want to have a table with linen because sometimes the venue may not have it. Brewery’s... 12” with subs. So, tru about the wireless mics!!!!! Just buy the expensive mic.

First Equipment I have is the Denon set, Two DN-S1000 CDJs, Mixer DN-X120, using with Serato Scratch live, SL1 Sound card, and a Denon Flight case. Stage sound equipment cables, 1. 10 band Equalizer 2. Power Amp 3. Two Optimus 15 4. Four counts of wireless microphones. Like if any question if there’s more yes I have all the equipment large cables everything you name it. 👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿 And a Pioneer DDJ SB2 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great content as always. I would headphones.

i like how you did that left right on the audio

Thanks 🙅🏿‍♂️♻️🙅🏿‍♂️

Love your videos and shirt

I was hoping you touch and what headphones to started off with

Good video I think headphones should have made the list though.

If you're going to mention RCA to XLR, you NEED to mention DI. When you extend an unbalanced signal that long, you run into even more problems, especially if the cable is too long and you have to coil it. Just because you have an RCA on one end with an XLR on the other, DOESN'T mean it's a balanced cable. In fact, what I just described is NOT a balanced cable. Use two DIs or one stereo DI and save yourself the buzz of embarrassment. Props for the video Cleveland. I've just found you and now I'm a subscriber.

At least i know now why my cheap wireless mic sucks.. lol.. even tho i do have a 300$ SHURE.. for some reason it gives me feedback/ muffled.. So i went with the cheap one for a while.. Do you think changing the channel on the wireless mic would improve the sound ? maybe when you do the mic vid, you can explain what the different channels are for.. bc I would def like to know... :)

Good video, Please i cant stress this enough, dont listen to people who thing they know it all. Don't go out and buy a $2000 laptop. if you are starting out just ready to DJ . read the software or hardware recommended specs for your preferred program. you can get away with your laptop you already have for now, Also power speakers are not bad and most of them are not that expensive. used is cheaper, stick to the main brands for the used. Cleveland terry has great videos when you are ready for more professional set ups and equipment. I have a wireless mic by Numark i got on sale for $100. it is great and sounds great at 25 feet. no feedback close either , try to catch any sales you see. it will help you get started.

What do you think about the modern line speakers people are getting now?

how do you get your gigs is one thing I wanna know

Great advice! I'd add a high-wattage power strip with a long cord, and gaffer tape. Small investments that save you a lot of stress.

cases are key.

Don’t know if you’re responding to this old vid but I’m trying to get into DJaying so are speakers from amazon any good

great video! FYI - balanced XLR and 1/4” is rated for 100m/+300’. i have a $200 unbalanced 1/4” to balanced XLR D.I., so it’s worth it to get a controller with XLR built in. unbalanced 1/4” is only rated 12m/50’. that’s max with optimum situation.

I like to scratch what is the best option for me

Great topic!! I noticed the change in audio at the 12:16 mark. Stereo to mono? That was cleaver!!

On the speakers...powered or you need an amp Great input

You forgot about the headphones PS. You remind me of Inspectah Deck Deck from the Wu-Tang Clan. Even your cap logo looks kinda similar to WTC logo ;)

Appreciate you Cleveland! Let me ask you, when do you think it's important to add a sub. I usually DJ with two 15 inch tops. I usually do parties and weddings 100 to 150 people. Sometime I mask with just the speakers I have to lower the music. However when I do outdoor events sometimes I feel the sub would be nice for sound. What do you?

Can you dj with a iPad? I only need music to go with a mechanical bull ride.

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Qsc 12.2 will blow most 15” speakers out of the water

This guy is a Tiesto in the making

I agree with you I have a DJ for 31 years and I took not a DJ things didn't turn out too good we use his equipment they went to Happy they wanted my equipment my equipment the real deal so I lost the party never do that again

....number 1 patience...

Got a question for you. Got a small dj contest and they want a 5 min demo what can i include in only 5 min.

My DJ needs list... 1.Music 2. Business cards 3. Transportation Everything else is optional...

Business insurance?

and Don't get drunk at the Gig .... Wait till its over !!!

ha jokes on you i'm DJ JanSport

Headphones

Having CDJs or the "right controller" doesn't mean "he knows what he's doing". Most clients could give zero thought to what hardware is being used. If it sounds good, they won't care. I understand the issue of perception and 1st impressions too. How much money a DJ has invested in his setup does not always equal quality.

Great info as usual my brother BUT I have to disagree with the thing you said about placing the speakers to the side or in back of you. The instant you go to speak on the mic,, you’re usually going to get a sh@tload of feedback. Especially if it’s someone who knows nothing about how to hold a mic etc,,,

Get a black and a white table cloth

Buy a cheap 10inch monitor

with respect where i come from that's not peace...great vid otherwise