The only time you would want them that high is if your outside and the people far away.

+richard abney With the equipment in the video I was charging around $50 per hour.

Pricing depends on your market. Call around to some of your competition (or have a friend call) & ask them their prices for an event. You want to price yourself in the middle of the pack or lower when you are starting out. Also price yourself based on your experience. Be honest with your clients & tell them you are "relatively new" and are building your business but will work with them & their budget. They will understand. If they want HIGH END, you are not their DJ (yet). Don't over promise or you will be on youtube as "that guy" who ruined our event & your reputation will be trashed. Start small at cheaper gigs & work your way up. Better to screw up a 14 year old birthday party in front of 40 kids than it is a wedding day in front of 250 people.

thanks that what I thought about at first is just back yard parties and stuff till I get bigger thanks for the tip

Hey Manny. Great advice. I was thinking those are more aesthetic and hadn't considered the safety aspect. I know this setup pretty much put me at capacity for my small suv (Chevy Equinox) , do you use a larger car for your gigs?

I have a Full size pick up Truck with a topper, and I also have a medium trailer, I can haul my gear with, anything bigger than that, somebody else is setting up, i work for three different event companies now days, so I do a lot of plug and play gigs, is easier on me. For the most part anything over 200 people somebody else is taking care of the audio. My main setup for smaller rooms is my EV's ETX-15P, than I go to my OPA-15 for more push, and for bigger events I use the my Yorkvilles which are heavy, but with the LS801P & EF500P I can do large events. Most of my DJ friends use Minivans, they have a low clearance (fit in any parking garage), and are also easy to load heavy stuff vs.a pickup truck, trailers are a pain in the ass in most big hotels, because of parking, if you can find a used Ford Transit van, or an old dodge caravan for cheap you can fit your gear in and out easily and fast. If you get bigger events consider renting a vehicle that will fit gear for that event, remember you need a return on what ever your investment is. Good Luck, and alway think safety, people are always looking to blame anyone for negligence.

+Michael Holmes Hi Michael, I have the 24" Odyssey folding stand for my DDJ SX case but Now I have the NS7II and I feel that my current stand would be too wobbly for my NS7II setup, Which Model is the one used in this video? Thanks!

That was the first ns7. And that was still a beast at 80 pounds (case +Controller). So about the same weight but ii has bigger footprint. Let me know if you come across a better stand or if that works.

I did a little research and this is what i found out.Btw i was also trying to find out why also and i did.Many DJs choose Macs because they just want something to do the job needed to be done by a computer in a digital DJ set-up, something that does it with the minimum of fuss. Macs fit the bill, because OS X is often felt to be an easier operating system to use that Windows for non-expert users.With a Mac you are guaranteed a high standard of construction, and they have universal audio drivers so you don't need to mess around installing ASIO drivers to get your computer's sound card to work with them, as you have to for some hardware when using it with a PC. Macs are also pretty much free of computer viruses, unlike Windows.

You can you use a MAC or PC. MAC ARE MORE DEPENDABLE. PC ARE CHEAPER. WE USE BOTH. JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A EXTERNAL HD.

DJs use Macs because the brand is considered cool.

Macs more stable and better investment. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMhmqqukuJPReI0.html

I'm on Mavericks and haven't noticed any problems. I wrote a quick article on how to reduce crashes and what to do to prepare for a crash. djg5.com/computer-crashes-equipment-failures-and-the-mobile-dj/

@@MichaelHolmes777 muy yMmm🌂🐈🐅🐅🐅

They're pretty good. My friend who is a full time dj uses some stronger qsc speakers, but they are more expensive.

John Casey Thanks John. Lots of speaker trolls on youtube. Ultimate Support Speaker Stands amzn.to/1wOaQaw (Amazon Affiliate Link)

The third speaker was more of a backup because one had broken. It was covered under warranty, but took forever to get back. This setup worked well for a majority of the parties I did and should handle an average room with around 50 people.

Depends on your budget. A good low cost controller is the Numark Mixtrack Pro $180. If comes with Serato DJ Intro which is $129 to upgrade to the full version of the program. Most of the cheap dj controllers have this hidden cost of LE software. If you've got a bit more money you can get a controller with the full version of Serato DJ bundled like the NS6, VCI 300 or DDJ-SR. Amazon is a good place to shop. I'm working on a website for beginner djs at www.beginnerdjequipment.com. Feel free to shoot me any other questions you have.

maybe the Behringer 802. It's small and cheap.

thanks, where do i connect from the original mixer

Your question is where to find a music library? You can ask a dj for one or look for an ad in craigslist for djs selling their libraries. Another option is subscription services or recrod pools. A lot of software comes the option of music library subscriptions such as Virtual dj, serato and pulselocker, or alogoriddim djay and spotify pro

What's a good start up package for all the equipment that I will need...like speaks and other stuff? Where do I go to buy that stuff?

Well you can start with the links in the description of the video (I get small referral fee but it doesn't cost you more). You're gonna need basically everything there. I'd recommend swapping out the ns7 for a lightweight and cheaper controller like an sb2 (video below). Total cost should be around $1,000 for speakers, controller, stands (don't need powered), table (any table), plus whatever laptop you use it doesn't have to be a mac. If you have the money to spend go with some of the premium stuff like the air powered speaker stands. I had cheap ones at first and they broke. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbSdhZWFs5rSZnU.html This is my other channel's sb2 review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNZgpNeckuDSj3U.html Good luck.

Good luck and don't post any videos on youtube about them. Feel like people give me $hit all day long about how crappy the Behringer speakers are in the video. Don't let Indimenticabil know you bought those :)

Ok, but what else do I need to buy?

Hi Chris. There are two main types of speaker types Powered and Passive. These are powered meaning they have the amp built into the speaker. The laptop connects to the NS7 via a usb cable. The ns7 has xlr outputs to connect directly to the speakers.

no your your amp plugs into your master plugs in the back of your mixer and your laptop plugs into the line channel in the back of your mixer.

I have the link on my website to purchase the complete package. www.djg5.com

Thanks

Not often. This is my first Mac and I would never go back to the nightmare which is a PC. Scratch recommends you close everything down including your wifi signal, but you're usually ok to download the occasional song if needed.

I get one a night...but I think the issue is that I have 160gb of music on my HD...searching is what kills me. I need to find out what I need to delete I guess.

They are not the strongest effect. You probably want to use something else or something else to complement them in that scenario.

thanks bro!

Madeon started at age 11. He's more of a producer which might be a good move b/c its not like you're going to be let into a night club to play underage unless you're famous. If you want a controller try and scrape together $150 for a numark Mixtrack Pro. If you're on a really tight budget you can just use your computer. Google "open source DJ software" and "open source DAW". I've never used either of those programs. Let me know how it goes!

Michael Holmes Thxs I will try them!

TheTrinityBlood seratos dj intro is a good start to and its free!

Michael Holmes donate him Behringer speakers, and buy a real ones. Behringer is perfectly for kids party, not a mobile dj's :)

Hey btw im 12 so we in the same age group lol. But good easy to use software would be serato itch for beginners. First time I used it, it was so easy. Idk how much controller cost that use itch but it's really good.

Prince Naayone What's your budget? The ns7 is an older model so you can pick one up used for around $500 or get a non motorized entry level controller for around $200. I also made a video comparing price and feature differences. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibugfM-am9y3mKs.html

kierankay100 That's true. I agree. Definitely set speakers up first when I was on gigs.

Around $2,000 + the cost of laptop.

Michael Holmes Appreciate the response, thank you.

Michael Holmes LOL the laptop is like the price of all the dj equipment... lol

+Сергей Романов So the sound can disperse evenly thru the room instead of just those right next to the speaker.

+Ezduztube Yup, pc works OK if you're on a budget and know what you're doing. You sound pretty knowledgeable and would know what pc to buy to Dj. Others may not and might get some shitty netbook with an atom processor. Plus pc guys always fail to calculate total cost of ownership. They require a lot more maintenance and have almost no resale value. I just sold the Mac in this video a couple months ago. A six year old laptop and still got $435.

I sell Dj gear and you may check all my review videos on my channel. I sell Dj hard drives and I noticed that the Mac does not see the drive when connected. It happens once in a while. I am not a fan on the Mac.

+Ezduztube www.pcworld.com/article/250431/how_to_share_an_external_drive_between_a_mac_and_a_pc.html

You dont have to follow it exactly

Michael Holmes and

Speaker Bully I spent around $5,000 w/ laptop, $2,500 without. I recently sold everything but the laptop on Craigslist for $1350. There's a link in the video to my website with current prices. Overall I think djing is a solid investment because it is fun and even just working part time I was able to make $50/hour a few weekends a month.

thats crazy i just spent 5000 grand on studio equipment. Mpc Ren Korg kronos mac book 4 Monitors flat screen and accessories. i think im going to have to get this stuff cause i really want to dj.

+TechnicMC 2 years in the making. I'm like Brian from Family Guy. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpNymc15x67OZmQ.html

Can I have a link to the book pls. (WTF Was the point in the family guy)

+TechnicMC The book isnt finished. Sorry if that was unclear.

Ahhhhhh

Yeah, it's not pictured. I had bought it as a backup.

DJing isn't a cheap business to get into. If you think flight cases are expensive wait till you get into subs and lighting. You'll shit your pants when you see 4 digit price tags

any dj is cool

Yeah this video is a bit dated, but I just launched www.djsort.com . It allows you to sort dj controllers by 30 different features. Having bundles on there isn't a bad idea!

Hi John. I like it! What equipment are you using? Would you be open to letting me use the video on this channel? In exchange I can include your contact info or youtube link. This video gets about 6,000 views per month so I'm not getting rich, but want to expand and feature other dj related videos.

Yea man that would be great thank you. And the equiptment im using is 4 american dj com scan with 2 chauvet Par 38 cans.

You could be right. I wrote a quick article on the pros and cons of having bass. www.beginnerdjequipment.com/blog/do-beginner-djs-need-subwoofers/

This is definitely for beginners, usually major dj's would have two or three computers with them as launch pads or a daw

+mesh beck This is probably more of a Prosumer setup. "Dj Equipment for Prosumers" is not a better title. I would advise anyone looking at hardware controllers that come with Serato Intro to spend the extra money to get something that comes with Serato DJ. The intro controllers are just sample ware and you have to spend money to unlock to the full version of Serato and will be limited in the number of controls you can use. serato.com/dj-intro/upgrade

+Michael Holmes the title is perfect Imo if your not going to invest in yourself properly, how can you expect to turn a profit? You only get out what you put in I prefer traktor pro 2 But it's still the same mission of having a proper setup to facilitate an event and look professional

+mesh beck It's all relative. His mixer is pricey compared to a mixtrack pro, but not compared to other setups. A pioneer setup can run six grand, easy. His speakers are about as cheap as you can go for some good quality speakers. Lights are basic, but good. The awesome fancy table is the only thing he has that most beginners would not have invested in yet. This is a basic, but professional mobile DJ setup.

+mesh beck I made a new video with a more minimalist / budget approach. In this video I show a controllerless setup using only a laptop to DJ. Let me know what you think. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtmqldeEvb21ZaM.html

Hey no worries. Even the negative comments and thumbs down show engagement which is good for ranking these videos. Not everyone has to like them, but I understand your comment w/ the Market Characters :)

Hear hear, brother. Everyone's an "expert or naysayer. Meanwhile, M. Holmes is actually doing something productive..

I'll never understand the argument for buying substandard anything. So you're saying because you're just starting you have money to buy a cheap laptop then go back and spend more on something that works? Just look at the resale value of MacBook vs PC laptops. Check out my other video comparing $50 speaker stands that break into pieces vs $200 per pair. Look at all the crap dj controllers in the sub $200 range that don't even come with the full version of Serato. The more you spend the more you save.

+Michael Holmes not everyone goes into the dj life with money to spend on all the products needed to have a great set up most start out with a basic setup and after doing a few jobs and saving up that's when they upgrade

+pizza hat kid I think you'll see a lot of the comments here are arguing for better equipment then what's in the video. This is the minimum setup I'd expect to see if I was paying for a DJ. Any less and I'd wonder why I was paying when I could just put on Spotify with whatever speakers I have laying around the house. I guess the better title would be "DJ Equipment For Beginner Mobile DJ", but its a bit lengthy. I'm never going to apologize for encouraging people to buy the best equipment they can afford because there is so much JUNK out there. I'm going to make a video soon on the Djay pro app which is ok if you have no money and wanna start playing around, but it's still going to be on a MacBook Pro!

Michael Holmes no I understand I was just implying that not every will have enough money for the Mac book right of the bat after buying everything else

+pizza hat kid I made this video showing more of a minimalist / budget setup. Let me know what you think. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtmqldeEvb21ZaM.html

+wbuttry1 Nice setup.

:)

+Eric Blomgren I'm not sure what you mean. As a DJ I charged about $50/ hour with this setup. The KZfaq post makes a small amount from the affiliate links in the description.

+Justaboringteen Oh ok. That makes more sense. I made a video on how to dj with just a laptop. That's pretty budget friendly. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtmqldeEvb21ZaM.html Stay tuned as I'm starting a new channel which will review consumer products and I'm going to have reviews of the Mixtrack/mixtrack pro, Hercules, Launchpad, and SB2 and a bunch of tech stuff.

+Justaboringteen I started with the NS7. If I had to stay in a budget I might get the Mixtrack pro 3 or SB2. Even those aren't that great because you get the limited version of Serato DJ. The cheapest controller with full version of Serato DJ is the DDJ SR @$580. A good option might be to get an older controller with full Serato used. You can pick up a used VCI 300 for $265. I'm gonna add that to my review list. I wonder how it stacks up against the current mixtrack pro 3. VCI 300 - amzn.to/1oywvpf (affiliate link) Just go thru the serato hardware page and make sure you're getting something which is "enabled" and not "upgrade ready". serato.com/dj/hardware/controllers

+Justaboringteen Hey buddy! I started just like anyone else. With a tight budget. Bought myself a macbook pro (700$). Downloaded music like a mad person so I can be prepared. Got a Pioneer SB when it first came out. Later on a studio monitor.. An audio interface.. Recording microphone. Foam for the monitors. Sold the sb, bought a XDJ-RX. 2 harbinger 600 watts each. The stands, and now focusing on lights.. You obviously can't buy everything all at once. It takes time.. But worth it at the end! Don't give up :)