DJS and Their Toys

The latest issue American Musical just came in and I could not be happier! The first 68 pages of this magazine can put a smile on my face for hours. Speakers, Lights, Cables, and Lasers! What is this DJ to do?
I’m sure you have seen the YouTube Videos and promotion at the expos. QSC and JBL have new speaker lines out as well as American DJ and Chauvet with lighting. Wireless solutions for speakers and latest CD players by Pioneer make me want to scream!
Thankfully I am married to this wonderful woman who keeps my spending in check. I will admit that it hurts when I am told that I have enough “toys” and I can’t afford to get any more gear. What do you mean I have enough gear? We have plenty of room to store the new gear. This laser will make my next event unforgettable! I can charge more for this! The answer is still no…
Yes being up to date with gear is great if you are rich and are working gigs every week or own a DJ store and use the gear at events. (I would love to own my own store)
I think DJS should be smart when making upgrades to sound or lighting. We should be smart and make the best use of what we have. If it sounds and looks good at every event and there are no complaints leave it alone! Save money and wait until you have enough money to buy the new toys. Sell the old ones and buy new ones. You can keep some stuff to work smaller events where you can get away with what you have.
There is nothing wrong with buying low end gear. Not everyone can afford to get the best stuff. Use the low end gear for smaller events like house parties or VFW halls. Once you can afford the upgrade and can handle bigger events like Weddings, get the high end stuff. Don’t think because you have the best gear around you are the best around. It takes practice to get all the components together to work and make an event a good one.
This is more for the beginner DJ. Buy smart and practice every day! It will show in your delivery and I know you want to make an impression every show!
Now back to my magazine…

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