Why our sound is better!
As
most of our staff are first and foremost musicians
themselves, we know how critical the equipment you use is to the sound of
vocals and music. We try our best to use only professional quality gear even at
the risk of the wear and tear of nightly use by both the pro's
who attend our shows and the first time singers! Below is a listing of some of
our gear:
Microphones:
We use high quality Shure 58 series wireless mics and UHF diversity receivers in our main rigs. These mics are widely recognized by professional musicians as the
standard for performance stage vocal mics and give
your vocals the best possible reproduction. The UHF diversity receivers allow
for the least amount of interference from other wireless devices
Mixers/Amps:
In our main setup we use the EMX5014C which boasts 500 watts per channel at 4
ohms or 325 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Our secondary system runs with the ElectroVoice PSX600 which can crank 325 watts per channel
at 4 ohms or 200 watts per channel at 8 ohms. Both of the powered mixers sport
excellent digital effects sections which produce some of best sounding reverb
and echo in the industry. When mixing into a clubs house system we employ a
Yamaha MG12/4FX non-amplified mixer that boasts Yamaha's excellent Digital
Signal Processing (DSP) effects section. This is also the mixer that is
used when we run our EV powered speakers (see below).
Speakers:
After using several different speakers sets, we've settled on Electro Voice
SX300's as our main midrange drivers. Both primary and secondary rigs use these
speakers which can handle up to 800 watts each! When the gig is in a larger
venue or outdoors, we combine the midrange speakers with Electro Voice SX180
powered sub-woofers that can really THUMP! When used together the sound is
AWESOME! When the situation calls for a quick and clean setup, we also
have a set of EV SXa100 powered speakers that work very well with the
non-powered Yamaha mixer described in the mixer section.
Digital playback of Audio and Video (the computers):
As Information Technology specialists in our day jobs, we have been working
with computer systems since, well, since before most folks even owned
computers! Needless to say, all of our systems whether used for audio playback
or video playback were built by us. Rather than give you all the
"geek-speak" details, let's just say the the
workstations and servers we work with during the day have nothing on our DJ
systems! And yes, ALL OF OUR FILES are legal digital copies and we have the
DISCS to prove it! Rich started this business as a
traditional DJ using discs and we strictly adhere to the code of ethics
that we use only licensed music for both dance, and karaoke music. Believe me,
it was no easy task converting his discs! We did it all ourselves, (like this
page) another cost saving step we can pass on to you!
Video Displays:
You will be hard pressed to find a CRT monitor at any of our shows as we use
only LCD's for our displays. When a larger display is contracted we use a high
quality HD Epson LCD projector. This means that music videos, your slide shows
and even karaoke lyrics are bright and colorful even in bright light environments.
When a club has limited space or requests that we use their existing video
equipment, we have the converters and devices to facilitate that request. For an even more stunning presentation,
when space permits, rear projection to a screen that is part of our DJ booth is
an eye catcher your guests will not forget!
Dance Lighting:
From the simplest of strobes to sophisticated lasers, we have them all! We can
light up a corner of your affair or fill the hall with dazzling lights. Most of
our equipment is American DJ, a highly respected brand. We can setup lights
that are centerpiece types and require no stands, or use a full truss that will
allow up to 8 light fixtures across a 10 foot span! And of course a little fog
makes can make those lights look even better!