DJ Rochester MN Medium Setup Video Log

Take a look at the setup process of the Medium Setup in how very well all the equipment is placed.  This was for a wedding for a friend in Texas.  Notice how I kept the color theme through the whole lighting system and used the stage as much as possible.  The TV’s had a running slideshow of the couple from pictures sent to me via Email or pictures that I needed to scan.  During the night the TV’s played music videos to keep the guest enterained while they ate dinner.  Also, made a custom monogram logo to keep on during the night.  The moving heads are sitting on top of the truss and on top of the speakers that are networked together and assigned to do specific movements and colors.  They are super bright and a nice feature lighting up medium to large venues. Fog/Haze can be used depending on how the fire system works in the venue.  Check with your venue manager to see if fog/haze is allowed to add that nice beam effect with the lights.  DJ Supafly offers DJ Rochester MN services and the surrounding southeastern/western areas of Minnesota.

Here’s the video:

The DJ Rochester MN Setup includes:

2 x Truss
2 x ETX-35P
2 x EKX-18SP
4 x Chauvet Intimidators Moving heads
4 x Chauvet uplights
2 x TV’s (Optional)
1 x Facade (Optional)
2 x Reloop Turntables
1 x Rane 62 Mixer
1 x Macbook Pro

The sound system is very loud and enough “umph” for a medium to large venues of 200-400 guest.  State of the art lighting system adds that effect to make the system look very neat in any setting.  The truss bars are a nice add on and very bright when lights are dimmed.  This setup is great if you’re looking for a Wedding DJ in Rochester, MN at a Medium or Large Venue.  If you’re looking for something smaller or bigger, please take a look at the other setups I offer.

Here’s a mix for all my Latin friends in the area.

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Here’s a few Dj events from Fall Weddings that happened in Rochester and Winona, Minnesota in the month of October 2016.

The small setup. #djsupafly #weddingdj #mobiledj #djgear #serato #seratodj #ranedj #djsetup #dj #djs #macbook #vinyl #virtualdj #traktor #pioneerdj

A photo posted by DJ Supafly (@djsupafly) on Oct 23, 2016 at 8:03pm PDT

Saturday's #wedding was insane! #weddingdj #mobiledj #djgear #serato #seratodj #ranedj #djsetup #dj #djs #macbook #vinyl #virtualdj #traktor #pioneerdj #djsupafly

A photo posted by DJ Supafly (@djsupafly) on Oct 23, 2016 at 7:52pm PDT

The small setup. #djsupafly #weddingdj #mobiledj #djgear #serato #seratodj #ranedj #djsetup #dj #djs #macbook #vinyl #virtualdj #traktor #pioneerdj

A photo posted by DJ Supafly (@djsupafly) on Oct 23, 2016 at 8:03pm PDT

The bride dancing the night away! #weddingdj #mobiledj #djgear #serato #seratodj #ranedj #djsetup #dj #djs #macbook #vinyl #virtualdj #traktor #pioneerdj #djsupafly #winona

A video posted by DJ Supafly (@djsupafly) on Oct 23, 2016 at 8:10pm PDT

Lighting up the room. #weddingdj #mobiledj #djgear #serato #seratodj #ranedj #djsetup #dj #djs #macbook #vinyl #virtualdj #traktor #pioneerdj #djsupafly

A photo posted by DJ Supafly (@djsupafly) on Oct 23, 2016 at 8:17pm PDT

How to hire a DJ by DJ Supafly

This is a very simple and informative post to those who haven’t hired a DJ before or if you’re looking for fresh ideas this is something you won’t hear DJ’s talk about.

1. Experience
   Most dj’s don’t talk about how many years of experience they have or what different parties they dj’d for.  There is upcoming listings of DJ’s on google if you search for the term “djs in *your area*” because they pay for advertising and expect to get hired.  I haven’t paid for advertising in years and remain on the front page of google. Overall it’s not about paying for advertisement or posting on craigslist to get clients, it’s word of mouth that helps get clients.   If you’re a good DJ, word of mouth travels faster than getting that hit on google.   It’s the experience of rocking a party that will get people talking.  Which brings up the next subject…….
2. Music
   You tend to see the new technology in how DJ’s are using it.  Wether it’s through Spotify, Apple music, Pandora, Serato, Traktor or Virtual DJ.  Many DJ’s aren’t focused in all types of genre’s.  They usually are experienced in playing what they like or “other suggestions” from these phone apps.  Most of them don’t even know how to read the key of a song (yes, songs have their key in tone just like a piano does) or read the Tempo/BPM.  You can’t play a song in an A minor with a tempo of 130 and try to mix it with a G major with a tempo of 80.  That’s called a clash or a hit me in the head mix.  Many Dj’s have a database of music on their laptops nowadays or access to the internet for special request.  That’s great but what song comes next after a classic rock song?  Rap?  Dance?  On to the explanation……….
3.  Mixing
   Radio disc jockey’s don’t mix music.  They hit play and do most of the talking/promotions and news.  When you hire a mix DJ, he concentrates on mixing song A to song B to keep the party alive all night (Also don’t forget he’s keeping the keys of the songs on point).  It is continuous every 2 minutes and helps play most genre’s for the people who hear different music.  It helps the process of satisfying everyone in the crowd, young and old in a much faster way.  This is really hard work because literally when I am djing I look/plan for the next song every 2 minutes.  DJ’s who don’t know how to mix are sitting behind the booth waiting for the whole 4-5 minute song to end to play the next one.   This leaves many people unsatisfied because they didn’t hear their favorite genre the whole night the DJ was playing.  Think about it, that DJ played 40-50% of song compared to what a mix DJ can play.  They expect to get paid a fair amount when they don’t even have mixing skills or much worse this…………..
4. Gear
   Sure having a laptop with a controller is cool nowadays but is that enough to show a DJ is experienced?  What happened to the old school form of carrying crates of vinyl or books of CD’s?  or having to bust backs with carrying heavy amplifiers and expensive lighting gear.  Thanks to improved technology these tools have become less heavier and more of a combo to help setup faster.  I’ve combined the old age with the new digital age to keep that factor just like many DJ’s who continue to play at clubs, big events and tours.  Those DJ’s continue to use turntables and have their music stored in their laptop.  How is this possible?  New technology my friend.  Dj’s who use turntables are very skilled at mixing music because they are using their hands every 2 minutes to mix in the next song.  Didn’t we just talk about this?  The image still exist of wether he’s/she’s a good DJ or not because of the gear he/she uses to mix.  Many corporate companies will only hire dj’s who use turntables.  It’s a standard in many clubs across the world and an honor to keep the tradition alive.
5. Sound/Lighting Equipment
   How about the right speakers?  Most dj’s only offer 2 speakers but no subwoofers to add the “umph” of the bass beat.  They don’t even know how to EQ the system to make it sound correctly.  How about eliminating the feedback from using a microphone during a best man speech at a wedding or that important announcement from the boss at a corporate party?  What about having the right lights?  There’s a new thing called intelligent lighting where lights can be programmed to move certain directions or change to certain colors.  Most dj’s who get hired don’t know what DMX means or should I say, they don’t know how to “network” the lights to make them all synchronized.  This is club/concert type of experience they don’t have.  Did I mention a DJ also have to change the lights whilst looking for the next song in the 2 minutes that he has?  Yeah us experienced DJ’s work hard.  Sure he can hire a lighting guy but will he know what song is next to change the lighting to fit the mood of the song?
   
6. Flexibility in Price
   Hip Hop, Dance, Top 40, Rap, Country, old folk, Rock, Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaeton, etc.  Who plays that many genre’s?  (Hint hint*) While keeping the dance floor moving?  How about charging the right amount for the equipment needed?  Most Dj’s charge a set rate for maybe 2-3 of their packages.  I have many depending on the situation.  That leaves the flexible option of djing  more parties at a decent price.  Who charges to use a wireless microphone?  I know a few local Dj’s who do.  When you hire a dj ask him/her if he’s willing to be flexible with the price.  Not just in hours but in the equipment needed for your event.  Ask also if he/she is willing to play any song request.  That is the most important question of all.

To sum it all up, DJ’s have a hard job (I haven’t even mentioned the hundreds feet of wires we have to connect!).  Picking the right one for your once of a lifetime wedding or your corporate party is a tough decision.  I hope this post will help you decide in which dj to pick.  You can always ask me questions because I feel like I haven’t covered all the small details.  Free information is hard to get, so enjoy it while you can!

-DJ Supafly