squarecell

Line 6 makes the best wireless mic I’ve ever used hands down. All their models are excellent. I started with the base model XD-V35 and recently upgraded to the V55. Their system is a little more expensive than a VHF/UHF system, but 1000 times more reliable in my experience. It’s digital, so there’s never any interference plus the range is outstanding.

As for wired mics, I like my Audix OM2’s. I also picked up a Blue Encore 100 on sale which is a really nice mic.

EDIT: Oops, didn’t realize this was an old thread I’m replying to. Sorry mods.

• This reply was modified 7 years, 3 months ago by squarecell.

I had to due this once in a pinch. One important thing I’ll note is that I found my MacBook output to be much quieter than my mixer. In fact, I had a very hard time hearing anything through my headphones over the speakers.

So is your plan to DJ with one 1200 and then a CDJ running timecode?

I feel like getting something like a Denon SC2000 to use as your second deck might be a better idea.

You would use the out from the soundcard/mixer as your main audio track for the finished video, but as long as whatever cameras you’re using to record video (phone/action cam) are also capturing audio, you can use that to sync them together and make a multi-cam track.

Yeah, that was the same night I was assaulted by the bride’s sister. I suppose I could put ‘no assaulting the DJ’ in the contract as well, but you’d think that would be self-explanatory.

But yeah Terry is 100% right. Your contract needs to be able to pass the legal test of whatever jurisdiction you live in, so using a template isn’t the smartest option.

Personally, I find the GigBar is weak. Even in small venue it just doesn’t do enough.

A better choice IMO would be to have a couple of moving heads, a wash and something like a Mini Dekker or Kinta. On separate stands so you can add some depth to your setup.

Honestly, this gig sounds like more trouble than it’s worth. You’re going to be renting all the gear out of your own pocket. It’s outdoor, so you’ll have to protect it (and your gear) from the elements, worry about power, etc. Everyone will presumably be running by you, so they’re not likely to hear more than half a song (and even then they’ll be more focused on running than on what track you’re playing).

From my experience, when running events hire DJs it’s to keep the audience interested while they’re waiting for their friend/family member to run by.

By the way, if I call it a “gig” it means I’m getting paid. If I’m volunteering, it’s called a “favour”.