hwm1992
I have been looking into getting a portable DJ booth or Facade basically to keep people from leaning over my table when they are trying to request songs
About 99% of the jobs I do I don't have the luxury of being on a stage or in a booth so I figured this would be the best alternative
Anyone use one? If so are the expensive? Easy to set up and tear down?
And I am wondering how it will work with my set up (I'll look for a picture and post later) but I have 3 speakers 2 up on stands and one sub I sit on the floor as far under my table as possible
Thanks for the help/advice
About 99% of the jobs I do I don't have the luxury of being on a stage or in a booth so I figured this would be the best alternative
Anyone use one? If so are the expensive? Easy to set up and tear down?
And I am wondering how it will work with my set up (I'll look for a picture and post later) but I have 3 speakers 2 up on stands and one sub I sit on the floor as far under my table as possible
Thanks for the help/advice
Posté Tue 03 Sep 13 @ 2:23 pm
groovindj
There are all sorts of booths and/or facades, at different price levels.
Two of the most popular booths in the UK are the S&H here and the Deckstand Booth Pro here. They're available with plain cloths, starcloths or even LED matrix cloths.
Another more "industrial" style is the LiteConsole XPRS here which is very commonly seen used at trade shows by Pioneer, Denon and the like.
Lower down the market, many mobile DJs use a standard 4ft deckstand like the one below:
In front of this they'll use either a starcloth, matrix cloth or a simple folding screen like this with lycra inserts & some LED lighting behind it.
Two of the most popular booths in the UK are the S&H here and the Deckstand Booth Pro here. They're available with plain cloths, starcloths or even LED matrix cloths.
Another more "industrial" style is the LiteConsole XPRS here which is very commonly seen used at trade shows by Pioneer, Denon and the like.
Lower down the market, many mobile DJs use a standard 4ft deckstand like the one below:
In front of this they'll use either a starcloth, matrix cloth or a simple folding screen like this with lycra inserts & some LED lighting behind it.
Posté Tue 03 Sep 13 @ 2:43 pm
hwm1992
Right on thanks for the info
Posté Tue 03 Sep 13 @ 2:50 pm
A Man and His Music
I use this one. Water and drink proof. Some of the white plexi and spandex look great, but everyone has them. How do you keep them clean, when most are stapled in? Plexi gets dirty and scratches. Most are also back lite, which is too bright in most cases, and you have to make sure your wires are out of the light. You will also need a table. This one is built in. I do like the lighted one above, but they are in the UK.
Posté Tue 03 Sep 13 @ 5:42 pm
GadgetMan
That XPRS booth is far too complicated. And too many "large" bits to lug around. They claim it packs down really small, but when I watched this video and saw the mass of parts leaning against the wall behind I thought WTF!
I have the 6ft version of the deck stand pictured above. While it maybe considered the lower end of the market, it functions extremely well because:
a) it's quick to set up. The only nut and bolt is the one that holds the t-bar together. All the rest of the adjustment is from pre-threaded bars or knobs.
b) It's strong and rigid.
c) it has a lighting t-bar included!
d) it folds down to virtually nothing.
As you can see, by t-bar is fully loaded with 10 fixtures and no curvature in the bar. the starcloth goes on last and hides what's on the shelf underneath - yes 2 shelves all included in the base price! My only addition is an MDF shelf to go on the top. This is cut in two and piano hinged and therefore easy to transport - just like the deck stand!
You can tell the designers have no concept of what a mobile DJ uses to carry gear around. The fact the original design was for Paul Oakenfold (they got the name drop in) means everything. Can't see Paul turning up with his boot/trunk loaded, his pickup/truck/van or trailer full of gear to a gig - can you!
Bet his get's sent in advance and is set up for him!
OK, it does look good... but form over function does come at a price!
Sorry, rant over...
Roy
Posté Wed 04 Sep 13 @ 8:26 am
