Small Time Party DJ Needs Help ?

Question

Hey you guys im a real small time DJ i have only done like a few parties but someone from my old school just approached me asking to DJ for there prom and what i usually do is bring my laptop and headphone rca hook-up and plug into there speaker system. But now do i have to step my game up and buy all that DJ stuff or continue doing what I do. And how much should i charge this school its a pretty small private school. I also just planned on playing the Bill Board Top 100, some hip-hop some pop and R & B to finish the prom. This is my first big gig can anybody plz give me some insight on how to have a successful prom for these ppl and so i wont embarrass myself.

Answer 1

First of all how were you "discovered" if it was DJing parties as you do with your laptop then I would go the way you have been doing it.

When you get more established and can afford to upgrade your equipment I would invest in the upgrade, but that could be very costly to you right now.

I found this while I was browsing the web maybe it could help.

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I am DJing a party soon and i want to use a laptop and make a playlist cause its just easier but my brother thinks I should use a cd player.

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jpeger2

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I'm a DJ at a night club, and I prefer digital music over Cd's for several reasons.

I feel that computerized music is more stable, You don't have to worry about skips, or scratches. CD players are also more prone to skipping when the bass thumps the room.

Transitions can be more automated. Well, playlists will help you plan, and automate the process. This way, you are not sitting there all night, and switching Cd's every three to five minutes.

Computers can also help clean up the signal, and "normalize" the sound. Programs like OTSAV and PCDJ have built in sound processors to help protect your ears... and your equipment.

hope this helps.               good luck and enjoy.