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anuary is probably the busiest month of the year for the people who supply us with the tools of our trade. With no fewer than three major trade shows during the month, DJ sound and lighting equipment suppliers are literally on the road more than they are at home. Exhausting as it is, you'd be hard pressed to find a true audio or lighting professional who doesn't find it the most exciting month of the year. Adding to the excitement this year was the first Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference in Las Vegas. As a grand kick-off to the new year, this show offered DJs and KJs from two countries an opportunity to learn some new tricks, network with other industry pros, and have some serious fun. If you were able to attend... thanks for supporting our debut trade show. We'll be announcing the dates and location of the 1998 show in our next issue. We guarantee there'll be a lot more space, many more exhibits, and full dance card of seminars, parties and special events. No sooner had we returned from Las Vegas then it was time to return to the left coast for Winter NAMM. This is the premiere U.S. event for the music, sound and lighting trades, packed with innovative products and new twists on technology. So while January has become the big month to attend shows, pick up some profitable pointers, meet new friends, check out the latest gear, hit a few parties and enjoy being part of a vast and growing profession, the best part is always getting back home and putting it all down on paper. So, in this issue, there's a special photo feature on the Mobile Beat Show in Las Vegas, complete with snapshots from the first ever wedding of DJs, for DJs by DJs. You'll also find a sampling of the new products introduced at NAMM in "Juice" and "What's New" in this issue. It was quite a show, so what we couldn't fit in this time, we'll have in the next issue. Rounding out this issue is a profile on a DJ in North Carolina who is really revved up for the year ahead; Jay Maxwell fills us in on a fresh concept called Decade Parties; and George Mohr finishes up the spring cleaning project he started last time. Enjoy!

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Mobile TfieOMMagazine APRIL/MAY 1997 • Issue #38 Publisher LA Communications Inc. Editor-In-Chief Robert A. Lindquist Publishing Director Michael Buonaccorso Production Manager Renee Lassial Technical Editor Henry Collins Advertising Sales Manager Art Bradlee Trade Show Manager John Ron Circulation Stephanie Scott Staff Artist Jeff Marine/// Contributing Editors and Writers Fred Sebastian • Jay Maxwell George Mohr • Mark Johnson Robert Taylor • Rick Meyer Shawn Miller • Steve Wozniak John Rozz • Renee Hresowik Dave Kreiner • Stephan Jacob Thomas Edison How to reach Mobile Beat Magazine For subscriptions, change of address or back issues, you can contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 309, East Rochester, N.Y. 14445 or by telephone at: (716) 385-9920 fax (716) 385-3637 or via the internet: e-mail: info@mobilebeat.com The Web: http://www.mobilebeat.com Back issues of Mobile Beat Magazine are available (subject to availability) at $4 (SB/Canadian). Mobile Beat Magazine (ISSN 1058-0212) is published seven times per year by LA Communications Inc., P.O., Box 309, East Rochester, N.Y. 14445. Ground shipments to: 359 N. Washington St., Rochester, N.V. 14625. Periodical postage paid at East Rochester, N.Y. and additional mailing locations. Subscriptions rates - U.S. and possessions: $19.95 for one year or $34.95 for two years. Canada: $24.95 per year. All other countries: $50 peryear. Subscrip­ tions outside the U.S. must be paid in U.S. currency. Postmaster - Send address changes to Mobile Beat Magazine, P.O. Box 309, East Rochester, N.y. 14445. Copyright © 1997 by LA Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduc­ tion of copy, photography, or artwork prohibited without permission of the publisher. All advertising material subject to publisher's approval.

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Letters, We get Letters... IN SELF DEFENSE In the last issue (March '97), Art Gait of New Jersey blasted me — by name — about a tax strategy I suggested. In it I stated that I write off my equipment expenses all at once instead of depreciating it over many years. He referred to this strategy as "silly," and "ego gratification." While it's true that some things we do as DJs do inflate the ego, this is NOT the whole picture, nor is it the ONLY way I fight off the tax man.

Bag End Loudspeakers has re­ thought speaker system design and come up with a way to get tight-fisted, hard-thumpin' bass from a system designed for mobility...The bass was tough and tight every where...As we pushed the ELF system closer to the limits, it not only got louder, but crisper...Judging by the reac­ tion on the dance floor, there was no doubt that the ELF sys­ tem performed beyond our expectations." Robert Lindquist - Editor Mobile Beat Magazine BAG END Loudspeakers P.O. Box 488 Barrlngton, IL 6001 1 Phone 847 382 4550 Fax 847 382 4551 Internet info@bagend.com

My typical equipment expenses for an entire year are usually less than $5,000 (with rare exception). The 30 cents on the dollar slam is ridiculous, because at ANY tax percentage, that amount is deducted BEFORE profit is taxed — am I wrong? (If you buy your equipment wholesale, you then pay a "use" tax, but this is usually still better than paying retail!) Mr. Gait's final bit of advice is "Save the bucks for music." My typical music expenses usually EXCEED $5,000. This may sound excessive, but when you figure that I not only spin mobile gigs, but also work clubs and dabble in radio and special programming, it is actually not bad at all. I do not buy gear at the expense of my music library! And I also write that off, too! Having over $10,000 in deduc­ tions each year saves me a TON in taxes! Further, when I retire I'll have a heck of a business that will far exceed the expense. Please explain the flaw in this logic. Finally, this is just a small part of the overall picture, as I said. When

you also deduct your vehicle (yes, I have a dedicated business van), office supplies, space, equipment, phone and pager bills, payments for roadies and trainees... I think you get the idea. I stand behind my premise that upgrading is a way of keeping more of what you make. There's also the less tangible benefit of keeping your system sounding (and looking) good, which translates into more gigs! That's a benefit beyond budget! Sru Chisholm Stu & His Crew Centerline, Ml

KUDOS... WE THINK You have to admit that being 20 years old and booking weddings like the 25 year pros is not an easy feat. Even more intimidating is to attend a disc jockey trade show with 1,000 of your closest friends who are nearly twice your age. I did just that for three days when I attended the Mobile Beat DJ Show & Conference at the Crowne Plaza in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada on January 5-7. I was in for a treat, which consisted of three days of excitement and nights filled with dancing and laughter. From the seminars to the exhibitors, one could agree that there was something for all ages to enjoy. I'm sure that even the littlest of ones, like Steve Wozniak's daughter, enjoyed the Kick-Off Party featuring a Wackiest Costume Contest. It was hosted by John Rozz, who handled the crowd with finesse. He enticed crowd participation unlike any other, inviting individuals from the room and using them to show other curious DJs new tricks-of-thetrade that only a multi-decade pro could teach. At first I thought the three-day program would be flawless, and full of new and innovating ideas that I could use to be ahead of the game. I guess I was wrong when Marci and Frank Whyte's wedding on the second night came rolling around; I was left in the dust thinking to myself, are these really Dream Team DJs hosting a Dream Team wedding reception? It wasn't the individuals partaking in this event who weren't professional or experienced in the field of hosting a wedding recep­ tion, but I was anticipating it to be a

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WAR STORIES I was asked to fill in for a MDJ friend, as he had a double booking. All I had was a client name, time and location for their four-hour party. After I started playing typical adult-listening music to start the party, I noticed that there was a certain somber look on everyone's face. Now I've worked with a hard crowd before, but these people didn't want to do anything. I walked to each of the tables and personally asked if there were any requests. This wasn't an ethnic event but I must have been speaking Swahili for the absence of answers. After a while, I returned back to playing nice lite-FM music and everything was fine. During the third hour, the host of the party, accompanied by an older woman and her adult daughter, came up to me and asked to use the microphone. I noticed that both women were teary eyed, but kept it to myself. The host asked for everyone's attention and proceeded to offer a plaque to the widow and

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her daughter. What I found out later was, this group was having their somewhat annual party to commemorate the recent death of one of their World War II buddies. Apparently all the husbands served in the same unit in Europe and get together to give a plaque to the surviving spouse when any of them dies. Call me old fashioned, but aren't Mobile DJ events supposed to be happy and lively?

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Well, I un-cued "Celebration" and continued to play the lite-FM music and actually got a few compliments for my decorum during such an occasion. John Markhan Teaneck, NJ

I'VE GOT FEEDBACK I had seen a tip suggesting that feedback from wireless microphones could be reduced by turning down the gain on the mic/transmitter and turning up the level on the mixer to compensate. You should read the following response I got from Shure's technical support: Unfortunately, feedback is a physics problem. There is no cure for feed­ back. The best way to avoid it is to get the microphone as close as possible to your mouth and keep it as far as possible from the loudspeakers. You can mathematically determine that these distances are the most signifi­ cant aspect of feedback reduction. Reducing the gain on the bodypack and increasing the mic level on the mixer will not improve your feedback reduction. In the end, the microphone level ends up being the same. By reducing the gain on the bodypack and increasing the mic level on the mixer you are decreasing your signal-to-noise ratio. Thus the sound quality from your microphone becomes progressively worse. Shure Applications Group Shure Brothers Inc. (847) 866-2525 productapps@shure.com Steve Rothkin Dancemasters Disc Jockey Entertainers Poughkeepsie, NY Email: srothkin@mhv.net

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tfs on|y getting better WINTER NAMM BRIMMING WITH PRACTICAL INNOVATIONS With the DJ Show in Vegas still fresh in our minds, it was off to the 1997 Winter NAMM (National Associa­ tion of Music Merchants) to preview a parade of new DJ/ KJ products. From the highly enhanced Gemini 9800 dual CD player, to a supercharged new line of Stanton phono cartridges, the annual event in Anaheim, Calif, again proved to be the ears of the industry, open to the needs of mobile spinners and entertainers. Keep an eye on Mobile Beat for "Scoops" and reviews on these new products and more during the coming year.

IN THE GROOVE Hot on the heels of the ultra popular Trackmaster, Stanton Magnetics has introduced the Groovemaster phono cartridge. Similar in design to the Trackmaster, die new unit features a pumped up output of 7.0mV Tracking force is between 2 and 5 grams with tracking and back cueing performance that exceed Stanton's already high standards. If you need even more punch, the new 680HP has an 8.0mV output and wide-frequency performance to really quake the floor. The low, deep bass and rich, silky highs are uncommon in a cartridge capable of meeting the tracking and back cueing demands of DJs. In addition, if you are already using a 680 series cartridge, you can reap the same benefits simply by upgrading to the HP stylus.

POTENT PLAYERS Gemini's new 9800 dual CD player marks the beginning of some radical rethinking in CDP design — sure to benefit mobiles. Features of the digital CDP include two cue points, direct track access, jog/shuttle wheel, cue-tomusic and a continuous play mode that replays track one after the final track. Also joining the Gemini line are two new turntables. The TT 1000 and TT 2000 have torque that rivals the industry standard Technics 1200, and at substantially less cost. All are backed by a three-year warranty. BST's new CD356 is the company's top-of-the-line digital CD player with a built-in beatcouiiter. Other bright points include cue-to-music and jog/shuttle cueing, with a quick find feature making it easier to locate high number tracks on effects and samples discs. When used with a BST mixer, the CDP's instant start function starts play as the fader is raised.

MARVELOUS MIXERS The big news from Numark is the new Performance Series featuring the DM 1825X with built-in Beatkeeper™. The 19-inch unit has five line, three phono and two mic inputs, three-band EQ, panning and gain controls on each channel and assignable 35dB cut switches for treble, mid and bass. The compacted version of the single rack space Beatkeeper blends neatly into the modular design of the board. Like the rackmount model, the Beatkeeper provides an accurate indication of the beat up to eight sources (four at once), via LED readouts. Options in the Performance Series offer digital sampling and multiple zone output. In the mid-range line from Numark, the 1600 series offers the same quality and versatility as the high end with fewer frills. cont'dpage!2

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The wildest interactive product at Winter NAMM was the Synth-A-Beam MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) system from American DJ. Using standard Par 36 pin spots (or other directional lighting fixtures) and special sensors mounted in a durable floor strip, the Synth-A-Beam system is a virtual keyboard in the air. When a beam of light over a sensor is interrupted, the Synth-A-Beam MIDI interface triggers a MIDI device such as a drum machine or sampler. Each beam represents a separate MIDI note and triggers a separate sample. It can also be used with lighting to effect a scene change or mirror/color/gobo move­ ment. Up to 16 channels, in two zones, can be controlled with the standard system. An expansion unit brings the total up to 64 channels and eight zones. For interactive DJs looking for the latest high tech toy to dazzle and excite the crowd, Synth-A-Beam is a natural. It utilizes standard lighting fixtures and requires very little extra equipment. But when the crowd experiences the thrill of laying down tracks or triggering various sounds and effects simply by running their hand through the light beams, it may steal your whole show.

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LIGHTER SIDE New from Ness is the Bliss II effects projector. This projector produces 20 rotating beams that dance to the music while changing colors and gobos. A specially designed 360 degree wheel has 16 positions with a combination of nine pure color and eight gobo patterns. In lighting control systems, Ness introduced the MCS2400. This new mobile controller is a dual function fourchannel relay and mobile pack in one unit. It chases to the music in stand alone mode or can be used with a controller and cable as a remote pack. The Lytequest booth was awash with color and movement provided by the Motorhead. This affordable intelligent lighting effect can be mounted and operated from any angle. Pan, tilt, gobo, color and dimmer can be

preprogrammed with the DMX 512 standard lighting protocol. In answer to the common concern of Mobile DJs everywhere, Lytequest and Ness (and soon other manufacturers) introduced "hazers." Unlike foggers, haze machines use a water-based haze fluid that does not set off smoke detectors. Another advantage to hazers is that they run constant, instead of bursts, keeping the particulate level in the air consistent. The air is much easier to breathe and the chance of com­ plaints from clients and facility managers is greatly reduced. Located a short drive from the convention center, at Beyond Sound, KLS displayed their line of lighting effects, which took the "Best Light Show" award at LDI. Topping the line is the Mobile DJ series of effects. These downsized versions of the KLS club line offer mobiles maximum bang for the buck in compact, high-tech effects. The new KLS fogger, which is already getting attention from DJs looking for a compact, high output fog machine, enhanced the show. And speaking of lighting, who do you call when the bulbs burn out? Gecko is a new source for virtually any type of lamp you should ever need, from par lamps to specialty bulbs for effects. Gecko products are available from Visual Effects (800) 422-3639 or call (810) 6470275 for a dealer near you.

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SILLY SUNDAY While the seminar portion of the program began Sunday at noon, it was Sunday night's opening bash and "Wear Your Wackiest" review that was the hit of the day. DJs took the stage and filled the dancefloor with skits, interactive inventions and crazy antics too numerous and humorous to describe. But it wasn't all fun and games. There were also moments of serious sweat-burnin' as nationally known dance instructor Christy Lane and Mobile Beat's own Hillbilly Rick set the crowd movin' with a few new steps to take back home. In celebration of the art of extreme partying, attendees formed a huge conga line that snaked through the hotel, giving all a chance to select their own wacky winner. When the parade had passed, cheers and applause went to Lano Tondu of Wainwright, Alberta. For most on hand, the show was a well de­ served break from the busy and exhausting holiday party season. For Tondu's recreation of "DJ Fred" (based on the character featured in the June/July 1996 issue of Mobile Beat) it was just another night of lugging a roadcase around a hotel ball­ room.

"I walked away with some great informa­ tion." Jodi Harris, Sight and Sound Entertainment, Las Vegas, NV Outside the party room, Dave Dnvidson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa demonstrated his "Human Jukebox" and out by the pool Colorado Sound N' Light provided a live video feed of the event and lightshmv.

SERIOUS SEMINARS The extensive seminar schedule kepi attendees' attention throughout the day. Topics ran the gamut from the basics of starting a DJ service, presented by Dennis Hampson, to Andy Ebon's discussion on networking techniques and fighting burnout. On the performing end, attendees gathered tips at sessions covering school dances, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, karaoke, video dance parties, and Latin music. Jon Michaels, Roger Wiley, and Fritz Guth tackled the technical topics. Other business subjects put before the crowd included business payroll and subcon­ tractors, the internet and ways to expand and better organize your business. Leading off the schedule was "How To Survive Large Companies" led by Boston, Mass, area DJ Ken Cosco (A Touch of Class DJs). Ken's expertise is based on experi­ ence garnered over the past seven years building his single unit operation into a multi-system DJ service. Much of his presentation centered on the fact that while larger services may be able to do more jobs, the greatest asset of the single operator is the speed at which they can react to client demands and the control thev have over

their business. Appropriate for the bridal show season was a .seminar entitled "Finding the Bride" by bridal show producers Richard Mark el and Debra Hansen. 'I he duo offered numerous helpful tips on booth design, signage, the use of visuals to highlight customer benefits and the importance of stalling your booth with only well-trained, out­ going personnel who know how to either close the sale on the spot, or get the couple to commit to scheduling a follow-up appointment. In introducing DJs to the concept of getting "Bookings through Agencies and Party Planners" agent Brian Acheson asked, "Why should I hire you?" He then went on to explain the necessity of a proper intro letter and demo tape and how to establish longterm relationships with party halls. Getting back to the basics of how to nurture a successful DJ business, Kenny Zail of Party Hits, Atlanta, Ga. presented "Increasing Your Profits." Zail has not only scored success in one market in the midwest, but he actually took what he learned, moved to Atlanta, and applied it again. His approach is simple and direct: analyze your competition and your market. Determine what services are viable and what new services you can bring to the market. When planning your advertising, look to all methods for reaching your clientele including the internet, yellow pages, direct mail, trade publications, press releases and networking. Finally, guarantee your services. Put your money where your mouth is. Offer the customer benefits that make it easy and attractive for them to do business with you. "You

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Internationally known for her extensive series of how-to videos, dance instructor Christy Lane (left) takes the floor back to the Disco era, while Jim Baxter (above) of Colorado Sound N 1 Light keeps the lightshow right on the beat!

Possibly the best of the 1997 Mobile Beat DJ Show & Conference were the after-hours parties. Sunday night opened the show with a gala review of DJ talent on stage and on the dancefloor. Highlights included dance instruction by renown dance instructor Christy Lane, Mobile Beat's own Hillbilly Rick and others too numer­ ous and humorous to mention. A huge conga line put the cork on the night as attendees paraded through the Crowne Plaza during the judging of the "Wear Your Wackiest" contest. The second night featured the all-DJ wedding reception honoring newlyweds Marci Shaffer and Frank Whyte. Tuesday night closed out the event with a grand migration to Las Vegas' popular nightclub "The Beach." It all goes to prove that DJs who work hard... play hard!

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Vegas' largest nightclub, wrapped up the final night of the show. Hosted by Daniel Gobel of Las Vegas Lounge Entertainment Magazine, the event featured party hosts and singers from throughout the U.S. Karl Detken of Pioneer and Chubby from Sound Choice were amongst the talented vocalists performing. The Karaoke Show­ case was sponsored by Music Maestro and Sing Youn while Gemini Sound Products sponsored the dance portion of the event, featuring DJ-Dr.B.

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1. Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi 2. Gloria Jones originally recorded 'Tainted Love" 3. Bootsy played bass for James Brown's Band 4. Seymour Stein, head of Sire Records, siped Madonna 5. Sonny & Cher were originally known as Caesar and Cleo 6. Little Richard was a.k.a. Richard Penniman 7. The Commodores were known as the opening act for the Jackson 5 in 1973 8. Eddie Money was a police officer before his singing career 9. The Rolling Stones were inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame in 1989 10. "Lydia" or "Love For Lydia" was the original name for Donna Lewis' "I Love You Always Forever" 11. Frank Sinatra performed "L.A. Is My Lady" in 1984 12. Cheryl Lynn got her start on the Gong Show 13.1999's peak position was No. 12 according to Billboard 14. While on the Mike Douglas show, Roberta said that Don McClean was always on her mind when she sang "Killing Me Softly" 15. No one was the lead singer of Time other than Morris Day. 16. Ellyn Foley is the female lead singer on "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" 17. Wave was the original album that "Wave" (title song) appeared on 18. Captain & Tenille had two bulldogs named Elizabeth and Broderick 19. "Boy" was the U2 U.S. debut, charting in

20. Gene Simmons was a schootteacher before Kiss 21. Muddy Waters' was bom McKinley Morganfield 22. Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People, was married to Phylicia 23. Neil Peart is the drummer for Rush 24. This band used to go by The Creators and Nightshirt before they became WAR 25. James Johnson is Rick James' real name 26. "Video Killed The Radio Star" was the first video aired on MTV in 1981 27. "You Better Run" was the second video aired in 1981 on MTV 28. Colonel Parker received 35K, Elvis received 5K and Sun Records received 5K for the Masters, for a total of 45K 29. Frank Sinatra and family originally owned Reprise Records 30. Casablanca had its first chunk sold in 77 and the last of it in'80 31. "Thank God It's Friday" was Debra Winger's first movie 32. "Let's Groove" by Earth Wind & Fire was the No. 28 song on Billboard's Pop Chart for 1981 33. Ahmet and Jerry sold Atlantic in October of 1967 for $17.5 million 34. "Watcha Gonna Do" was Pablo Cruise's big hit 35. LaBouche originally did "Where Do You Go" 36. The original 12" (long version) of "Love To Love You Baby" was 16:49 37. The "Dance Fever Theme" was per­ formed by two artists, Triple S Connection and/or The Beat Band, either is acceptable 38. Alan Freed was born in Johnstown, Pa.

39. Cerrone was known for his "Disco Suite Love In C Minor" 40. Sonny Bono's native city is Detroit 41. Aretha Franklin was 18 when signed to Columbia Records 42. Babyface and LA Reid came from Manchild/The Deele 43. Rebbie Jackson is known for the song "Centipede" 44. Buckner and Garcia performed "Pac Man Fever" 45. Malo performed "Suavacito" 46. Tower Of Power calls Oakland home 47. Arnold David Lanni wrote "When I'm With You" 48. Culture Club won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1983 49. David Geffen gets the credit for signing The Eagles, Jackson Browne and Joni Mrtchell 50. "Firecracker" is the sampled song for Two Live Crew's "Me So Horny" 51. "Oo La La La" is the hook by Teena Marie. The Fugees used it on "Fugee-La" 52. Quincy Jones created the music for "Sanford&Son" 53. "I Can't Stand Still" was Don Henley's first solo album on Elektra/Asylum 54. "Who Do You Love" by Bernard Wright was the hook sample used on LL COOL J's "LounginV Al B. Sure's "Nrte & Day" was interpolated on the album version, but not the hook sample 55. Starpoint performed "Object of My Desire" 56. "Watch The Closing Doors" was done by I.R.T. 57. Cameo started out as the New York Players MOBILE BEAT

58. The original Lynyrd Skynyrd called Jacksonville, Fla. home 59. "Rappin' Rodney" was the video for Rodney in 1984 60. Steve Martin performed his hit "King Tut" in 78, not 77 61. "Lucretia MacEvil" and "Spinning Wheel" were performed by Blood Sweat And Tears 62. "Street Player" by Chicago was the basis for the Bucketheads' "These Sounds..." 63. "Chuck Berry Is On Top" was his 1959 album 64. "Fame" contained "Hot Lunch Jam" and "Out Here On My Own" 65. Fun Boy Three was the name of the group that Bananarama spun from 66. Janet Jackson didn't have a hit in 1981; in '82 she had some mild success 67. Steve Miller Band or The Marksmen suffices for Boz Scaggs' start 68. Ton! Braxton is not married 69. Ted Nugent was noted as the lead singer for the Amboy Dukes 70. Nilsson performed the theme for "Courtship of Eddie's Father" 71. Marian Carey never did a song called "Can't Live." She did perform a song called "Without You." The original artist was Badfinger. The acceptable answer would've been "no one" or Badfinger 72. "Cruisin"' was the album from 1979 that contained Y.M.C.A. 73. Barbara Streisand sang "Guilty" with the BeeGees in 1980 74. Vince Neil is known from Motley Crue 75. Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots performed "Disco Duck" 76. "Start Me Up" was used to launch Windows 95 77. Tasha Thomas performed the disco classic "Shoot Me With Your Love" 78. "Memory" was originally on Profile Records 79. Rufus performed "Tell Me Something Good" 80. Ben E. King was the lead singer of the Drifters in the early sixties 81. Bronski Beat was known as the original artist of Smalltown Boy 82. Tom Cochrane was most noted as being from the band Red Ryder 83. "Hearts Don't Lie" was Latoya's one-hit record 84. The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed "We Are Family" as their theme song

85. Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora's hit was "When The Rain Begins To Fall" 86. "Abraxas" was released in 1970 87. John Belushi was known for imitating Joe Cocker on "Saturday Night Live" 88. "Rapper's Delight" was the song that featured "Good Times" by Chic 89. On the 12" vinyl "Disco Inferno" is 10:52 90. Body Double is the only acceptable answer because even the most known music video for the song "Relax" contained footage from the movie. Police Academy did not have the impact on the song 91. David Naughton's most noted song is "Makin' It" 92. Marvin Gaye was killed in 1984 93. Billboard does not track sales, Soundscan does. "According to Billboard" is the key here. The answer "not tracked" or the like was OK. 94. "Dark Side of The Moon" is the number one LP of all time 95. Brooklyn Dreams sang with Donna Summer on "Heaven Knows" 96. Jim Steinman wrote "Total Eclipse of The Heart" 97. Devo and Jermaine Jackson had a duet called "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy" 98. Steve Perry is the lead singer of Journey 99. Jeremy Jordan's hit is "Right Kind of Love" from Beverly Hills 90210 100. Stevie Ray Vaughn was killed in a helicopter crash leaving Alpine Valley Music Theater in E. Troy, Wise.

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Held on Monday, January 6, as part of the Mobile Beat DJ Show & Conference, was the first ever wedding of DJs. The bride, groom and almost all the guests were DJs. But that wasn't the only thing that made this a unique wedding. To illustrate how DJs can combine live music into their presentations, the pre-ceremony music featured two excellent vocalists. Time stopped as Mark Massimin from Las Vegas set the mood with the Steve Lawrence million selling classic, "Portrait of My Love." Renee Nalbandian, of Wallingford, Ct., followed with "My Son" from her new wedding album. The Bridal Party entered to the customary oohs and aaahs. And then the emotionality of the

moment peaked as the Bride entered on the arm of Mr. Robert Lindquist, Mobile Beat Editor-In-Chief. As the bridal party assembled at the stage, Marci Shaffer and Frank Whyte, owners of RadioPro Mobile Dee Jays, Myersville, Md., gazed electrically into each others' eyes as if they were the only ones in the room. And then, putting the first ruffle in the sobriety of the decorum, Reverend Frank Matcheson christened the gathering with a quote from James Brown..."! Feel Good!" And hence, joined these two DJ business partners as partners in life. But prior to the night, much went on behind the scenes by a dedicated tribe of volunteers set on making this the grand event it turned out to be. Just like any wedding, there was music to be selected, hors d'oeuvres and cakes to be ordered—details, details, details! Attendance for the ceremony and wedding exceeded 700 and over 2,000 photographs were

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While Marci was being made up and styled by Lee Tutwiler (bride of DJ Greg Tutwiler), San Francisco area DJ Steve Wozniak served as Master-of-Ceremonies, with his daugh­ ter Tiffany, the flower girl, and wife Rose, playing the part of Mother-of-the-Bride. RadioPro assistant operations manager, Dan Stevens, stood up for Frank and serving as Maid of Honor was Renee Hrehowsik, daughter of show manager John Rozz. Part-time DJ and Nondenominational Minister Frank Matcheson conducted a ceremony described by attendees as "the perfect blend of motivation and inspiration." After the ceremony, the wedding "chapel" was converted to a reception hall, and the DJ Dream Team went to work. Each of the DJs selected hosted a segment of the reception, showcasing their own innovative and entertaining techniques. Dream Team members took turns on the mic, giving audience members a chance to pick up on new ways to conduct wedding formalities like the garter and bouquet toss and announcing a cakecutting. During the three-hour reception, the new Mr. and Mrs. Whyte were honored with a variety of dances and participatory games and posed for dozens of photo­ graphs with fellow DJs. Frank, Marci and Dan also had worked a booth at the Show to demonstrate RadioPro's Event Planner and High Stakes computer software products. The day after the wedding, Frank and Marci were back in the booth, responding to the good-natured and often-asked * question, "Shouldn't you be on your honeymoon?" —£

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he "Chapel of Love," previously known as the Grand Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, was filled shoulder-to-shoulder with disc jockeys. Hundreds of them from everywhere had gathered to witness the wedding of two of their own, DJs Marci Shaffer and Frank Whyte. As the entrance music played, the room quieted. The bride, groom and members of the bridal party took their places. As Marci and Frank exchanged loving gazes, the Rev. Frank Matcheson, of Perris, Calif., exclaimed in his booming baritone voice, a la James Brown, "As we begin this most holy and sacred ceremony in front of all of you music people this evening, I am re­ minded of the words of one of my favorite contemporaries... 'I Feel Good'." The silence was shattered. The ice was broken. Gales of laughter and eardeafening cheers, which seemed to last forever, echoed through the room.

WHO IS THIS MAN? A self-described been there, done that kinda person (who enjoys describing his past using song titles), Reverend Frank, 55, says that as a teenager he was an Elvis look-alike. While in the military he married an English girl in December of 63... Oh What A Night. At that time, he was a Daytripper. He never thought about When I'm 64. He was a DJ when DJs were unheard of, and he was doing it all over Europe. In 1979 he was Near the Point of No Return so he moved to California at the height of the disco era. Working frantically and continuously, he ended up in the hospital where, he says, "I began to See the Light" and thought, What Kind 34

of Fool Am I? He promised God that if he would help him turn his life around, to help him find the mean­ ing and purpose he so desperately was searching for, he would dedicate the rest of his life to the Lord. That revelation and promise led him to the ministry, where he has been ever since. He still loves music and conducting weddings, where music plays a big part. He has officiated at weddings in places from Disneyland to the High Desert. Along with his business partner Jennifer, he has performed over 300 weddings. He says that he occupies two careers at times, and the two have commonalities. "A DJ and minister both need to keep the crowd alive and awake. Both must have a sense of humor and both must have patience in dealing with the mother of the bride," he explains. Of the Whyte wedding, he said, "I felt qualified to officiate at the DJ wedding of the century. Viva Las Vegas was a first for me. It was like being On the Road Again. I thank Marci and Frank for this opportu­ nity. The last time I was in Vegas, I discovered why there are so many people there. No one has enough money to leave town! I don't want to tell you how bad gambling is, so Chances Are, I'll let you find out for yourself." Like many in attendance, Rev. Frank was a little surprised at how well the mass of party DJs on convention contained themselves during the ceremony. "I was truly impressed at how before, during, and after the wedding, everyone showed total R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for the couple and the occasion. It's very true that Memories Are Made of This".* **

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Winning Ideas LINKING UP WITH DJS WHOSE EYES ARE ON THE FUTURE her videos to ask her to marry me! Maybe, if I ever catch up to her again, she'll say yes and we can get married at next year's show! There was an endless supply of dancing and motivational styles displayed during the evening events. I'm positive every DJ there walked (or danced) away with new concepts and a fresh new outlook on their profession.

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herever I travel, I always end up bringing a lot more home than I left with. After three days in January at the Mobile Beat Show in Las Vegas my mind was whirling with incredible new ideas. And my bags were overflowing with cool new DJ stuff I picked up from all the different companies that came to exhibit their wares. I was frantic for a moment when I thought I might have to leave behind my new disco "Hillbilly" jacket from Bobby Morganstein Productions (it has shiny sequin things all over it and looks great with my bib overalls and bear feet slippers), but then I came up with the brilliant idea to just wear it home.

DANCIN' FOOL Get 1000-plus DJs together and there's bound to be a little friendly competition. Where it showed the most was at the evening events. DJs, even in country western, can no longer sit behind a glass panel and push buttons. You need to be interactive with your dancers. You need to know a few dances and under­ stand the rhythm and tempo that keeps the crowd hopping — the Show definitely offered that. Christy Lane, the highly talented and energetic dancer taught classic disco and had everyone at the show mesmerized. It's easy to see why her videos are so popular all over the world. The only problem I had was that I couldn't get through the crowd buying

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In one way or another, everyone who attended the show came away a winner. I was especially impressed with all the lady DJs who attended. They were very interactive, entertain­ ing and knowledgeable about both equipment and music. Everybody I met was just great and their thoughts helped me understand how much we can help each other. Even with the packed schedule of seminars and parties, everyone who chose to find time to soak up the Las Vegas atmosphere was able to do so. How'd I do? Well, after losing $5 the first day, I had $3 in coins left for the slots at the airport. When the second coin paid off $40 I yelled YEEHAAAA! Taxi money for the ride home! See you at next year's show and, as always, if you have any positive suggestions to share, drop me a line. You can reach "Hillbilly" Rick at: R2 Box 150 A, Haubstadt, IN 47639. Tel: 812-867-3401, Fax: 812-867-1082, E-mail: HillbillyR@aol.com

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known, they commercialize their music for radio. Take Brooks & Dunn for example: Their first two albums were loaded with danceable music (Boot Scootin Boogie, Neon Moon, Hard Workiri1 Man etc.) By their third album, "Waitin' Sundown," the beat was so laid back that the songs received little play in dance clubs. Their newest album featuring My Maria is more like the first two.

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Many DJs at the Mobile Beat Show displayed an interest in how I deliver sound to a large room where sound echoes off every wall. I am not an acoustical engineer but here's something that has worked for me in rooms as large as 20,000 square feet with concrete walls, floors and ceilings. It takes a little extra time to set up so you must decide if the event justifies the work or not. Your goal is to get sound to all four corners of your dancefloor, not the corners of the room. I have coils of monster speaker cables in lengths that range from 50- to 250-foot lengths. I have yet to do an event where I could not reach all four corners of the floor. I've even gone overhead across pipes to get the job done. I use different amps to run different sets of speakers. For example, I run the furthest set of speakers on an amp by them­ selves and run it wide open. For reference, I take a decibel meter reading (meter costs about $35) on each speaker. Next, I turn down the amp driving the speakers closest to the DJ booth until the readings are the same from all speakers. I crisscross the leads to .my amp so the right channel is feeding the right speakers closest to me and the speakers to my left across the floor. This means that no matter where you are on the floor, you are always hearing both channels at equal volume. By delivering sound from all four corners, it does not have to be as loud. This reduces echo and feedback problems and people sitting outside of the dancefloor area can converse comfortably. If you need to talk to the , , crowd or lecture between dances, turn V V V J the speakers to the crowd. The vocals* ^ will become very clear! A set up I use frequently consists of four powered sub woofers, one on each corner of the dancefloor. ^ Then either one or two 15-inch, . \ i two-way speakers at each corner. ^One speaker cable can supply the powered sub woofer and the two 15inch speakers. I can angle the twin • 15s until I get the floor coverage I

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n January 18, Pioneer New Media Technologies (PNT) hosted the first ever West Coast Pro DJ digital spin-off at Peppers Nightclub in Anaheim, Calif. The competition spotlighted seven DJs performing in front of a packed house of DJs, NAMM attendees, and a big Saturday night crowd. As one of the first spin-offs that featured CD mixing only, the event was a testament to the power and user-friendly nature of Pioneer's CDJ500II CD players and the DJM500 Pro DJ mixer. First prize was a full system with two CDJSOOIIs and DJM500 mixer prewired in a very cool flight case. Total retail price is about $3,700. Second prize was winner's choice of a CDJ500II or a DJM500 mixer. Third place was a three-year sub­ scription to any Promo Only Monthly service, and fourth place was a two-year subscription to any Promo Only Monthly service. The event was hosted by radio personality Mohammed Moretta from the all-dance

formatted station "Groove Radio" 103.1 in Orange County. The contestants were Cal Sakinawa, Phillip Morgan, Tommy LaFleur, Raymond Vanags, Michael Pena, Brad Ward, and Neil Christian. Each spun a 10-minute set consisting of current house and higher (120-140) BPM music. Fourth place winner Michael Pena performed a fantastic set of rap, R&B, old school, and house. He also brought along a guest female dancer to make sure he had the attention of the judges. Third place winner Brad Ward from Tennessee, and winner of several other spin-offs, did an excellent job programming some very smooth beat mixes, good use of the mixer, CD player, and the Show Enhancer CD. Second place winner Neil Christian from New Jersey did a

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cross fader. His mostly house and Latin set was a big hit with the crowd. First place winner Tommy LaFleur from Orange County per­ formed an excellent set and dis­ played a complete understanding of the incredible features of the CD player and mixer. He used every effect possible in a set that in­ cluded "It Takes Two" into "Funk Phenomena," into "Cafe Con Leche," into "Ride the Train," into "Shake it," into "Don't Stop." He even created a scratching effect using the cross fader, and pitch shifter simultaneously. LaFleur's set not only had the crowd on their feet, it was a real eye-opener as to how all the effects of conventional vinyl mixing can now be done electronically. Even with all the bells and whistles of the gear, creativity was very important in the final tally. Peppers DJ, and Pioneer's premier demonstrator, Todd Payson (DJ Second Nature) and the winner of the Pioneer Invitational in Atlantic City, Bret Belcastro, followed up the competition with killer demonstra­ tions of the gear. Karl Detken of Pioneer was excited with the success of the event. "Our goal," he said, "was to not only show that CD mixing is possible, but that it can be a creative, interactive and entertain­ ing process. We look forward to sponsoring more spin-offs through­ out the country this year." David Kreiner is the owner of Southern California Music Service as well as a nightclub consultant and owner of "The Source," mail order music supplier of CDs and 12 "for Mobile and Nightclub DJs. Call 800-77 ^-DISC (3472) to order a free flyer or e-mail at scmsrecoj-d@aol.com

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York, New York Casino, I witnessed the stars arriving one by one in Vegas' huge, stretch limousines. The stars in the house that night included Sinbad (the host of the event), Paula Abdul, Martha Reeves of the Vandellas, Boyz II Men, Queen Latifah, The Four Tops, The Tempta­ tions, David Faustino of "Married With Children," Quentin Tarantino, Tyra Banks, and Jennie Garth of "Beverly Hills, 90210." As the guests arrived, the Cafe's house band, "Motown Moments," performed a medley of wonderful Motown hits. When I looked back for just a moment, I saw thousands of people trying to get a peek at the attendees and hundreds of cars with curious rubber-neckers trying to witness just a little moment of this celebration. Once inside, I was just one of the crowd. So, along with the celebrated crowd, I made way to the hors d'oeuvres which included; catfish fritters, Smokey's ribs, buffalo wings, crab cakes, and caviar prepared by Motown's own chief, John Botkin. It was a perfect opportunity to talk with the recording stars I've admired over the years. Martha Reeves of the Vandellas shared some great memories about the good oP days of Motown Records. As we spoke, Levi Stubbs and The Four Tops were live in the background singing, "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)." As The Four Tops exited the stage, the DJ kicked into another marvelous Motown set. It was now my time to enter the DJ booth and meet the DJ on hand that evening, DJ Sheldon. Introductions were simplified by the fact that he's a regular subscriber to Mobile Beat, and was right up to speed as to why we were in town. We posed for a few photos in the "on-air" DJ booth and I selected and spun some of my personal Motown favorites such as the Tempta-

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This was an era when records were actu­ ally hand-delivered by Motown staffers to various radio stations where DJs couldn't wait to get it on the air. various gold-plated statues of some of the recording artists, authentic costumes from the Jackson 5 and the Supremes and even a car formerly owned by The Four Tops. The menu looks like an actual album cover and contains authentic Motown food, such as pecan-sweet potato pie, collard greens, catfish fingers, and jambalaya and are named after Motown song titles such as "Finger Tips," "How Sweet It Is," and "Heatwave." On your way out, be sure to visit the "Shop Around" gift shop which offers great baseball caps, T-shirts, sweatshirts, necklaces with 45 record adapters and microphones as well as the actual great Motown music. If you are closer to the East Coast, there is also a Motown Cafe located on 57th Street in New York City. Whichever one you choose to visit, you will have a wonderful time singing, dancing, and putting yourself back in history to an unforgettable era. The DJ Magazine

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MATCH MADE TO MUSIC Steve and Teresa met four years ago. Steve, a DJ on a local radio station, was entertaining at a beach party. He took one look at Teresa, who was on the dancefloor, and boasted to a fellow DJ next to him, "There's the woman I'm going to marry!" It took Steve two months to ask his new heart throb for a date. Fortunately, Teresa said "yes" to both that question, and a subsequent marriage proposal that followed a few cont'donpage48

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months later. "Steve had been announcing on the radio all week the day, time, and location of a local club where he would get engaged," Teresa recalled. "Most of the 1,000 people in attendance that evening knew what was going to hap­ pen... except me! At 10 p.m. that night, he presented a ring to me and popped the question. Then the dancefloor cleared, and a special song was played for us!" A few months later, they were married in the same club.

NASCAR CONNECTION Since that time, Steve and Teresa's music service (with four full-time and three part-time DJs) has played nearly 300 wedding celebrations annually. As the unofficial Mobile DJ for NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Racing), a number of these celebrations have been for some of racing's best known people including Daytona 500 winner Derrick Cope and wife Renee and one of Jeff Gordon's crew team members. On race day, while drivers are busy making last minute Steve and Teresa's schedule often revolves around the action on the NASCAR circuit, this •wedding ofMary and Brian Whitesell (Brian is team engineer and chasis man for Jeff Gordon #24) was moved due to testing at Daytona.

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back and forth dance that we call shag." Steve and Teresa are members of The Association of Beach and Shag Club DJs. "Twice a year, for ten days, 10,000 shaggers swamp North Myrtle Beach for S.O.S. (Society Of Shaggers), along with the best DJs on the beach," Steve said. "We play non-stop music in five clubs, rotating music from DJ booth to DJ booth." Really bad, slothful habits such as screaming, improper dieting, chain smoking, weird clothing (or no clothing at all!), non-stop sweaty dancing, minimal sleeping, and lots and lots of beer drinking are just some of the politically incorrect ingredients of a successful shag convention.

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changes on their vehicles that will blow the doors off of the competition, Steve and Teresa are busy making last minute preparations to blow the doors off the fans and entertaining at pre-race parties for the drivers and sponsors. They have also played at several charity events organized by the wives of the NASCAR drivers. "These are real special events," Teresa explained, "The wives of the NASCAR drivers are very nice people who really put the pedal to die metal when it comes to helping others in need."

SHAGGERS UNITE! In the Carolinas, Shag means non-stop partying! "It's a word that describes a dance that evolved from the 1930s," Steve said, "Vacationers from the north brought the Little and Big Apple and Lindy Hop dances to the Carolinas. Southerner's combined elements of these dances with the jitterbug dances that were enjoyed in beach area juke-joints. The result was an eight-count, 48

The 3,000 square foot office and studio of Blacktop Entertainment Services is affectionately called "Party Central." PC is where they house wedding invitations and accessories, as well as decorations, plates, napkins, cups, utensils and servers. "We can supply everything except the gowns and tuxedos," Teresa beamed. "We even offer complete wedding planning services and referrals for other wedding and party professionals." Their vision is to eventually own a complete banquet facility which provides everything from start to finish for weddings and parties. A longer range goal is operate a small bar on the coast for locals and tourists to enjoy good music (beach/shag music of course!), friendly conversation, drinks and dancing.

WHAT ABOUT THE HAIR? Steve and Teresa have not limited their income potential to one geographic or business area. While working at a radio station, Steve did commercials for a plethora of corporate clients. One of these paid spots led to him becoming the official spokesman for a commercial hair product. "We travel to national trade shows with our sound system to promote the product," Steve said. "We have been from Los Angeles to New York to Florida. I've MOBILE BEAT

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AWARD WINNING PRESENTATION Blacktop Entertainment Services was one of the three winners in the Best DJ Presentation Folder contest held at Mobile Beat Magazine's 1997 DJ Show & Conference in Las Vegas. According to one of the contest judges, John Kalotta of Insync Show Productions in Las Vegas, Steve and Teresa's entry had a unifying theme. "Their business card, presentation folder, and paperwork were all color coordinated," Kalotta said. "Detailed entertainment pack­ ages were included leaving little doubt what the client might expect. It was complete!" In accepting the award, Teresa proudly said, "Profession­ alism begins the moment you answer the phone and should be upheld in every aspect of your business. All of these elements work hand in hand to create a successful business that people want to hire."

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Hie Best of the Best DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES OF THE 70S, '80S AND '90S

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ach time we do a gig, we strive to be the best DJ by playing the best party music for every crowd. When you leave at the end of the night, you know they had a great time and it was because you knew what music to play and when. Whether you are doing a wedding reception, a company party, or a reunion, typically there's a wide age range of people, which makes it tough to please everyone all the time. So having a wide variety of music is a must at almost any event. So this time, my playlists feature the best of the best for the last three decades. I think you'll find these lists a great place to start when playing for a diverse crowd. They can also be used to create a theme I call, "Dancing Through the Decades."

THEME PARTIES Frequently, I have clients who want "theme" parties. Often, the client has a predetermined theme in mind, such as a sock hop, toga party, disco, or country night. But in my experience with theme parties, quite often the crowd gets bored with just one style of music all night. For instance, at a sock hop, which calls for music just from the '50s and '60s, someone will invariably ask for the Electric Slide or the Macarena. If you try to explain to them that it's not in line with the party's theme, they will leave as an unhappy camper. On the other hand, if you play their request, the client may complain, reminding you that they paid for sock hop style songs so they can jitterbug and twist. With a "Dancing Through the Decades" theme, however, you are able to cover a wide scope of music that will please most everyone.

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Furthermore, the music will seem fresh throughout the evening.

PROM NIGHT Another version of this is a "Prom Through the Ages" theme. People come dressed in what they wore to their prom (If it still fits!). You might even award prizes for the best dressed couples. Guests could be invited to bring their yearbooks, put them on display and even pass them around for resigning. Depending on the age group, you might want to go back several decades to include everyone's music. I recently played a "Decades" theme at a college. Although this was a crowd of students in their late teens and early twenties, they asked to do a dance whereby each hour featured music from a different decade. I said, "Oh, you want a Dancing Through the Decades Dance." While requests must always be welcome, to have a successful dance using a "Decades" theme, make regular announcements during your talk-overs concerning the theme. For example, during the first hour, make it known you are featuring just the best dance and disco from the '70s. You could format your playlist into a type of countdown, beginning the show with music from 1970 and working your way through 1979 during the hour, but this will make it even more difficult to fit in requests. I've found it works best to keep an open format, programming songs based on the decade, and not on an exact chronological order.

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83...... 1999.................................................... PRINCE..................................... 120

. BOOT SCOOTIN BOOGIE ..................... BROOKS & DUNN ..................... 130

84...... I'M SO EXCITED/JUMP....................... POINTER SISTERS ................... 183

. WHOOMP, THERE IT IS ....................... TAG TEAM ................................. 133

85...... INTO THE GROOVE............................. MADONNA ................................ 118

. TWO PRINCES.................................... SPIN DOCTORS ........................ 104

86...... CONGA ................................................ GLORIA ESTEFAN ..................... 124

. GET READY FOR THIS ........................ TWO UNLIMITED ...................... 125

87...... I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY.. WHITNEY HOUSTON ................ 120

. THE SIGN ............................................ ACE OF BASE ............................ 97

87...... MONY MONY....................................... BILLY IDOL............................... 136

. TOOTSIE ROLL .................................... 69 BOYZ .................................... 132

88...... WILD WILD WEST .............................. ESCAPE CLUB........................... 140

. THIS IS HOW WE DO IT ...................... MONTELL JORDAN ................... 103

88...... PUSH IT............................................... SALT-N-PEPA............................ 130

. MACARENA ......................................... LOS DEL RIO ............................ 103

89...... LOVE SHACK....................................... B-52'S....................................... 135

. C'MON N' RIDE IT (THE TRAIN) ......... QUAD CITY DJ'S ....................... 136

89...... PUMP UP THE JAM............................. TECHNOTRONIC ....................... 125

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by George Mohr

Spring Cleaning, Part II MOHR TIPS ON GETTING YOUR SYSTEM IN SHAPE FOR THE SEASON AHEAD!

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quickly running out of time to spring clean our gear before the busy season, so let's get going. In the last issue, I discussed wiring, turntables, CD players, tape

decks and mixers. The next component in most systems is the amplifier. As with the mixer, check all your connections and controls first. If you operate a multisystem company, take note of the position of the bridge-mono switch. If the system is normally set up in stereo, this switch should never be in the mono position. Connecting the amp in stereo when this switch is in mono can spell disaster for the amp. If you do have a multisystem company, the best advice is to have the switch perma­ nently disabled or covered up so that the DJs who use your system can't mess with it. Now turn on the system and do a full power check. Are both channels clipping at the same point? Are they both crystal clear up to that point? If you answered no to either of those questions and are sure you don't have a problem upstream or with your speakers, then the amp should be profession­ ally checked out. It's a good idea to bring your amp in at least once a year for a profes­ sional cleaning and calibration. The cooling fan is notorious for storing dust in the amp. When you see dust build up in the cooling fins or vents of the amp, it is time to bring it in for service. One cool way to help prevent dust buildup in your amp is to make a filter out of

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the same coarse spongy material used in home air conditioners and air purifiers. Use a fabric fastener, like Velcro™, to attach the covering over the air intake of the amp. How can you tell which vent is the intake? Very simple. Place a piece of paper over each vent while the amp is on. See if the amp blows the paper away or sucks it in. If the paper gets sucked in, you found the intake. Also check to see if your amp's protect lamp comes on prematurely. If so, you could have a problem with your speakers. Disconnect the speakers and try the amp again. If it goes into clip without shutting down, then the fault lies in the speakers or the speaker wiring.

DON'T BLOW IT The speakers are next and probably will require most of your attention. This is where critical listening is a must. Assuming that nothing is wrong upstream of the speakers, check each one carefully by itself and then check them both together. Notice any sound differences between them? If you notice something different, lower the volume and check to see that the sound is coming from the tweeter, the midrange, and the woofer. If one of these is out, you may have a blown speaker. If the sound is coming from all the speakers, but one in particular sounds bad, then it could have a rubbing voice coil and should be replaced. Many woofers can play with a rubbing voice coil, but not for long. In the worst case scenario, it could short out the amp, so replace any problems like this ASAP! What if you bought your speakers used and never had them properly checked out? If there is a sound difference between the pair, then it is possible that the previous owner replaced certain parts inside of the box with something that was not original. If you suspect this, have the cabinet checked out by a professional. MOBILE BEAT

Inspect the speakers for tears in the cones. These should be replaced or reconed. Another thing you want to be on the alert for is cabinet rattles. When speaker boxes are old or tossed around, the glue joints can separate and the wood begins to develop rattles. Listen carefully where the rattle is coming from. Turn the sound system off and knock on the cabinet. Once you find the rattle, you may have to screw the panel back in place. Standard wood screws spaced four inches apart should work fine. If you are more en­ dowed with woodworking skills you may want to remove the woofers and reapply glue to the inside of the cabinet joints before screwing the panels together. If you opt to do it yourself, let the glue dry overnight before you put the woofers back into the cabinet. Speaker rattles may also come from poorly designed or loosely fastened horn baffles, check all around them for rattles too!

TESTING, TESTING

assistant, have the assistant walk out of the building while you note how far he or she can go before the sound starts breaking up. You should get anywhere in the 150- to 200-foot range. If you are finding the distance is much lower than that, or you are just getting very poor reception, your microphone could be going out of alignment. This condition has to be profession­ ally taken care of. The last thing to check out on your sound system is the headphones. Are they playing out of both sides? Does moving the wire around cause a channel to cut in and out? Double check the headphone jack on the mixer to make sure that it is not causing the problem. If you replace the jack and are still having problems, you might be better off just replacing the headphone. Well, there you have it! That should keep you busy for a whole day! Tune in to the next Tech Talk when we will demonstrate what will happen to a brick when it is placed on an 18" woofer and we bridge a Crown MA10,000 through it.

The microphones are next. For wired microphones, a general sound check is all that is needed, but wireless mics require a bit more checking. Begin your test with a fresh battery and make sure the antennae are fully extended. Walk around the room or, if you have an

Ifyou have ideas on this topic or ifyou happen to have a particular question to ask, (related to this topic or not), contact George Mohr at Abracadabra Lights & Sounds 1153 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, N.Y., 11703. E-mail: ABRADJ@AOL.com. Tel: (516) 667-2300.

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PDX-d3 Vestax's new PDX-d3 digitalcontrolled turntable joins the battle to knock the SL-1200 off its pedestal.

Test Bench The following components were used in the product evaluation. Rack: CSL SuperTable CD Player: Marantz PMD-850 Mixer: Gemini PMX-18 Equalizer Ashly GQX-3102 Amplifier: QSC Poweriight 1.8 Speakers: EV-T251

VESTAX PDX-D3 Suggested List: $930

by Henry Collins

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ven after nearly a quarter century since its introduc­ tion, the Technics 1200 turntable reins supreme as the DJ's choice for spinning vinyl. Not content with the current status quo, Vestax released its top contender for the turntable throne... the PDX-d3. I, along with several local competition mix DJs, took a look at the PDX-d3. After several hours of hands-on use and debate, here are our findings.

MONSTER TORQUE At 1.6kg/cm, the PDX-d3 offers nearly double the starting torque of the Tech­ nics 1200-MK2. From a dead start, the motor muscled the platter up to playing speed in 1/5 rotation or 1/2 second. This added torque allowed our review­ ers to perform some vigor­ ous scratch mixing tech­ niques without stalling the motor. The supplied slip mat was a welcome change over the traditional rubber record mat. Our test car­ tridge, by the way, was a Trackmaster AL-1.

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DIGITAL DIRECT DRIVE For precise platter control, the PDX-d3 features a small joystick controller which incorporates much of the functionality found on Vestax CD players. With it our reviewers were able to accomplish a wide range of platter speed adjustments without touching the vinyl. Moving the joystick to the left launched it into warp speed and to the right slowed it to a crawl. Mov­ ing the joystick up or down activated the Bend feature allowing users to bump plat­ ter speed up or down at pro­ grammable rates of 1%, 2%, 3% and 6%.

INNOVATIVE PITCH CONTROL Unlike the fixed-range pitch control on the Technics 1200, the PDX-d3 offers programmable speed varia­ tions of ±3, ±6 and ±12%. Our reviewers also pre­ ferred its pitch control over the 1200 which has a center detent. With the PDX-d3, users can freely and quickly adjust the pitch control without the hindrance of a 0% detent setting.

PLAY IT IN REVERSE The PDX-d3 is the first turntable of its kind to fea­ ture reverse drive. Our re­ viewers were quite im­ pressed with this feature and invested quite some time ex­ perimenting with its special effects possibilities. Since playing a record in reverse doesn't alter its tempo, this feature can be used to cre­ ate some very funky break beats. The PDX-d3 also fea­ tures a Motor Off switch to facilitate manual platter handling without powering down the turntable.

INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION To reduce the risk of acous­ tic feedback, the PDX-d3's tonearm assembly and plat­ ter are shock mounted for improved mechanical isola­ tion. This dual suspension system completely isolates the tonearm assembly from the base, providing added protection against acoustic feedback. The turntable's heavy base is constructed of dense particle board and is fitted with large rubberdamped, shock isolating

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feet. In addition, the entire tonearm assembly is height adjustable, enabling users to compensate for slip mats of different thickness.

BELLS AND WHISTLES Another feature that won the hearts of our reviewers was the digital readout. The large, easy-to-read illumi­ nated display offers a read­ out of plus and minus pitch control settings in tenth-of a-percent increments. A momentary display of the turntable's playing speed is flashed each time the 33 or 45 rpm selector buttons are activated.

THE FINAL WORD At $930, the PDX-d3 is nearly double the price of the Technics 1200. Does it offer twice the performance of the Technics? I think not. Will it dethrone the 1200? With Gemini and BST also offering new direct drives, It's more a matter of just how big a dent in can make in a market that's beginning to get a bit crowded.

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ITS HOT New budget-priced mixer from Pioneer Pioneer's new DJM-300 mixer is a table-top mixer intended for the quality-conscious, performance mix DJ. This two-channel mixer offers a digital beat counter on each channel, as well as a three-band EQ and trim controls. The DJM-300's crossfader and fader controls provide remote start activation of CD players, turntables, etc., for added mix­ ing convenience. A dual function LED meter displays the master output level and the input level of each channel with the push of a button. The DJM-300 will accommodate two turntables, two line sources and one mic. Suggested List: $799.00 Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.

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Altai expands its sampler line Akai Professional introduces a new addition to their current sampler line with the release of the CD3000XL stereo digital CD-ROM sampler. The three rack space CD3000XL features a large 40 x 6 character LCD display, 1.44MB floppy drive, built-in 4X CD-ROM drive and offers 8 megabytes of RAM standard, expandable to 32 megabytes with con­ ventional SIMM memory. Comes equipped with 10 outputs (stereo outputs and eight individual outputs), S/PDIF digital I/O and SCSI stan­ dard and offers the ability to accept Akai's SampleVerbTM four-bus voice assignable multi-effects processor board. Suggested List: $2,495.00 Akai Professional 1316 E. Lancaster • Ft Worth, TX 76102

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The working man's DJ mixer Designed for the working DJ, the XDM-352 offers features found only on more high end mixers. For ultra-low noise per­ formance the XDM-352 conies with balanced XLR outputs and a superb signal-to-noise ratio. For total signal control, each of the four input channels is fitted with separate bass and treble controls in addition to the mixer's seven-band graphic equalizer. Other advanced features include a feather smooth crossfader, left and right turntable ground terminals and A/B LED beat indicators. Suggested List: $410.00 American DJ Supply 4295 Charter Street • Los Angeles, CA 90058 Tet (213) 582-2650 • Fax: (213) 582-2610

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New Gemini CD player with digital output Gemini has recently introduced its newly updated version of the CD 4700 single-deck CD player, the CD 4700 Pro II. This second generation model offers digital output and one-bit linear 8 times oversampling. Instant-start playback and cue to music make the CD 4700 Pro II perfect for professional recording applications and home studio use. This rack mount player also features illuminated multifunction digital display, rubber control buttons and autolock transport door. Suggested List $529.00 Gemini Sound Products 1100 Milik Street •Carteret.NJ 07008 Tel: (908) 969-9000 • Fax: (908) 969-9090

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Nothing degrades sound quality and shortens record life faster than a dirty stylus. Caked on debris and other contaminates on the stylus tip, such as those pictured in the photo, reduce tracking accuracy, increase record wear and degrade fidelity. With Stanton's SC 4 cleaner kit you can safely dissolve dirt deposits on the stylus tip and gently sweep them away with the specially designed cleaning brush.

VC-1 Vinyl Cleaner

The British are coming! KAM's GMX One is part of a whole new line of quality DJ products designed and built in the UK. The threechannel GMX One is the first of its kind to feature VCA channel faders and crossfaders. Unlike analog faders that control the actual audio signal, the GMX One uses a DC voltage controlled microprocessor to adjust the audio signal. The result is a mixer that is virtually immune to the "snap," "crackle" and "pop" associated with aging faders. The GMX One also features a "soft" start circuit that safely mutes audio output at powerup to prevent potentially damaging transient noise normally found on conventional DJ mixers. Suggested List: $569.00 KAM/ProMix 3044 Center Avenue • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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Regular use of VC-1 vinyl cleaner can help eliminate pops, clicks and other surface noise caused by dirt and debris on your record. VC-1 cleaning fluid is specially formulated to reduce the static build up on your vinyl which attracts dirt and debris. At the same time, it loosens dirt down in the grooves so they can be safely removed with the supplied velvet pile clean­ ing pad. Don't let record noise and static hurt your mix program. Clean up your act with SC 4 and VC-1 from Stanton and say goodbye to pops, clicks and static forever.

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Questar from VEI... an explosion of colors The new Questar from VEI is a sound-activated effect that produces an explosion of colors that rotate back and forth to the beat of the music. Lightweight and easy to operate, Questar is ideal for Mobile DJs and permanent club installation. The fixture is fan-cooled for safe, reliable operation and comes complete with bulbs and adjustable mounting bracket. Suggested List: $299.00 Visual Effects, Inc. 3639 Dyre Avenue* Bronx, NY 10466 Tel: (718) 324-0011 • Fax: (718) 324-0300

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Affordable intelligence from LyteQuest Motorscan™ by LyteQuest Pro is an affordable DMX 512 compatible projector offering a whole grab bag of features and visual effects. Motorscan™ comes with 12 gobos, 12 colors plus white, black out and strobe effects (1 - Sflashes per sec.), digital dimmer (0 -100%) and microstepping mirror pan and till Can be operated from a remote DMX 515 controller or with its internal effects and sound-activation capabilities. Suggested List $1,049.00 Genini Sound Products 1100 Mlik Street •Carteret.NJ 07008 lei: (90S) 969-9000 • Fax: (908) 969-9090

New amplifier line from Phonic Phonic has recently unveiled its new line of MAR Series power amplifiers. The line includes three models: MAR2, MAR4 and MAR6 with output power ratings of 200, 400 and 600 watts continuous at full bandwidth with 4-ohm load. Each amp features toroidal transformers, forced air cool­ ing, and balanced/unbalanced Neutrik combo and barrier strip input connections. Suggested List: MAR2 S549/MAR4 $599/MAR6 $899 Phonic 1632 McGaw Avenue • Irvine, CA 92614

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CD mixing without the mixer Vestax has unleashed another major DJ innovation with the introduction of its new CDX-12... the world's first top-loading CD player with built-in DJ mixer. This tabletop system features dual CD players with floating sus­ pension, sliding pitch control, instant start, joystick-controlled pitch bend and search functions. The mixer portion includes inputs for two phono and line sources, sliding crossfader with automatic CD start function, LED meter display and source selectable headphone monitoring. Vestax/Tracoman 2821 Evans Street • Hollywood, FL 33020

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Panasonic launches its first wave of DVD players Panasonic recently unveiled its new DVD players, ushering in a whole new era in high definition video and audio entertainment. Model DVD-AIOO and DVD-A300 take full advantage of the digital audio and video benefits of the DVD format, including nearly 500-line video resolution, six-channel digital surround sound and massive storage capacity. The DVD-AIOO (pictured above) and DVD-A300 karaoke version both offer fast forward, slow or freeze video, repeat a track, chapter or any random segment, or pause indefinitely without the risk of damaging the player or disc. Depending on the content of the disc, users can select from up to eight different language soundtracks, or from 32 sets of subtitles. They can choose either the 4:3 aspect ratio that fill the TV screen or, if available, a 16:9 widescreen presentation. When available, they can even pick their own camera angles. Besides playing CDs, both models can play current Video CDs. Each model comes complete with full-function remote control. The DVD-AIOO retails for $599.95 and the DVD-A300 with built-in Dolby digital decoder, karaoke feature and microphone input retails for $749.95. Panasonic One Panasonic Way • Secaucus, NJ 07094 Tel: (201)348-7000 • Fax: (310) 952-2990

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THUNIPl THE DJ SHOPPER'S GUIDE TO BASS CABINETS SUBWOOFERSAND CROSSOVERS by Henry Collins You don't have to be an acoustician or neurologist to know the visceral im­ pact that thumpin' bass can have on a room full of gyrating dancers. For cen­ turies, drums have been used to mark the cadence of oarsmen and troops marching off to war. Yes, many a brave warrior has been sent to his fate driven by the rhythmic beat of the drum. Today, in this age of electronic drum machines, subharmonic synthe­ sizers and self-powered bass cabinets,

it's easy to see how even rhythmicallychallenged dancers can be lured to the dancefloor with killer break beats and rump-shakin' bass.

WHERE'S THE BASS? In music, frequencies below 160 Hz are generally referred to as bass. In this range, which extends down to 20 Hz, there are three different types of bass: upper, mid and low. Each of these rep­ resents the tonal range of a variety of different musical instruments, includ­ ing bass drums (36Hz - 130Hz), bass guitar (3 2 Hz - 220Hz) and floor toms (llOHz - 65Hz) to name a few. Sur­ prisingly, it is the mid and upper bass frequencies (40Hz - 160Hz) that most dance goers identify as thumpin' bass. Low bass (20Hz - 40Hz) is just within the lower threshold of human hearing. Audio frequencies in this range are generally perceived mechanically, as opposed to aurally. For this reason, DJs need to understand the mechanics of bass before making a related equip­ ment purchase.

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For example, when a kick drum is struck, the impact of the foot pedal excites the drum skin, causing it to vi­ brate. This vibration is then trans­ ferred to the air surrounding the drum and any surfaces it comes in contact with such as walls, floors, bodies, ear­ drums, etc. When these high-energy sound waves come in contact with nearby surfaces, they begin to resonate. The amount of resonance is deter­ mined by the size of the drum and the velocity of the vibrating skin. The larger the drum, the more air it can move. It is this large volume of mov­ ing air produced by the drum that pro­ duces the bone-rattling, chestthumpin' bass. Since our eardrums have trouble accurately reproducing these low-frequency sounds, we gen­ erally perceive low bass frequencies mechanically through resonating walls and floors and bone conductance. To recreate low-frequency bass re­ quires a speaker driver with enough surface area and cone travel to move a large volume of air. For this reason, many bass cabinets feature 15-inch and 18-inch or larger drivers with long dia­ phragm excursion and heavy magnet structures to move the added cone mass. The heavier mass is one of the reasons why bass cabinets and sub MOBILE BEAT

DJSHOPPER woofers drink up power. This is also why high output efficiency is an important characteristic to look for when making a bass speaker pur­ chase. Peavey offers a novel solution to the problem of power hungry bass with its SP-118P. The SP-118P is an elec­ tronic crossover, preamp, power amp and subwoofer all in a single enclosure. The speaker features a single channel power amp rated at 300 watts. Input

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the speaker driver reacts with the surrounding free air). The loading characteristics of a low-frequency speaker system are largely deter­ mined by the design of its enclosure and placement of the bass driver. The design goal is to move a maxi­ mum volume of air with a minimal amount of electromagnetic energy. To accomplish this, a number of different enclosure designs have emerged over the years. The three most popular are the exponential horn, folded horn and tuned port.

EXPONENTIAL HORN ENCLOSURES In a horn-loaded enclosure, the bass driver fires into the throat of an expo­ nential horn. The narrow opening at the throat of the horn, coupled with the movement of the speaker dia­ phragm, creates high pressure waves that couple with surrounding low pres­ sure air at the mouth of the horn. The high acoustical impedance at the throat of the horn enables the driver dia­ phragm to generate high pressure

Peavey's SP-uSP isa self-powered subwooferfeaturing a built-in power amp, preamp and electronic crossover. The amp powers a massive 18-inch iSoi-8 Black Wielow™ woofer.

to the SP-118P is provided by a 1/4inch phone jack that accepts either a balanced or an unbalanced source. An additional parallel 1/4-inch input jack is provided, along with XLR inputs, so the signal may be daisy chained to an­ other unit. The built-in electronic crossover delivers distinct low fre­ quency signal separation at 125Hz with an 18 dB/octave roll off. The highs are routed to a 1/4-inch output jack and the lows to a volume control for ad­ justing the signal to the amp and the Low Out 1/4-inch jack. The speaker has a suggested retail price of $899.95.

LOAD IT UP Another important factor in the design of a good bass cabinet and subwoofer system is its "loading" characteristics. Loading refers to the speaker's acoustical coupling (how The DJ Magazine

For thunderous, ground-shaking bass Gem Sound's Conceit Series offers the . i8W (left) which features a massive i fl­ inch woofer and timed port enclosure. The FHi<; (right) offers a i^-inch woofer and folded horn design cabinet.

maintaining the length required to match the wavelength of the speaker's cutoff frequency. Folded horn designs are very popular among many of today's portable bass cabinets. Included among these is Cerwin-Vega's T-36/ 750. The T-36/750 builds on the leg­ endary status of the company's L-36, better known as the "Portable Earth­ quake." It boasts a new 18-inch driver with double the power handling of the popular L-36.

Flare

sound waves with minimal excursion (see illustration above). While horn-loaded enclosures of­ fer good high output performance and long throw characteristics, the re­ quired flare rate from the throat to the mouth of the horn necessitates a large speaker enclosure. For this reason, ex­ ponential horn bass enclosures are usu­ ally limited to sound reinforcement applications such as concerts and sta­ diums.

FOLDED HORN ENCLOSURES Folded horn enclosures are a variation of exponential horn design. In this de­ sign, the horn is folded back on itself to reduce its physical size while still

For earthquake bass the T-j 6/750 features a new 18-inch driver with twice the power handling of the L-)6.

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DJSHOPPER While folded horn cabinets offer impressive low-frequency bass perfor­ mance and are significantly more por­ table than their non-folded counter­ parts, they still require considerable muscle and cargo space to transport them. In addition, the enclosure's more intricate design and construction generally translates into a much higher sticker price (see illustration below).

Ban Driver

Horn Flare

TUNED PORT ENCLOSURES In this design, a front-radiating bass driver is mounted in a sealed enclosure with a vent or port opening. This ap­ proach, technically referred to as a Helmholtz resonator, is based on the same operating principles as pipe or­ gans and flutes. For example, blowing air across the neck of a bottle produces a tone. You can raise or lower the fre­ quency of the tone by adding varying amounts of liquid in the bottle, chang-

The Wzif CXfrom BST gets its punch from two i^-inch subwoofers in a 1/2 exponential horn-loaded enclosure. For the ultimate in bassquake performance, BST offers the W2i8 CX with dual i8-inch subwoofers. _j

ing the internal volume of the bottle. In the same way, by adjusting the di­ mensions of the speaker enclosure and size of the port opening, back waves generated by the driver can be tuned to a desired low frequency and used to reinforce the speaker's bass perfor­ mance. This makes it possible to build smaller bass enclosures without any sacrifice in low-frequency sonic perfor­ mance (see illustration below).

Bass Driver

helps reduce harmonic distortion in the 50Hz to lOOHz range. The S-V5500W is designed to be used in conjunction with the S-V7000 full-range cabinets. An internal 6dB passive crossover enables the speaker to be used with a full-range signal with­ out the use of an active crossover. My initial impression of the S-V5500W was one of skepticism. I had serious doubts about the bass performance of a bass cabinet with 10inch subwoofers. I had an opportunity to audition them with the S-V7000 before an audience of 600 people at a corporate party. The cabinets, much to my surprise, performed well beyond my expectations. The S-V5500W is a beautiful, well engineered speaker but prepare to reach deep inside your pocket. It comes with a suggested retail price of $1,200 each.

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For bone-penetrating bass, SoundTech's LS8Cfeatures a large 18-inch bass driver •* ° . iS3ssssms«s»ie^i»sss»!ag£ in a rear-ported enclosure.

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One example of advanced tuned port bass cabinet design can be found in Pioneer New Media's S-V5500W. For optimum low-frequency perfor­ mance with reduced harmonic distortion, the S-V5500W features Pioneer's unique OPAXIAL™ technol­ ogy. Unlike most tune-port enclosures featuring front-radiating bass drivers, the S-V5500Wuses two 10-inch driv­ ers moanted with their axes opposite each other. This "push/pull" design

Pioneer's new S-V^yooWoffers impressive bass performance thanks to its unique Opaxial design featuring two 10inch drivers mounted in a push-pull configuration.

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D SHOPPER With the exception of selfpowered and bandpass bass cabinets such as the PWRS15 from MTX, you will need an active crossover and separate power amp to drive your subwoofers. Your choice of cross­ overs will depend largely on your current or proposed system configu­ ration. Let's say, for example, you want to add more bass to your present fullrange speaker system. You can purchase a simple stereo 2-way active crossover such as Rane's MX22 and use the low-frequency outputs to power your dedicated bass amplifier and subwoofers. Since you're using fullrange speakers, you won't need to connect your current amplifier to the crossover's high-frequency outputs. If you are using a multi-amplifier speaker system but want to add more low-frequency bass punch, you may want to consider a stereo 3- or 4-way active crossover such the Ashly XR2001. It offers a choice of stereo 3-way, mono 4/5-way and 4-channel, 2-way

Ashly offers a frill line of active crossovers including their stereo 2-way/mono J-way XR1001 (top), stereo ^-way/mono 4-/$-way/4-channel 2-way XR-2ooi (middle) and stereo 4roay XR-400I (bottom). Allfeature XLR and i/4-inch inputs, 2oHz high-passfilter, peak overload indicators, i^dB octave slopes and tunable frequencies.

verters and adjustable roll-off curves. Many of these crossovers are intended for use in permanent installations and are installed by professional sound contractors. So if you don't know the difference between Butterworth and

The Fudge 2)2 from BST is a stereo 2-way crossover with mono subvjoofer output. It features adjustable frequencies from 2$oHz - 6kHz with 12dB/octave filtering and comes with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs.

operation. Once you have decided on the type of crossover you will need, it is much easier to shop for one that offers the features, performance and price that best meets your needs. To help you track down the right crossover, you may want to look over the following shopping suggestions.

LESS IS BEST There are some DJs, myself included, who are control freaks. Give me knobs, dials, warning lights, alphanumeric keypads and plasma displays and I'm in DJ heaven. If this is your first cross­ over purchase, suppress the temptation to buy one because of the exciting eye candy it offers. There are some cross­ overs on the market that offer a num­ ber of advanced features such as delay controls for time alignment, phase inThe DJ Magazine

Linkwitz-Riley filters, than I suggest you put the eye candy crossovers back on the counter.

KEEP QUIET Unlike passive crossovers which are the final link in the audio chain, active crossovers are inserted ahead of the power amplifier. For this reason, any noise inherent in the crossover will be magnified by the amplifier. So when buying a crossover you will want to pay

close attention to the crossover's sig­ nal-to-noise specs (Sometimes re­ ferred to as hum and noise). Look for ratings of -80dB or more, 90dB or bet­ ter if you're mixing CDs.

IN AND OUT Before settling on any crossover, be sure to check its inputs and outputs to make sure they are compatible with your mixer. Imagine getting home with the unit only to discover that it doesn't have unbalanced RCA jacks. If your DJ mixer features both bal­ anced XLR and unbalanced RCA jacks, you may want to consider pur­ chasing a crossover with balanced in­ puts.

SHOP SMART Another alternative you may want to consider is buying an amplifier with a plug-in active crossover. Since you will need to purchase an additional ampli­ fier, you may be better off buying one with a crossover already built in it.

Gem Sound's versatile STjo offers j-way stereo and 4- or $-way mono operation. Features individual level and muting controls, selectable frequencies and clipping indicators all in a single rack space.

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IYIEQUEST MOTORHEAD

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Gemini's lackluster Lytequest line has just received a major shot in the arm with the introduction of Motorhead. It's smart, it's dazzling, it's more affordable... it's a whole new ball game.

by Henry Collins

I saw Motorheadfor the first time at the recent LDI Show in Orlando, Fla. Gemini had about 20 units mounted in a large circle connected to a PCdriven DMX controller. The 10minute presentation was very impres­ sive, like nothing I have ever seen at a Gemini booth. Unfortunately we will not be able to recreate that pre­ sentation in this review. We will, however, attempt to provide you with a full description of the unit's capa­ bilities... and limitations.

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SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL After unpacking the unit, I plugged it into an AC control strip—requires two out­ lets: one for the lamp and the other for the motors. After power up, the fixture paused for a moment and rotated 180 degrees counter clockwise and came to a halt. The unit began making a loud "clanking" sound as if gears were straining to move. This commotion lasted about three seconds before the lamp and its internal effects program were activated. Motorhead goes through this resetting process each time the unit is powered up. You can eliminate the clamor by keeping power sup­ plied to the motors and limiting your on/off switching to the lamp portion of the fixture.

EYE-DAZZLING EFFECTS Motorhead features 12 gobos (nine geometric patterns and three spotlight apertures). The fixture also comes with 12 colors plus white and has a dimming range of 0-100 %. A strobe effect is also available under DMX control.

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Lytequest Motorhead Suggested List: $1,299.95 LYTEQUEST by GEMINI 1100 Milik Street Carteret, NJ 07008 Tel: 908-969-9000 Fax: 908-969-9090

While Motorhead does offer an impressive array of effects, it alone is not a center­ piece fixture. When multiple units are daisy chained together for synchronous operation, the effects that can be achieved are truly captivating. TILTS AND PANS Motorhead's gimbal-styled base is designed to be mounted and operated at any angle. This offers a virtually unlimited range of mounting possibilities and applications. The fixture comes with two heavy-duty "L" brackets that slide inside the base and are secured with two screws. Screw holes are pro­ vided on all four side panels so the fixture can be mounted to provide easy access to the power and DMX connections.

DMX CONTROL Motorhead uses five DMX channels to control pan, tilt, color, gobo and dimmer. Two standard XLR jacks provide connection of a DMX 512 con­ troller and daisy chaining multiple fixtures. A bank of 12 DIP switches are provided for selecting internal program, sound animation and DMX con­ trolled operating modes. The DIPs also enable users to change the direction of tilt and pan for synchronous operation of multiple units. This feature is very useful when used in conjunction with multiple Motorhead fixures. In fact, you can create a pretty impressive light show without an external DMX controller by slaving several units from the internal program of a single Motorhead and then setting the DIP switches of units paired together so that they pan or tilt in opposite directions with respect to each other.

AN INTELLIGENT PURCHASE While Motorhead does offer an impressive array of effects, it alone is not a centerpiece fixture. When multiple units are daisy chained together for syn­ chronous operation, the effects that can be achieved are truly captivating. Those with a serious budget for intelligent lighting will definitely want to check out this fixture. If Motorhead is a small indication of the direction that Gemini is heading with its Lytequest line, then the lighting industry will be in for some real surprises a few miles down the road.

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ELECTRO-VOICE T-25L Kick-bull bass and silky-smoolh highs best describe EV's T-251. This full-range loudspeaker delivers plenty of punch lo muscle any crowd onlo the dancefloor without breaking a sweat.

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WELL MADE When you take the T-251 apart, it is easy to see what you're paying for...quality. The cabinet, for example, is made of five-ply layered hardwood strands that are bonded together with phe­ nolic resins. Trademarked under the name RoadWood™ and patented, this rigid, void-free 1/2-inch thick material combines the strength of high-quality ply­ wood with the acoustic dampening of particle board. I took a look inside the enclosure and was im­ pressed by the cabinet's elaborate bracing and dadocut joints. This meticulous construction helps to ac­ count for the enclosure's 74

lack of sonic colora­ tion due to unwanted panel resonance. For added port­ ability, the T-251 features two flushmounted carrying handles for use in transporting its 78-pound mass. Unlike some that have encountered in the past, these offer deep hand wells for added comfort—a feature that large-knuckled roadies will appreciate. The cabinet's trapezoidal design also makes it ideal for use in wide-coverage speaker array stage systems.

SERIOUS COMPONENTS

The following components were used in the product evaluation. Rack: Gem Sound AR 32 Mixer. Pioneer DJM-500 CD Player: Pioneer CDJ-500II Equalizer: AshlyGQX-3102 Tape Equipment: Marantz PMD510, Amplifier EVP1250 Electro-Voice T-251 Suggested List: $1,236.00

by Henry Collins he T-251 is an at tempt by EV to ex tend its influence beyond the pro sound in­ dustry and musician/band markets. I was very im­ pressed with the sonic per­ formance and power han­ dling. I tested the speakers at a large corporate event with over 600 people and they held up very well. In fact, the speaker's bottom end gave my bass cabinets a serious run for the money.

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Unlike some speaker manufacturers who are essentially nothing more than box builders, the T-2 51 is clearly the product of real research and devel­ opment and patented technology. Its 15-inch bass driver boasts 400-watt power handling and low-

frequency performance down to 42Hz. The high end is covered by EV's HP64 horn coupled to a DH2T 2-inch compression driver. This well-matched combination of components delivers impressive buttbumping bass and crisp, well-dispersed highs. For bi-amp applications, the speaker's passive cross­ over is user configurable. It features dual Neutrik Speakon® connectors for convenient speaker daisy chaining and an impressive display of quality high-volt­ age discrete components (see photos left).

VERY IMPRESSED

(Left) Rear plate with dualNeutrik Speakon® connectors. (Right) Passive crossover network with high-voltage components. Automotive fuses (Bottom Center) serve as jumpers to configure the network for biamp use.

With a suggested retail price of $1,236, the EV T-251 is clearly not for every Mobile DJ. But for those DJs who have grown weary of monthly visits to speaker reconers and are ready to make an investment in a quality speaker, the T-2 51 is definitely one speaker worth serious consideration.

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PIONEER S-V7000

If the S-V7000 were judged on looks alone it would score a perfect 10. Apart from its durable and attractive cosmetics, the S-V7000 also has a beautiful and powerful voice to complete the package.

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ioneer's reputation as a premium speaker manufacturer is not commonly known in the pro audio industry. However, among pro audio industry's cognoscenti, it is well known that Pioneer is the name behind the industry's highly celebrated TAD (Techni­ cal Audio Devices) drivers.

HI-FI MEETS PRO AUDIO The S-V7000's design is clearly the by-prod­ uct of Pioneer's many years of experience as a hi-fi speaker manufacturer. This might well explain Pioneer's preference for cone drivers over compression drivers in the design of the 5-V7000's high-frequency drivers. A total of six 3-inch tweeters are used. The drivers are arranged in an array so that the two end col­ umns are angled slightly to widen coverage.

explain the speaker's impressive low-frequency performance. As you might expect from a speaker with a total of 10 drivers, the S-V7000 is not the most efficient design in its price range with a sensi­ tivity spec of 97dB W/m. On the other hand, what the speaker lacks in efficiency it makes up for in loudness with a maximum SPL of 126dB. Unless you're gigging at Yankee Sta­ dium, a pair of S-V7000 speakers pumping at 126dB is painfully loud.

CABINET ENVY The S-V7000's stunning all black enclosure is excellent proof that speakers don't have to look

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For the bottom end, the S-V7000 features four 6-1/4-inch low frequency drivers. I pulled one out of the cabinet to scope it out and made a surprising discovery. In addition to its 2-inch voice coil, the driver features a dual magnet assembly. This large magnet structure, coupled with the driver's long-throw diaphragm, help

Dual Magnet As!

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bad to sound good. The cabinet is made of dense particle board covered with a stiff, scratch-resistant, plastic laminate material. The speakers look like they could easily survive a sud­ den downpour without any serious side effects. For increased portability, the SV7000's cabinet comes with flush-mount metal carrying handles. The enclosure also features stackable corners, which also work with Pioneer's S-V550Wbase cabinet. The rear connection plate includes bind­ ing post terminals and dual 1/4-inch phone jacks for convenient speaker daisy chaining. The trapezoi­ dal cabinet is finished off with a rugged stamped metal grill that would easily deflect flying beer bottles.

READY TO GET BUSY The S-V7000 by itself is one kick #@! speaker! I took a pair of them out for a gig with 600 people in attendance. At first I was reluctant to crank them up for fear of blowing a driver... and a few eardrums. I was urged by the host to throttle up the volume, so I threw the pedal to the metal. The speakers per­ formed beautifully and with out com­ plaint. When used together with Pioneer's S-V5500Wsubwoofers, the two come together to form an incred­ ible speaker system, capable of satisfy­ ing a wide range of sound reinforce­ ment applications.

Test Bench The following components were used in the product evaluation.

Rack: Odyssey CMC 11014 Mixer Pioneer DJM-500 CD Player Pioneer CDJ-500II Equalizer AshlyGQX-3102 Tape Equipment: Maranlz PMD510, Amplifier Pioneer M-V3000

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4O non-stop club classics

THE RECORD LABELS ARE GOING MIX CRAZY! The flood of pre-mixed (continuous play) CDs has reached a truly mixed up level. There are now mixed albums for a wide variety of music categories, not just dance. These continuous play CDs (also referred to as nonstop or trackable) can be played as one single, long track or tracked to the beginning of eJph full length song. There are no severely edited clips or snippets of sonsj^^Hlhe Cfis listed. All are DJ friendj^^^Bre at lUrst the full length radio ' edit versio^BJBiese are the complete songs as played on JHP^ the radio or longer. UnlikJmany remix CDs, which frequently insert beats to make the mix from one song to another, the CDs listed here mix the original recordings "as is" to create continuous play. So here's some of the hot properties that won't stop 'til you drop.

by Fred Sebastian

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cameo * the gap band * brass construction * commodores the fatback band .James brown * rufus » chic « kool & the gang

Funlonaster Mix is a two-CD import that features excellent classic funk and recent hits. Both CDs are nonstop or trackable for continuous play and easy track access. These two CDs have mastered the Funk, a great collection. The complete tracks are: Word Up ................................................ CAMEO Oops Upside Your Head ........................... GAP BAND Movin' ................................................... BRASS CONSTRUCTION Funky Nassau......................................... THE BEGINNING OF THE END Brick House ........................................... COMMODORES (Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop............. THE FATBACK BAND Papa's Got A Brand New Pig Bag ............. PIGBAG Get Up Offa That Thing............................ JAMES BROWN Funkin' For Jamaica................................ TOM BROWNE Stomp.................................................... BROTHER JOHNSON Tell Me Something Good.......................... RUFUS War ....................................................... EDWIN STARR Theme From "Shaft" .............................. ISAAC HAYES Cuba...................................................... GIBSON BROTHERS Shoosh Shoorah ..................................... BETTY WRIGHT Funky Weekend ...................................... THE STYLISTICS That Lady............................................... ISLEY BROTHERS Sound Your Funk Horn ............................ KC &THE SUNSHINE BAND Play That Funky Music ............................ WILD CHERRY Hang On In There Baby ........................... JOHNNY BRISTOL Le Freak ................................................ CHIC Lady Marmalade..................................... LABELLE Get Down On It....................................... KOOL AND THE GANG Let's Groove ........................................... EARTH WIND & FIRE Shake Your Body .................................... JACKSONS Rock The Boat........................................ HUES CORPORATION Move On Up ........................................... CURTIS MAYFIELD Strut Your Funky Stuff............................. FRANTIQUE Car Wash ............................................... ROSE ROYCE Shame ................................................... EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now......................... MCFADDEN & WHITEHEAD Family Affair........................................... SLY & THE FAMILY STONE If You Ready Come Go With Me................ STAPLE SINGERS The Groove............................................. TEENA MARIE Forget Me Nots....................................... PATRICE RUSHEN Use It Up Wear It Out.............................. ODYSSEY Boogie Nights......................................... HEATWAVE Pick Up The Pieces ................................. AVERAGE WHITE BAND Rock It................................................... HERBIE HANCOCK Green Onions.......................................... BOOKERT. &THE MGS

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Best Mix... Ever! does live up to its name. Virtually all smash dance hits, mixed for continuous play or indi­ vidual tracking, so you can just let her rip. The 40 hit tracks on this two-CD set are: Pump Up The Volume.............................. MARRS Theme From S-Express............................ S-EXPRESS Boombastic (Stonebridge Mix)................. SHAGGY Groove Is In The Heart............................ DEE-LITE Killer ..................................................... ADAMSKI W/ BEAL Fastlove (Forthright Mix)......................... GEORGE MICHAEL One Night In Heaven ............................... M PEOPLE Rhythm Is A Dancer ................................ SNAP Pump Up The Jam................................... TECHNOTRONIC W/ FELLY Push The Feeling On (Mark Kinchen Mix) . NIGHTCRAWLERS Thing Can Only Get Better ....................... D:REAM I Like To Move It..................................... REEL 2 REAL W/ MAD STUNTMAN Dreamer ................................................ LIVIN' JOY The Real Thing ....................................... TONY Dl BART Rhythm Of The Night............................... CORONA Give It Up............................................... THE GOODMEN My Love Is For Real ................................ STRIKE Don't You Want Me (Snap Remix) ............ HUMAN LEAGUE Stamp! .................................................. HEALY AND AMOS Born Slippy (Nuxx).................................. UNDERWORLD All That She Wants ................................. ACE OF BASE Boom! Shake The Room .......................... JAZZY JEFF & FRESH PRINCE Walk This Way........................................ RUN DMC Oh What A Night (December '63)............. CLOCK Gonna Make You Sweat........................... C&C MUSIC FACTORY She's Got That Vibe................................. R KELLY Crazy..................................................... MARK MORRISON What Is Love .......................................... HADDAWAY It's My Life ............................................. DR. ALBAN I Luv U Baby........................................... THE ORIGINAL Don't Give Me Your Life........................... ALEX PARTY Son Of A Gun.......................................... JX Temptation (Brothers In Rhythm Remix) ... HEAVEN 17 Wannabe (Motiv-8 Mix)........................... SPICE GIRLS Mr. Vain ................................................. CULTURE BEAT Boom Boom Boom .................................. OUTHERE BROTHERS U Got 2 Let The Music............................. CAPPELLA Right In The Night................................... JAM & SPOON W/ PLAVKA Reach Up ............................................... PERFECTO ALLSTARZ Seven Days And One Week ...................... B.B.E.

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THE MORE YOU KNOW YOUR MUSIC... THE FEWER CDS YOU NEED "IT "IT That makes one Mobile DJ or KJ % /\/ different from another? Maybe T T it's the music! We can all buy the same equipment and music, but what we do with it is what sets us apart from each other. How often do your clients really care if you have enough sound power to fill Madison Square Garden or enough lighting to illuminate the runways at O'Hare? You may promise them that you can really pack the dancefloor, but sometimes even that doesn't strike a nerve. What they really want to know is, "Will you play the music my guests and I want to hear?" A big sound system pumping out all the wrong music is a disaster. On the other hand, the right music, even played in mono on a Close-N-Play (all right, I exaggerate), would be more apt to please a client. I think most mobiles follow the logic that more music is better, but where do you stop?

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There seems to be a trend developing where DJs, and some KJs, try to one-up each other with the size of their music libraries. I've recently seen DJ's ads in phone books and elsewhere claiming 10,000 songs, 20,000 songs, even 50,000 songs! 50,000 songs? Even if you generously assume that we're talking 10 usable cuts per CD, which is a stretch, that's 5,000 CDs! Even in plastic sleeves, that would fill over a dozen of the big Univenture cases. So my

point is, while DJs can advertise any size music library they want, how much do they actually bring with them to a job and how much stays back at the office? And what's to say the music that never leaves home really qualifies? I personally have over 1,000 78s and over 100 collectable 8-tracks in my personal collection. Do I include these in my ad? Of course not. It may bother some entertainers who are strong supporters of this Peter Prin­ ciple, but I believe that anytime any DJ misleads the public, it effects us all. We do not want clients to start selecting their DJs on the size of their libraries. It's what's in your mobile music case and how well you read the crowd that counts.

DO THE MATH Numerically speaking, the most songs you can play during any given hour is around 20. If you are doing a karaoke gig, the number will be less. You don't need to be a brain surgeon to know that each song averages three minutes. If you use a lot of 12", then drop that number to 15 or even 12 songs. Multiply that by the number of hours you're playing. For a four-hour party, you may play 80 songs, tops. It would be silly to show up at an event with only 80 songs and expect all of them to match perfectly. In fact, it would be an insult to the client. So there is value in having a decent mobile library. After all, you are the music professional, and you better have a good foundation to choose from. But where does it end? I've seen DJs in adjoining rooms carting eight or more milk crates of 12" records. I remember one guy with 22 crates. His DJ area looked like

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Given that it is impos­ sible to fill every re­ quest, the real skill is being able to sell the requester a good sub­ stitute. the used record section at a flea market. So besides getting exercise from lugging all that music around, what are the benefits? Upon asking DJs why they need so much music, the answer was always the same, "To handle requests." Is there any other real benefit? Could it be that some DJs think it looks impressive or makes them appear more professional?

Nelson or Johnny Cash. If someone asks for Perry Como, offer Andy Williams or Johnny Mathis. If someone asks for medium jazz like George Benson, offer Kenny G or other light jazz artists, and if someone asks for Motley Crue, offer Pat Boone (just kidding). It's a real DJ/KJ skill to know what alternate songs to offer when you don't have the specific song someone's asking for. Typically, the song is going to be somewhat obscure anyway, so it would not be a crime to not have it. Plus, your suggestion should appease, if it's similar in style to their request. A final word of advice: When a client wants to provide you with a list of music, welcome it! Their list speaks volumes. Anything that can help you keep the size of your library to a minimum is a valuable tool. Your goal should always be to have the lightest, leanest library possible, but still have the correct 80 songs for their party. /

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IS IT WORTH IT? One of my DJ friends carries 500 CDs, 300 cassingles and roughly 2,000 45s. He knows I'm also a record collector so he shows me an original Frankie Laine 45 from 1958 in pristine condition. It wasn't even "Rawhide," but something I had never heard of. He says he bought it after one client asked for it and he didn't have it. He hasn't been asked to play it since. But when the day comes, he'll have it, assuming it hasn't totally decomposed by then. There will always exist the possibility that, even though you have a huge mobile collection, the guest will ask for a song you don't have, especially if you are trying to go all CD. I've talked with a couple local DJs on this topic and I've come to the following conclusion: Given that it is impossible to fill every request, the real skill is being able to sell the requester a good substitute. If someone asks for Frankie Laine, offer some earlier country like Willie The DJ Magazine

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Next is the track that has been played on the radio more than the local news, Cold Rock A Party by Me Lyte. This track now contains an all new funky drum loop and some smooth Rob Base samples, along with a mix that is as easy as ever to mix into and out of. Another track pushing Me Lyte's track up and down the chart is the new hit from LL Cool J, Am '/• Nobody. Roberts takes this already great track and adds a drum loop along with samples from Do/?;' It to totally ——————————— rework this track. All About You, the latest track from S.W.V, is just making its way to the charts. The problem with this track is, die original has almost no existing beat — not a good move for a dance track. The wizards at

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they were made for each other, with silky-smooth transitions. Get Up by The Lost Boyz has a new drum loop, stutter edits and "music makes me high" samples that truly lighten up this track. Space Jam by Quad City DJs takes this standard movie track and spices it up with samples from Armand Van Helden, Planet Patrol, 95 South, as well as a new conga line. All this and a ccapella drops and exciting multi-edits sure to blow your crowd away. Last is Say You II Be There by Spice Girls — a track that is already No. 1 in several parts of the world and is about to hit the United States. Roberts takes what looks like another standard radio track, adds the rap from Last Night A DJ Saved My Life and adds some heavy scratching. All in all, a huge package from Funkymix — and I thought "Issue #25" was gonna be a tough act to follow.

X-MIX URBAN SERIES #15 Hot off the fax machine is the lineup for the newest issue from this successful X-Mix spur. This issue, unlike several past issues, is pressed on two records or one CD with no bonus cuts. The playlist includes PonyGinuwine, Cold Rock A Party-Mc Lyte, Street Dreams-Nas, Ain't Nobody-LL Cool J, This Is For The Lover In Vou-Babyface, Pumpin'Proyecto Uno, and Let's Get Down-Tony Toni Tone. Although a couple of the songs duplicate the listing on "FunkyMix #26," X-Mix does a completely different interpretation of each track, as does each remix service.

X-MIX ABDUCTED PREMIER ISSUE Another in the lineup of fantastic spurs from X-Mix is their first attempt at underground house music and, knowing the work that pours out of the studios at X-Mix, they've got another hit on their hands. This issue was just

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Another in the lineup of fantastic spurs from X-Mix is their first attempt at underground house music and, knowing the work that pours out of the studios at X-Mix, they've got another hit on their hands. being completed at press time but the playlist is as follows: The Next Generation Megamix (no listing available) which runs for 12:26, Sugar Is Sweeter - C.J. Holland, Keep Pushin' - Boris Dlugosch, Klubbhopping - Klubbheads, Keep On Jumpin' - Lisa Marie Experi­ ence, Cuba - El Mariachi, and Don't Stop Movin ' - Livin' Joy. The issue is going to be available on two records or one CD and is simply good 'ol X-Mix flavor. Copies of this issue won't last long, so if you program any of the above tracks, don't wait!

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Young Blood DJS DEDICATE FORMATIVE YEARS TO BUILDING A BUSINESS David Pruter (right) _.. Zack Lynch (left) of DJ

t was all they talked about for days. Before long, the topic changed from the DJ they had seen at the dance, to starting their own DJ service. Their first gig was for a party for Prater's brother Eric, in the basement of their home. They didn't have much equipment, but everyone there had a great time, them included. Word quickly spread of the job they did and they were soon hired to play their second job — a birthday party. Prater's dad drove the two boys and their meager gear to the party, for which they were paid $40 for their services. This may not seem like a lot to the average working DJ, but to two 12 year old boys... they were in the money! Unlike the average 12 year old, though, these two enterprising guys agreed to put every penny back into the business. "We had some money to buy something. Zack and I rode our bikes to Pay-N-Pak and purchased a blue and red flood light," says Pruter. "I had a paper route during this time to make a little money and by the Eric Pruter learned the business fast and, in no time, was end of the month, I ready to be a central part of DJ Pro, in Wyoming. saved almost $100. Every time I saved some money, I bought more and more equipment," says Pruter. He and Lynch also mowed lawns and shoveled snow just to fund their passion. DJ Pro began getting new business by word of mouth. Friends and teachers heard about them and they were able to keep busy without advertising, which they couldn't afford yet. One of their teachers, who was chairwoman of the school dances, heard about them and asked if they would like to audition for the school's next dance. They got the job, along with several subsequent school dances. Today their company, DJ Pro, specializes in school dances.

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Need a done?.. you're not alone HOW DO YOU FIND THE TRUE STARS FOR YOUR TEAM?

With any growing business come a few growing pains. If you find that working six nights a week plus being in the office Monday through Friday is wearing you down and you can't even think about increasing gigs, it's probably time to add some people power. As you begin building a team of KJs, you should set your standards high, but not unattainably so. Not even your most dedicated employee will ever put in the time and dedication that you do. But if you choose well and train properly, the result will be competent, trustworthy KJs who will help your business grow, and take some of the burden off of you.

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CD 14 - THE COMPLETE BROADWAY PARTY CD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

42nd Street, Lullaby of Broadway Caberet, Caberet Les Miserables, I Dreamed A Dream Hello Dolly, Hello Dolly Beauty And The Beast, Be Our Guest 6. Miss Siagon, The Last Night Of The World

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Fiddler On The Roof, If I Were A Rich Man Bye Bye Birdie, The Telephone Hour Cats, Memory La Cage Aux Follies, The Best Of Times Chorus Line, One Evita, Don't Cry For Me Argentina Grease, Summer Nights Tommy, Pinball Wizard

15. 16. 17. 18.

West Side Story, Somewhere Hair, Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In Jesus Christ Superstar, Superstar Phantom Of The Opera, All I Ask Of You 19. GiGi, Thank Heaven For Little Girls 20. The Wiz, Ease On Down The Road 21. Annie, Tomorrow

CD 15 - THE COMPLETE CREATIVE PARTY CD CREATIVE PARTY SONGS 1. Macarena (Speed Up Version) (Vocal) 2. Bunny Hop (Hip Hop) 3. Cha Cha (Techno) Tea For Two 4. Achy Breaky (Rave) 5. Chicken Dance (Funky Remix BAR/BAT MITZVAH CREATIVE SPECIALITIES 6. Mother to Son The Promise of Love 7. Father to Daughter My Little Lady 8. Parent to Child - Not While I'm Around (No One Will Harm You) As Originally Done by Barbra Streisand 9. Mitzvah Rap 10. Mitzvay Day-O (Vocal) WEDDING CREATIVE SPECIALITIES 11. Bride to Father - Daddy 12. Groom to Mother Lighthouse 13. Bride and Groom Happily Ever After

BONUS TRACKS WEDDINGS

14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

Grand Entrance Toast by our Best Man Toast Bride & Groom Dance Fathers Daughter Dance Mothers Groom Dance Parents & Bridal Party Throw the Bouquet - Single Women 22. Removal of the Garter 23. Throwing the Garter - Single Men 24. Cutting the Cake 25. Dollar Dance - Get Your Bills Ready Fun Segments for Weddings

26. The Higher the Better 27. Get Your Hand Out of There

28. Dad, Close Your Eyes BAR/BAT MITZVAH 29. Grand Entrance 30. Candle Lighting 31. Hora- Funny 32. Hora- Regular 33. Motzi - Funny 34. Motzi - Regular 35. Kiddish 36. Toast 37. Contest 38. Memory Glass 39. Host & Hostess Dance 40. Mother/Son Bar Mitzvah 41. Father/Daughter Bat Mitzvah

CONTEST DROPS 42. AHHHHHHH 43. WA WA ???????? 44. "NOT" 45. "PSYCHE" 46. "PEACE" 47. "COOL" 48. "GROOVY" 49. "FAR OUT" 50. "BYE BYE" 51. Air Ball! Air Ball! Air Ball! 52. He Shoots! He Scores! 53. She Shoots! She Scores!

54. 55. 56. 57.

We Got A Winner Yummie You're Out Winners Get the Prizes! Losers Get Nothing! 58. You're Absolutely 100% Wrong 59. Yes and It Counts 60. Sorry, You're Out 61. Ladies & Gentlemen, Our Future! 62. The Girls Win Again 63. The Boys Win Again Generic Drops 64. Conga Noises (Rolling Tongues, etc.) 65. Everybody Scream - AAAHHH 66. Put Your Hands Up High and Clap to the Beat 67. Oh Yeah 68. This Slow Song is Ladies Choice 69. Say "Ho"

70. Everybody Say "Ow, Ow" 71. Please Focus Your Attention to the Center of Our Dance Floor 72. Countdown - 10 to 1 73. Drum Roll Count to 3 74. That's Easy For You To Say 75. Ladies and Gentlemen, It's Been Our Pleasure Partying With You This Afternoon 76. Ladies and Gentlemen, It's Been Our Pleasure Partying With You This Evening 77. Thank You and Good Night 78. Welcome to Our Bar Mitzvah (New Age) 79. Welcome to Our Bat Mitzvah (New Age) 80. Welcome to Our Wedding Reception (New Age)

81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90.

Welcome Dog Barks Shhhhhhh (Plain) Shhhhhhh "Quiet Please" "Wake Up" The Caterer Presents the First Course The Main Course is Now Being Served The Buffet is Now Open The Food Stations are Now Open The Dessert Table is Now Open

Other Party CDs from Bobby Morganstein Productions CD1

The Complete Jewish Party CD

CDS

The Complete Cocktail Party CD

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Horas & Traditional Jewish Party Songs The Complete Latin Party CD

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The Complete Miscellaneous Party CD

CD3 CD4 CDS CD6

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All Your Favorite Latin Dances The Complete Novelty Party CD Novelty Songs & Sound Effects The Complete Traditional Party CD Traditional Dances & Wedding Music The Complete Specialty Party CD All Your Favorite Specialty Dances The Complete Grand Entrance Party CD

Grand Entrance Music for All Occasions The Complete Classic Party CD Hard to Find Classic Party Songs

72 Minutes of Mixed Cocktail Music Wide Assortment of Misc. Party Songs

CD10 The Complete Medley Music Party CD 2 CD Set of Ethnic Dance Medleys CD11 The Complete Big Band Swing Party CD The most requested Big Band swing selections

CD12 The Complete (Best Of) Jingles Party CD The best 99 tracks from the UK's best selling series DJ Jingles

CD13 The Complete Dinner Music Party CD Over 70 minutes of mixed instrumental dinner music with a jazzy flair.

Bobby Morganstein Productions "How-To" Videos VD 1 VD 2 VD 3

THE BAR/BAT MITZVAH BASIC PRODUCTION VIDEO How to Prepare & Run a Bar/Bat Mitzvah CONTEST VIDEO All you need to perform all the Basic Party Contests THE BAR/BAT MITZVAH FULL PRODUCTION VIDEO A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the "High End" Affair

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THE PARTY DANCES VIDEO 15 Dances, 5 to teach your staff, and 10 for your staff to teach the guests

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THE BAR/BAT MITZVAH "PARTY DEMO" VIDEO This is a demostration video that our MCs and DJs use to assist in selling our Bar/Bat Mitzvah Production Packages

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Her special day!

by Scott Kiley

THE BRIDE HAD A SPARKLING PERSONALITY

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set at an upscale, if not pretentious, "country cottage" for 300 close friends and relatives. Guests began to filter in and the recep­ tion began in a very elegant manner. The bridal party intro­ ductions were going fine... until we announced the bride and groom. Everyone stood up, waiting anxiously for the couple to enter arm in arm. It was truly a sight to behold as the bride swaggered and stumbled into the reception hall, the red-faced groom trailing behind. This night was showing potential for being more than just a typical affair. Somehow, the bride found her seat and things were going as planned. The toast was sweet and well thought out. Apparently the bride thought so too, as she tossed back her whole flute of champagne. Then she grabbed the groom's goblet and chugged it down like water. Five minutes later we opened with our first set. The bride made her way out onto the floor looking like Trevor Berbick after his fight with Mike Tyson. She fell once, stumbled back to her feet and then fell backwards knocking me (the MC) back against the DJ booth. I helped her back to her feet, but she promptly fell again. After helping her stand a final time, she made her way to the other side of the dancefloor and passed out cold. And we were only 15 minutes into the reception! Seeing the embarrassing situation take focus, the facility's catering service escorted (carried) her to the bridal suite located above

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the reception hall. It was an awkward moment, but we expected she would take 15-20 minutes to gain some composure and reappear. Not more than 10 minutes later, I was informed the bride was now projectile vomiting all over the bridal suite. Word of the bride's deteriorating condition spread across the reception room. The photographer and videographer began to panic; they had absolutely no shots or footage — no parent dances, no cake cutting, no bouquet, no garter, no dancing — zero, zip, nada! I decided to see what was happening. At this point, a crowd of guests were up in the bridal suite trying to get the bride to her feet. As she dragged herself up in a vain attempt she caught the groom's pants pocket and ripped the entire leg off of his tuxedo. Not to worry, said the Maitre D', our husboys wear black pants. The groom put on the busboys' pants, which were calf length at best, and decided it was best to just wear jeans. With the groom's attire taken care of, the focus shifted back to the bride. She was not getting better. It was then that the manager announced, "The bride's gotta go." She was in such bad shape no one really argued. Everyone grabbed an arm or leg and they carried her off, down the stairs, through the reception room, past all the guests, out the door and into the limo.

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didn't even offer and my DJ and I still had to go back to our office to unload the equipment. Not to mention the groom lived 45 minutes in the opposite direction of our office. We decided to call him a taxi and waited with him in the empty parking lot for it to arrive. He thanked us for understanding and assured us he would repay the tip money along with the money he now needed for cab fare (about $40 with tip). We never saw or spoke to the bride or groom again, however, about two weeks later I got a check for the tip money, cab fare, and an extra $100 for being the only "stranger" to help him out. I hope the bride and groom get as much enjoyment out of telling this story as I do.

The bride's father lost it at this point. He began screaming nose-to-nose with the groom, "How could you let this hap­ pen?" He then stormed out, followed by his entire family. We were now only an hour and 20 minutes into a four-hour gig and only about 30 guests (all the groom's friends) remained. The caterers still served all the food. It was the world's largest buffet for 30 people. Needless to say, we ate pretty well, as did the photographer and Scott's narrative received the "Brown Badge of videographer. Courage" award at the American DJ Awards, We had two hours left and held in conjunction with the Las Vegas "Mobile give-aways and party supplies for Beat DJ Show and Conference" in January. 300 people. I figured, there's nothing left to do but have the Scott Kiley, a former DJ business owner, now craziest party ever thrown for 30 publishes "The Music Yellow Pages," a worldwide equipment resource people. Thankfully, they took the same attitude. We directory for DJs/KJs, musicians, and music and sound retailers. The played party tune after party tune and the "crowd" never publication is available in print and on the internet at: http:// www.musicyellowpages.com -, left the floor except for cocktail refills. Each person was given several hats, wigs, maracas, tambourines, glow necklaces — you name it. It looked like a cross between a Bar Mitzvah and "The Gong Show." The evening came to a close and we all tried to laugh Mobile Beat's 1997 the whole night off. The groom seemed to be taking the Gear Book is the whole thing well and even tipped us $100. As we were most complete packing up our gear, the catering manager informed the source of audio, groom that the bride's father had not settled the balance lighting, hardware of the bill. The groom began tearing open gift envelopes and accessories and hitting up his friends for money to cover it. He came ever assembled for up $125 short and the "kind-hearted" catering manager mobile entertain­ would not let him go. He came back over to us and asked ers! Plus there's if he could borrow his tip money back along with an complete listings additional $25. Hearing this, the catering manager said from all major he could slide on the $25. So we gave back the $100 tip suppliers and and proceeded to finish loading our van. manufacturers, plus At this point his equipment reviews, friends had all left, handy tips and the limo had taken useful information! his drunken bride If it's coming your home, and it was the way it's in the wee hours of the book! morning. Only my DJ, the catering manager, the groom and myself remained as we locked up the (For Visa or MasterCard) OR send check or M.O. banquet facility. The TO: Mobile Beat Magazine groom now needed a P.O. Box 309 ride home. The East Rochester, N.Y. 14445 catering manager

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Artist....................................... Title 1. Robert Miles................................... One And One 2. Toni Braxton................................... tin-Break My Heart (Remix) 3. BI/Tori Amos............................... Blue Skies 4. France Joli ......................................Touch 5. Funky Green Dogs........................... Fired Up 6. Amber............................................ Color Of Love (Remixes) 7.QkumbaZoo ..................................Child Inside 8. Tzant............................................. Hot And Wet 9.0 Bolland ......................................Sugar Is Sweeter 10. DannyTenaglia .............................Oh No! 11 .Bizarre Int..................................... Get Up Sunshine 12. Way Out West............................... The Gift 13. Lost.............................................. Because You Loved Me 14.3rd Party...................................... Can You Feel It 16. Kristine W..................................... Land Of The Living 17. Chemical Brothers......................... Setting Sun 18. Tori Amos..................................... In The Springtime Of His Voodoo 19. Tropicana..................................... La Tropicana 20. Gabrielle...................................... Give Me A Little More Time 21. Quad City DJs............................... Space Jam 22. Jennifer Holliday........................... No Frills Love 23. Livin' Joy ..................................... Don't Stop Movin' 24. No Mercy...................................... Where Do You Go 25. Madonna...................................... Don't Cry For Me Argentina 26. Chaka Kahn.................................. Never Miss The Water 27. Future Sound Of London................ My Kingdom 28. Ondina......................................... Dance Into The Night 29. Jocelyn Enriquez........................... Do You Miss Me (Remix) 30. Armand Van Helden ......................The Funk Phenomena 31. RuPaul .........................................Snapshot 32. Reel 2 Real................................... Jazz It Up 33. EKO ............................................. De La Casa 34. Nuyorican Soul / George Benson.... You Can Do It Baby (Remixes) 35. El Mariachi.................................... Cuba 36. Me'Shel Ndege'Ocello.................... Who Is He And What Is He 37. Rageous....................................... Cunty (The Feeling) 38. Outta Control................................ Sinful Wishes 39. Yukiyo Takabayashi....................... The Tokabayashi EP 40. Simply Red ...................................Angel

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43. Giselle Jackson.............................. Love Commandments 44. Cevin Fisher.................................. Shine The Light 45. Suzanne Rye................................. Because You Loved Me 46. Sarah Washington......................... Everything 47. Blunt Funkers............................... Move Around 48. Minds Of Men ...............................Brand New Day 49. Lost.............................................. Unbreak My Heart 50. New Station.................................. Night Train Courtesy of Dance Music Authority

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