Music

Hey Family,
Your idea of a quiet,in-camp,space that will be a little more private, and a party place sounds juuusst right! ha ha You guys are so awesome, i can't wait to get home. i am not a welder,architect,or d.j., but, sister and i are willing to do whatever to make our camp a home! i have my man on alert for any carpets he can get from jobsites he works on, and sister and I are thinking of something like a kiddie pool filled with big cushions, we could put in the chill area, we even talked about putting the "old fashioned" type water bottles filled with ice in amongst the cushions during the day...cool nap! If this sounds o.k. let us know! Also, since we want to save on the 5th wheel awning, we bought an easy-up 10x10 to set just outside the r.v. and we will have a big circle shaped chaise lounge chair under it!! I see a toe nail painting party with cool drinks and treats!!
much love

oh, and music, music, music!!!!!

Tim posted, on Wednesday, May 21:

So i know we have at least a few folks looking to DJ this year, myself being one of them. Im wondering what sort of equipment everyone was planning on bringing, maybe we can save someone space by only bringing 1 PA system, etc. What kind of gear do you use and what will you be bringing with you?

I currently have 2 numark tt1625 turntables, a hercules dj console/sound card and a gemini mixer (not sure what model)...not the best top of the line equipment, but it does what i need it to do right now! I also use a laptop loaded with 17000+ songs, & with Sony Acid Pro 6, fruityloops & virtual DJ, & generally use virtual vinyl & recording software to make my mixes. right now im looking for a decent PA, but I could have one by the time August rolls around. I also have a few tube blacklights, strobe light, and other assorted x-mas type lights for effects. i have an amazing dj booth, but its a heavy black marble topped bar and probably will not be coming down with me :-(


Nathan replied, the same day:

im bringing my tech 12s and a good mixer, it however does not have leds for the levels on each channel, just for the master, so you have to use your ears to hear where the level of the record you r bringing in is through the monitors. i don't have a pa, just an amp and some fairly good speakers which i was planning on using as both monitors and a pa. if you get better ones that would be cool. we however are not a sound camp, and can't crank it all night long. everyone in our camp is welcome to spin. i however have some concern over the safety of my equipment and will have to keep it under lock and key when im not there. we are not going to be spinning all night, i was planning on some sunset sets, maybe a few daytime ones, and basically play it by ear. we will have to make sure we aren't bothering any neighbors, etc. i also have a big fold up table that should be good for a comp etc. you should be really careful with the comp as playa dust can get in every nook and cranny. i also have a great genny which will power any lights etc, which i don't have any of. so it would be great to give us some atmosphere.


Motskyroonmatick chimed in:

I'll be bringing some records to spin and could bring a spare basic mixer if necessary. I have turntables but they are so bad that they are not worth bringing. I will definitely be bringing my mini beat counter as it is the only way I have any chance at beat matching. I'll bring my techno/dance, multi decade pop and some rarities that I like. I'm terribly out of practice so please don't kill this DJ. I'm looking forward to this and thanks in advance for letting me spin on your gear!


Lonestoner added, on Thursday, May 22:

I'll be bringing some good tunes, Klaus Waldeck and Parov Stelar are two of my current favorites. I'll try to get my hands on a strobe light and/or maybe a smoke or bubble machine.


angryeunuch posted, on Monday, May 26:

Records seem like a pretty bad idea in 100+ heat. I lost an entire crate of my best vinyl by leaving it in the backseat of a car. If you've got a plan to keep em' cool though, go for it. I've been spinning for years, though only in the last year with cd tables. I don't own any, but I like em, and they're easy to use. That's probably the best option for the burn.


Nathan added, later that day:

again, ive brought records every time, if you keep them out of the direct sunlight, and out of a car they are fine.more worried about dust.

I have to think that will shorten the life of that Mackie pretty rapidly. What about just getting one of those super cheap Behringer boards, like the eurorack ub502? It is about $30 (at MF), and doesn't have sliders, one mic input, and two line inputs + a tape input. Just a thought. Mackies are really nice, but unless you can keep it sealed most of the time, I have to think the dust is going to be a killer down the road, and it would probably cost you more to have it serviced than the cost of that Behringer. I have used some behringer boards, and they would be totally adequate. Of course I am assuming your speakers are active.