Advice For DJs: Some Obvious & Not-So-Obvious Things That Make A Big Difference
Working with some great DJs (as well as some not-so-great ones) got me thinking of things that I’ve noticed help the great ones stand out.
January 23, 2023
Working with some great DJs (as well as some not-so-great ones) got me thinking of things that I’ve noticed help the great ones stand out.
Depending on venue size, event type, and personal preference, different techniques may be appropriate. Here we go through them…
Workflow strategies for mixing monitors (wedges and in-ear monitors) from front of house, in addition to stage techniques to maximize monitoring success.
Having a step-by-step action plan along the lines of what’s outlined here can help you sort through the stress of the live environment and make things go more easily and smoothly come “crunch time.”
Experience with gear and software is very important, but one skill that’s sometimes overlooked – yet takes years to master – is the art of listening.
There are four basic (yet key) areas of microphone technology and techniques to consider – let’s call them Pattern, Position, EQ and Processing.
We work in churches in teams that reach beyond just the technical aspects of the job. Without good communication and open dialogue, we are destined for inefficiency, unmet goals, and more.
We knew there would be new challenges in the post-pandemic era, and many more unforeseen challenges have arisen. So, what can we do? We’re all in this together, so how can we help turn this around?
Don’t be discouraged—we’ve all experienced these (and more) over the course of our careers. The key is avoiding repeats…
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