I’m talking about the physical design here. Home speakers aren’t designed for public use Blown home speakers at parties, or smoking amps, are so common you’d be shocked. Actually, in my experience, at any decent party that goes on for any decent length of time, this last outcome is the most common. Permanent damage is the worst scenario, but this makes it sound like it’s not common. Sue, the sound goes off – but actually, this is the best case scenario. But there’s terrible sound quality, and next – hopefully – just blown fuses. Then someone turns off Traktor’s limiter, or Serato’s dB ceiling. Then the bass, mid, treble all creep until they’re on full, all the time. And you’re not the only person DJing, right? Do you think anyone else is going to employ your restraint? No way José! As the party picks up, it’s blatantly clear your music ain’t going to cut it with “best practice”. You try and position the speakers in better places (probably balancing them dangerously at head height – see the next point – which by the way also ruins the bass further), but it’s like trying to stop the tide with your hands. So you try and keep everything out of the red. So what’s a self-respecting DJ to do? Well, you personally will probably resist the inevitable. Your puny speakers aren’t loud enough, and there’s no bass as the room is full of people making their own noise, and letting their bodies absorb all the bass frequencies (how dare they?). You will turn everything into the red, and if you don’t, someone else will Because if they don’t, you’re going to fall into the next big trap… 3. Do your puny little speakers really have the ability to cope with delivering sufficient bass for a public space or a group of more than six people? Be honest. The one area you need a LOT of power is in the bass frequencies. Here’s the ugly truth: People absorb bass. You’ve not got one, right? If you have you can skip this point (but none of the others). Trust me, your speakers simply won’t sound good enough – it’s the truth and you’ll find out the first time you try it – if you’re silly enough to try it, that is. It’s incredible how much noise a roomful of people actually makes, and how much volume you really need to fill that room to party levels. Sure you may have KRK Rokit 10-3s and only be playing to a party of 10 people, in which case you may be OK (only on this point though), but for most people, it’s a different story. …and by “speakers”, I mean your amp/speakers, or your powered speakers, or whatever you use. But please read this first to find out why it’s such a big mistake… Why you should never use home speakers at parties… 1. Wanna play Russian Roulette with your expensive sound system? Then go ahead. It’s never a question of “if” – just “when”. It doesn’t matter if it’s a decently loud boombox, an all-in-one stereo system, separates, a proper “hi fi”, or even professional studio monitors or DJ monitors – read it slowly and out loud: It’s going to go horribly wrong. What am I talking about? DJing at a party using your home music system, that’s what. Saves hassling about a PA system, right? Plus it’d be great to show off your new monitors.īut however it happens, it is almost always a huge mistake. Or it could be more premeditated, kidding yourself that all will be fine if you just take your music system from home to the party venue. It could just happen because you’ve got a few people back at yours and it sort of… you know… takes off. We’ve all done it, or at least been tempted. **Note: These all mean the same and generally have the same usage, it's up to you to determine what sounds more natural in the situation your in.Home speakers blowing up at house parties isn’t the exception – it’s the rule! Time after time new DJs fall into this expensive trap. Formal - "Sounds like a plan", Informal: "Sounds good" or "Good Call" **Note: These all mean the same and generally have the same usage, it's up to you to determine what sounds more natural in the situation your in. "Maybe I should go to the party, what do you think?" "Sounds good to me" (could also use "Sounds like a plan" in this scenario "I'm going to take out the cook dinner later" "Sounds good" "Sounds good" is mostly used by teenagers/younger people (it's more informal) same as "Sounds like a plan" but could also be used for offers/ stating opinions: "I'm going to clean the house before the guests arrive" "sound like a plan" "Sounds like a plan" is mostly used by adults meaning that you think what they said is a good idea and would work (mostly used when resolving a situation/agreeing with decision): "I'm going to call for help" "Good call" It's often used when you or the person is unsure about which choice to go with: "Good Call" is used when you agree with someone's decision.
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