DJ Sound System

My standard DJ sound system for most events is a very powerful, very capable system assembled into one large, rolling rack. Where load-in limitations allow me to use that rack, the system would include a professional mixer, (8) wireless microphones, up to (4) amplifier channels, and at least (2) professional speakers on stands. Where limitations exclude the rack and require equipment to be carried into an event, I generally use a Yamaha 12-channel powered mixer, a small rack with (4) wireless microphones, and at least (2) speakers on stands. Typically, I also include at least (1) subwoofer with every system to provide the best sound.

My live sound system uses some of the best equipment in the industry! I use the excellent and amazing PreSonus StudioLive 1642 digital mixer and a matched set of JBL PRX powered subs (4) & top speakers (2) for Front-of-House sound at most shows...that's all, and it kicks major butt! The StudioLive board is essentially a  mixer and effects rack, all in one compact unit, providing (16) microphone inputs with high-pass filters, gates, compressors, limiters, 4-band EQs, (6) aux/monitor sends and (2) sends to the built-in digital delay and reverb. If needed, I have an Apple Mac Mini that pairs with the mixer and allows me to record up to 18 tracks simply and easily.

For any size venue or show, up to (6) monitor mixes are available by JBL floor wedges, self-powered speakers or in-ear monitors (supplied by the artists), and sidefill or zone speakers can be added for better sound on large, wide-open stages. Each monitor mix has high-pass filter, gating, compression, limiting, 4-band parametric EQ and a 31-band graphic EQ available to optimize what the musicians hear and match well with the higher demands of modern in-ear monitoring. For you musicians with an iPhone or iPod Touch: My mixer will even let you adjust your own monitor mix using your iPhone and a free app! How's THAT for crazy and cool?