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| Tips for a DJ |
 [ Introduction ] |
This paper outlines some hints for the aspiring DJ. It assumes that you're comfortable with a lot of things, but that you're not an expert at any of them. You need some basic familiarity with the operation of a stereo system, and some familiarity with the music that you'll be playing. Mostly, it assumes that you're willing to experiment, feel nervous, make some mistakes, learn from them, keep a cool demeanor, and have fun.
Since this is a brief introduction, some simplifications are necessary; this paper explains concepts and general procedures, but isn't a step-by-step guide. In particular, if you know lots about audio equipment or DJ technique, you'll recognize some fairly severe oversimplification in our descriptions and suggestions. We make no apologies for this; as you become an expert, we fully expect that you will know when to break the rules.
The paper concentrates on the term, "Event DJing." This covers the situation where you will be playing music for some relatively large group of people, and that you will be bringing your own audio equipment (the room is not already pre-wired for sound).
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| [ Index ] |
 Know the event
- Visit the site of the event beforehand
- Do you have enough power to do the job?
- Sources of audio (CD players, Minidisc, Other audio sources)
- Obtaining and organizing the music
- Cables
- Other Supplies
- Getting to the event
- Connection of equipment
- Survival tips
- Musical content
- When it's over...
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