The date when television goes all digital has changed Will Your Wireless Mic work?

By law, full-power television stations nationwide must begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital format by June 12, 2009. The U.S. Congress approved an extension of the deadline, which was originally set for February 17. The extension was vetoed in the 1st session but was later passed in the Full session.

So on June 12, 2009 all full power analog TV transmission is scheduled to cease. Digital TV broadcasts will be consolidated below channels 52. Channels 52-69 (698 - 806 MHz), generically called the 700MHz band, will be reallocated to public emergency broadcast and telecom companies. The FCC will prohibit the use of wireless microphones in this range in the near future, perhaps as early as February 17th.

This means we all have some time to exchange those DJ mics and Lavileer mics in the 698 to 806 MHZ range

Irionically The Audio technica Pro series and ATW series mics are ALL SAFE they operate in the 100 to 500 mhz range

BUT The Samson Mics we have are in DANGER so check your model number and make sure the frequency does not fall between 698 and 806 mhz.

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Video The Electric Slide demonstration

Here is how to do:

THE ELECTRIC SLIDE or THE ELECTRIC BOOGIE Song by: Marcia Griffith

Take 3 steps to the Right & Clap (4 Beats)

Take 3 steps to the Left & Clap (4 Beats)

Take 3 steps Backward & Clap (4 Beats)

Bend down toward the ground then lean back (4 Beats)

Take ¼ turn Counterclockwise Pause or Kick out (2 Beats)

START OVER FROM THE TOP

This is the dance that started it all, and if you know how to do this dance the rest come easy, because most of them are based on this dance. We will post a new video each weekend so come back often. Next weeks video is The New Electric Slide.

Can't wait? Go to http://www.youtube.com/discjockeystube and subscribe to our videos, RATE THEM, and hey while you are there, leave a comment or two!

Spinnin Vince Says HELLO WORLD

These tales of topics from the ocean of experiences from which I've sailed for over fourteen years now, will hopefully guide you all to a more fulfilling and fun way to sail though your adventures in mobile disc jocking. Keep in mind as you travel with me across many a journey, that these tales might not be for you. The one thing I learned as a matey, before becoming the captain of my spaceship was “ steal what you can from others, but it all might not be something your can sail yourself “. We all have our own direction or capabilities, personalities and likenesses, musical tastes and forthrightness ( is that a word ?) whatever. I hope you understand.

I am a bit out there in my way of describing things or my brand of humor so, bare with me and email me if you don't get something. I'll send you the video so you can keep up. ( It's only $19.95 plus S/H ) whenever I get around to filming it ! So batten down the hatches and enjoy the journeys. I'm coming to your computer !!!!

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Lipps inc. or Lipps Incorporated - They do "Funky Town"

A long Time Veteran DJ and Friend of The Disc-jockeys blog DJ Bob from Delaware stated the following very obsessive fact:

"As I was going through my songs, I realized that "Funkytown" is 30 years old this year. It's true. And one thing that's consistant is that NOBODY, even some really great professional DJ's I know ever pronounces the name of the band right. The original is by Lipps, Inc. just like that...it is NOT Lipps INCORPORATED, it's Lipps, Inc. The difference is that the band meant the name to be a word play. Said correctly it's "LIP SYNCH", like what Milli Vanilli and Ashlee Simpson do in concert."

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How do I connect my computer to my DJ system?

You need the cord above first to get standard sound from your (1/8 in)headphone jack or line out jack to the back inputs (RCA) of your mixer. This will allow you to connect a SINGLE stereo channel to your mixer. This channel can be used for windows media player, winamp, real player, or whatever music software you use. If you can hear it through headphones plgged into the jack then this cable when connected correctly to your mixer will work fine.

Now if you have a DJ software program that has 2 players or more, both players will play through this one channel unless you SPLIT the signal by using (2) TWO of the cords below. You will also have to set the program you are using to split the outgoing sound from one channel stereo to two channel mono (that's player 1 to the left or right side and player 2 to the left or right side). when you hook it up this way and the channels are on the wrong side just flip the RCA Cable connections so the players will play in the channels you need.
There are also many different and very cheap usb external sound cards avail on the market that come in many different shapes, sizes, and outputs & Inputs so choose wisely. These usb sound cards allow you to independently control a different output or set of outputs.


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Digital DJs of The New Mellenimum

Back in the 80s & 90s if you had 2 turntables and a mixer you considered yourself a DJ. Now you can add to that equation anyone with a laptop and Audio software considers themselves DJs. Technology has basically revolutionized our industry for the better. Since the market is now flooded with an over abundance of DJs, Quality becomes the number one issue.

As the saying goes,"The cream rises to the top". That is an excellent saying for our industry today. Those DJs prepared with top notch equipment, top notch customer service, and top notch entertainment skills will survive in this time of economic decline.

If you are not a Digital DJ (Laptop DJ), then I encourage you to seriously look into it. The advantages out weigh the disadvantages and this blog will help you through your digital transition.We will start this year with the basic set-up and Back-ups needed, the programs to use, and the music to use with them. Carrying a hard drive that holds 60,000 songs is easier than carrying vinyl or even cds. There are also digital dj players that will play digital music (Mp3s or WAVs) without having to use a computer and we will discuss those as well in the future. Basically Stay Tuned weekly to this Blog and the Digital DJ Revolution will Grow even stronger.



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Changes coming for 2009

Greetings fellow DJs. I would like to announce some drastic changes for 2009. The Disc-Jockeys Blog will be teaming up with some of the Largest entertainment companies in the Nation. Not only will ALL of these DJs be invited to subscribe to the Blogs feeds, but the TOP RATED DJs will be invited to make posts.

There are a bunch of DJs that are currently posters, and I encourage you to keep those posts coming. For those who are writers and DO NOT POST, your status will be changed from writer to viewer only. We need our writers to be consistent, dedicated, and educating.

We have a YOU TUBE site: http://www.youtube.com/discjockeystube

This is where we will host our educational videos that get posted on this site.

LOOK FOR THIS BLOG TO CONTAIN:

• The Latest on Being a Digital DJ (Keeping up with technology)
  
• The Newest DJ Equipment on the market with links for the CHEAPEST BUYS
• The Hottest songs you need to get (Old & New)
• How to use the internet as a DJ (Links usefull to you)
  
• Instructional Videos on equipment, dances, & DJ performance
• tips and tricks you can use today
• Karaoke information
• Trivia lists & Links
• all of our favorite bookmarks relating to DJ & Music posted here
• Troubleshooting and repairing your equipment (MacGuyver Lessons)
• Emergency procedures - Emergency Kit - (Are You Ready for The WORST?)
• pictures and videos of our best & worst gigs
• Ideas for running your DJ Business
• Tax Time Advice
• A Mailing List for a Monthly BLOG Newsletter
  

ALL of The equipment listed on this blog either in the posts or on the side adds will be researched and described the best we can. Plus we will also include quick links so you can get the equipment at our BEST PRICE!

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