Insure4Music Blog - The Microphone
From live mixers to sequencing software, we’ve selected some of the best DJ equipment around. Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB XP Credit: DJ City As record players go, the AT-LP1240-USB XP turntable is one of the best in the business. It is ideal for pro, mobile and club DJ use and is considered one of the most versatile,…
As any DJ will tell you, accidents can happen – even with the utmost care and caution. Here are our top tips for keeping your DJ equipment safe before, during and after a show. Prepare backups When you’re playing to a lively crowd, the last thing you want to happen is for the sound…
“You wouldn’t wait until you had a crash to get car insurance, so why would you wait until you have an accident to get DJ insurance?” This self-explanatory but astute observation was made by Insure4Music policyholder and legendary garage DJ Lonyo Engele, better known by his stage name Lonyo. His song ‘Summer of Love’ was…
How does pocketing 2 x VIP tickets worth £99 each for this year’s BPM | PRO show sound? We’re delighted to give you the chance to enter our exclusive BPM | PRO competition. WIN 2 x VIP tickets to this year’s show on Sunday 22nd October and Monday 23rd October 2017! Perks include: · VIP…
Let’s face it, DJs get the coolest toys. Guitarists get pedals and amps, vocalists get microphones and (occasionally) Auto-Tune. DJ gadgets, however, include watches, headphones, decks, lighting, speakers and tons more. 1) Lofelt Basslet – £179 Image credit: Lofelt The phrase ‘feel the bass’ gets thrown around a lot, particularly at raves and clubs, but…
The history of the synthesiser is a difficult story to plot. Although synonymous with the golden age of synth music in the 80s, electronic instruments have existed since the 19th century in the form of telegraphs, organs and other pioneering devices. Exactly what constitutes a synthesiser is still open for debate, but its journey from…
Making the leap from electronic dance music fan to budding DJ can be a daunting prospect. What do you need to start out; apart from passion? What software should you use? And what kind of headphones are best? If you’re unsure how to begin your journey, take a look at our quick guide to the…
The innovators – from John Cage to DJ Kool Herc – who transformed your humble record player to what it is today The history of turntablism is the evolution of the record player from a device for playing music into an instrument on which to make it. The journey was a slow one: It was…
How much should DJs charge for their first few DJ gigs? It’s a perennial question asked by almost every fledgling DJ, but unfortunately, there is no easy answer. The following guide should, however, offer some clarity to help you decide. When you are starting out, do not expect to make much money straight away; most…
When you are starting out as a DJ, landing a residency can be hard. But assuming you want to progress and build a DJing career, securing a residency is an important step. This guide walks you through the essential steps for securing a DJ residency. Written with the help of established DJs, it will give…
