Insure4Music Blog - The Microphone
It’s been a record few years for the vinyl industry. An incredible 4.2 million vinyl records were sold in the UK in 2018, while vinyl now accounts for one in ten purchases of music in a physical format. These figures highlight one thing – that many music listeners still value being able to hold music…
Being a competent DJ who puts on a decent live show every now and again is one thing. Being a great DJ who leads the way and inspires others is an entirely different matter. There are several key attributes which separate the great DJs from the good, and the best from the rest. Here’s what…
Power is everything if you’re a DJ. The higher the power of a speaker, the greater the sound quality you are likely to achieve. If you’ve spent days and days practising before a live show, the last thing you want is to be let down by poor sound quality. Whether you’re planning on spinning at…
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…
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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…
