Insure4Music Blog - The Microphone
There’s never been a better time to learn the art of DJing. Once upon a time, you had to buy turntables and a mixer to replicate a professional DJ set up. Now, you can connect your laptop, computer or tablet to a DJ controller, which combines the features of a mixer and turntables on one…
We spoke to six-time award-winning wedding DJ Terry Lewis to get his advice on how to get wedding DJ gigs.
We explore why vinyl records are so popular – and why protecting them is a necessity.
There are several key attributes which separate the great DJs from the good, and the best from the rest. Here’s what makes a great DJ, featuring insights from those in the industry.
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…
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…
