Category Archives: DJ GEAR

SKB Rack/Shelf Combo Has Split Personality

By Robert Lindquist of the L2P Network. Live2Play, Play2Live. Earlier this year, SKB Corporation introduced the 1SKB-R104 Rack case and the SKB-AV8 shelf—products they said were “Sure to make audio engineers and DJs very happy” — let’s see if they do. As someone who plays in a band (doubling as the “sound guy”) and fills…

QSC K12 - 12″ Powered Speaker

I recently had the opportunity to check out the QSC K12′s at a Saturday night wedding. Here’s what I discovered… Since I knew the size and layout of this particular venue, I opted to leave the sub behind and take just the K12s, which turned out to be a fine decision. As with most receptions,…

The Numark V7 Music Controller

For DJs who are used to playing on vinyl turntables and are ready to make the switch to digital ones, this may be the product you have been looking for. V7 is the digital turntable for today’s mix-minded DJ. V7 delivers great feel and power in a single-platter digital controller. The unit features an adjustable…

Peavey PR 15D Active Speaker

The Peavey PR 15D is a Class D-powered, bi-amped version of the company’s previously released two-way, 15-inch, woofer-anchored speaker system. The intention of Peavey’s PR line is to balance full sound with light weight, and at 37 pounds, this polypropylene, injection-molded loudspeaker manages to fill a room without having to pack a dolly. Features Lugging…

JBL EON G2 Powered Speakers

JBL’s EON powered speakers are among the best-selling and most reliable in the market because of their power, portability and, above all, rich sound reproduction for pre-recorded music. DJs are sure to appreciate the superb low-end response of the 15″ differential drive woofers, because the thump will pack the dance floor all night long. These…

American Audio VMS4 Velocity MIDI Station

The Ultimate DJ Performance Tool! Amidst a growing buzz throughout the DJ community, American Audio has announced that its long-awaited VMS4 Velocity MIDI Station, a 4-channel MIDI controller, will be available in July. Billed as the ultimate performance tool for today’s working DJs, the VMS4 is an amazingly versatile piece of gear that offers 4…

VocoPro’s New 4 Channel Portable PA System

The VocoPro PA-MAN is a new concept in portable P.A. that packages the latest in wireless microphone technology and a multi-format disc player together with a mixer and amplifier. The built-in disc player spins DVDs, CDs and CD+G discs. A USB port lets you access your digital library of music easily — just plug in…

Make Music Videos On The Fly at Gigs

The Q3 Handy Video Recorder from Zoom records stereo sound with two condenser microphones for crystal clear HD audio with movies. The ability to capture audio at 24-bit/48 kHz is especially important for DJs planning to upload their footage to video share sites like YouTube, which compress video but now allow files with stereo audio…

Wedding Ceremony Rigs

Many mobiles not only entertain at wedding receptions, but they also provide sound reinforcement for ceremonies. While the number of options for music player/controller, mixer, mics and speakers are seemingly infinite -– we’ve narrowed them down a bit for you to help make the choices for your wedding ceremony rig a bit easier. To keep…

Denon Celebrates 100 Years of Passion for Audio!

Denon, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment products, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2010. In 100 years of significant and innovative “firsts,” Denon has continuously brought passion, artistry and the best of technologies to discriminating customers around the world, always providing them with a superior home entertainment experience. Denon Background:…