How loud is a decibel? What is clipping? What happens when you daisy chain speakers? Where should you put your speakers for the best sound. What types of speakers should you use? How should you power them? We’ll break down the difference between Class A/B and Class H amplifiers. Speaker placement and selection will be covered with explanations of comb filtering, directivity, audio wavelengths, and the inverse square law. Answers to these questions, and probably a few you didn’t even know you had! A MUST attend for all DJs.

What are the rules and what do they mean to you? We’ll also discuss cables inside and out, literally. We’ll cover different types of connectors, and connections. Balanced vs. Unbalanced, Hi-z vs. Lo-z, and more. We’ll also cover the properties of cable, including capacitance, resistance and other electrical characteristics that can critically impact your sound. Cables are often overlooked, however, critical pieces of gear cannot function unless properly and reliably connected. This session will save you money and headaches for years to come!

New LED fixtures offer virtually infinite color options, and intelligent lights are capable of more than ever before. DMX makes it easier than ever to get MORE out of your light show and controllers are becoming more affordable every day! We’ll discuss the future of the DMX standard, options for controllers, and taking the pain out poorly written manuals and confusing consoles.

Seating is VERY limited. Controllers and lights will be provided for workstations. BONUS special discounts on controllers for attendees!

How loud is a decibel? What is clipping? What happens when you daisy chain speakers? Where should you put your speakers for the best sound. What types of speakers should you use? How should you power them? We’ll break down the difference between Class A/B and Class H amplifiers. Speaker placement and selection will be covered with explanations of comb filtering, directivity, audio wavelengths, and the inverse square law. Answers to these questions, and probably a few you didn’t even know you had! A MUST attend for all DJs.

What are the rules and what do they mean to you? We’ll also discuss cables inside and out, literally. We’ll cover different types of connectors, and connections. Balanced vs. Unbalanced, Hi-z vs. Lo-z, and more. We’ll also cover the properties of cable, including capacitance, resistance and other electrical characteristics that can critically impact your sound. Cables are often overlooked, however, critical pieces of gear cannot function unless properly and reliably connected. This session will save you money and headaches for years to come!

Every piece of equipment in your show is held hostage by power. Electric companies have acknowledged that your equipment could be bombarded by surges as often as hundreds of times per hour. Find out how to deal with noise, surges, brownouts and more to get optimal performance out of your equipment and preserve it’s longevity. Is a UPS for you? Plus, we’ll take the lid off (literally) the difference in power conditioners. What should you spend YOUR money on?