I currently use 2 passives, one amp, and a powered sub. I plan on getting some EVs but I booked a gig at an event hall with a 500 person capacity. I was worried about my Rockvilles struggling, but actually with the sub my sound was super clean. I was kind of in shock and relief. Made me realize I could afford to wait to upgrade my speakers. You do get more life out of some passives if you use them right (some people dont know how to match their amps etc). I carry my amp in a small rack case that also houses one of my power strips as well as my wireless mic receiver. The case weighs about 60 pounds so it is a pain to lug around. But it does get the job done. I use a facade with uplights behind it. Then I have a couple cheap disco lights but I do need a light bar and my set up will be pretty solid. But so far my clients dont seem to mind the lack of lights because my booth is lit up and changes colors so they love the way that looks. One thing I do to add ambience is hook up a 55 inch monitor behind my booth, if I am doing a pool party or adult birthday, I can play music videos behind me or link my videos to all of the tvs in the room, or I can put visualizer fx on the screen or for weddings I have a psychedelic heart effect with the couple's names that is always a hit. All in all my setup looks a lot like yours except I hide a big amp rack case behind my facade lol. Im also kinda playing with fire because I dont have a reliable back up set of speakers. So I need to get on that. When I first started doing gigs in 2019, I was easily making enough money to build up my arsenal, but ended up dipping in my savings when apocalypse 2020 happened. 2021 wasnt too much better for business but 2022 is starting to look up and Im getting more calls to do gigs so hopefully I get back on track this year. I am super excited, my first gig with my new Rane One is on St Pattys day. So far ive only tested it out on my home practice set up and not on my pro setup yet, so I cant wait to hear it. If my ddj sr2 sounded that good in that event hall...the Rane One is gonna be a beast!
I currently use RCF EVOX 12 with an RCF 18" sub. I use Denon 4000 controller to a DBX Driverack PA2, Shure wireless mic, Electrovoice RE20 broadcase mic on my Bunn Gear console. For monitors and backup sound system, I use HK Audio Nano 300. Lights are chauvet LED strips and a set of 4 moving head lights controlled by Showxpress. Macbook Pro with serato and a backup laptop and backup iPad also used for cocktail hours and ceremony music.
I use two Active QSC K12.2 paired with QSC KS 118, Pioneer DDJ SX2, Shure 58 wired mic and 2 Shure wireless BLX series (not the best but I make it work for now). This is my basic setup.
Thank you, I believe you are the first I heard to say they go with 15"s without a sub. I run with 12"s and a sub. My community can't live without subs. When the $ allows I will try it. I gotta cut down on the trips.
Interesting! I’ve seen it quite a lot where I’m from, but I do tend to use a sub the majority of the time unless it’s truly not needed. And yeah, I hear that!
Thanks for the way you explain and visualize your video. Currently: 2x 15in EV ZLX POWERED SPEAKERS (just learning to program them correctly) Considering add ons: 2- 12inch EV ZLX powered speakers OR 2- 15 or 18inch Beheringer subwoofers Any suggestions? My style of music is R&B, Southern Soul, Ole Skool Hip Hop. My choice age groups are 35 years old & up.
I’m sure you’ve bought speakers/subs by now but I would recommend buying subwoofers to accompany the 15”s. My current is set up now is usually 2 EV 12” tops with one 15” subwoofer. Usually gets the job done unless it’s a pretty big space.
Do you not use an external audio mixer? I love your content bro! I’ve learned so much from you and it’s because of your mixes that I got back into Djing after a 20 yr break.
Appreciate you for watching man 🙌🏾🙌🏾 I do sometimes. It truly depends on the set up and the gear I’m using. If I’m using a smaller controller, I usually do.
I actually do! I like to use 3 truss (two vertical, connecting one horizontally at the top, and hang intelligent Chauvet lights - nothing too incredibly expensive.
I have 2 15 inch EV zlx15bt and a 12 inch sub zxa1 EV would that sound good for a audience of about 100 to 200 people or would i need another 12 imch sub
For 100 people, that would be fine. For 200, I’d use another sub for sure. Depends on how big the space is too, but to be safe, a second one would help.
Great., less is more. I went to many parties when the dj;s goes crazy with 8 speakers, huge boxes, wires all over the place, way too many lights...old equipment....definitely clean, nice,compact is the way to go.
Great video… and I don’t disagree with anything on the dj side… however… looking at your pic…never ever eva eva eva eva set up in front of exit doors!! Other than that. Good job… I have 3 setups… one of them is S11 mixer with two Stanton turntables… phase controllers… with a Yamaha mg10xu mixer..2 Qsc k2’s and a Qsc sub.. that’s my base set up for one of my packages.
I DJ in a small bar so one EV 15 actually gets the job done. But, I do want a sub soon. Also I just ordered the Rev 7 so here's waiting an eternity to get it.
In this particular room, 2 ZLXs won’t cover much since it’s such a big space, but it’d work if there were maybe 50-100 people all sitting pretty close to the dance floor.
ahahahahahahhahahhahahhhaaahahahaahahhaa I've spent so much money in my life fo' two turntables and mixers (not counting the vinyl records) and I expect that where I am going to play there will already be MINIMUM a decent sound system!
What’s up Liftoff? I can’t thank you enough for posting this bro. I purchased the EV 12” zlx speakers and I really love the sound of these speakers. Recently, I bought a jbl irx 15” sub and I was wondering how to connect the ev tops to the sub? Appreciate your channel and all of your content.
Yo bro! You’re more than welcome! And dope!! You can just take an XLR out of your controller/mixer in to the input of the EV top, then take an XLR out of the same speaker from the output and in to the input of the sub!
💯💯 I want to eventually get some some QSCs - those things are monsters. Didn’t want to recommend something so pricey in the video but I should have mentioned them.
Same. My KW181 and two K10’s have been flawless. I can do a small party with two K10’s and run them in deep mode for more bass. They sound terrific not a fan of the K.2 series.
@@DJLiftOFF Really but you mentioned a $1200 mic just saying, anyway have two 15's ev's and a qsc 18 sub, and im just a novice.!!! oh also just picked up the Rane one.
I super charged my ELX200 18sp by upgrading the woofer. It's almost twice as loud now. Getting ready to super charge a second one this week. ua-cam.com/video/ml5S3jdbPyk/v-deo.html
I currently use 2 passives, one amp, and a powered sub. I plan on getting some EVs but I booked a gig at an event hall with a 500 person capacity. I was worried about my Rockvilles struggling, but actually with the sub my sound was super clean. I was kind of in shock and relief. Made me realize I could afford to wait to upgrade my speakers. You do get more life out of some passives if you use them right (some people dont know how to match their amps etc). I carry my amp in a small rack case that also houses one of my power strips as well as my wireless mic receiver. The case weighs about 60 pounds so it is a pain to lug around. But it does get the job done. I use a facade with uplights behind it. Then I have a couple cheap disco lights but I do need a light bar and my set up will be pretty solid. But so far my clients dont seem to mind the lack of lights because my booth is lit up and changes colors so they love the way that looks. One thing I do to add ambience is hook up a 55 inch monitor behind my booth, if I am doing a pool party or adult birthday, I can play music videos behind me or link my videos to all of the tvs in the room, or I can put visualizer fx on the screen or for weddings I have a psychedelic heart effect with the couple's names that is always a hit. All in all my setup looks a lot like yours except I hide a big amp rack case behind my facade lol. Im also kinda playing with fire because I dont have a reliable back up set of speakers. So I need to get on that. When I first started doing gigs in 2019, I was easily making enough money to build up my arsenal, but ended up dipping in my savings when apocalypse 2020 happened. 2021 wasnt too much better for business but 2022 is starting to look up and Im getting more calls to do gigs so hopefully I get back on track this year. I am super excited, my first gig with my new Rane One is on St Pattys day. So far ive only tested it out on my home practice set up and not on my pro setup yet, so I cant wait to hear it. If my ddj sr2 sounded that good in that event hall...the Rane One is gonna be a beast!
Nice advise… only thing I don’t agree “wrap the cables around the stand”… there’s better options….
I personally use black velcro
100% agree on better options 💯 I use gaffers tape, just didn’t have tape that particular day.
I currently use RCF EVOX 12 with an RCF 18" sub. I use Denon 4000 controller to a DBX Driverack PA2, Shure wireless mic, Electrovoice RE20 broadcase mic on my Bunn Gear console. For monitors and backup sound system, I use HK Audio Nano 300. Lights are chauvet LED strips and a set of 4 moving head lights controlled by Showxpress. Macbook Pro with serato and a backup laptop and backup iPad also used for cocktail hours and ceremony music.
Started with a pair of Harbinger 15"! Happy with how they sound, definitely getting a sub and facade down the line
Nice! And yeah, a sub is always safe to have and the facade makes a huge difference!
Solid video. I run two 15’s, a Rane one, facade, and my external mixer and amp are a package deal bc it’s a fender px-2200
Appreciate it! Nice set up as well 👌🏾
I use two Active QSC K12.2 paired with QSC KS 118, Pioneer DDJ SX2, Shure 58 wired mic and 2 Shure wireless BLX series (not the best but I make it work for now). This is my basic setup.
🔥🔥 I want to get that same sound set up soon! And yeah, I love the QLXD series, crazy expensive though. But more than worth it.
Thank you, I believe you are the first I heard to say they go with 15"s without a sub. I run with 12"s and a sub. My community can't live without subs. When the $ allows I will try it. I gotta cut down on the trips.
Interesting! I’ve seen it quite a lot where I’m from, but I do tend to use a sub the majority of the time unless it’s truly not needed.
And yeah, I hear that!
@@DJLiftOFF Been using the QSC's and/or JBL's without a sub (unless we're in a really large venue) and they're amazing. Just use the bass boost.
I've always been an EV guy but QSC/JBL is dope too. Always awesome to not have to lug a sub around!@@debdominick3723
Thanks for the way you explain and visualize your video.
Currently:
2x 15in EV ZLX POWERED SPEAKERS
(just learning to program them correctly)
Considering add ons:
2- 12inch EV ZLX powered speakers
OR
2- 15 or 18inch Beheringer subwoofers
Any suggestions? My style of music is R&B, Southern Soul, Ole Skool Hip Hop. My choice age groups are 35 years old & up.
I’m sure you’ve bought speakers/subs by now but I would recommend buying subwoofers to accompany the 15”s.
My current is set up now is usually 2 EV 12” tops with one 15” subwoofer. Usually gets the job done unless it’s a pretty big space.
Do you not use an external audio mixer? I love your content bro! I’ve learned so much from you and it’s because of your mixes that I got back into Djing after a 20 yr break.
Appreciate you for watching man 🙌🏾🙌🏾 I do sometimes. It truly depends on the set up and the gear I’m using. If I’m using a smaller controller, I usually do.
Nice vid, I'm also a beginner DJ, I use a pair of Mackie Thump 12s and a 15" inch sub from Behringer plugged in to my 5-channel mixer also from Mackie
Appreciate. And dope, how you like the mackies?
🔥🔥🔥 love the accuracy of all the information in the vids bro. A lot of DJ videos don't really advocate for modernized DJs
Thank you bro!! I agree man! I love the history of DJ’ing and it’s culture, but I definitely appreciate everything new as well.
Yo check out these gravity clips. For your wires. Also thanks for the tips
Dope bro. Any other light recommendations for weddings?
I actually do! I like to use 3 truss (two vertical, connecting one horizontally at the top, and hang intelligent Chauvet lights - nothing too incredibly expensive.
@@DJLiftOFF thanks my boy.
12 ' & 18 sub amazing sound love it
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Cool video, how much would all those bits cost me roughly? Thanks 👍
Thank you! In total with a controller around ~$1,000, the entire set up would be around $3K.
@@DJLiftOFF Thanks for your reply
I have 2 15 inch EV zlx15bt and a 12 inch sub zxa1 EV would that sound good for a audience of about 100 to 200 people or would i need another 12 imch sub
For 100 people, that would be fine. For 200, I’d use another sub for sure. Depends on how big the space is too, but to be safe, a second one would help.
Great., less is more. I went to many parties when the dj;s goes crazy with 8 speakers, huge boxes, wires all over the place, way too many lights...old equipment....definitely clean, nice,compact is the way to go.
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What external mixer would you recommend to use with a dj set with a controller and the Denon sc5000 ?
Sorry bro, not 100% on that one. My suggestion wouldn’t be valid if I provided one!
I would go with the JBL eon 15s personally not a fan of EV not really a price difference from JBL
I have an EON sub that I use now that I love. I personally like EVs but JBL is definitely of high quality too.
route cables down and NOT around the pole, use gaff tape to hold the cable in place. Better look.
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Great video… and I don’t disagree with anything on the dj side… however… looking at your pic…never ever eva eva eva eva set up in front of exit doors!! Other than that. Good job… I have 3 setups… one of them is S11 mixer with two Stanton turntables… phase controllers… with a Yamaha mg10xu mixer..2 Qsc k2’s and a Qsc sub.. that’s my base set up for one of my packages.
💯💯 appreciate the tip, 100% agree! Dope, I know those QSCs bang. Always been an EV guy but I want a QSCs system soon!
How about 2 15s and the 12 inch sub?
I used to DJ with just 2 15’s and it worked well in a lot of cases. A 12inch sub def works!
I DJ in a small bar so one EV 15 actually gets the job done. But, I do want a sub soon. Also I just ordered the Rev 7 so here's waiting an eternity to get it.
Yea the 15s def have some power. Sub will add some extra knock!
And dope man, ya gotta let me know how it is!
Clean setup bro. Where u get the dj facade from?
Thanks bro! I believe zzounds if I remember correctly.
Nice videos Bruh ! Question, how many people do you think you can cover with just the two 15 in zlx . In a room of that size . Thanks
In this particular room, 2 ZLXs won’t cover much since it’s such a big space, but it’d work if there were maybe 50-100 people all sitting pretty close to the dance floor.
@@DJLiftOFF thanks Bruh
Never wrap cables, I use Gator Wire Clips for my wires.
Are you referring to when storing your cables?
@@DJLiftOFF I would say talking about wrapping around the speaker stands, looks bad.
ahahahahahahhahahhahahhhaaahahahaahahhaa I've spent so much money in my life fo' two turntables and mixers (not counting the vinyl records) and I expect that where I am going to play there will already be MINIMUM a decent sound system!
What’s up Liftoff? I can’t thank you enough for posting this bro. I purchased the EV 12” zlx speakers and I really love the sound of these speakers. Recently, I bought a jbl irx 15” sub and I was wondering how to connect the ev tops to the sub? Appreciate your channel and all of your content.
Yo bro! You’re more than welcome! And dope!!
You can just take an XLR out of your controller/mixer in to the input of the EV top, then take an XLR out of the same speaker from the output and in to the input of the sub!
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Great job
Appreciate you G 🙏🏾
QSC and a 18 for me
💯💯 I want to eventually get some some QSCs - those things are monsters.
Didn’t want to recommend something so pricey in the video but I should have mentioned them.
I second QSC’s man. RCF’s are excellent speakers
Same. My KW181 and two K10’s have been flawless. I can do a small party with two K10’s and run them in deep mode for more bass. They sound terrific not a fan of the K.2 series.
@@DJLiftOFF Really but you mentioned a $1200 mic just saying, anyway have two 15's ev's and a qsc 18 sub, and im just a novice.!!! oh also just picked up the Rane one.
@@DjTecniq my k10’s I use far more than my jbl 15’s better sound
i sometimes go around using two EV for small gigs
Definitely do that from time to time as well!
One DJ tip never roll your cables around your polls it just looks tacky
If you do it cleanly, I think it looks okay. However, taping them behind behind the poles does look considerably more professional.
Speaker covers? No way. Skrims ok. Totems definitely. Wrap wires. No
Valid lol. Only had to wrap because I didn’t have my gaffers tape.
@@DJLiftOFF great video regardless
@@DartsandHipHop thanks man, appreciate it! 🙏🏾
i hate facades
I think they’re good for hiding equipment but I really want to get DJ furniture soon. Why do you hate them?
Because all djs have them. I'm a short guy and the facades arw too high for me. I'm building my own minimal both...
4 12s zlx, 2 18s ekx
Super solid 💪🏾 - that’s enough for most sized gigs in my eyes. Unless it’s like 400+
easy way to beatmatch hip hop/rap and R&B beginner DJ
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I super charged my ELX200 18sp by upgrading the woofer. It's almost twice as loud now. Getting ready to super charge a second one this week. ua-cam.com/video/ml5S3jdbPyk/v-deo.html
Oh wow, dope. Going to definitely check this out. Thanks man 🙏🏾
DJ’s please don’t ever block an exit with your setup… 🤦🏼♂️ Other than that, not a horrible video
You can’t really tell but there’s more than enough room behind me and on the sides to get around, but still good to note.
Not a “horrible” video lol..