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I bought the Alto Professional Stealth Wireless system for £400... I've never used this system at an event without one of the channels cutting out every now and then. And the quality of the cables included are atrocious!
1000 dollars for a good microphone, bro wtf! More expensive doesn't make products better. Do proper research, investigate what is a right setup for you. Don't buy shit just because it costs a lot so you expect it to be good quality
Nowadays everybody and their mom are Djs and in the process sadly the craft has lost respect as an Art form I've seen and heard talented people with the minimal of equipment do amazing things, we blame the car but not the driver! back in the day even a bunch of candles would of suffice no subwoofers or laptops now we complicate our lives with looking good rather than sounding good! To all new guys spend your money wisely in the best tool you have; your brain! Study music and for goodness sake at least learn how to set your levels right!
Well said! I've been doing this job 27 years and I'm still learning! Alas I've never slagged a company off on UA-cam for the world to see cause I wasn't happy with the effect of the lights!
I haven't met a DJ that didn't like the effect that lights have in any setting but most new DJ's never been or worked with Disco era set ups, fuse popping 1200 watts bright! Heavy monsters Lol! Find it funny new DJ's complain about new led lights! Or carrying a 10 Terabyte external memory! I used to use a dolly just for the music! 😏🔊🎼🎵🎶🕺💃🎶📢🔊🔊
@@josesegura2090 , Been DJing since 1979. I couldn’t agree with you more. I loved introducing new music, reading the crowds, knowing all the genres, and really connecting with the people. When I saw my first event with a laptop and the DJ just staring into the monitor I thought, so this is the next phase of DJing. You might as well play a Spotify list. I only do one or two gigs a year now, mostly for friends and family that I’ve known for years who are getting married or want some type of party. It’s still fun and I really enjoy it but I sure miss the old days. Oh, and I do have the newest equipment these days. I gave all my old gear to my dear departed partners daughter who is now carrying on the DJ trade.
@@josesegura2090 it's not about the dj. It's about making the venue look good for the client.... if you're not into the decorating swallow your pride stick to the music and leave the rest to the professionals.
I bought a behringer c200 portable array. Thought it would maybe compare to LD system. DO NOT BUY ANY SPEAKER THAT LIGHTS UP LOL. This thing is beyond shit. Flush 300$ down the toilet before you buy this product.
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Well, first off, you bought the absolute cheapest AKG mic you could possibly find. I've been using AKG Perceptions for almost 13 years, and only now are they beginning to have issues.
Hey man as a sound engineer I’ll have to say if you plan on moving the glxd series around from venue to venue you should definitely invest on the rack mountable ones and buy the frequency manager. I’ve had better experiences with the glxd series without the manager at a fixed venue when they’re the house mics because you set them up and find the right channels and don’t have to worry about it
Many DJ's do not have an extensive audio background, so they do not know to do a frequency search in each location that they set-up in. DJ's also need to set the receiver to what State/Zip Code they are using the wireless mic in, if they have a higher end wireless system. Also make sure your antennas are not obstructed by a rack or any other equipment. Always point your antennas up, not to the sides.
I still have, and use my GLXD4 Shure microphone regularly for weddings. It has never dropped out on me yet. Coupled with a good RCF 10 mixer, it sounds good too. Your comments made me feel lucky. I do agree with you however, that you need to spend more to get more. I am going to replace this unit for the new Sennheiser EW-D.
I'm with you David, love my GLXD4's - its my mic / system of choice for guests & students. I bring 2 to gigs, one being a backup to my higher end QLXD system (only for me. I dont share mics). The GLXDs only failed me twice- once playing on the top floor of a big hotel (right below their satellite dishes etc and no wireless mic would work there, so it was hardwire time) and the 2nd was when the receiver was quite far away from the mic and not in line of sight, shall we say - that was the only time i experienced "drop outs". I was alsoglad for my glxd4 when i was singing at a festival with an inexperienced sound team - they just could not handle the more sensitive (better higher end) system, but they could manage the glxd. Go figure.
All of the MIC issues sound like frequency management. Was this around the time the FCC did their freq changes and made certain ranges illegal to support first responders?
First round was first responders, most recent round was lost due to an auction to cellular companies. We are basically stuck with a very narrow spectrum and the need to own gear to find out what is safe.. then, once rolling, does not protect you from the next Joe hopping on. Where I work we have 7 performance venues in a square block and a big football stadium down the road, Saturdays get ugly fast.
@@cdw4255 look into the audio technica system 10 pro, they actively scan the frequencies and move to any open frequency to keep that from happening. Not to mention almost unlimited wireless range with the help of data cables
Yes, the SKB case sucks. I bought it before I saw this. Barr is 💯 correct. The lids pop off so easily. Thankfully, I was able to return it for a refund.
I’ve seen your review on amazon of the SKB case and purchased the 6U one anyway from AMS - No problems at all with it. You must have received a defective unit, but I also purchased a Gator just in case per your review lol
UA-camrs beware!!! I hate when I see unboxing videos where the vlogger is raving about the product while they're still taking out of the box. LOL. Thats always a red flag. Its best to do an unboxing/first impressions and then after a few months of real use give a real review.
For me, it’s the ADJ Stinger, a solid wood carpeted DJ Facade, and the Chauvet DJ GigBar Move 5-in-1. The first one is ok if you disable strobe, because that’s terrible for anyone who may have epilepsy. After being in an accident, strobe lights cause me bad migraines. That being said, even before that, strobe effects were the first thing I’d disable. This means that at that point, it’s just an expensive light that shoots out red and green laser effects at an equal, or less than level of a cheap 35 dollar wireless effects light on Amazon. The carpeted facade is impossible to clean, it’s insanely heavy, it can’t be backlit, and it looks awful. I only used it once and it cost more than my current 4-6 panel facade that gets a great deal of compliments for its clean and crisp appearance. The Chauvet (Being Haitian, French and Creole are my first languages, is pronounced Show Vay) GigBar Move 5 in 1 is a hot mess. It can’t be used for weddings or sweet 16s because it ruins photos, and having all those messy effects, even set up via DMX, loses its appeal after the patterns have repeated over and over again, plus, most of the built in light shows contain strobing effects, which, once again, hurt most peoples eyes. As a result you get loud looking red and green bursts of color, a ton of laser effects, then moving lights that go off in between, where none of the individual parts are actually as good as fully dedicated versions of any of them. On top of that, despite being in a bar, the actual wiring into each light is clearly visible, making any initially classy presentation look messy. Having clean moving head lights that light the dance floor smoothly and look clean in photos, with wires that are hidden by totem stands, and totem stands that have wireless par uplighting looks clean and classic for weddings and events, photographers also don’t mind them. The one place where the laser effects look nice is hidden behind the dj booth, facing up at the ceiling. It’s a nice effect at that point, but a large stinger light isn’t needed to get that effect. Now, that being said, I love cold spark machines, since they add great value to any event, but the dust can be a little rough near white scrims and wedding dresses, so I keep them off to the sides. The only other downside there is that most venues in many cities see them as indoor pyrotechnics, and as such, they’re banned from many venues. I also love the Nimbus, but it requires a good sweep of the dance floor after the couples dance as the dry ice and scent free fog solution can leave the dance floor feeling slightly slick. The upside to both of those is the amount that can be charged by adding them to a wedding, or special event package, as long as the possible downsides are taken into consideration.
I'm not a DJ but a musician and I've learnt my lesson the hard way buying cheap arse speaker stands and mic stands. I also regretted buying an SKB rack case for my mixer and EQs that nearly gave me a hernia when lifting it! My K&M speaker stands cost me a lot of money but they are very secure and don't stress about my PA squeakers falling over.
Watching this made me realize that YOU are the reason I bought those Chauvet Wash lights in the first place but also, that I value your opinions and appreciate what you do.
Just getting started in the DJ world, but been in wedding band world for a long time. Absolutely agree with quality gear. Nobody ever regrets buying good stuff. I was looking at a Samson wireless mic for my sax, but decided to go top quality and got the AMT system. Best decision ever. A colleague got the Samson and can’t walk into a crowd without losing signal. I’ve never lost it in the crowd or even when the singers’ Sennheiser wireless handhelds were cutting out. Quality matters! ;)
Man I bought the swarm5(lasers suck), the gator stands because I thought it would help in lifting tops and the pin spots. My fault for listening to the GC salesman. Good video.
Hey Barr, I also must suggest you get speaker stand bags. ON-Stage makes pretty good ones that are padded and hold two stands each. That way you won't ruin you're stands. The only thing is I don't use Frankenstands. I use aluminum light weight crank stands.
I have those Shure mics they aren’t that bad have used them for about 4 years & yes it drops out once or twice out of 12 parties I do but no big deal. Just switch the channels.
With 5G rolling out across America - you bet that MOST of your microphones will be useless soon. FCC has been selling off mic bandwidth for the last couple years to make room for cell service. What worked last Tuesday won't work next week. Good luck finding a wireless mic that won't suffer from interference!
Yep. I have mics that were incredible 5-6 years ago. Now they don't even work with 3 cell phones in the room. There should be a buy back program because they are worthless and it isn't our fault.
The 5G wireless is in ultra high frequency range. If you stick with the 500 MHz products from Sennheiser and Shure you will be fine. I recommend in antennas being high and not rack mounted. number one enemy of wireless is water which is human bodies and second is metal which is your rack.
The moral of the story here is to not mention gear until you’ve thoroughly used it in the field. I also think you should focus on hear that you appreciate. Better to point DJs to gear that works vs away from gear that doesn’t. Keep it positive!
That’s crazy. I guess I’ve never messed with the shallow racks, but I have 2 of the 6 rackmount roto molded skb cases. I have beat them to hell and back. My only complaint is the lids are always in the way when not in use 😂
The RF spectrum for wireless mics is getting narrower and narrower, "A Band" is basically useless in urban areas. The FCC has hosed us to the point that if you do not spend a boatload in RF spectrum analysis then you are taking chances that you should not have to afford.
Even if you are working in the sticks, everybody and their mothers has a cell phone. A good wireless mic may work well during testing and setup and go to downright hell when the guests show up. You definentely need a mic that scans for the frequencies, i always scan during setup and scan again once everyone has shown up.
You should only really encounter competition from the cell phones when you're using 2.4 GHz digital. If you're in the 5 00 megahertz spectrum you should be fine. You may be having issues with all the bodies and not having your antennas high enough and scanning prior to the event starting with the people there. Lastly I would invest in some directional paddle antennas.
Barr you gotta do research on gear not rely on review wether UA-cam or from in-person. With that said I’ve been using the GLXD and GLXD ADVANCED for years. You just need someone to show how and where to use them. The GLXD is best outside, if being used inside you have to be at least 10 feet away from any other WiFi router and must be the last thing to turn on. The advanced units can be used anywhere but works best with distro unit when you have 2 or more.
I know this video is no longer new, but imagine my surprise to be entertained while running this all the way to the end only to discover the top piece of trash kit is the same rack I've been using for my ceremony rig since 2016. Based on what you lost, the rant is deserved. Either I'm lucky or you got a lemon. But I did carefully examine my butterfly hinges just now.
Touching on the tripod point. Now, I'm the same as you I've bought multiple pairs which were all doggy doos. The pair which has held up and are absolute workhorses - NJS heavy duty winch tripod. They hold my JBL SRX12ps week in and week out. BTW, I bought those speakers because of you man. Workhorse shit 🤟
I had an AKG mic, thankfully I switched it out before it gave me problems but then I got the Samsons that were absolute trash. I too fell for the Chauvet EZ-Gobo and realized after one gig that I would never be able to use it.
The GLX stands for GOOD LUCK. Garbage. Stick with QLXD or higher if Shure. G4 for Senns. Shocked by your experience with the SKB Plastics. Have one for lighting, the main bases...all of it. Solid clips and a really nice clean build. Sounds like you had QC issue over that. Love the one that has a small rack with a top that can hold a laptop.
Hey Barr, you're bang on about 99 percent of the bad gear but I find the pin spots are fine. I've used 2 of them for 2 years as accent lights in various ways. You're right about the pin spots are not great in every situation but I found uses like at Halloween for uplight applications and spotlighting props or as accent lights at Xmas, St. Patty's Day and Halloween parties. I love that they are inexpensive, small, bright, battery powered, easy to setup, magnetic and remote controlled. So its the best product out of the ones you mentioned. However, I only bought two.
WHOA. I have much love on those pin spots invaluable tool especially if you hire & need to set up a mirror ball no cable no problem everything has a magnetic surface everywhere. I also live in a Cyclone area so ceilings not that high so for me they are well worth the cash but i get where your coming from.
This is useful. I love this video! A hint at buying shure microphones, at least get the beta A’s or higher. They have a narrower cone and better dynamics both very useful for lessening feedback. And a richer tone. Shure SM58 at $70-99 were once the industry standard - decades ago. They are still decent Mics but the next level up is so much better. The betas or better are usually $50-$100 more. For the lifetime of a microphone that’s worth it. Also guitar center has a good deal with Shure mics for cost and warranty. And one reason why you wanna have shure microphones - for the people that drop and hit the mic’s. Believe me they handle so much damage of years and years from karaoke singers.
I have also AKG wireless mic, but it gave me a lot of problem. Then I go to Sennheiser EW100 845 g4. 100 meter range and rock solid performance without signal dropout.
I agree with most on here but the mics and skb case. did you try changing the channels and scan the room for the best signal on them? If you don't scan the room looking for the best channel to use then you are going to get drop outs and other noise on them. As for the skb case, I have a similar one and it has served me well. my covers stay on and I have my expensive mics in there. No issues here brother, user issue on both items maybe?
I do agree that he probably hasn't spent enough time figuring out how to run wireless microphones. You have to scan them number one. Number two you should have the antennas higher so they're not going through all the bodies. The arch enemy to wireless signals is metal and water and we are made of water. Also I have invested in directional paddle antennas and they make something that was nearly bulletproof exactly bulletproof. I use them for my outdoor ceremonies with my Sennheiser EW100 lav microphones.
No idea why everyone gets those Chauvet Swarm lights the overall effect is just really bunched up and i hate the dots all over the place. My Mini Kinta’s shit all over them as far as range and effect goes. I will be upgrading to the Kinta HP. More colors and looks really impressive and covers a wide area. As for wireless mics I’ve been super happy with the Phenyx Pro. All metal design and sound great for what you pay.
Ugh. Sane with the gator 4u cases. Horrible. Lids popped off constantly. Bought 4 of them, then a year in, they all started breaking. Btw, laughed way too much at your frustration on that.
Hi there ! Big up from France... Easy : Contest LED GUN ! Contest LED-UV12 ! Chinese haze machine !! But without testing you think to buy the best machines of the world lol
Unlike all other Shure wireless mics, the GLXD system uses 2.4 GHz transceivers. All such systems are subject to interference from cell phones and wifi routers. If you care about reliability, avoid all Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless mics.
I had such an awful experience with the Alto Wireless Speaker system. It’s supposed to be a transmitter that transmit signals from FOH to remote speakers but it keeps dropping out and got interference at EVERY venue which rendered it $400 piece of crap and waste of money. DO NOT buy the Alto wireless system!
Your first mistake was buying overpriced ADJ lights. I’ve been buying cheap Chinese knockoff lights for a quarter of the price and they are still going even after 6 years.
GLXD can be a pain in the neck for sure. Mine has been much better since I've started retuning the channel more often and changing the group setting when I have more than one in use.
I work for guitar center and on Black Friday 6 years back I was setting up a PA system using gator frameworks hydraulic speaker stands. The hydraulic failed on one of the stands, and the QC speaker landed on my foot, breaking my toe. From there I’ve never sold one again.!!
I bought different wireless mics for weddings and they all got all weird interceptions, I got so frustrated that I went back to wire mics and never had a problem afterwards.
Yep, I have an SKB 4U for two amps. It's plastic but not roto molded. Really tired of having to put cables back into it because the butterflies wont stay closed. They'll vibrate open just riding on a dolly and the cover just falls off. I've worked with people that have the same Anvil cases for 40 years and the butterflies are fine. Cant wait to replace it.
? My gators tripods works great, better than any other tripod. Love the hidraulics. Easy for me cause I do everything by myself. The easy Gobos I used them a lot on small Partys same with the spots go. They are good for small parties. There’s no need for the magnet I just strapped it to something and That’s it.!
well being more of a house party dj I regret buting the mackie 8inch subwoofer that thing farted out like ass and I was so angry till I got the cr10sxbt sunwoofer and I still got that thing jammin along and it pays off at all my friends parties I DJed at. had it for 4+years now going strong. the metalic strip on the front came off though but it still kicks ass.
I have to disagree with you on the gators tripod, as with any tripod (utlimate stands included and i have a pair) their not hydraulic (fluid) they are pneumatic (air) and they are supposed to help you assist the raise and lowering of the speaker not fully lift automatically. they are rated for a specific speaker weight and them JBL you use are pretty heavy and big. Depending on the weight its either gonna held assist in lifting aising it fast or slow ......I have used the same ones on a few occassion and yes they are pricey and sleek but they did work for me pretty good i did like the extention leg for the unbalanced surfaces i thought is was pretty unique although i didnt have to use it. good video and good critique on the product, personally i dont think any of the products are bad perse, they were just good for the time that you used them and they worked, well some more than others LOL but then you had to learn and graduate to what is super useful and what is not. you sell and you move on....
I had the same problem with AKG microphones. I sent them back and they said they looked at them and there was nothing wrong. Still had the problems, cutting out, banging etc. I gave them away in the end.
Can make it strobe better swarm FX but need dmx control panel in middle only difference with 5fx is strobes without led colours I have FX swarm goes well with jam moonflower effect gobozap one worth getting has amazing gobo effects adj stingers are better then chauvet I tried get stinger sold completely out but far more effective to chauvet s
I had a Swarm Wash for a little while. I think I would’ve liked it more if I had a second one to master/slave them. I am by no means a DJ, but I like to have a few lights around for the occasional party, wedding, or dance I get to do.
Funny video man...I saw all those videos of products you recommended and went meh. lol Sennheiser mics have been so good after having entry level Shure ones for sure! Some Chinese $30 Guitar Center ones were much better. I have the spin pots but use them on a gravity stand to highlight candy tables, cakes or chandeliers when needed. Same for the EZ Gobo, never used it as a gobo at all, just a spot. Also, never mounted them on a ceiling for all the reasons you gave. Looking for new tripods and sub poles, Frankenstand take my money!
Shit mics have by far been the worst experiences for me in my DJ career. Never again will I buy shit mics. My Sure radio mic is gathering dust in the loft.
Only thing I disagree with is the SKB I've had 3 over the years all still in good shape functioning as they should. One held a QSC 3002 2sp the second was for a system console from Colorado Sound and light I think it was 14sp with a sliding rack at the bottom the third held a laptop, mixer and mics for Karaoke
im guessing you really liked the skb flight case? :P joking love your vids dude but cant understand the issue you had with the shure microphone i use that but beta87a in the uk and never had one drop out
I’m thinking of getting the 3U also. Have you had any issues with it that Barr was talking about? Hopefully his issues were specific to the 4U version!!
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Hey hey man
I bought the Alto Professional Stealth Wireless system for £400... I've never used this system at an event without one of the channels cutting out every now and then. And the quality of the cables included are atrocious!
CAN YOU PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON THE YORKVILLE EXM MOBILE SUB BECAUSE IT'S OUT IN THE MARKET
AND PLEASE GIVE ME A SHOUTOUT
I lost it at number one😅, I don't know the product but I know the rage
Dj barr: the gordon ramsay of djing
😀😀😀😀
I agree
I read this comment while watching Master chef
Word. True that!
Except he doesn't bring his trauma to work
When you own products on this list and you realize your not the only one with issues 😭😭
1000 dollars for a good microphone, bro wtf! More expensive doesn't make products better. Do proper research, investigate what is a right setup for you. Don't buy shit just because it costs a lot so you expect it to be good quality
Nowadays everybody and their mom are Djs and in the process sadly the craft has lost respect as an Art form I've seen and heard talented people with the minimal of equipment do amazing things, we blame the car but not the driver! back in the day even a bunch of candles would of suffice no subwoofers or laptops now we complicate our lives with looking good rather than sounding good! To all new guys spend your money wisely in the best tool you have; your brain! Study music and for goodness sake at least learn how to set your levels right!
Well said ..
Well said! I've been doing this job 27 years and I'm still learning! Alas I've never slagged a company off on UA-cam for the world to see cause I wasn't happy with the effect of the lights!
I haven't met a DJ that didn't like the effect that lights have in any setting but most new DJ's never been or worked with Disco era set ups, fuse popping 1200 watts bright! Heavy monsters Lol! Find it funny new DJ's complain about new led lights! Or carrying a 10 Terabyte external memory! I used to use a dolly just for the music! 😏🔊🎼🎵🎶🕺💃🎶📢🔊🔊
@@josesegura2090 , Been DJing since 1979.
I couldn’t agree with you more. I loved introducing new music, reading the crowds, knowing all the genres, and really connecting with the people.
When I saw my first event with a laptop and the DJ just staring into the monitor I thought, so this is the next phase of DJing.
You might as well play a Spotify list.
I only do one or two gigs a year now, mostly for friends and family that I’ve known for years who are getting married or want some type of party. It’s still fun and I really enjoy it but I sure miss the old days. Oh, and I do have the newest equipment these days. I gave all my old gear to my dear departed partners daughter who is now carrying on the DJ trade.
@@josesegura2090 it's not about the dj. It's about making the venue look good for the client.... if you're not into the decorating swallow your pride stick to the music and leave the rest to the professionals.
I bought a behringer c200 portable array. Thought it would maybe compare to LD system. DO NOT BUY ANY SPEAKER THAT LIGHTS UP LOL. This thing is beyond shit. Flush 300$ down the toilet before you buy this product.
I don’t think I’ve heard Barr throw an F Bomb without censoring it with the duck sound so you know this case sucks ass lmaoo
Yeah Barr was pissed! lol
everyone forgets he’s from Jersey.
@@MrCalebgrayson actually he immigrated I’m pretty sure
Hi there! We're so sorry to hear you had a bad experience with one of our rack cases. It sounds like you got a manufactured defect if the holes weren't aligned. And because these cases are rotationally molded, the lids are molded with the case and therefore correspond to a specific side. Our customer service team is always ready and willing to help customers troubleshoot or resolve any issues with our products. We also have a lifetime warranty on all of our hard cases!
Ive had great experience with SKB.
By far one of the funniest videos i seen from Barr🤣 3:06 am and im here cracking up. Great job ! Definitely worthy of a like
Damn you went in about that SKB case! Lmao! Gator all the way bro.
I’ve never had problems with SKB cases. I must have 20 of their rack cases, 2U to 10u and slant 10/6 and 8/4s.
😂😂😂😂 I got 2 of the 10.... Gator stands and the Shure mics.... Stands have been good.... Mics have too.... but I feel you bro!
Hey bro... looks like you still so upset about skb rack!! Hahahaha
Well, first off, you bought the absolute cheapest AKG mic you could possibly find. I've been using AKG Perceptions for almost 13 years, and only now are they beginning to have issues.
Now we need a Video on which best gear you'd recommend 👍😁
Hey man as a sound engineer I’ll have to say if you plan on moving the glxd series around from venue to venue you should definitely invest on the rack mountable ones and buy the frequency manager. I’ve had better experiences with the glxd series without the manager at a fixed venue when they’re the house mics because you set them up and find the right channels and don’t have to worry about it
Many DJ's do not have an extensive audio background, so they do not know to do a frequency search in each location that they set-up in. DJ's also need to set the receiver to what State/Zip Code they are using the wireless mic in, if they have a higher end wireless system. Also make sure your antennas are not obstructed by a rack or any other equipment. Always point your antennas up, not to the sides.
Had and sold 4 racked GLXDs w/ Frequency manager and paddles, worked better but not great. Went to the QLXDs, never going back.
The swarm fx is just about the ugliest fucking light ever to come oit. Ranks right up there with the gig bar
Pure garbage. BUT - I would not rule it out for stupid pool and kids parties. Cheap and makes noise. BUT for pro use, no no no
Just rewatched this and damn Barr was going in on SKB lmaooooooo
I still have, and use my GLXD4 Shure microphone regularly for weddings. It has never dropped out on me yet. Coupled with a good RCF 10 mixer, it sounds good too. Your comments made me feel lucky. I do agree with you however, that you need to spend more to get more. I am going to replace this unit for the new Sennheiser EW-D.
I am with you on the Sennheisers. I love their quality.
I'm with you David, love my GLXD4's - its my mic / system of choice for guests & students. I bring 2 to gigs, one being a backup to my higher end QLXD system (only for me. I dont share mics). The GLXDs only failed me twice- once playing on the top floor of a big hotel (right below their satellite dishes etc and no wireless mic would work there, so it was hardwire time) and the 2nd was when the receiver was quite far away from the mic and not in line of sight, shall we say - that was the only time i experienced "drop outs". I was alsoglad for my glxd4 when i was singing at a festival with an inexperienced sound team - they just could not handle the more sensitive (better higher end) system, but they could manage the glxd. Go figure.
New djs need to taking there equipment serious. You buy cheap you buy twice
So glad I bought the Gator shallow case. I saw your SKB rig video and almost make the same mistake. Sweetwater talked me into Gator.
Turning this video into a drinking game! Every time he says "20$ tripod" you gotta take a shot! ROFL My liver is gonna croak! 😆
Be even funnier if it was just the word "tripod" 🤣🤣🤣
All of the MIC issues sound like frequency management. Was this around the time the FCC did their freq changes and made certain ranges illegal to support first responders?
I still use my Shure with no problems. I run it through a RCF mixer that sounds great.
First round was first responders, most recent round was lost due to an auction to cellular companies.
We are basically stuck with a very narrow spectrum and the need to own gear to find out what is safe.. then, once rolling, does not protect you from the next Joe hopping on.
Where I work we have 7 performance venues in a square block and a big football stadium down the road, Saturdays get ugly fast.
@@cdw4255 look into the audio technica system 10 pro, they actively scan the frequencies and move to any open frequency to keep that from happening. Not to mention almost unlimited wireless range with the help of data cables
Yes, the SKB case sucks. I bought it before I saw this. Barr is 💯 correct. The lids pop off so easily. Thankfully, I was able to return it for a refund.
I’ve seen your review on amazon of the SKB case and purchased the 6U one anyway from AMS - No problems at all with it. You must have received a defective unit, but I also purchased a Gator just in case per your review lol
Another thing too never in your life place your subwoofer in front of your fecade looks ugly and nothing profesional
Or any of your lights in front the facade, either. I saw him do that in the first few demonstrations.
UA-camrs beware!!! I hate when I see unboxing videos where the vlogger is raving about the product while they're still taking out of the box. LOL. Thats always a red flag. Its best to do an unboxing/first impressions and then after a few months of real use give a real review.
Exactly! I feel that way about most reviews on Amazon too. I wonder what the purchase her feels like 4 months down the line.
Cortex Dmix 300, worst dj gear I ever purchased. The gemic was djing with an ipod. $400.00 down the drain. I couldn't give the damn thing away 😟
For me, it’s the ADJ Stinger, a solid wood carpeted DJ Facade, and the Chauvet DJ GigBar Move 5-in-1. The first one is ok if you disable strobe, because that’s terrible for anyone who may have epilepsy. After being in an accident, strobe lights cause me bad migraines. That being said, even before that, strobe effects were the first thing I’d disable. This means that at that point, it’s just an expensive light that shoots out red and green laser effects at an equal, or less than level of a cheap 35 dollar wireless effects light on Amazon. The carpeted facade is impossible to clean, it’s insanely heavy, it can’t be backlit, and it looks awful. I only used it once and it cost more than my current 4-6 panel facade that gets a great deal of compliments for its clean and crisp appearance. The Chauvet (Being Haitian, French and Creole are my first languages, is pronounced Show Vay) GigBar Move 5 in 1 is a hot mess. It can’t be used for weddings or sweet 16s because it ruins photos, and having all those messy effects, even set up via DMX, loses its appeal after the patterns have repeated over and over again, plus, most of the built in light shows contain strobing effects, which, once again, hurt most peoples eyes. As a result you get loud looking red and green bursts of color, a ton of laser effects, then moving lights that go off in between, where none of the individual parts are actually as good as fully dedicated versions of any of them. On top of that, despite being in a bar, the actual wiring into each light is clearly visible, making any initially classy presentation look messy.
Having clean moving head lights that light the dance floor smoothly and look clean in photos, with wires that are hidden by totem stands, and totem stands that have wireless par uplighting looks clean and classic for weddings and events, photographers also don’t mind them. The one place where the laser effects look nice is hidden behind the dj booth, facing up at the ceiling. It’s a nice effect at that point, but a large stinger light isn’t needed to get that effect.
Now, that being said, I love cold spark machines, since they add great value to any event, but the dust can be a little rough near white scrims and wedding dresses, so I keep them off to the sides. The only other downside there is that most venues in many cities see them as indoor pyrotechnics, and as such, they’re banned from many venues. I also love the Nimbus, but it requires a good sweep of the dance floor after the couples dance as the dry ice and scent free fog solution can leave the dance floor feeling slightly slick. The upside to both of those is the amount that can be charged by adding them to a wedding, or special event package, as long as the possible downsides are taken into consideration.
I'm not a DJ but a musician and I've learnt my lesson the hard way buying cheap arse speaker stands and mic stands. I also regretted buying an SKB rack case for my mixer and EQs that nearly gave me a hernia when lifting it! My K&M speaker stands cost me a lot of money but they are very secure and don't stress about my PA squeakers falling over.
Watching this made me realize that YOU are the reason I bought those Chauvet Wash lights in the first place but also, that I value your opinions and appreciate what you do.
Just getting started in the DJ world, but been in wedding band world for a long time. Absolutely agree with quality gear. Nobody ever regrets buying good stuff. I was looking at a Samson wireless mic for my sax, but decided to go top quality and got the AMT system. Best decision ever. A colleague got the Samson and can’t walk into a crowd without losing signal. I’ve never lost it in the crowd or even when the singers’ Sennheiser wireless handhelds were cutting out. Quality matters! ;)
Great video
Man I bought the swarm5(lasers suck), the gator stands because I thought it would help in lifting tops and the pin spots. My fault for listening to the GC salesman. Good video.
Hey Barr, I also must suggest you get speaker stand bags. ON-Stage makes pretty good ones that are padded and hold two stands each. That way you won't ruin you're stands. The only thing is I don't use Frankenstands. I use aluminum light weight crank stands.
I have the onstage stands with the bags going on 10 years. Best money spent.👍🏾
I still think the original is the best. My Ultimate Stands have never let me down.
I have those Shure mics they aren’t that bad have used them for about 4 years & yes it drops out once or twice out of 12 parties I do but no big deal. Just switch the channels.
Lol never buy at the dollar store cmon bro lol
With 5G rolling out across America - you bet that MOST of your microphones will be useless soon. FCC has been selling off mic bandwidth for the last couple years to make room for cell service. What worked last Tuesday won't work next week. Good luck finding a wireless mic that won't suffer from interference!
Yep. I have mics that were incredible 5-6 years ago. Now they don't even work with 3 cell phones in the room. There should be a buy back program because they are worthless and it isn't our fault.
The 5G wireless is in ultra high frequency range. If you stick with the 500 MHz products from Sennheiser and Shure you will be fine. I recommend in antennas being high and not rack mounted. number one enemy of wireless is water which is human bodies and second is metal which is your rack.
The moral of the story here is to not mention gear until you’ve thoroughly used it in the field. I also think you should focus on hear that you appreciate. Better to point DJs to gear that works vs away from gear that doesn’t.
Keep it positive!
Does he not do this in like all his other videos?
That’s crazy. I guess I’ve never messed with the shallow racks, but I have 2 of the 6 rackmount roto molded skb cases. I have beat them to hell and back. My only complaint is the lids are always in the way when not in use 😂
I love my EZ GOBO, I make my own gobos have them put on 35mm slides,
GLXD4 with SM58 it's at least 400$, the Mic is great, I have 2, no problems, artists sing on them without problems. You a hatter! :P
Can u do a video on solar back up power
The RF spectrum for wireless mics is getting narrower and narrower, "A Band" is basically useless in urban areas. The FCC has hosed us to the point that if you do not spend a boatload in RF spectrum analysis then you are taking chances that you should not have to afford.
Even if you are working in the sticks, everybody and their mothers has a cell phone. A good wireless mic may work well during testing and setup and go to downright hell when the guests show up. You definentely need a mic that scans for the frequencies, i always scan during setup and scan again once everyone has shown up.
You should only really encounter competition from the cell phones when you're using 2.4 GHz digital. If you're in the 5 00 megahertz spectrum you should be fine. You may be having issues with all the bodies and not having your antennas high enough and scanning prior to the event starting with the people there. Lastly I would invest in some directional paddle antennas.
Barr you gotta do research on gear not rely on review wether UA-cam or from in-person. With that said I’ve been using the GLXD and GLXD ADVANCED for years. You just need someone to show how and where to use them.
The GLXD is best outside, if being used inside you have to be at least 10 feet away from any other WiFi router and must be the last thing to turn on. The advanced units can be used anywhere but works best with distro unit when you have 2 or more.
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I know this video is no longer new, but imagine my surprise to be entertained while running this all the way to the end only to discover the top piece of trash kit is the same rack I've been using for my ceremony rig since 2016. Based on what you lost, the rant is deserved. Either I'm lucky or you got a lemon. But I did carefully examine my butterfly hinges just now.
Touching on the tripod point. Now, I'm the same as you I've bought multiple pairs which were all doggy doos. The pair which has held up and are absolute workhorses - NJS heavy duty winch tripod. They hold my JBL SRX12ps week in and week out. BTW, I bought those speakers because of you man.
Workhorse shit 🤟
I had an AKG mic, thankfully I switched it out before it gave me problems but then I got the Samsons that were absolute trash. I too fell for the Chauvet EZ-Gobo and realized after one gig that I would never be able to use it.
The GLX stands for GOOD LUCK.
Garbage. Stick with QLXD or higher if Shure. G4 for Senns.
Shocked by your experience with the SKB Plastics. Have one for lighting, the main bases...all of it. Solid clips and a really nice clean build. Sounds like you had QC issue over that.
Love the one that has a small rack with a top that can hold a laptop.
Hey Barr, you're bang on about 99 percent of the bad gear but I find the pin spots are fine. I've used 2 of them for 2 years as accent lights in various ways. You're right about the pin spots are not great in every situation but I found uses like at Halloween for uplight applications and spotlighting props or as accent lights at Xmas, St. Patty's Day and Halloween parties. I love that they are inexpensive, small, bright, battery powered, easy to setup, magnetic and remote controlled. So its the best product out of the ones you mentioned. However, I only bought two.
Barr is far nicer than Gordon just sayin' by a mile lol
WHOA. I have much love on those pin spots invaluable tool especially if you hire & need to set up a mirror ball no cable no problem everything has a magnetic surface everywhere. I also live in a Cyclone area so ceilings not that high so for me they are well worth the cash but i get where your coming from.
This is useful. I love this video!
A hint at buying shure microphones, at least get the beta A’s or higher. They have a narrower cone and better dynamics both very useful for lessening feedback. And a richer tone. Shure SM58 at $70-99 were once the industry standard - decades ago. They are still decent Mics but the next level up is so much better. The betas or better are usually $50-$100 more. For the lifetime of a microphone that’s worth it. Also guitar center has a good deal with Shure mics for cost and warranty. And one reason why you wanna have shure microphones - for the people that drop and hit the mic’s. Believe me they handle so much damage of years and years from karaoke singers.
I have also AKG wireless mic, but it gave me a lot of problem. Then I go to Sennheiser EW100 845 g4. 100 meter range and rock solid performance without signal dropout.
I agree with most on here but the mics and skb case. did you try changing the channels and scan the room for the best signal on them? If you don't scan the room looking for the best channel to use then you are going to get drop outs and other noise on them.
As for the skb case, I have a similar one and it has served me well. my covers stay on and I have my expensive mics in there. No issues here brother, user issue on both items maybe?
I do agree that he probably hasn't spent enough time figuring out how to run wireless microphones. You have to scan them number one. Number two you should have the antennas higher so they're not going through all the bodies. The arch enemy to wireless signals is metal and water and we are made of water. Also I have invested in directional paddle antennas and they make something that was nearly bulletproof exactly bulletproof. I use them for my outdoor ceremonies with my Sennheiser EW100 lav microphones.
Ultimate Support tripods are the best!!!!!
Yes sir. I agree!
No idea why everyone gets those Chauvet Swarm lights the overall effect is just really bunched up and i hate the dots all over the place. My Mini Kinta’s shit all over them as far as range and effect goes. I will be upgrading to the Kinta HP. More colors and looks really impressive and covers a wide area. As for wireless mics I’ve been super happy with the Phenyx Pro. All metal design and sound great for what you pay.
Hi! I got a £11 tripod from a dj store and i put the speaker on it and it broke and snapped instantly! Big Fan Man! keep up the good work!
£11 sounds a bit cheap for a speaker…where was this at? Just curious.
Ugh. Sane with the gator 4u cases. Horrible. Lids popped off constantly. Bought 4 of them, then a year in, they all started breaking.
Btw, laughed way too much at your frustration on that.
LoL I also bought the GLXD4 microphones too. Another victim. I own two 😂😂😂
Great video. I bought a Chauvet light that is like a disco ball that others said wasn't good but I love it
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Just like dynamics in good music, your shouting is energetic but you need to calm down every so often too ;-)
Hey DJ Barr. Thank you. I had the same embarrassing experience with the Shure GLXD4. I eventually gave it away!!!
Hi there ! Big up from France... Easy : Contest LED GUN ! Contest LED-UV12 ! Chinese haze machine !! But without testing you think to buy the best machines of the world lol
Unlike all other Shure wireless mics, the GLXD system uses 2.4 GHz transceivers. All such systems are subject to interference from cell phones and wifi routers. If you care about reliability, avoid all Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless mics.
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I had such an awful experience with the Alto Wireless Speaker system. It’s supposed to be a transmitter that transmit signals from FOH to remote speakers but it keeps dropping out and got interference at EVERY venue which rendered it $400 piece of crap and waste of money. DO NOT buy the Alto wireless system!
That's crazy, I've had zero issues with that exact SKB case with my wireless mic kits. You definitely got a bad apple.
Your first mistake was buying overpriced ADJ lights. I’ve been buying cheap Chinese knockoff lights for a quarter of the price and they are still going even after 6 years.
Samson microphones, mate! Absolute workhorse tackle. Trust me 😉
GLXD can be a pain in the neck for sure. Mine has been much better since I've started retuning the channel more often and changing the group setting when I have more than one in use.
I work for guitar center and on Black Friday 6 years back I was setting up a PA system using gator frameworks hydraulic speaker stands. The hydraulic failed on one of the stands, and the QC speaker landed on my foot, breaking my toe. From there I’ve never sold one again.!!
I bought different wireless mics for weddings and they all got all weird interceptions, I got so frustrated that I went back to wire mics and never had a problem afterwards.
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The Ultimate Support TS-100 B Speaker Stands are Awesome Never Had Any Trouble with them 313 Until I D-I-E
I use the shure BLX4R SM58, and they had work like a charm for me, never had any issue
Same the range is crazy and the auto scan works great
As long as you buy the most compatible frequency range for your area you shouldn’t have any issues.
@Andres D I got the same Shure Mic and works fine , I use my for 🎤 karaokes and Facelive performance, no problems yet!!
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Yep, I have an SKB 4U for two amps. It's plastic but not roto molded. Really tired of having to put cables back into it because the butterflies wont stay closed. They'll vibrate open just riding on a dolly and the cover just falls off. I've worked with people that have the same Anvil cases for 40 years and the butterflies are fine. Cant wait to replace it.
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My gators tripods works great, better than any other tripod. Love the hidraulics. Easy for me cause I do everything by myself.
The easy Gobos I used them a lot on small Partys same with the spots go. They are good for small parties. There’s no need for the magnet I just strapped it to something and That’s it.!
well being more of a house party dj I regret buting the mackie 8inch subwoofer that thing farted out like ass and I was so angry till I got the cr10sxbt sunwoofer and I still got that thing jammin along and it pays off at all my friends parties I DJed at.
had it for 4+years now going strong.
the metalic strip on the front came off though but it still kicks ass.
I have to disagree with you on the gators tripod, as with any tripod (utlimate stands included and i have a pair) their not hydraulic (fluid) they are pneumatic (air) and they are supposed to help you assist the raise and lowering of the speaker not fully lift automatically. they are rated for a specific speaker weight and them JBL you use are pretty heavy and big. Depending on the weight its either gonna held assist in lifting
aising it fast or slow ......I have used the same ones on a few occassion and yes they are pricey and sleek but they did work for me pretty good i did like the extention leg for the unbalanced surfaces i thought is was pretty unique although i didnt have to use it. good video and good critique on the product, personally i dont think any of the products are bad perse, they were just good for the time that you used them and they worked, well some more than others LOL but then you had to learn and graduate to what is super useful and what is not. you sell and you move on....
I almost bought a pair of those gator framework tripod speakers stands. Until I started reading the reviews.
I had the same problem with AKG microphones. I sent them back and they said they looked at them and there was nothing wrong.
Still had the problems, cutting out, banging etc.
I gave them away in the end.
Can make it strobe better swarm FX but need dmx control panel in middle only difference with 5fx is strobes without led colours I have FX swarm goes well with jam moonflower effect gobozap one worth getting has amazing gobo effects adj stingers are better then chauvet I tried get stinger sold completely out but far more effective to chauvet s
Gator Frameworks stands... what stands do you recommend to replace those? (shitty bag, absolutely!)
I had a Swarm Wash for a little while. I think I would’ve liked it more if I had a second one to master/slave them. I am by no means a DJ, but I like to have a few lights around for the occasional party, wedding, or dance I get to do.
If you are looking for a really good wireless mic for the cost the numark ws100 all the way. No interference, no drop outs, under £80, reliable
skb racks review i was rolling hell of funny..........thank god i don't have anything on this list
just sub to you , stay safe and take care
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Funny video man...I saw all those videos of products you recommended and went meh. lol Sennheiser mics have been so good after having entry level Shure ones for sure! Some Chinese $30 Guitar Center ones were much better. I have the spin pots but use them on a gravity stand to highlight candy tables, cakes or chandeliers when needed. Same for the EZ Gobo, never used it as a gobo at all, just a spot. Also, never mounted them on a ceiling for all the reasons you gave. Looking for new tripods and sub poles, Frankenstand take my money!
Love your video bro, I'll not make these mistakes :) but just be careful at 16:50 I almost spit on my phone laughing hard lmao
I also own three SKBs plastic cases. 😂😂 they pop open like a slot machine
Shit mics have by far been the worst experiences for me in my DJ career. Never again will I buy shit mics. My Sure radio mic is gathering dust in the loft.
We've just upgraded to all sennheiser G4 wireless mics and possibly soon the ew-d. Not the cheapest, but well worth the investment
Only thing I disagree with is the SKB I've had 3 over the years all still in good shape functioning as they should. One held a QSC 3002 2sp the second was for a system console from Colorado Sound and light I think it was 14sp with a sliding rack at the bottom the third held a laptop, mixer and mics for Karaoke
But did you have the plastic molded version that he's referencing?
What websites are good to download dj music? I had used bpm but they dont have alot of variety.. especially en español
Click bait . No gear is sht , everything has a place
The trash can
@@PeterKnagge ahahahaha
im guessing you really liked the skb flight case? :P joking love your vids dude but cant understand the issue you had with the shure microphone i use that but beta87a in the uk and never had one drop out
I think all my gear socks! Everytime I buy something, I hate it very quickly!
Wow I actually own a 3 unit skb plastic case and its not too bad. Im glad I didn't purchase the 4 unit one.
I’m thinking of getting the 3U also. Have you had any issues with it that Barr was talking about? Hopefully his issues were specific to the 4U version!!
@@MrMaui38 I now own both cases 3U and 4U no issues. My 4U contains dbx drive rack and dbx 286s mic processor.
@@DJDynablend Hey thanks thats good to know. I may just end up taking barr's review with a grain of salt and going with the SKB haha
When you say projector for gobo you mean like a regular projector
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The moral of the story….
Buy nice or buy twice 💫
Never buy cheap tri pods, mic stands, or anything. Lol.