1) Turn the Dance Lights of during the Formal dances so you don't jack up the photography. 2) Use a DMX cable to sync the 2 lights together set one of them to slave and mark it to make your set up faster. 3) Please Please paint that speaker grill... As always Great job... But Orange Cords Suck!.
DJ Barr good stuff man. I enjoy your vlogs and DJ gig logs as well. i am a DJ mostly by hobby but have done everything from Sweet Sixteens, Weddings, and House Partys. Your info is always helpful! Keep up the great work!
bar if you get or have an extra xlr cable link the 2 swarms together and use master slave. that way there in sink! Anyways dope stuff. I need to upgrade my mixer bad.
As you know, I am not a DJ. However if I were to go back in time and wanted to become one, your insight from your years of experience would be on the top of my list of where to go for answers. Merry Christmas DJ Barr!!
I always wondered about mobile djs and monitoring. At first I thought the lights were too much but now thinking about it they cover the dance floor very well. 2 lights doing the work of many in my opinion like in night clubs etc.
Great gig log and I'm sure it feels alot better doing it with all YOUR equipment! I got 3 suggestions for you.... 1) speaker covers to protect your investment 2) since you are running the same lights, I would invest in some dmx cables so you can run your lights in master/slave.... 3) speaker stand scrim covers.... Just makes everything look better.... I'm not hating at all as these are just suggestions for the future as you already spent a pretty penny on your equipment! Great gig log....😉
Are those swarms IR? If so shut them off during introductions, specialty dances, slow dances, etc. I see there was a mirror ball. Just keep that running the whole night. Then when you shut your swarms off there is slow dance lights. I know you said you didn't want to leave them in the dark.
Checking out the classic Barr videos! Did you ruin the rim by driving on it flat? Pro tip, put a strong fan in front of a fog machine (on a timer, low setting) for cheap haze.
Money well spent on the lights. Simple and effective. invest in cord covers to cut on tape cost and set up/tear down time, better yet use a cord management that winds up and rolls out, and last, reinvest on a sub(with wheels) when you claim a write-off from taxes on the newly bought equipment. Job well-done!
I had a wedding like that last week. The hall was huge, enough for 300 guests. Only like 70-80 peeps showed up. A lot of empty tables. The dancing portion of the night was brutal. Even when I had a decent amount of people on the dance floor it looked empty and patchy. I felt bad for the B&G cuz of the poor outcome. I tried my best to keep the party jumping but after 9, everyone started leaving. Congrats on your new equipment!
Oh. Also, you can get some runner rugs. They sell it by the foot at Home Depot or you could get a rug. I have a like 4x6 or something black rug for just behind my booth. Cleans it up a little and you don't worry as much about people coming up to ask you stuff. Thanks for the vid. Keep it up!
Love the gig logs! You keep them very entertaining!! You touched on something in this one that brought a question (or two) to mind. I did my first Latin-esque gig last October. The client provided a list of about a dozen artists (Tejano, cumbia, country) that she wanted me to play, as well as similar artists. I got to the gig fully prepared with the kind of music she wanted. However, after I started playing, I started getting a lot of input from her guests that they wanted different types of music to be played. Do you go with the client or with the guests?
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I feel ya just spent around the same got a Hella deal at pssl muahaha 2 zlx12p cables then I got the large adj uv bar. mini kinta. full size kinta a few other things for like a grand. the speakers were sapose to come with stands but they were outta stock so guy took like 150 off so I got the speakers for under 300 a piece couldn't beat that plus I got other discounts he messed up on
Yeah, I hate when the room is too big, you can have everyone on the dance floor and it still looks empty. Lights looks great. Prx monitor is a bit much, but hey, you will always have a backup main now....just in case. You played bachata jingle bells. It's all good.
them lights. did all that work was tottal for both of them been thinking bout get one to start out so u don't use much lights for wedding like some dj go all out on lights j.w thanks djbarr for an answer
Those Swarm FX Are Nice Lights. I Have 2 Of Them. They Have A Setting That You Could Turn Off The Strobes. The Strobes Can Be Annoying. Nice Set Up Tho.
I'm a subscriber, so don't take this the wrong way or think this is the first time I've watched your vlogs/gig-logs but I personally believe the lighting was a little over-kill during certain parts of the wedding. I mean, yeah - flick on the lights during the 'Party' segment of the wedding, but during formalities etc, I'd go with something a little more subtle/soft. But hey, maybe it's just me.. Guess we do things a little different here in New-Zealand lol
thats what photographers usually complain about but then you gotta have some static lights, like led pars, if you don't want to put a venue into complete dark
+TOTAL Entertainment I would have but, Mexican people are all bout bright lights so for this event they asked to be kept on... they wanted all the smoke and mirrors lol I mentioned that it was going to be a nightmare for the photographers lol
hey bro I love your videos. can you do more videos on the things you do at weddings and quinceaneras. I don't know the procedures. what goes first and after. I have all the equipment and I just want to know what goes after what. I really appreciate it.
Got a get a handle on those chauvets...turn the sensitivity on the sound to light and change the auto program and use a different one without the lighting diarrhea....get a basic dmx controller and you can switch between colours and programs etc... But everything else was great man!
hey you jould get a scaffold. that will help u out for. 1. dolly 2. ladder 3. dj booth and best of all. it folds.. it fits in your car.. they sell it at home depot.
Renigadecrew it actually does depending on the gauge of wire in the cord. I am in engineering and can contest 100 percent that it will provide more power. but for as much as barr is running there no it wouldnt matter.
You do a great job shooting and editing. Are you doing this all yourself? If so, kudos to you. How much extra time to give yourself on the front end, because it seems like you are doing a lot of camera set-up to get your earlier shots.
Bro congratulations for you new and own equipment,Pero te voy a dar un consejo, no se si lo agarres para bien o mal,pero tu futuro está en la radio como Alex sensation,focus en eso y vas a brillar.
😂 the subs I have do the same. I have two Yamaha dxs18xlf by the end of the night they look like they ran away from each other. So I placed a rubber Matt under them so they stay put.
Hello, as a former dj i have a lot of respect for you or any other dj out there, the only thing i can say is the laser is never good for this type of event because the photos will look horrible. Always try to remember that bro. keep up the good work.
I'm not complaining, it's just an opinion. Where I dj mobile events we use 4-6-8 PAR's LED + 2 scanners LED with dmx controller, for me looks more professional.. just an opinion. But it's more easy to use these 2. Anyone tried the new Alto TS215 or 212? I know they are entry level but they rock for that price.
icsu I mean I keep up with good blogs & I remember Barr saying "A lot of you give me shit about the lights" well... I'm giving my opinion as well. I don't think it was to much. I actually enjoyed the way it was settled up. but.. I see where you're coming from.
Congrats on your new equipment. Now you only need subs, which ones are you planning to get? one little tip bro: master-slave the lighting fixtures, keep it up!
y dont chu cover the alarms with aluminum or just screw them off they wont ring iv done it at parties wen i dj at and then ar rhe end i put them back on or i just cover them with aluminum
hey how doing sir i really like your idea , because i just started dj ,i think i need more equipment if you got any you sale who can help me out please ,because i really like your set n your are very clean
djmex They're Chauvet Swarm 5-FX, but I recommend the ADJ Stinger instead. I own both, well, used to because I sold the Chauvet ones. The stinger is an enhanced version (brighter)
Pretty much the only difference is that the Stinger 1 has white LED/strobes and the Stinger 2 instead of those white LED you get UV LED/black light... I personally prefer the Stinger 1, I control them via DMX and have pretty cool scenes using the strobe effect. It's a matter of what you would use the most, if you already have black light then you can save those extra bucks and just get the Stinger 1, hope that helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other question.
Jimmy Spin light cases foam and go buy Plano storage cases at walmart or amazon in hunting they are huge they are heavy duty too got some onsale for 10 bucks normal like 20
Pro tip turn lights off till the dance begins after all the formalities. Now all the pictures for the formalities have dots and shit all all over the place.
If you're an aspiring photographer I wonder if you intend on shooting weddings, if so you'll understand why photographers don't like the swarm lights or lasers running during the formalities. It makes for terrible images.
Yeah Boy-i'm impressed with your negations! you can officially disregard my comments from your previous video, you put work in on that sale Family! -Every thing I said about Guitar Center after you dropped a grand with them the first time, they did exactly what I though for you on your second trip-TOLD YOU! SAVE THAT MONEY! #djsonbudget
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1) Turn the Dance Lights of during the Formal dances so you don't jack up the photography. 2) Use a DMX cable to sync the 2 lights together set one of them to slave and mark it to make your set up faster. 3) Please Please paint that speaker grill... As always Great job... But Orange Cords Suck!.
DJ Barr good stuff man. I enjoy your vlogs and DJ gig logs as well. i am a DJ mostly by hobby but have done everything from Sweet Sixteens, Weddings, and House Partys. Your info is always helpful! Keep up the great work!
bar if you get or have an extra xlr cable link the 2 swarms together and use master slave. that way there in sink! Anyways dope stuff. I need to upgrade my mixer bad.
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As you know, I am not a DJ. However if I were to go back in time and wanted to become one, your insight from your years of experience would be on the top of my list of where to go for answers. Merry Christmas DJ Barr!!
Nice set up, wow didn't know those light were so bright. awsome job Barrrr.
I always wondered about mobile djs and monitoring. At first I thought the lights were too much but now thinking about it they cover the dance floor very well. 2 lights doing the work of many in my opinion like in night clubs etc.
Nothing like having your own gear! Congrats on popping it's DJ Barr Cherry!
dope pickup on the lights
DJ....been wondering...what is the explosion sound effect you use often? can you please share so i can download it.
Great Logs as always
Thanks
Great gig log and I'm sure it feels alot better doing it with all YOUR equipment! I got 3 suggestions for you....
1) speaker covers to protect your investment
2) since you are running the same lights, I would invest in some dmx cables so you can run your lights in master/slave....
3) speaker stand scrim covers.... Just makes everything look better....
I'm not hating at all as these are just suggestions for the future as you already spent a pretty penny on your equipment! Great gig log....😉
LOVE THE SPEAKERS DEALS. FEED BACK ON THE SOUNDS FOR THAT SIZE ROOM .
Are those swarms IR? If so shut them off during introductions, specialty dances, slow dances, etc. I see there was a mirror ball. Just keep that running the whole night. Then when you shut your swarms off there is slow dance lights. I know you said you didn't want to leave them in the dark.
Checking out the classic Barr videos! Did you ruin the rim by driving on it flat? Pro tip, put a strong fan in front of a fog machine (on a timer, low setting) for cheap haze.
Money well spent on the lights. Simple and effective. invest in cord covers to cut on tape cost and set up/tear down time, better yet use a cord management that winds up and rolls out, and last, reinvest on a sub(with wheels) when you claim a write-off from taxes on the newly bought equipment. Job well-done!
I had a wedding like that last week. The hall was huge, enough for 300 guests. Only like 70-80 peeps showed up. A lot of empty tables. The dancing portion of the night was brutal. Even when I had a decent amount of people on the dance floor it looked empty and patchy. I felt bad for the B&G cuz of the poor outcome. I tried my best to keep the party jumping but after 9, everyone started leaving. Congrats on your new equipment!
Oh. Also, you can get some runner rugs. They sell it by the foot at Home Depot or you could get a rug. I have a like 4x6 or something black rug for just behind my booth. Cleans it up a little and you don't worry as much about people coming up to ask you stuff. Thanks for the vid. Keep it up!
neolightproductions they also sell that size anti fatigue mats what's I'm gonna buy especially do long shows
How do you use the sound effects with your keyboard
that party look lit and great dj tip to not play hits during dinner
Great video! Wondering if you could post a playlist? Spanish line dance songs are what Im looking for. Thanks Barr.
Love the gig logs! You keep them very entertaining!!
You touched on something in this one that brought a question (or two) to mind. I did my first Latin-esque gig last October. The client provided a list of about a dozen artists (Tejano, cumbia, country) that she wanted me to play, as well as similar artists. I got to the gig fully prepared with the kind of music she wanted. However, after I started playing, I started getting a lot of input from her guests that they wanted different types of music to be played.
Do you go with the client or with the guests?
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I feel ya just spent around the same got a Hella deal at pssl muahaha 2 zlx12p cables then I got the large adj uv bar. mini kinta. full size kinta a few other things for like a grand. the speakers were sapose to come with stands but they were outta stock so guy took like 150 off so I got the speakers for under 300 a piece couldn't beat that plus I got other discounts he messed up on
Great Gig Log Dj Barr! It's good to get great deals on equipment now that you can call your own…great set up! Love your vids!
Hey Barr...
great gig and toons, would love track list of your dancing spanish songs... thx
Yeah, I hate when the room is too big, you can have everyone on the dance floor and it still looks empty.
Lights looks great.
Prx monitor is a bit much, but hey, you will always have a backup main now....just in case.
You played bachata jingle bells. It's all good.
djilyaz what lights is he using ?
Mathurjan Bathmanathan ?? ain't got a clue
Great Video Hermano!
Where did you get that sick DJ drop
There are people on fiverr that will do them.
your parents should be proud. Getting to the top one step at a time and enjoying it at the same time. Buen Video Dj Barr
them lights. did all that work was tottal for both of them been thinking bout get one to start out so u don't use much lights for wedding like some dj go all out on lights j.w thanks djbarr for an answer
i really liked this ones cuz you put the real song that you were playing!
Those Swarm FX Are Nice Lights. I Have 2 Of Them. They Have A Setting That You Could Turn Off The Strobes. The Strobes Can Be Annoying. Nice Set Up Tho.
I'm a subscriber, so don't take this the wrong way or think this is the first time I've watched your vlogs/gig-logs but I personally believe the lighting was a little over-kill during certain parts of the wedding. I mean, yeah - flick on the lights during the 'Party' segment of the wedding, but during formalities etc, I'd go with something a little more subtle/soft. But hey, maybe it's just me.. Guess we do things a little different here in New-Zealand lol
Monz Munkyz nope....you nailed it
Keep up the good work BUT turn those lights off during the 1st dance!
thats what photographers usually complain about
but then you gotta have some static lights, like led pars, if you don't want to put a venue into complete dark
+TOTAL Entertainment I would have but, Mexican people are all bout bright lights so for this event they asked to be kept on... they wanted all the smoke and mirrors lol I mentioned that it was going to be a nightmare for the photographers lol
Totally agree! I would say either turn them off or at least DMX them so they ain't strobing during a 1st dance.
TOTAL Entertainment amen! You gotta control your lighting....it's all over the place
hey bro I love your videos. can you do more videos on the things you do at weddings and quinceaneras. I don't know the procedures. what goes first and after. I have all the equipment and I just want to know what goes after what. I really appreciate it.
Will do thank for watching.
+Bayardo A Rugama (DJ Barr) hey man I been watching your videos and taking notes! very helpful
I love ur gig logs they are the bestt
lol the christmas bachata towards the end. nice taste. great job hermano
Yea just add some scrim kings to your speaker stands
Got a get a handle on those chauvets...turn the sensitivity on the sound to light and change the auto program and use a different one without the lighting diarrhea....get a basic dmx controller and you can switch between colours and programs etc... But everything else was great man!
how much was your DJ facade? I need to get another and trying to shop for a good deal?
I'm not sure if anyone else suggested this but, you should really buy covers for your speakers. They will keep your speakers looking good.
Awsome vlog, subed and liked
man, i miised these soo much
hey you jould get a scaffold. that will help u out for.
1. dolly
2. ladder
3. dj booth
and best of all. it folds..
it fits in your car..
they sell it at home depot.
running 2 cords to the same outlet makes 0 difference. Also I'd use a static color during dinner vs sound active
Renigadecrew it actually does depending on the gauge of wire in the cord. I am in engineering and can contest 100 percent that it will provide more power. but for as much as barr is running there no it wouldnt matter.
***** Yea, I agree with you 100 percent on that. I mean in his case since hes got a very basic system.
Damn Barr.!!! I like your set up, looks badass dude.! 👌👏💯
I freaking love your gig logs! Keep it up dude!
FINALLY MAN! saludos desde Honduras.
You do a great job shooting and editing. Are you doing this all yourself? If so, kudos to you. How much extra time to give yourself on the front end, because it seems like you are doing a lot of camera set-up to get your earlier shots.
thank you, yes do all the editing and recording myself. I usually add and extra hour or 2 for footage ---- editing take about 4-6 hours.
I can also attest that Guitar has been really good at pricing.
Bro congratulations for you new and own equipment,Pero te voy a dar un consejo, no se si lo agarres para bien o mal,pero tu futuro está en la radio como Alex sensation,focus en eso y vas a brillar.
hola hola buen video buen ambiente eres una motivación saludos desde México
Gracias! Saludos :)
What some good speakers if ur in a budget ?
😂 the subs I have do the same. I have two Yamaha dxs18xlf by the end of the night they look like they ran away from each other. So I placed a rubber Matt under them so they stay put.
What MacBook are you using?
Hello, as a former dj i have a lot of respect for you or any other dj out there, the only thing i can say is the laser is never good for this type of event because the photos will look horrible. Always try to remember that bro. keep up the good work.
Dope! Whats the name of that bass drop you play @ 6:50? Thanks
hey barr I am thinking of buying the qsc 181 subs what do you think of them?
DJ Kenny They're great, I've had them for 4 years now. Portable and powerful sub.
great dj job = thanks for the dj tips.........
I tune in to many of your vlogs!
hey that was fun to watch keep up the gig logs.!
this time,,,,, i really loved your log,, keep it up
Never use the strobes on the swarms in light environments, there is a option to turn them off.
9:18 I wish I could that drop! It's so cool.
do you ever get nervous doing gigs or its just natural to you know?
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The lights are a bit too much. Keep up the good work and smart move with buying your own sound system.
icsu to much?? quick complaining the set up was great.
I'm not complaining, it's just an opinion. Where I dj mobile events we use 4-6-8 PAR's LED + 2 scanners LED with dmx controller, for me looks more professional.. just an opinion. But it's more easy to use these 2.
Anyone tried the new Alto TS215 or 212? I know they are entry level but they rock for that price.
icsu I mean I keep up with good blogs & I remember Barr saying "A lot of you give me shit about the lights"
well... I'm giving my opinion as well. I don't think it was to much. I actually enjoyed the way it was settled up. but.. I see where you're coming from.
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I feel the same, i didn't like the strobe effect on those lights and probably would've had them off for the entrance.
I'd rather bought a subwoofer instead of a monitor, but still good investments man! keep it up!
nice set up.. Good video. keep up the good content
Congrats on your new equipment. Now you only need subs, which ones are you planning to get? one little tip bro: master-slave the lighting fixtures, keep it up!
Yo where did you get your cool DJ drop? Nice vid !
y dont chu cover the alarms with aluminum or just screw them off they wont ring iv done it at parties wen i dj at and then ar rhe end i put them back on or i just cover them with aluminum
what kind of mic stand do you use ? Thanks
Maybe add a bass bin or two ? 18's
hey how doing sir i really like your idea , because i just started dj ,i think i need more equipment if you got any you sale who can help me out please ,because i really like your set n your are very clean
Hey Bayardo how can i get my MC skills up like you?
DJ Los Events Yes Maybe DJ Barr can do a tips or tutorial video on MC Skills! :)
Nice work keep it up
Hey dj Barr what song is from 11:46 to 11:55
3rd Comment. Great party keep it up Dj Barr.
always appreciate the insight bro. keep it up
Dang .. either this was posted really late or I'm early !!!
mano where did u buy the boom sound effect u were using
nice setup......
Super cool video!
what is the song name that plays @8:05 and again @ 13:00? please :)
I wish i could get those prxs deals
no kidding.. they are $768 a piece of Amazon. He got a pretty good deal.
Congrats on the Equipment!!! #YouDeserveIt
NICE BRO NAME OF THIS SONG 12:40
AND NAME OF YOUR LIGHTS PLEASE
djmex They're Chauvet Swarm 5-FX, but I recommend the ADJ Stinger instead. I own both, well, used to because I sold the Chauvet ones. The stinger is an enhanced version (brighter)
thanks bro but which version i found in ebay
stinger 1
stinger 2
and stinger 3 lol
Pretty much the only difference is that the Stinger 1 has white LED/strobes and the Stinger 2 instead of those white LED you get UV LED/black light... I personally prefer the Stinger 1, I control them via DMX and have pretty cool scenes using the strobe effect. It's a matter of what you would use the most, if you already have black light then you can save those extra bucks and just get the Stinger 1, hope that helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other question.
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Black luggage and sheet foam make rolling lighting cases
Jimmy Spin light cases foam and go buy Plano storage cases at walmart or amazon in hunting they are huge they are heavy duty too got some onsale for 10 bucks normal like 20
Your mc skills are lit!!
like your videos too
Pro tip turn lights off till the dance begins after all the formalities. Now all the pictures for the formalities have dots and shit all all over the place.
Mexican people are all about the lights and smoke.
Go DJ Barr is my DJ 😎🎧
easy gig👌
Song at 11:40
If you're an aspiring photographer I wonder if you intend on shooting weddings, if so you'll understand why photographers don't like the swarm lights or lasers running during the formalities. It makes for terrible images.
Ahh just read your comment and see you already know it's a nightmare for the photographer lol.
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Yeah Boy-i'm impressed with your negations!
you can officially disregard my comments from your previous video, you put work in on that sale Family!
-Every thing I said about Guitar Center after you dropped a grand with them the first time, they did exactly what I though for you on your second trip-TOLD YOU!
SAVE THAT MONEY!
#djsonbudget