Rachel Lynch
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DJ GIG LOG: Outdoor Wedding DJ Survival Guide! 🌞🌧️
Weddings pose their own set of challenges, but when you factor in the unpredictable elements of outdoor settings to these unforgettable occasions, DJs face an even tougher task. This gig log delves into the distinctive hurdles that arise when striving for perfection in less-than-ideal…
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Just received my Comica Vimo C (2 transmitter units) via courier this morning. Have tested it in and around the house, with and without the "dead cats" Works really well. Only dropout over 20 metres I got was cupping the receiver in the palm of my hand. When it is elevated, no issues, even through walls !
I have a pair of Sennheiser beltpacks (with lapel or over the ear mics) and a Shure SLX handheld as my go to rig, but these have really impressed me. Going to give them a go next weekend.
I was able to crank quite a bit of gain before any sign of feedback, so feeling quite happy with the purchase ….. thanks for the recommendation Rachel !
Rachel thank you as always for all the good information. may I ask what kind of roller car do you use? I trying to decide on one. Thank you for all you do!
awesome!
I charge an up fee for outdoor weddings….. mostly because of the wear and tear on my equipment. I had an outdoor gig last week and the dew was so bad it looks as if my equipment was rained on.
As always such a great video , outdoors is another type of experience , but we do what we have to do, thank you Rachel for your always awesome advice and tips. greetings from Chicago !
Just got those pads! Thanks for the great info and good cheer.
Love the content! I did a beach wedding this summer on the Texas coast. It was fun but the heat, humidity and sand tested the limits of my patience. It went well overall and I got a good experience! Subscribed!
Picked up the Comica Vimo Q4 because of those video. You’re always so helpful and transparent with what you use and how things go together. I’ll be using them at my next wedding in a couple of weeks! Thanks!
Be aware of those itchy grubs, I had one inside one of my dj totes from an outdoor wedding, it made my life hell for 3 weeks I couldnt stop scratching and its hairs were all over my dj gear. Everytime i opened that tote my allergies kicked in.
The only good thing about outdoor events is the great sound we can achieve from our systems, no horrible echos or unnatural reverb from poorly designed venue halls. I love the crisp and clean sound my system can deliver outdoors. Great gig log
Hey Rachel, and/or other CT DJ’s. CT with a trailer? Not so much worried about rural venues, but city ones…..is it as big a pain as Boston or Providence or it’s fine?
I really enjoyed this video! Thank you!
Great video! Love the hacks and tips. Would like to know where you found the laptop shelf? Looking forward to your next video!
❤from the Caribbean BONAIRE
This is awesome how is the MSI Sword on stem ? is it smooth i was looking to get another laptop. will you recommend of have something else in mind. Cheers
Essential video, thank you!
Not trying to jump on Rachels bandwagon – but –
If you are in the Hartford area and need the equipment pads or even 1 – 4 inch cork pads for vibration isolation to keep equipment stable reach out to me.
Hola, always great to see you thriving, and your tips are always helpful.
All super valid. Always with the best tips, thx Rach!
Hello, great video! Off topic question. I use VDJ and Dropbox. Until recently, I have stored my music in the music folder on my Mac. I would build crates inside the music folder on the Mac and then they would show up on VDJ, because VDJ searches for music / folders in the Mac “music” folder. I would THEN copy my Mac “music” folder and drop it into Dropbox as a backup.
I feel like if I could direct VDJ to search IN Dropbox for my music, then I wouldn’t have to copy/paste my music folder from my HD to Dropbox, thus less steps. Can this be done?
Also, do you build your crates in your music folder or within VDJ. I feel like everytime I create new crates, I’m duplicating tracks due to copy/paste from there original location to the crate of the day for that event.
Please explain your process for backing up and crate making.
Mami me gustas mucho 🤩🤍🤍💜💜
Great info.It's good to see the Everse 8 holding up with all those people outside.
It's interesting how your voice changed when you introduced the wedding party. It sounds so different from your regular speaking voice. LOL. I always think it's funny when DJ's going into "sounding like a broadcaster and pronouncing words clearly.
Nice video. thank you. What lave mic's did you use? The ones you used were clear.
Welcome to the (Comica) Dark Side.
Great and informative video. As a DJ in the Hamptons we do numerous outdoor events. You’re spot on with your intro. Perfectly said indeed. For equipment bases on grass i’ve been using custom cut black painted plywood. I’m going to toss them and purchase those equipment bases. Great suggestion.
Hey Rachel, I'm curious does the EcoPad's effect the bass from the EV's in anyway? Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the great advice.
As always, great vid Rachel! As a newer DJ, this never occurred to me. Do you charge more for outdoor weddings? Especially considering all that you mentioned here with the elements etc. I don't know how much more to charge. Any pointers?
Are you sure about that 😂😂 are you sure????
im assuming the actual lavalier mic is sold separately ?
great topic idea Rachel!
Bring your own drinks! good tip. When the food is not up to par, bringing your own snacks is good too. Nice day for a white wedding…
I’ve been using the two channel Comica version periodically…..I’ve owned mine for about a year….Great to have as a backup
What about power to the gear, when you are outdoor? Is it in your "writer" that they have to ensure that it is there, and there is power enough? Or do you yourself have a 1 km power-wire 🙂
here for this Rachel!! 🙌🙌
Great video – i always wind up picking up some great tips from you ! Love those pads for the ground and pickup 2 inches of height inside as well Thank You
Welcome back. Nice to see you uploading ❤
Great crowd.
Kudos.
Rachel, your and your videos are amazing and informative! Thanks!
Yea the heat ☀️ and water 💦 is the DJs worst enemy!!
thank you for sharing. I just did an outdoor wedding on Saturday. it was a perfect day. sunny 72 degrees and little wind. You are so right about people thinking outdoor dj'ing is easy… WRONG. much tougher to hit the cues. make the singers, speakers and bride and groom to sound good. I use Bose speakers and they are awesome. question other than uplighting what other dj lights did you use? I had up lights but because of ground level I didn't set up a light bar. Thoughts?
Nailed it!
I love this! You are not even kidding, I’ve been 100% outside since April with lizards falling out of trees on my head in ceremonies, snakes in a lake, 2 separate loose dogs, sooooooo many bugs 🤣 people don’t know what their dj is going through 🤣
While most djs only display their mixing skills, you offer something different. Tips, tricks, and helpful
information. A mini seminar. Thanks!