DJ Zibs
So this is my current live setup: Macbook Pro 13", laptop stand, VDJ, Numark Mixtrack, Kaoss KP3, a Numark NDX400, Harbinger speakers (w/stands), and a few Behringer mixers to plug everything together. Is there any kind of accessories anybody would recommend? A case, laptop cover, fan, anything at all? What do you guys use? Thanks!
geposted Mon 22 Jul 13 @ 12:33 am
djles.co.uk
I have my Macbook Pro 15" sitting on a cooling plate with fans blowing on the underneath of the laptop. Probably one of the most essential bits of equipment, especially in hot environments. One of my residencies is a hot Club with no aircon and after 3 1/2 hours the laptop response would start to get sluggish without the cooling plate. I play Videos 100% of the time and this generates a lot more heat than just playing mp3s.
Also the cooling plate I use has 3 USB 1.1 sockets. I use a mains plug with USB power output. From this I power the cooling plate, then, I have my PCtoTV Convertor box and my iPod backup plugged into the cooling plate. Therefore, I do not need to draw power from the laptop. The Mac has only 2 USB sockets anyway taken up by my external Hard Drive and my Denon MC6000.
I have been using a flightcase with a sliding shelf for the last 2 years with my MC6000 and laptop permanently stored and pre-wired in it. When arriving at my residency I have 3 mains plugs (Mac, MC6000 & USB), a pair of phonos and my Video cable coming out of the case to connect up. I have timed it before and I can have music playing from my backup iPod within 2 minutes and be fully connected and outputting Video in 8 minutes!!!
Hope this info is useful for you. Checkout my website, there is a picture of my setup on there.
Cheers
Les
http://www.djles.co.uk
Also the cooling plate I use has 3 USB 1.1 sockets. I use a mains plug with USB power output. From this I power the cooling plate, then, I have my PCtoTV Convertor box and my iPod backup plugged into the cooling plate. Therefore, I do not need to draw power from the laptop. The Mac has only 2 USB sockets anyway taken up by my external Hard Drive and my Denon MC6000.
I have been using a flightcase with a sliding shelf for the last 2 years with my MC6000 and laptop permanently stored and pre-wired in it. When arriving at my residency I have 3 mains plugs (Mac, MC6000 & USB), a pair of phonos and my Video cable coming out of the case to connect up. I have timed it before and I can have music playing from my backup iPod within 2 minutes and be fully connected and outputting Video in 8 minutes!!!
Hope this info is useful for you. Checkout my website, there is a picture of my setup on there.
Cheers
Les
http://www.djles.co.uk
geposted Mon 22 Jul 13 @ 1:15 am
djles.co.uk
Oh, another useful bit of FREE software if you're using a Mac;
smcFanControl vers 2.4 - which allows you to customise your Mac's fan speed.
http://www.eidac.de
smcFanControl vers 2.4 - which allows you to customise your Mac's fan speed.
http://www.eidac.de
geposted Mon 22 Jul 13 @ 1:59 am
synthet1c
VDJ Pro would give you the biggest benefit for the smallest investment. If you have a Mixtrack Pro that comes with VDJ LE it's only $150, then you get access to effects, mapping, video, skins, more controllers etc..
geposted Mon 22 Jul 13 @ 4:49 am
DJ Zibs
Wow guys great responses! I'll definitely purchase VDJ Pro sometime in the near future. Thanks!
geposted Mon 22 Jul 13 @ 8:22 am
sonisphere
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geposted Mon 22 Jul 13 @ 6:37 pm