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Posted by miamitranceman on Mar-18-2008 21:47:

Playing outdoors...

So I've got a backyard toga party this Friday that I've been asked to play at. I've never taken my gear outside, but I know DJs do it all the time. It'll be down here in Miami. The weather should be in the mid 70s with mild humidity. I've got 2 cdjs, a mixer, and my laptop. I'll also be bringing out my Truths as I don't have a PA. I'll be under a covered patio.

Is there anything I should worry about playing outside for 4-5 hours?

Thanks guys.

Posted by stan229 on Mar-18-2008 22:08:

You should be fine, doesn't sound too crazy. If you want to be safe, the manual says operating temperatures suggested for the device.

Posted by Stu Cox on Mar-18-2008 22:57:

Sounds like the perfect conditions for playing outside!!

Usually best to have some sort of cover you can throw over it all just in case it does start raining sideways (unless you're going to be a fair way from the edge of the roof over the patio, in which case don't even worry about it)

Posted by Standrew on Mar-18-2008 23:26:

God I wish I was in Miami the next couple of weeks !

As above, climatic wise

Just be careful of the drunks, with the toga gear spilling their drinks on your gear !

Posted by Shini on Mar-18-2008 23:27:

I did something like this about a week ago and all my stuff is fine, just as long as you don't get your stuff rained on the high humidity for a few hours should be no problem at all.

Posted by miamitranceman on Mar-18-2008 23:41:

Awesome guys, thanks for the replies.

Now for the hardest part of all...finding some hip-hop to play (not my style)...

Posted by stan229 on Mar-19-2008 03:36:

just play ferry corsten - junk (flashover mix) and public enemy - bring the noise (pump-kin mix) thats all you need that sounds remotely close to hiphop

Posted by Sukhoi29SU on Mar-19-2008 04:31:

quote:
Originally posted by stan229
just play ferry corsten - junk (flashover mix) and public enemy - bring the noise (pump-kin mix) thats all you need that sounds remotely close to hiphop

and the micky slim remix of house of pain's "jump around"

Posted by miamitranceman on Mar-19-2008 17:37:

Well, the party's now indoors, so it's all good!

Posted by stan229 on Mar-19-2008 18:00:

I've always wnated to do an outdoor party where i'd play some really nice happy sounds

Posted by Allied Nations on Mar-19-2008 19:26:

bring more speakers!

Posted by miamitranceman on Mar-19-2008 20:01:

quote:
Originally posted by Allied Nations
bring more speakers!

Don't have anything besides the Truths unfortunately, but now that it's indoors, I think it'll be okay.

Posted by Tony Morello on Mar-19-2008 22:18:

now that you're indoors you're fine

the only thing i have to warn about playing outdoors is direct sunlight, those platters can heat up pretty quick and i've had a couple records ruined because of warping due to the heat

i was playing a hooters car show and shine and it was actually kinda funny to watch, you can see your record warping in the heat and because it's playing live, there isn't a damn thing you can do about it but drown your tears in a beer, we had to switch to cd and take the platters off the TTs until the sun hid behind the building, always make sure you have a canopy or suitable shade when playing outdoors