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How To Hire A Disc Jockey
Booking the right Disc Jockey/Entertainment company for your event is probably the most important decision for the greatest outcome of your event! So how do you find the right company? Some people view DJ's and Entertainment company's as a commodity and look for the lowest price that is available, not knowing there are differences to look for. Here at Mix Master Disc Jockeys we hear numerous disaster stories of DJ/Entertainment companies on a daily basis from potential clientele. They send out DJ's with no experience, not knowing the music to be played, playing what they want or just not having it in their music library; also not being interactive with the guests, bad MCing, bringing out home audio equipment and quoting too good a price and then jacking the price up. This page will enable you to find the right Disc Jockey/Entertainment company! It could make the difference between an event that will be memorable and an event that will be a nightmare!Because your event only happens once in a lifetime! Ask questions. The more you ask, the more educated, smarter consumer you will become! Here are some question you should ask when booking your DJ/Entertainment company.
Q.
Is Your Disc Jockey registered, incorporated/
L.L.C. and/or insured and listed in the
phone book
yellow
pages and 411?
A. Disc Jockeys who have taken the time to register and insure their company state that they are a serious business men and woman. Mix Master Disc Jockeys is insured for ONE MILLION DOLLARS, Registered in the County of Morris, The State of New Jersey. We are listed in 18 phone books, Verizon, Sprint, Yellow Book, 411 & toll free information.
Q.
Can Your Disc Jockey provide a written contract/agreement
and references from previous clients
along with a video presentation?
A. When booking, it is very important that all terms of the agreement are confirmed in writing. This will help to avoid any complications or misunderstanding between you and the Disc Jockey. Contract/agreement is the first thing you receive from Mix Master Disc Jockeys.
References are important for any business, and
your Disc Jockey should be able to accommodate such a request. Along with
showing a video of them in action. Remember every event is different, keep an
open mind when viewing a video presentation.
Q. Is there sales tax charge on DJ/Entertainment. A. No, There is no sales tax charge here in NJ, PA, NY, CT & DEL.. If a DJ/Entertainment does charge sales tax. DO NOT BOOK THEM! Call your Div. of tax. at your state capital and report them.
Q.
Is Your Disc Jockey willing to discuss musical selections ahead of time, and is
he or she willing to play requests? A. At Mix Master Disc Jockeys, We want to know what you want to be play at your event. We do not assume to play what we want. This is part of the event planning that you receive from us.
Q. Does your Disc Jockey know the proper procedure and etiquette for your type of event? A. A professional Disc jockey will become involved with the planning of your special event and will be prepared to handle any announcements or special event of your day. At Mix Master Disc Jockeys we want to know every thing that will go on at the day of your event from A to Z. We will sit down with you and go over all of the details for your day.
Q. Will your Disc Jockey arrive on time? A. Punctuality is an ultimate necessity. As a professional business person, Your Disc Jockey should be fully aware of there responsibility to you for timely arrival and setup prior to the time of the function. At Mix Master Disc Jockeys, we show up to your event, at least one to three hours before start time to do a system check, and make sure we understand all of the day/nights events with you. WE DO NOT CHARGE TO SET UP EARLY OR BREAK DOWN.
Q. Will Your Disc Jockey Be Appropriately Dressed For Your Event? A. Mix Master Disc Jockeys is always dressed equal or better than you and your guest at your event, We always ask what type of dress it is, from informal to black tie. We do not charge any added fee for formal attire.
Q. Is your Disc Jockey a member of an Association? A. P.M.D.J.A.
Q. Will your Disc Jockey listen to my concerns and input? A. Here at Mix Master Disc Jockeys we want your input and know your needs, With out it. We would be blank and do it our way as a professional and as a client you would not be satisfied with our services.
Q.
Does your DJ
company have an office that I can visit or do
you come to my home? A. Here at Mix Master Disc Jockeys, We give you the option to come to our offices in Fairfield or Stroudsburg, our we will come to your home, office & school. What ever makes it convenience for you.
Q.
Does Your Disc Jockey use
Professional Equipment?
A. There is a difference between home audio and professional road-worthy equipment. Pro audio gear is built to withstand the rigors of the road and varied temperature conditions, and the electronic circuitry has built-in protective features to prevent overloads and equipment failure. All of our equipment is all black and gray carpeted Odyssey cases to look professional, not just stacked up on top of each other.
Q.
Can your Disc Jockey provide backup equipment
and/or personnel in case of emergency? A1. Even professional equipment can fail on occasion, We always carry a small backup system in hand just incase. A2. Any number of
circumstances may arise between the time you book your DJ and the date of the
event, so it is important to know if your Disc Jockey has a back up plan in case
of illness or accident.
Q.
Will I know who the DJ/Team Captain, will be
the day of my event?
Q. Is the music volume at an appropriate level? A. Some DJ's don't care and will blare you right out of the room. We believe that the volume of the music should be kept at a comfortable level. So you and your guest can talk at your tables and not shout over the music. If you want to dance come on to the floor to here the music not at the tables.
Q. As a DJ do you get interactive with the guests? A. We love to get out on the dance floor and show you and your guests how to do some of the interactive dances. When we participate you and your guests will have a great time, and if you do not want to have interactive dances done at your event we will abide by your wishes.
Q. What format does your music come on and do you down load your music of the internet (MP3s). A. Here at Mix Master Disc Jockeys all of our music is on Compact Disc, they are the original store bought and promo copies from the record companies. We do not download any of the music off of the internet because the quality of the music is not all that great. Ask you DJ company to view there CD library, if there music is all downloads (GREEN or BLUE BACK CDRs) off of the internet do not do business with the company. You can report them to the RIAA at www.riaa.com or call 1-800-BAD-BEAT.
Q. Do you use a computer to play your music (MP3s) from. A. Here at Mix Master Disc Jockeys as of now we will not used a notebook or a cpu to play our music from, Some DJs say it is the greatest thing out there as of now. When the computer crashes NO MUSIC, NO PARTY = ANGRY GUEST. We still use CD players.
Q. Why do most DJ website not have information listed on them, that as a consumer I am looking for and why don't they have there own domain name. A1. That is a very good question why most DJ do not list there information on line, even we here at Mix Master Disc Jockeys can't figure that one out too! We believe here at Mix Master Disc Jockeys we want you to know every thing that is available at our website. Our website is like a store, we want you to see our product that we have to offer to you 24 hours a day seven days a week. A2. Why do they not have there own domain names, that even a better question, if they were a true business person they would have there own domain name not a freebee from a server. Our Testimony A good DJ company is hard to find, the bad ones are a dime a dozen and they are out there. We believe that your event is the number 1 priority and you as the client deserve the best from us.
We hope that the few questions posted above have help you out in understanding what the DJ world is all about, if there is question that is not posted. Still ask, it never hurts to ask.
Thank you. Mix Master Disc Jockeys
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