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Professional DJs for Personalized Weddings and Events throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and the Adirondacks |
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The only Vermont DJ company listed in Modern Bride Magazine's "150 Hottest Bands and DJs in the U.S." |
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1. Is the DJ’s professionalism evident in the first phone call? Your DJ should want to do your wedding – and do it your way. He / She should be prompt, positive, and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills. A willingness to tailor announcing, formalities and music is a must, as is an info packet or website containing references and a description of what the DJ has to offer in the way of planning, music and equipment. 2. Will the DJ play the music I want? It’s your wedding. Your DJ should be willing to make sure the evening’s play list will suit your taste and that of your guests. Your DJ will only be able to play about 45 songs in 3 hours of dancing. Having the right 45 songs is a lot more important than having thousands of songs your guests don’t want to hear. 3. Is the music on CD or compressed as Mp3? Many DJs carry all their music as Mp3 files on laptops, minidisks (MDs - technology from the early 1990's) or Mp3 players. Mp3 files were developed for fast file transfer over the internet, not for high sound quality. They are created by “compressing” music files, removing 80% of the information from the original recording, while CDs provide a complete, full-size, accurate representation of the music. Mp3’s sound adequate on small speakers and headphones but their lack of depth, bass and clarity is very noticeable when played through a high quality, 800-watt DJ system. Mp3 players and laptops are also not designed for DJ use. They lack the controls used by professional DJs and, if one fails, the DJ has lost not only his/her player, but the entire music library. Your DJ should use uncompressed (.wav file) CDs with pro-grade CD Players (not low-end portables) for optimum sound quality, control and reliability. 4. Do they have professional grade equipment that will provide a quality performance? Many DJs do not invest in the proper equipment to deliver clean, rich sound to large crowds and withstand the rigors of road use. Ask each DJ what brands they use then hit the web to research the names. Some professional-grade brands are: Crown, Peavey, Cerwin-Vega, QSC, Rane, Mackie, Denon, MTX, Electro-Voice, JBL, Sound Tech, Shure, Audio-Technica, Bag End. 5. Do they always bring complete backup equipment? Even the best equipment can fail. If it fails during your event and the DJ has no backups, the party is over. Insist on a backup for the Mic, CD players, mixer, amp, speakers (both speakers) and headphones as part of the contract. 6. What happens if they can't do the event and have to cancel? Many DJs do not have a backup DJ if, for some reason, they cannot do the show themselves. Some will also book an event at a very low price then cancel when a more profitable event comes along for the same date. Peak Entertainment will not quote an event unless we know we can do it for that price. We do over 300 events per year and have never cancelled on anyone. 7. Is a low price really a good price? DJs tend to charge what they are worth. Good DJs cost more because their superior skills and reputation are in high demand. If a DJ costs significantly less than others in the same market, there is usually a reason why. Your DJ can make or break your event, so invest in a good one. All of us at Peak Entertainment love doing weddings and we want yours to be the best it can be! Ask these questions as you shop for DJs. We're confident that we'll hear from you again.
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