To change, or not to change? That is the question.

For the past 17 years, I've done pretty well with my name. Although, I will admit that I'm not getting the phone calls I use to from non-referrals. I am seriously thinking about changing my company name. My wife doesn't think it's a good idea, since I've been known as the Fatman for so long. My thinking is that since I am know dealing with a whole new generation, some of the brides who don't know me or have been referred to me by others, may be turned off by Fatman Entertainment. So, here's my question. Which of the following company names do you think would be most beneficial to get new brides, who don't know anything about me or my service:

Fatman Entertainment
Odyssey Entertainment
Diamond Star Entertainment

Something else to consider is the expense of changing a company name. And, what is the best way to do it, and still keep those who have come to know Fatman Entertainment? The other thing is that I really don't fit the name like I use to. Over the past year, I've lost nearly 50 lbs. I'm still not slim, but I'm happy to say that I'm not obese.

I look forward to your comments (good or bad).

I was looking for a program to play around with in order to make some mixes. I didn't want anything too complicated (which I find most are), because I'm not all that savvy when it comes to these sort of things. I know about Mixmeister, which I've played with in the past, and it seems fairly simple to use. I recently ran across trakAxPC, and it piqued my interest. Anyone ever use this program. What did you think of it? Yes, I know it's a free download. I'm just getting some opinions.

I completely forgot to share this earlier, and Tri-State area DJ's who have nothing planned on Monday 5/20/13, why not come to the 3rd annual EPMEN DJ and Marketing Conference. It is just outside of Allentown PA, about 3 miles off of the Lehigh Valley Turnpike exit.

Click HERE for full details.

When
Monday
Time
11:00am until 6:00pm

Ticket URL
Get Tickets
(www.eventbrite.com)

Where
Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley 7736 Adrienne Dr, Breinigsville, PA

Description

Use the "Donovan" code when purchasing your tickets for a discounted rate! http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6172...scount=DONOVAN
EPMEN 2013 Sponsored by WeddingWire.com

EPMEN EMCEE AND HOST • BIG DADDY Sean McKee

Seminar speakers:
SONNY GANGULY (WeddingWire.com) - Sonny leads WeddingWire’s marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and business development.
PETER MERRY (AUTHOR) - “THE BEST WEDDING RECEPTION….EVER!”
STEVE MOODY - 2009 DJ Of The Year” at the Annual International DJ Expo held in Atlantic City, NJ (August 12, 2009).
JEFF & STEPHANIE PADOVANI - BookMoreBrides.com
CHRIS EVANS - INeedBrides.com and 20/20's Wedding Confidential
SOCIAL MEDIA Q&A WITH SCREAMING LUNATIC AND HURRICANE PRODUCTIONS - Social Media Q&A

Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley 11am to 6pm

7736 Adrienne Dr, Breinigsville, PA
(610) 391-1000
Room Rates $119 • Mention you are attending the EPMEN Conference on the 20th

http://www.EPMEN.com/

Is anyone using this unit for weddings? I would like a gauge on how this unit feels for multiple use.

Always knew it would come to this....


http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...o-fans-1890801

Just saddens me the world has descended into this pit of violent behavior.

I guess the EMT's had to be called for pocket protector cuts and light saber bruises.

lil in case you can not recognize sarcasm, it's right above jimmy

or

lil Deathbane VonDoom, aka “Sniffles” jimmy

or

lil boba fett-ch me my 9mm jimmy

yeah..i can go all day on this one ;)

I have been seeing the Rupert Neve Portico 5045 in all of the major mega churches, as well as on the Falcon's field, and Turner stadium. I could not figure out how some people can get such oomph out of a Lav. I'm damn good behind a console, but there is only so much you can do with a front of house Lav mic, especially if you can't set it for a single user. When I have talking head after talking head rotating to and from the stage in front of a massive sound system, I ride the board with a clenched butt.

I'm not a big fan of "Magic boxes" but this one really is magic.

Imagine getting your lav as loud as you can, yet the speaker still sounds like a lightweight in the bottom of a soda can..... We've all been there, right? Well, imagine adding another 20db to that with no feedback, or background noise?

This thing is amazing.

It will make a lav sound like a handheld.

A bit pricey at $1400, but it's the answer to my prayers.

Just a phenomenal piece of gear... I could not be happier with my purchase.

Anything Rupert Neve touches is gold, but this one is extra shiny!

Read this in another thread and not sure if everyone caught it. As you are all well aware by now, the FCC auctioned off the 700Mhz (696Mhz - 804Mhz) frequency band which wrecked havoc with many of our UHF wireless mic systems. I know I had to replace six out of eight myself. Well here they come again ... in their infinite wisdom, they now want to do the same with the 600Mhz band in 2014. The injustice of this to me is I have four EV RE-2 systems in that band that will become obsolete. Thank goodness I had the good sense to put my hands on four Line 6 XD-V70's thanks to Don Boomer.

I just thought I'd put the warning out early so people can budget again to change mics again ....... Thank you Pres. Barrack O'Bama and his FCC crew for sticking it to us again for the 2nd time in a couple of years. I voted for the other guy! Anybody have any more data to share on this topic?

Any dealers on here have a clue as to when Chauvet LFS-75DMX will start shipping these? I ordered one at Mobile Beat Vegas, paid in full (3 months ago now), and have been given no good info on when it might ship. The Chauvet rep at the show as I DJ NOW but they are no help and it takes 3 phone calls and 45 minutes for them to be able to even find my order. I didn't even know I was pre-ordering at the show until I called to see where it was 4 weeks later. Anyone else in this boat?

Wow ! Toronto choked !

I love it though, go Bruins !

Here is highlight footage from LAHS Prom at Woodstone Country Club on 5/10/2013. This was one of our largest undertakings ever, including working with a live Percussionist (John Donovan The Party Percussionist). As far as I am aware this is one of the largest Prom Entertainment productions in NE Pennsylvania history. These students came to party.
On top of having their Prom at a beautiful venue with incredible food, and world class entertainment. The students were also treated to VIP treatment which included a Photobooth, Portrait Photographer, Candid Photographer, & Chocolate Fountain.

Their custom entertainment package included....
Powerful Sound System - 4 QSC K-Subs 2 QSC K12's
1 Live Party Percussionist - John Donovan
Intelligent Dance Floor Lighting - 7 Moving Heads (4 Blizzard Torrent 90's, 2 Blizzard Torrent 90 Beams, American DJ Vizi Spot)
Exclusive Wireless Lightscaping (Up-Lighting) Package - 18 Uplights (4 Blizzard Puck Unplugged Q6A's, 14 Blizzard Puck RGBA Unplugged)
Custom Monogram
Multimedia Package - 2 42" LED TV's for Custom "Year In Review" Slide Show, Live Dance Floor Camera, and Music Videos
36ft. of Global Truss

Highlights From the Prom


Highlights of John (The Party Percussionist) Donovan









<h2>Track Listing</h2>
Arrival Hour
Plain White T's - 1,2,3,4 (I Love You) [Album Version]
Train - Hey Soul Sister
Colbie Caillat - Bubbly
Jason Mraz - I'm Yours [Radio Edit]
Gavin DeGraw - Sweeter
Maroon 5 - Misery
Rihanna - California King Bed
Pink - Try [X-Mix Edit Video]
The Lumineers - Ho Hey[(X-Mix Edit Video]
Imagine Dragons - It's Time [X-Mix Edit Video]
OneRepublic - Secrets
Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown - No Air [Album Version]
Phillip Phillips - Home
Maroon 5 - Daylight
Michael Buble - It's A Beautiful Day
Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait

Dinner Hour
Ed Sheeran - The A Team [EZ Mix Edit]
Mariah Carey - Almost Home
Hunter Hayes - Wanted [Pop Radio Edit]
Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
Christina Perri - Jar Of Hearts [Radio Edit]
Plain White T's - Rhythm Of Love [Radio Edit]
Train - If It's Love [Radio Edit]
Uncle Kracker - Smile [Album Version]
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat - Lucky
Miley Cyrus - The Climb [Guitar Intro]
Demi Lovato - Skyscraper
Christina Aguilera Feat. Blake Shelton - Just A Fool
Emeli Sande - Next To Me [Pop Edit]
Michael Jackson - Human Nature
Florida Georgia Line - Cruise
Muse - Madness

Centerpiece Giveaway Game
Jackson 5 - I Want You Back

Dinner Hour (cont.)
Olly Murs Feat. Flo Rida - Troublemaker
Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song
Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah [No Strings Version]

Party Time
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years [Radio Edit]
Baauer - Harlem Shake [VJ Joshua D X-Mix Video]
Pitbull feat. TJR - Don't Stop The Party [X-Mix Edit Video]
Nicki Minaj - Starships [X-Mix Edit Video]
Avicii vs. Gotye - Levels I Used To Know [Dvdj Reel V-Edit]
DJ Homeboy vs. SuperAceman - Party Rock Anthem [VDJ Homeboy Mashup Video]
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Get Low
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z - Suit & Tie [DJ XXX Clean Barney Intro]
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man [Radio Edit]
Of Monsters And Men - Little Talks [Radio Edit]
PSY - Gangnam Style [Quick Hit Video]
PSY vs. Kesha - Gangnam Style vs. Blow [X-Mix Mash Up Video]
Will.i.am feat. Britney Spears - Scream & Shout [Without ***** DJ Larry D]
The Cataracs feat. Dev - Top Of The World [ DJ Larry D Remix Video]
Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj - Beauty And A Beat [X-Mix Edit Video]
Lil Jon vs. Far East Movement - Drunk Off Shots Like A G6 [Virtual Remix Video]
V.I.C. - Wobble [Clean Version]
Alicia Keys feat. Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire [Inferno Version Clean Extended Remix]
Taylor Swift - 22 [X-Mix Edit Video]
K-Ci & JoJo - All My Life
Kip Moore - Somethin' 'Bout A Truck
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft Wanz - Thrift Shop [X-Mix Remix Video Clean]
Beyonce - Single Ladies [X-Mix Edit Video]
Taylor Swift - 22 [X-Mix Edit Video]
Lou Bega - Mambo #5
Mr. C - Cha Cha Slide
Cajmere - The Perculator
Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow [Radio Edit]
Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World) [X-Mix Video]
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj - Turn Me On [X-Mix Edit Video]
Havana Brown feat. Pitbull - We Run The Night [No HypeDJ JynxxDJ EZ-E]
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
Bei Maejor - Lights Down Low (Radio Edit) XMIXR
Skrillex ft Sirah - Bangarang (Radio Edit) XMIXR
Maroon 5 vs. Skrillex - Bangarang One More Night [DJ XXX AV Mashup]
Spice Girls - Wannabe [X-Mix Video]
Owl City feat. Carly Rae Jepsen - Good Time [Remix Video DJ Larry D]
Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera - Feel This Moment [X-Mix Edit Video]
DMX - Party Up (In Here)
Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven [X-Mix Edit Video]
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us [X-Mix Remix Video]
Nicki Minaj - Pound The Alarm
Flo-Rida - Low vs. Calabria [Short Cutz]
Fun. - Some Nights [X-Mix Remix Video 125-108-102-108-125 BPM]
Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams - Get Lucky [Radio Edit]
He Is We feat. Owl City - All About Us [Radio Edit]
Will.I.Am feat. Justin Bieber - thatpower (X-Mix Remix Video)
Chris Brown - Yeah 3x [X-Mix Edit]
Usher feat. Pitbull - DJ Got Us Falling In Love [Virtual Remix Video]
House Of Pain - Jump Around
Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child [Perry Mix]
MGK Feat. Waka Flocka Flame - Wild Boy
Fall Out Boy - My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) [X-Mix Edit Video]
Big Sean - Dance (A$$)
Fun feat. Janelle Monae - We Are Young [X-Mix Edit Video]

Apparently I've been afflicted with (but not suffering from) lalochezia. I'm told I've had the condition for over sixty years, and didn't even realize it.

I could totally kill this - in the best way....

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/fa...pagewanted=all

Anyone heard of this trend? Love it!

Hey all! Been a while since I've been around. Hope everyone is doing well.

Ok, I have 2 gear questions, and would like input. I have an Yamaha EMX-660 Powered Mixer, a QSC 1850HD amp, and 2 Yamaha S115's. I run DJ/Karaoke shows and do private parties

Now, I used to run the speakers off the powered mixer only, but, when I got the amp, I started running the "main" output (1/4") into the amp into input 1 (1/4"), in parallel mono mode. This has allowed me to be able to independently control the left and right speaker volumes, where I couldn't do that easily with the 660.

Any suggestions on this setup?


Next, I'd like to add a subwoofer to the mix. I've never used one, and, have NO idea what I'm doing when it comes to subwoofers. Is there anyway that I would be able to add a sub to this existing setup, or, would I have to purchase a separate amp to be able to add a subwoofer?

Thanks to all who respond.