Hey, Where Do I Put My Speakers? Unique Venues Require Unique DJs
For example, if your DJ is located at the corner of the dance floor versus along one side of the dance floor, they may suggest to “point-source” their speakers. This would place all speakers at one corner of the dance floor and the sound would fan the entire room. In rooms with known acoustical echoes (hard surfaces such as marble), they might suggest using remote broadcast speakers and using a time delay on one set of speakers. Or, your DJ might suggest placing their speakers on the ground pointing upward at a 45 degree angle verses up on stands.
The real problem arises when you choose an inexperienced DJ that always sets up their system the same way regardless of the acoustical situation. If this DJ does not know the difference between near-field and far-field speakers (far-field speakers throw their sound further and work well for larger rooms or outdoor areas) then you need to find a qualified professional DJ that does.
Why such a concern? If you want everyone to hear the best man’s toast or the introductions and if you want something better than “boom box” sound at your wedding, then it becomes imperative that you educate yourself prior to hiring a DJ. Do not choose a DJ just because they supplied you with the cheapest quote. Quality comes at a cost.
Rob Alberti, owner of After Hours DJ Service ( afterhoursdj.net afterhoursdj.net) and proud member of The DJ Network ( thedjnetwork.com thedjnetwork.com) has been a wedding entertainment specialist for over 20 years.
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