How it works: My console!

Author: Arnoldo Offermann  //  Category: Thoughts

Behind an amazing DJ is an amazing set up. Yes, you can throw an amazing event together using mediocre equipment… but why would you want to do that? That’s like trying to bake a cake in a fire stove.. why?!?!

When I roll my console inside, I always get asked if I’m coming in to do magic tricks. LOL, it certainly does look like a magic box!

thoughts How it works: My console!

So what’s in this sucker? Click the link below for a fun read!


thoughts How it works: My console!

When unfolded, one lid turns to a table with a built-in skirt and power underneath. It’s a very clean and elegant look. Many clients are pleased that I’m in and out in 15 minutes so I don’t take anyone’s important time up as they watch me break things down.

thoughts How it works: My console!

You can see the pop up monitor held by an old rack drawer that I converted into a locking mechanism so the monitor stays up. Below that you’ll see the mixer, controller (this controls my music files on my computer just like CDs) and controller for the CD players.

thoughts How it works: My console!

When you open the drawer up, you’ll see the keyboard along with a keyboard light that folds up when I close the drawer. Inside the drawer I have mints, cologne, about 100 business cards, and index cards with a pen for any important notes I need to jot down.

thoughts How it works: My console!

Below the drawer is a blank space. Below that you’ll see a DriveRack. This unit has a compressor/gate/limiter/AFS/crossover. Basically, this unit makes the system sound clean, sharp, crisp and has many settings for many different rooms. You can rest assured that my system will sound its best for your chosen location!

Below that is my microphone that will NOT interfere with the new 700Mhz change in the airwaves. Your event will NOT be interrupted by emergency signals!

Below this is a power conditioner, CD players, and a custom built server I made that functions as a DJ workstation. This computer is beyond fast!

thoughts How it works: My console!

And the back… sure it’s a LOT of wires, but each wire is individually wrapped up. You can undo one wire and yank it off while leaving the others intact!

And that’s it! This unit controls music, lighting, music videos, and karaoke!

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