Things You Always Carry

[JTRS]

I was talking to another DJ at a venue that had two function rooms and we got on to the subject of 'must haves'

I'm not referring to back up equipment or music, but the little things that you carry just in case.

I always have spare fuses, lamps, a mains safety tester (for when a plug socket at the venue looks dodgy or isn't giving any power), a small torch, and a small multi-meter so I can test a cable or a fuse.

I was wondering what other DJ's carried because you really only discover what you need when something goes wrong and you wished you had a so and so with you.

JTRS

[rob1963]

I was talking to another DJ at a venue that had two function rooms and we got on to the subject of 'must haves'

I'm not referring to back up equipment or music, but the little things that you carry just in case.

I always have spare fuses, lamps, a mains safety tester (for when a plug socket at the venue looks dodgy or isn't giving any power), a small torch, and a small multi-meter so I can test a cable or a fuse.

I was wondering what other DJ's carried because you really only discover what you need when something goes wrong and you wished you had a so and so with you.

JTRS

The first things that come to mind are spare lamps, fuses, a torch, small screwdrivers (both types) and matches.

[JTRS]

The first things that come to mind are spare lamps, fuses, a torch, small screwdrivers (both types) and matches.

Matches! Brilliant, I'd never have thought of that one, cheers

JTRS

[rob1963]

Matches! Brilliant, I'd never have thought of that one, cheers

JTRS

No problem!

Just thought of something else I always carry.....
















































.....excess weight

[JTRS]

No problem!

Just thought of something else I always carry.....

.....excess weight

Ah but the more you carry it the less it becomes!

JTRS

[robbiedj]

Much the same for spares & repairs, but also:-

a hand towel - very handy in hot weather when you are setting up and nearly melting in the heat.

wet wipes - useful to wipe grubby cds produced by clients but also nice and cool on the back of your neck when it gets kind of warm in the function room.

assorted adapters - needed when those dancers etc bring a minidisc or cassette player you need to attach to amp with no cables at all.

Maracas & tambourine - for audience participation in some situations.

limbo stick - as above.

I don't use them all the time, but like to have them handy.

[wensleydale]

What are the matches for Rob?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

What are the matches for Rob?

In case he starts smoking again...

[Booche]

What are the matches for Rob?

His quiz night clients

Cheers Dave

[rob1963]

a hand towel - very handy in hot weather when you are setting up and nearly melting in the heat.

Same here. I forgot about that one. Very handy for mopping my brow, and something that gets used every 30 seconds while I'm setting up!

What are the matches for Rob?

Lighting the candles on a cake.

I was once asked if I had some (as nobody else did), so even though I gave up smoking 4 years ago I still carry a box in case I'm asked again.

In case he starts smoking again...