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Monday, August 12, 2013

S-DJ X-Series | Active DJ Reference Monitors from Pioneer DJ

Enhance your Performance

Pioneer just announced their brand new line of Active DJ Speakers, called the S-DJ X-Series. These speakers are great referencing monitors that are designed and optimized specifically for DJ mixing and practicing. In other words, these aren’t strictly studio monitors. They’ve been designed from the start to be used by DJs that need powerful bass and wide response ideal for dance music. So if you’re a DJ and you’ve been looking for a great studio monitor…look no further than the S-DJ’s. The X-Series line includes two 5” models (S-DJ50X in Black and S-DJ50X-W in White), one 6” model (S-DJ60X), and an 8” model (S-DJ80X).

“DJs spend hours a day practicing their mixing and performance skills, and unfortunately, most of them listen to the music they’re creating on speakers that aren’t appropriate for reproducing quality sound,” said David Arevalo, director, Professional Sound and Visual Division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “Pioneer’s new active DJ speakers are designed for home/small areas and offer exceptional sound quality to provide great feedback so DJs hear subtle changes in the music they’re creating. In essence, these speakers are designed to enhance DJ performance.”

You can check out the specifications, photos, and video of the S-DJ X-Series here.

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Thursday, August 01, 2013

Setting up gain structure and your Rane Mixer.

In a recent post on the Rane DJ Blog Shaun goes over some important information about setting up your gain to get the best possible sound from your Rane DJ mixer. As a proud authorized Rane dealer you will find great service and great prices from Real DJs just like you. Every DJ on the front lines that takes a call, answers a chat, or replies to an email is a real working DJ. We proudly refer to what we do as #DJsHelpingDJs

How to properly set Rane mixer level controls

Correctly setting DJ mixer level controls is one of the most important contributors to creating an excellent sounding system. Once you master the fundamental principles you'll know how to get the best possible audio quality from your Rane DJ mixer. To ensure proper level setting, Rane DJ mixers are designed with a professional audio metering system much like you’d find in a studio grade mixing console. If you’re familiar with pro-audio mixing consoles, Rane DJ mixer metering will be a no-brainer, but if this is your first introduction to professional audio metering it may be a bit different from what you’re accustomed.

level controls

DJ mixers have a lot of level controls (wouldn’t be much of a mixer without them). Knowing the proper setting for each control is a bit confusing, especially when adding a software program to your system. Luckily, audio software and DJ mixers include similar controls. Both include individual gain/trim controls, level meters for each channel, and a master output level control.

meter levels

Follow the golden rule and keep your level meters out of the red. Think of a level meter as a traffic light. Green means you’re OK to proceed, yellow means caution and red means stop. Your goal is to turn the gain controls up so that your level meters are peaking in the high yellow- almost to red but not quite. When level meters hit red, you run the risk of clipping or simply distorting the heck out of the audio. In case you’re wondering, both sound terrible.
When using a software program it’s important to adjust your level controls properly within the program before tweaking the level controls on your mixer. Once the level meters within the software are adjusted properly (i.e., no red), you’re ready to adjust the level controls on your mixer.

using Rane mixer metering

Rane mixers use Quasi-Peak meters with peak hold. What the heck is quasi-peak you ask? Quasi means, having a likeness to or resembling something, so quasi-peak refers to the peak-like meter function of the Rane meter. The fast responding quasi-peak value (lower portion of the meter) shows you what signal is doing real-time, relative to the dynamic range of the mixer. Audio transients can be relatively fast, making it easy to miss brief overload events, so the meters are designed to hold the maximum value for at least half a second (top portion of the meter).

Like other peak hold meters, the ones found on Rane DJ mixers will appear to have gaps between the average level and the peak levels. This can throw DJs off at first, thinking the meters are malfunctioning, but this is not the case. The LED floating above the rest represents the peak level of the audio and the LEDs below the peak represent the quasi-peak audio level.
The basic idea behind using peak hold meters is identical to using peak meters; keep the top meter out of the red. Using the PGM gain controls on your mixer, adjust the level so that your meters barely hit the red and then back the level down until out of the red. Repeat this process for each PGM channel.

a quick note about Rane master level controls and master meter levels

The main difference DJs may notice about the master output level meter is that the master level control has no affect on the meter levels (see above picture). This may seem a bit weird when compared to other DJ mixers, but there’s a very good reason behind this design. With Rane professional DJ mixers, the master output level meter is the summed total of all PGM channel levels. In other words, the master output meter is a true representation of your combined output mix level. As long as the output level meters stay out of the red, you won’t be in danger of clipping or distorting audio, not that you can clip or distort a Rane mixer anyway, but that’s beside the point. You can still blow the sound system speakers (and your chances of getting booked to play that venue again).

Calibrating your Rane mixer with a sound system

It was mentioned earlier that the main level control has no affect on the master level meter, and this is by design. The design intent is to use the master level control to calibrate the mixer with a sound system. Ideally, during sound check, the sound tech running the sound system will calibrate the system to the output level of the Rane mixer, so that red meters on the mixer indicate red (or almost red) on the main sound board and/or near clipping of the amplifiers.

Start with the master level control knob all the way down.
Make sure the audio levels meters within the software you’re using are not peaking red.
Start with the PGM channel 1 fader all the way up and adjust the upper rotary gain/level control so that your meters barely hit the red and then back the level down until out of the red, giving yourself a little room for sudden level peaks. Repeat the same process for PGM channel 2, if using more than two channels, PGM channel 3 and PGM channel 4.
While playing audio, using each PGM channel, check the master output level meters. If the master output level meters are in the red make small adjustments to each PGM channel gain control until the master level meter is peaking into the yellow. Now that your mixer level controls are properly set, you’re ready to turn up the master level control.
Here’s where you grab the sound tech running the sound system. The tech may have you do one of the following:

Increase the mixer’s master level control until you’re told to stop. If you stop at 8, this is your maximum level output for the mixer and you do not want to exceed this level setting. Increasing the master level control past 8 may cause the sound tech to give you dirty looks, or worse, damage the sound system.
Turn the mixer’s master level control all the way up. Once your master level control is at max, the sound tech will slowly increase the level on the main sound board until the sound system is at the peak level. When it comes to preventing damage to the sound system this is the sound techs safest way to calibrate a mixer to the system.

wrapping up

Optimum sound quality requires correctly setting software level and DJ mixer level controls. The correct procedure begins by properly setting software level controls and then mixer gain level controls. Once your mixer levels are properly set, calibrating the master output level control with the sound system is the last step. Following these simple steps ensures you'll get the best possible audio quality from your Rane DJ mixer.

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Powered Speaker HQ. Sale Prices until 7/22/13

At AGIPRODJ.com we take great pride in choosing the best and most reliable gear to sell which is a task we take very seriously. Construction of the cabinets, quality of sound, technology, warranty and a proven track record of success all go into consideration. The following brands meet that criteria when it comes to active or self powered speakers.

You can feel confident with any of these options, and for a limited time buy them at amazing low prices.

Check them out !

QSC with the self powered K Series, KW Series and KLA

JBL Professional with the PRX600, EON and VRX Line Array

ElectroVoice offers the ELX, ZLX and ZXA Powered Speakers

Yamaha DXR and DSR active Speakers

Cerwin Vega P Series Powered Speakers

Mackie has hit a home run with the DLM speakers.

We are inviting you to save big on any of these brands, all you need to do is call, email, use any of the social media connections to get a great price that is lower than Web prices.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Yamaha DXR Powered Speakers in stock! (coupon code)

Here at AGIPRODJ, a lot goes into the decision making process on which brands & products to carry for our customers. A manufacturer’s product quality, sound, reliability, and reputation are some of the top factors we consider. Yamaha is one of those brands, and we are proud to now offer the Yamaha DXR and DSR series of active powered loudspeakers to our offering.
With a history in music and performance going back more than 125 years the brand name of Yamaha should be synonymous with music and sound production. To be honest, most people (this writer included) thinks of motorcycles, and maybe electronic pianos and keyboards but certainly not speakers when somebody says the name Yamaha.

In starting my research for this post, and for my own understanding of what Yamaha is as a brand, I started with Yamaha’s origin and their growth and evolution over the decades. I won’t go into all of the details about the brand and products because my main focus is to tell you about the speakers. But sometimes in order to understand a new product, it helps to take a peek at - and appreciate - the past. Here’s what we have learned that is very encouraging into considering Yamaha as a reliable brand:

Torakusu Yamaha builds his first reed organ in 1887, in 1900 Yamaha under the name Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd begins production of upright pianos. In 1954 The Yamaha School of Music holds its first classes and paves the way to produce its first HiFi player and its first audio product. In 1959 the Electone D-1 electric organ is first available to the public for home use, this paved the way for the digital keyboards of the 70's and 80's. In the mid 70's is when Yamaha starts to get into the sound and production side of things while still supporting the musical instruments. The PM-1000 professional console mixer is first available in 1974, followed by pre-amp and large rack mountable power amplifiers in 1976.

Through the 70's and 80's music studio and production products continue to be on the leading edge of technology introducing signal processors, digital sequencers, drum machines and the DMP7 Digital mixer in 1987. In early 2002 Yamaha acquires Steinberg Media Technologies and its line up of midi devises, software solutions and digital production tools. In 2005 Yamaha introduces the TENORI-ON which is a musical instrument comprised of 256 LED keys to play sounds and notes. (This looks to be the grandfather of the NI Maschine and the newer Ableton PUSH in my opinion)

In 2008 Yamaha acquires NEXO S.A which has been one of the leading manufacturers of sound reinforcement in Europe for over 30 years. Known for incredible sounding line array speakers and dynamic signal processing the NEXO brand was the perfect strategic fit to elevate the Yamaha brand when it comes to speakers.
2010 the Yamaha DSR family of active speakers introduced FIR-X tuning which is a fancy way of optimizing the frequency and phase response while adjusting the time alignment between the high and low frequencies to bring you clarity and imagery not found in most traditional crossovers. In other words, the Yamaha DSR series (and DXR series) sound incredible. Morphing Yamaha’s great history with great engineering makes these speakers a great choice for DJ’s, bands, clubs, and a host of other applications.

2013 AGIPRODJ introduces Yamaha speakers to its loyal fans and customer base. The price, sound quality, warranty, and durability makes these an easy speaker to recommend for nearly any application. It’s fun to watch our staff get acquainted with new products & brands. With Yamaha, there were lots of “Ooohs” and “Aaahs.” The overwhelming consensus by all of us here is that Yamaha is on to something big, and we’re proud to be a part of it.

So how did Yamaha get into the loudspeaker market? And why do these speakers matter?
Since Yamaha started developing professional audio equipment in the 1960’s, they set out to achieve the goal to always stay at the forefront of the technology curve. Drawing on decades of experience as a true industry innovator, they don't merely utilize cutting-edge technologies, they take the lead in creating them. With the express purpose of making the most powerful and reliable high-resolution speakers possible, a specialized team of Yamaha's most skilled engineers was assembled to examine, and improve on, every detail of loudspeaker design. We think they’ve done it.

This passion for innovation served as the impetus for an intensive collaboration with loudspeaker giant NEXO, adding their insight and expertise as an industry leader in touring-grade sound reinforcement to the development of the DSR, DXR and DXS Series speakers. As a result of working closely with NEXO's engineers at their state-of-the-art facility, the team adopted a new approach to some crucial aspects of these speakers’ design. The detailed analysis of the transducers, thorough testing of the enclosures' acoustic properties and optimized limiter setting all contributed to higher SPL delivered with stunning clarity and an unsurpassed level of reliability. By incorporating touring-grade technology into these speakers, Yamaha has succeeded in creating the most powerful and dependable high-performance, active loudspeakers...ever

Lets take a look at some of the speakers.. Limited time 10% off Coupon Code on all Yamaha DXR Powered Speakers

The DXR lineup of speakers includes four 2 way active speakers and 2 Powered Sub woofers

DXR8 1100W 8" 2-Way Active Bass Reflex Speaker

DXR10 1100W 10" 2-Way Active Bass Reflex Speaker

DXR12 1100W 12" 2-Way Active Bass Reflex Speaker

DXR15 1100W 15" 2-Way Active Bass Reflex Speaker

Compact, high output active subwoofers that match perfectly with DSR and DXR full-range active loudspeakers

DXS12 12" 950W Active Subwoofer delivers 131dB

DXS15 15" 950W Active Subwoofer delivers 132dB

The all-new DXS subwoofers deliver powerful yet focused low end reaching as low as 42Hz. The DXS Subs offer a fully optimized band-pass design combined with its powerful Class-D amplifier, long travel woofer, and formidable DSP to deliver a tight, impressive bass with outstanding depth and high power output.

The DSR Series of active loudspeakers takes portable active loudspeakers to the extreme limits of their potential. Designed through the application of advanced Yamaha digital and acoustic technologies perfected over several decades, DSR provides a listening experience that redefines high definition sound reinforcement. Offering four speaker options and one powerful 18" Subwoofer these high power speakers can meet almost any indoor or outdoor sound requirement.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Ableton PUSH in stock and ready to ship!

Demand for Push was HIGH when these first launched. Demand for them now is higher after being out of stock EVERYWHERE for 2 months. These finally came back in stock today and we have plenty for everyone. If you have been on the lookout for Push, look no further. They are here!

agiprodj also has Push Bundles available. CLICK HERE to check out Push with LIVE 9

Standard and Push with LIVE 9 Suite.

Check out these videos from Winter NAMM with demonstrations of PUSH in action.

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Wednesday, July 03, 2013

4th of July Savings!

4th of July Sale starts TODAY !!

Use the following coupon codes to save big this 4th of July:

15OFFID4 save $15 off a $100 order or more

50OFFID4 save $15 off a $300 order or more

75OFFID4 save $15 off a $500 order or more

Use the code LIGHTMEUP350 to save $150 off the Chauvet Intimidator Spot LED 350 during checkout

Shown at NAMM 2013, the Numark ORBIT Wireless DJ Controller is finally in stock and ready to ship

American DJ Mega Tri 38 Sys In Stock Today !!!

Here's a list of some HOT lights that are back in stock and ready to ship:

CHAUVET Intimidator Beam 350 LED

X-Laser Mobile Beat RGB MK5

X-Laser Caliente RGB

Chauvet Intimidator Spot 250 LED

Chauvet Freedom Par Quad 5 (Black)

Chauvet Nimbus & Nimbus Jr.

Chauvet 4PlayCL

Chauvet 4Bar Flex

American DJ WiFLY Mega Bar RGBA

American DJ WiFLY Par QA5

American DJ WiFLY Bar QA5

American DJ WiFLY RGBW8C

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