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86 Pages·1994·11 MB·English

by  LA Communications

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A GEMINI
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EBp assignable sampling, removable
crossfaders, graphic eq., XLR lamp
adapters, variable echo, up to 5 channels of mix¬
ing power-everything you need to do the kind
of gig you want.
Combine all that with the fact that this world I
class performance doesn't come with a world I
class price tag and you have a lot of good
reasons to make your next mixer a Gemini. I
...So what are you waiting for?
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for the Hottest Songs of all-time!
Top 200
Ballot on page 79
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Issue #22 - October/ November ‘94
The Mixx
7 It’s Hot-The fog thickens
Special report!
NOBILE 10 Feedback-Our E-Mail box was full!
16 Juice-Rocky’s big bash
VIDEO 20 TNT-Trying to stay PC
22 PSWCDT-Madonna’s back for 10th year reunions
Video Stars-26 24 Crowd Pleasers-lsTush Push Dirty Dancing'
Paging Ms. Elsee Deez-30
32 Music News-Keep it hot
39 Remix Rave-Rockin' Remixes
48 Profile-Faith in more than yourself
50 In search of The Best Sound & Lighting Systems on Earth
52 Managing-The art of upselling
54 Marketing-ls yellow page advertising “Phoney Baloney?"
56 Tech Talk-Vinyl’s not dead... don’t you kill it
58 Computerized DJ-Going on-line
60 Karaoke Notes-A White House cover-up?
62 Karaoke-Bank on the basics
66 Nightmares/Historic Affairs-Sound of silence
78 Mobile Money Makers-Amazing anti-gravity machine
80 Association news/Grapevine-Movers and shakers
81 Dance chart
“Stanton Trackmaster series of DJ cartridges
are the best I’ve ever used for hot mixing.
-Johnny Medley DANCE MUSIC AUTHORITY MAGAZINE
DANCE MUSIC AUTHORITY MAGAZINE
The Mixer's Workstation:
ALL D.l CARTRIDGES ARK out the risk of stylus damage. M
NOT ALIKE? over, the stylus is grounded, wl
The recently-introduced Stanton prevents dust buildup and its ass
Thackmaster series of dj cartridges are ated noise. while delivering a CD-rivaling sound,
the best cartridges I have ever used for The Trackmaster boasts impressive The folks at Stanton rec
hot-mixing. Compared totheShureSC35C specs, which horn all indications appear AL version lor tracking
and the wildly popular Stanton 680EL, to be conservatively measured: Trackmasters arc not cheap, but they
the Trackmaster is clearly the winner. Frequency Resp. 20Hz~20kHz arc considerably less than the Oriofon
Further, when the Stanton Trackmaster Channel Sep. >30dB!l Concorde (Nightclub version w/
AL is compared directly against the Oriofon TrackingForce 2-5grams spherical stylus): they track belter and
Nightclub S version, it is sonicaily too Output Wage 5.2mVI! soundasgood.Ifyouare-.
ciosetocaii.whiletheStantonswininthe Since the Trackmaster's stylus is DAT, reel or high qual
tracking department. The Stantons must perfectly aligned, they are much easier thereissimpiynosubslitute.TheSlanitHi
get the overall edge, however, since they onyourrecords than conventional car- nameissynonymouswithquality.high
are significantly less expensive than the nidges, preventing cue bum, clicks perfonnanceanddurability.solhcreis
Concordes. and pops. I was pleasantly surprised to no question that these cartridges will
I find the sound on the Trackmasters find that I could confidently track at hold up over the long haul. In the final
to be exceptionally clean and punchy, onIy3Jgrams,whilestilIbeingableto analysis, —'-I
with the best description of the sound get brutal with double copies and sound qualit.
being "clear, open and in your face." The scratching. I can also work at a faster go with the Trackmaster. By ail means
Trackmasterprovides the punch and clar- pace, since the Trackmaster’s design go with the Trackmaster if you are
ity of a CD with thecharacleristic wannth allowsmetofmdtheexactgroovewith mastering to DAT, because you only
of vinyl. I also noticed that older recotds much less effort. The Trackmaster is sound as good as your weakest link!
sounded much punchier on the Track- honesdy one piece of gear vinyl i
masters. must invest in if they r
certainly due to the integrated headshell
design of the Trackmaster; there are no
generate unwanted noise. As the com¬
pany says: “You don’t need the dexterity
of a surgeon to mount the cartridge.” It’s
simply screw and play. A patented canti-
' /er design allows for backcueing with-
For more information on our Trackmaster Series,
plus the complete Stanton line of DJ cartridges, stylii, headphones and supmats,
call or write:
STciNTOn
MAGNETICS, INC.
The Choice of the Professionals.™
101 Sunnyside Boulevard Plainview, NY 11803 Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
“WE THE PEOPLE”
As often I am asked how I compare Mobile Beat Magazine to
other music publications, I usually mention that high on the
list is our basic positioningthat we consider entertaining-for-
profit to be a business—a small,independently-owned piece
of“TheAmerican Dream.’Thus.this perspective is a priority
in much of our editorial focus. Not that it isn’t a lot of fun,
hey, it should be, but we set out to publish a magazine that
believes in the success and American spirit of small business
...we just happened to be DJs.
Why am I bringing this up? On November 8 you have another
opportunity to help your small business.There is an increas¬
ing intolerance by many of those who create jobs and
opportunities for themselves and others for out-of-touch
lawmakers who constantly tinker with the tax laws.generate
an unending stream of government mandates, cause astro¬
nomical increases in paperwork demands and apparently
think that business exists only as a source of revenue for
funding government programs. Once every couple of years
we get an opportunity to do something about it. It’s called
voting. Unfortunately, many of us who fail to take advantage
of our constitutional right to vote are the first to gripe about
a bad situation — when it sneaks up from behind and you
never saw it coming.
Bottom line:DOYOUR HOMEWORK. If you run a business,
you better get interested in politics or politics will run your
business. As for myself, maybe I have a future in talk radio.
Right on cue
Panasonic’s new Pro-DAT SV-4100 machine offers ideal features
for live performance with RAM-based quick start, instant playback
and absolute-time cue search.
Quick stan locations can be rehearsed using three seconds of
Fog hog
affordability to the fogger market with the Fog Hog. Weighing less
10 pounds, the six-amp Fog Hog puts out as much fog as
RAM buffer (± 50 DAT frames). In addition, the ability to
accurately synchronize the SV-4100 to external video sync or word
clock ensures highly accurate system lock and glitch-free digital
• temperatures for
greatersafetyandlesscar- Other features include: Optical plus AES/IEC digital I/Os,
gested retail is $ 169. For more information
contact: American D] Supply at
800*333*0644.
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the FG-1000, a professional,
For more information contact: Ramsa/Panasonic Pro Audio,
6550 Katella Avc., Cypress, Calif. 90630; 714*373*7277
Super-Charged
The most practical DJ accessory of all-time is now even better. The
converts into a handy rolling dolly capable of carrying up to 600
pounds. Load your gear onto the table, roll it in, set-up the table and
you’re ready to go. The recendy introduced Super Table II features
wider legs for greater stability and stronger reinforcements on the
corners. A black table skirt, which attaches with velcro, comes with
each table. For a custom look, have your local screen printer putyour
logo on the front. Standard size Super Table is 2-feet by 4-feet with Save those 45s
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again! Prices vary. For more information contact: Colorado Sound allows a DJ to make ’45s a bigger pan of their music library. The SX2
and Light, 7301 North Broadway, Denver, Colo. 80221;
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Mobile Beat
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The collection includes
DiscPickables, CD Care,
This speaker sports a 12-inch STS™ cast frame woofer, unique tnhoew C—Dt hScuEpZe-r CSDhe olfp,e annerd.
end, but powerful handling punch (240 watts RMS) for a 12-inch, The EZ-CD
opener allows you to cleanly and safely cut through outer wrapping
and factory seals on new five-inch CDs in one short stroke. Destined
to join the ranks of the can opener, with an attached magnet and
Velcoin* from Velcro U.SA™ storage is never a problem.
compromise in sound quality. Retails for $449.90. The CD Essentials collection, available separately or in a three-
For more information contact: SoundTech 255 Corporate
Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, Ill. 60061; 708*913*7772. CD collection; and CD Care, cleaning cloths in a jewel box dispenser
that help prevent skipping and mistracking, therefore optimizing
Crossover to Ashly sound quality. For more information contact: MacTec, 21416
Velicata St., Woodland Hills, Calif. 91364; 1*800*765*3508 or
XR-Series II. The units feature 24 dB per octave filters, an infinitely 818*702*6979.
variable selection of crossover points, as well as both 1/4-inch TRS
phone jacks and XLR connectors on all inputs and outputs.
The XR-Series II models also feature Ashl/s “Response Con¬ CSX family
trol,” allowing the user to select the best filter performance for a The new CSX-S2 loudspeaker line from Community is comprised
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onset of clipping via a “Peak LE.D.” A recessed switch on the front
while adjacent status lights indicate the chosen mode.
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y, the time of year for bridal inserts in j responsible for the full contract value unless
al newspapers, I contacted the editor / written notice ofcancellation is received thirty
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article by Mark Bloomstein (Is The
imer Really Right?) hit the target. Teach-
business-Iike manner can only help the ent
Scott Ramsay, DJs To Go, Redono Beach, Calif.
Get smart
ssory note. Since it is a promissory
any action against it must be pursued
through the civil system and no goverr
agency (police, DAs office, etc.) can § I am particulariy appreciative of the busi¬
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articles. Much of the content these articles
about three years ago and added the following
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