by Erik Michaels of Megasound
Why should you use an entertainer who provides backup equipment?
While you are considering who to hire to provide service for your reception, keep in mind that not all MC/DJs are created equal. In our previous article regarding experience, we highlighted the difference between MCs based on their experience. Likewise, many inexperienced MC/DJs do not have backup equipment installed, hooked up, and ready to go as part of their package. Even experienced service providers (who DO have backup equipment) can still experience problems during weddings due to equipment failure. However, an MC/DJ who has backup equipment on-site can prevent most problems from becoming a nightmare.
Having backup equipment at your reception such as an extra amplifier, microphone, and CD player can make all the difference if one of those devices fails. Electronic equipment can fail at any point in time. Just because an entertainer tells you that they have backup equipment does not necessarily mean that the equipment will be on-site, hooked up and ready to go. If an amplifier fails and the backup unit is in the entertainer's vehicle, it will still take some time for them to bring the unit in, hook it up, and turn everything back on.
As an example, without an amplifier, the loudspeakers are silent. For your protection, this should be the minimum backup provided by any DJ. A true professional will also care enough to provide a backup microphone and some sort of backup source of music as well (a backup CD player or similar device).
Unfortunately, many DJs leave backup equipment out as a means to save money. While this may also save YOU money, you run the risk of ruining your wedding night as a result. As the old saying goes, "You're better safe than sorry."
While you are considering who to hire to provide service for your reception, keep in mind that not all MC/DJs are created equal. In our previous article regarding experience, we highlighted the difference between MCs based on their experience. Likewise, many inexperienced MC/DJs do not have backup equipment installed, hooked up, and ready to go as part of their package. Even experienced service providers (who DO have backup equipment) can still experience problems during weddings due to equipment failure. However, an MC/DJ who has backup equipment on-site can prevent most problems from becoming a nightmare.
Having backup equipment at your reception such as an extra amplifier, microphone, and CD player can make all the difference if one of those devices fails. Electronic equipment can fail at any point in time. Just because an entertainer tells you that they have backup equipment does not necessarily mean that the equipment will be on-site, hooked up and ready to go. If an amplifier fails and the backup unit is in the entertainer's vehicle, it will still take some time for them to bring the unit in, hook it up, and turn everything back on.
As an example, without an amplifier, the loudspeakers are silent. For your protection, this should be the minimum backup provided by any DJ. A true professional will also care enough to provide a backup microphone and some sort of backup source of music as well (a backup CD player or similar device).
Unfortunately, many DJs leave backup equipment out as a means to save money. While this may also save YOU money, you run the risk of ruining your wedding night as a result. As the old saying goes, "You're better safe than sorry."
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