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‍Wedding Ceremony Audio Setup‍

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A wedding ceremony normally involves a mix of sound equipment, to cover a range of needs. It's imperative that all of your guests, whether in the front row or all the way in the back, will be able to comfortably hear your wedding vows. This means you need microphones and speakers that make it possible for the officiant, bride, and groom all to be heard.

Our packages include both ceremony setup as well as reception or dance party arrangements and for many weddings, we also have the option for cocktail hour preparations if desired.

Our ceremony kit includes a table skirt, a three-pronged extension cord, batteries and back-up batteries, gaffing tape, wireless microphones, and lapel microphones. If you're outside on a windy day, you'll probably need to use the handheld microphones, but in most other cases, the lapel mics are preferred.

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Wedding Reception DJ Audio Setup

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The gear needed for a proper wedding DJ setup can be quite involved. Of course, there will be the sound gear, including a mixer, speakers, at least one wireless microphone, and more.

At DJ Cutt Entertainment, we have the ability to do elegant lighting, photo booth, and wedding videography. Our package price really depends on what services you are looking for. It's a good idea to get a price sheet of all the pricing packages before you sign your contract so there is no confusion.

Our reception sound kit includes two wireless mics, cables, gaffing tape, connectors, plenty of spare batteries, and the sound unit.

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Proper Audio And Power Cable Set Up

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AV cables tend to be long and easily get tangled or kinked. That’s why it’s so important to keep them orderly, and wrapped in a straight fashion. When wrapping cables up, they will probably naturally circle up at a certain length, maybe about an 18 inch diameter, that corresponds to how they have been wrapped in the past. Make sure when wrapping them that you don’t force them together, but you gently wrap them in a straight manner. Once wrapped, use the velcro attachment to secure them.

How to Connect a QSC K12 to a QSC K-8 Speaker Setup

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No wedding DJ set up is complete without a DJ lighting package to ensure that the dance floor is properly lit. We accomplish this with our DJ Lighting package. To set up our lighting kit, you need to attach the T-bar, and then add a light on either side.

Next, you need to attach the power cables, which are already included in the T-bar. Get the power cable that runs to the wall ready, but don't plug it in until the dance party is about to start, as the lights will go live as soon as they are plugged in. Generally, the lights get plugged in after the first dances, when the dance party is ready to begin.

For a truly unforgettable first dance moment, consider adding our dancing on clouds effect. It creates a stunning low-lying fog that makes couples look like they're floating.

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How to Setup Our DJ Lighting Package

No wedding DJ set up is complete without a lighting package to ensure that the dance floor is properly lit. We accomplish this with our DJ Lighting package. To set up our lighting kit, you need to attach the T-bar, and then add a light on either side. The key is that the back part of the light is facing the right direction (see video). Clamp the light snugly to the pole, and then repeat to process for the second light on the other side of the T-bar.

Next, you need to attach the power cables, which are already included in the T-bar. Get the power cable that runs to the wall ready, but don’t plug it in until the dance party is about to start, as the lights will go live as soon as they are plugged in. Generally, the lights get plugged in after the first dances, when the dance party is ready to begin. They also need to be raised up to about 7 or 8 feet high.

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Setting Up a Satellite QSC Speaker Wedding Reception

When setting the speaker up, get the stand ready and slide the speaker skirt over the stand. Before putting the speaker on the tripod, make sure the skirt is extended over each of the legs. Once the speaker has been added, you can still adjust the stand to the desired height.

Our fire-safe cold spark machines provide that wow factor for your wedding or event. They pair perfectly with the grand entrance or first dance to create a show-stopping visual moment your guests will never forget.

Ready to build the perfect wedding entertainment package? Contact us today to learn more about our full suite of wedding entertainment services.

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