From 7f2f86d36fc55f794431817b90d4e1310617c172 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Neale Pickett Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:48:27 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] mention the home stereo option in bout A/V article --- papers/derby-av.mdwn | 16 ++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/papers/derby-av.mdwn b/papers/derby-av.mdwn index f993920..6508e7e 100644 --- a/papers/derby-av.mdwn +++ b/papers/derby-av.mdwn @@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ worried about the audio and video requirements. [LADD](http://losalamosderbydames.com/) worried about this too. Here's what we currently use: -Audio: $310 new, under $200 used -================================ +Audio: $310 new, under $200 used, $60 budget +============================================ There are good reasons to hire a DJ: it's one less thing to worry about, and you don't need to drop a lot of money on a sound system. @@ -22,6 +22,13 @@ speaker, two wireless mics, and somebody's MP3 playlist. The Harbinger APS-15 provides a built-in amp *and* mixer, so you really only need these two items. +If you're really on a budget, forget about music and just buy a mic +system to plug into somebody's home stereo. The Nady has an +unbalanced ΒΌ" output; Radio Shack will have a plug to convert this to +the stereo RCA adapter on a home tuner. Just be careful moving that +stuff around: home equipment isn't made to take the kind of abuse +it's going to get on the road. + You do not really need to hire a DJ if you can provide a powered speaker and mics. I have been to a number of bouts, each time with a keen ear on the music. I've talked to as many DJs as I could, and with the @@ -30,8 +37,9 @@ me their job was to set up equipment and play a mix CD provided by the team, or a playlist on some team member's MP3 player. They've all been sort of bored. -If you want to go for a full mobile DJ setup, I have a [separate DJ -article](dj.html) you might enjoy. Total cost is $650 for that. +If you do want to go for a full mobile DJ setup, though, I have a +[separate DJ article](dj.html) you might enjoy. Total cost is +$650 for that. Video: $350 new, under $300 used