🎛 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Turntables (Required)
Venue must provide two (2) professional direct-drive turntables:
Preferred models:
Rane Twelve MKII
Technics SL-1200MK7
Pioneer PLX-1000
Important:
Must be direct drive (no belt-drive models)
Tonearms balanced and tested
RCA + ground cables included
Dust covers removed before performance
Solid, vibration-free surface (no folding tables)
🎚 Mixer
Artist provides own Rane 70 mixer
Venue must provide:
Table space (minimum 36–40 inches width total booth space)
Power outlet within reach
Access to main PA input (XLR preferred)
💻 DVS / SERATO REQUIREMENTS
Artist brings:
Laptop
Serato interface (internal via Rane 70)
Control vinyl
Venue must ensure:
Clean, stable power
No power limiters cutting booth
Booth lighting sufficient to see vinyl
🔊 SOUND SYSTEM
Professional-grade PA appropriate to venue size
Subwoofers capable of clean low-end (no distortion)
Separate booth monitor with independent volume control
On-site sound tech during setup (preferred for clubs)
⏱ SOUND CHECK
Minimum 30–45 minutes before doors open
All equipment fully installed prior to arrival
Turntables tested for signal and grounding hum
HOSPITALITY RIDER
🥃 HOSPITALITY RIDER
Backstage / DJ Booth
(4–6) bottles of still water (room temperature preferred)
(2) clean towels
Secure space for personal gear (laptop, control vinyl, mixer case)
DJ booth must remain clear of guests during performance
🥃 Bar Allowance
$75 bar allowance for artist tab
(May be used for drinks for artist and guests. Any overage beyond $75 is the responsibility of the artist.)
OR (Venue Option – if preferred by venue):
1 bottle of mid-tier whiskey (e.g., Jameson, Jack Daniel’s, Maker’s Mark)
Ice + basic mixers
4–6 cups
🔐 Security & Access
Secure DJ booth area
Venue manager or point of contact available during performance
WiFi access if required