Tara Murney It iss quite easy Being Green

The buzz phrase, ‘Green Events,’ might already sound overused to some of us. Believe me, this is only the beginning.

You may not realize that brides, are beginning to take an significant interest in making their wedding eco-friendly, and that this often includes their choice of vendors. As one begins to learn more about becoming an eco-friendly business, you will understand that this orientation can be as good for business, as it is for the planet.

In this video podcast, produced at the Wedding MBA, Tara Murney (A Green Tie Affair), is interviewed by Brandon Mulnix (Modern Photographics & Western Michigan Wedding Association). Tara very succinctly defines the meaning of ‘Green Events,’ and goes into some detail about the range of options for business and clients make events more eco-friendly.

Andy Ebon
The Wedding Marketing Blog

Start.ProDJ.Com Contest Final Weeks Winners - Brought To You By TM Studios

THE FINAL WEEK’S WINNERS!

Grand Prize Winner From Last Week!
Infinity Entertainment (infinityent username) has won A year subscription to the PrimeCuts Package! Total value of $1000 and the winner will get a total of 84 CDs by the end of the 12 months.   The PrimeCuts package, which includes PrimeCuts, PrimeCuts Latin & PrimeCuts Smooth Jazz is the ultimate CD subscription for DJs. With PrimeCuts you’ll get a CD every week filled with top releases from Pop, Urban, Rock, Country and more! Every other week you’ll get a PrimeCuts Latin CD which features music from 12 Latin formats, including Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Tejano and more! Finally, you’ll get 6 Smooth Jazz CDs over the course of the year. PrimeCuts Smooth Jazz is great for cocktail & dinner hour music.   Over the course of your 12 month subscription to the PrimeCuts package you’ll receive 84 CDs with music from 21 genres of music!  For more information on PrimeCuts go to http://www.tmstudios.com/primecuts-more.asp
Runner Up Prizes
DJSean102 has won! 1 Year DJ Intelligence Service + Free Account Customization - $125 VALUE - Add interactive functionality to your website with DJ Intelligence. Plus to each DJ Intelligence winner goes the following: - Outside The Box is going to pimp-out your DJ Intelligence account with the most enhanced planning forms, timelines, and checklists available within our Industry.	RhinoRider has won! 1 Year DJ Intelligence Service + Free Account Customization - $125 VALUE - Add interactive functionality to your website with DJ Intelligence. Plus to each DJ Intelligence winner goes the following: - Outside The Box is going to pimp-out your DJ Intelligence account with the most enhanced planning forms, timelines, and checklists available within our Industry.

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Thanks to everyone for participating and continuing the great tradition and great community of Start.ProDJ.Com

- http://www.mobilebeat.com/startprodjcom-remodeling-contest/

Irradiant Introduces Worlds First LED Based ArchiSpot Image Projector

Gurnee, IL - (November 1, 2008) - Irradiant Inc., the U.S. corporate division of Neo-Neon^TM, today announces the immediate availability of the Archispot; their newly developed LED based, high output image projector. Jim Hardaway, the Director of Irradiant U.S. operations was instrumental in applying his laser expertise to the LED field and came up with the concepts that enabled them to be the first company in the world to harness the high power multichip COB LEDs as a Solid State Light Engine (SSLE) and integrate that into the first full production series of LED base Spot and Gobo projection products.

The ArchiSpot is designed to produce a visually stimulating, high-resolution projection of patterns, images, logos and messages. Having a compact and lightweight design, this fixture can fit in the tightest spots with ease. It is well suited for a variety of promotional applications such as retail, exhibitions, museums, clubs, restaurants, bars or any low-maintenance installation.

The light source of the ArchiSpot is a highly efficient 5W White SSLE, that when combined with its exceptional optical design, maximizes the optical efficiency. The solid-state LED (SSLE) can last over 50,000 hours which means there is no expense or inconvenience of bulb replacement. And due to minimal heat output, a very unique and convenient feature of the ArchiSpot is the ability for users to create their own transparencies or gobos via their home computers, and then print them out themselves with a common laser printer onto transparency paper. The Irradiant ArchiSpot is designed to effectively produce a sharp, bright and well focused image from an optimal distance of 8-12 feet away.

The Irradiant ArchiSpot offers a sleek and attractive design measuring 11″ x 5.5″ x 4.5″ and has a weight of only 3 lbs.

The Irradiant ArchiSpot carries a retail price of just $89.99.
For more information on the Irradiant ArchiSpot, visit their website at www.irradianthq.com.
About Irradiant
Irradiant Inc., the U.S. corporate division of Neo-Neon^TM, which is a publicly traded company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX 1868) and is the second company in the world in our industry to achieve public listed status. For more information, visit www.irradianthq.com or call 1-847-782-8600.

Don’t violate the ‘no surprise’ rule

Last week, when I presented, “Marketing and Selling to the 21st Century Bride” to Las Vegas NACE, i emphasized the importance of relationships and communications as key factors in surviving and prospering during current economic downturns.

During the Q & A period we transgressed into the area of ‘vendor meals’ and other side issues.

Rather than rehash the discussion, there was one strikingly clear comment made to me, after the meeting, by Frank Gregory, CPCE. He said, Andy, “It’s not that a Catering Manager objects to providing meals for the appropriate vendors (as agreed to by the client). It’s that we when we are about to open a room to 250 guests, we don’t want to be surprise.

What the catering contact needs is communication, early in the week, to make certain that the client has included you in the head count, and listed you for seating. Then we can confirm it, and it’s a very minor item.”

The bottom line is: No Surprises

If you like be referred by venues, it’s important to make their life easy. You can do that by communicating clearly, and several days in advance.

Or, face their wrath!!

Andy Ebon
The Wedding Marketing Blog

Direct From The Tube To You!

 YouTube phenomenon DJ Tutor will be at MBLV09! The UK’s DJ Tutor Johnathan Lewis, a.k.a. Ellaskins, who is making the trip across “the pond” especially for this Mobile Beat event, along with Brian S. Redd, the USA’s DJ Tutor, will be hosting Practice & N-Joy on Wednesday afternoon from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This year’s Practice & N-Joy topic is “Mobile DJing Around the World”. Johnathan, Brian and several other members of the DJ Tutor community will be giving presentations focusing on what it’s like to be a Mobile DJ in their various parts of the world.

Following will be a Q&A session and networking event. This Practice & N-Joy event will be completely free to the public as are all such events presented by the DJ Tutor community. A free exhibit-only badge code will be announced in an upcoming YouTube feed from DJ Tutor and on the DJ Tutor feed on Start.ProDJ.Com. DJ Tutor Johnathan will also be hosting a series of DJ Clinics on the exhibit floor, on Thursday of the MB show (Feb. 19). The short clinics will take place on the hour, every hour, throughout the exhibit hours, with each session covering a different specific area of DJing. Show attendees will benefit from practical demonstrations, together with plenty of helpful advice, invaluable hints and useful tips. The DJ clinics will cover a variety of topics of interest to a broad spectrum of DJs, including turntabalism and scratching, beat-matching, and mixing specific styles of music.

More info at http://www.mobilebeat.com

Marketing Tidbits: Website Chat

Hi there!   This month we’re going to be continuing our discussion on different ways to getting more sales, this time through making yourself more available to your customers in a more unique way - “Live Chat”.

How many times have you ever had a question and needed help? Maybe your internet was slow (like mine is) and you used it to communicate with your ISP, or your thinking about ordering flowers for your anniversary and you used their live representative to help answer questions…

What if you offered something your competition didn’t? You decided to take a gamble, make an investment and take Roberts’ advice to add a Live-Chat software to your website.  Overwhelmed? DON’T BE ! I have done all the research for you, found a company that would take my advice and expound upon it to meet and exceed the current expectations of those using my existing Chat Software which was in Beta Mode as an Outside The Box project, being tested by recognizable DJ names like Scott Faver, David Hanscom, Jay Smith and a few others.

I told you I did the research… I even worked out a deal for you! My friends at ChatStat Technologies have agreed to continue advancing their software - so here’s the scoop of what I scored for us:

... these are the add-ons they and all other chat services make their money on...

Feature	Price per Month
Icon Editor	included ($5 value)
Popup Control	included ($5 value)
Logo & Conversation Window Control	included ($5 value)
Remote Screen Access	ADD ON - $20.00
Language Translation	ADD ON - $20.00
Web Statistics	included ($5 value)
Callback System with Skype	included ($5 value)
Auto Chat Invitations	included ($5 value)
Operator Seats (per operator)	BASE PLAN $20.00
Department Manager	included ($5 value)
Chat Transcript Preservation	included ($10 value)
Multiple Website Support (per site)	included ($10 value)
External Chat Link	included ($5 value)
Page Thumbnails	included ($5 value)

Only $20 per month… That’s a $75 Savings Per Month! Just because I worked out a special deal with Nick, the company’s owner and now good friend of mine, he has given me his personal word and guarantee that as a full-time company that values our business - they will continue working to improve the service based on our recommendations and feedback!  Their goal is one industry at a time, my goal is to make us the first industry they hit hard and really see if they’re up for the challenge!

Ready to signup? To get started simply click here and create your FREE 30 DAY TRIAL <— Must use this link to receive this offer * THIS IS NOT AN AFFILIATE DEAL, ONLY FOR TRACKING THIS PROMOTION, YOU HAVE MY WORD! * and see how easy it is to get started.

W A R N I N G : This is only for those serious about their business, who don’t mind being available to potential and current customers while sitting in front of their computer anyways.

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Upgraded tonight

* Logo & Conversation Window Control templates will now allow for the customization of searching for operator text, help text, question text required option, hide operator selection and hide department selections.

* ChatStat spell checking will be included allowing you to correct spelling errors as you type.

* IP blocking is now also added to the operator chat window to prevent malicious visitors from flooding your operators with chat requests.

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Upcoming (est. 90 days till release)

* MOBILE VERSION IN ROUTE
* MAC VERSION IN ROUTE
* widget and apple iphone specific clients in route
* Program GUI will be written in 16 languages for world-wide use

New Cerwin-Vega Folded Horn Subwoofers Combine Performance and Stunning Looks

New Cerwin-Vega Folded Horn Subwoofers Combine Performance and Stunning Looks

October 21, 2008 - Hollywood, CA - Cerwin-Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of the C-Series of passive folded horn subwoofers. The new C-Series provides performance improvements over previous folded horns and incorporates a striking new design. The new C-Series is aimed at gigging musicians, nightclubs, live performance venues and sound companies that demand the ultimate in accurate and loud bass reinforcement.

Cerwin-Vega speakers are renowned for their earth-rumbling bass characteristics and the C-series folded horn subwoofers continue this legacy. Folded horns differ from traditional subwoofers in that they use a complex path within the speaker enclosure to create a horn that reinforces bass frequencies. This results in a speaker that plays larger and louder than the speaker’s driver.

The C-series features three new models: the AB-36C, EL-36C and the JE-36C, each featuring a rugged, custom-designed Cerwin-Vega 18″ cast-frame speaker. With six and a half feet of folded horn chamber length in the AB-36C and the EL-36C, and five feet of folded horn chamber length in the JE-36C, the C-Series delivers more bass per square inch than other subwoofers. All of the C-series folded horns provide enhanced SPL performance, beefy and rugged die cast aluminum doors that improves heat dissipation, an attractive curved horn mouth bracing for smoother frequency response, and reinforced pole cups and handles for easier setup and transport.

Performance enhancements for the AB-36C include Stroker technology from the legendary Cerwin-Vega mobile audio division, which translates into increased output and reduced distortion. Low frequency performance has been increased in the JE-36C due to a new cabinet design.

“We are extremely proud to announce that we have made the industry’s best folded horns even better,” states Michael Newman, Brand Manager for Cerwin-Vega. “True to Cerwin-Vega’s legacy, the entire C-Series line delivers extreme sound levels and thundering bass in a roadworthy package.”

The C-Series folded horns are available now at leading retailers worldwide…

For more information on the new folded horns or Cerwin Vega! please contact Greg Mondshein at gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com.

About Cerwin Vega!
A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home, mobile, and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com.

Media Contact:
Greg Mondshein
Account Manager
Max Borges Agency for Cerwin Vega!
3550 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 501
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 576-1171 x 22
gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com
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The all-new Legend 1200E from Chauvet makes its debut at LDI

The all-new Legend^TM 1200E is CHAUVET’s most sophisticated moving yoke to date, with attention to quality, a focus on reliability and cements the company’s commitment to the professional lighting market.
Features include 12, 24 or 32-channels of DMX-512 control, with a state-of-the-art 1,200-watt lamp and electronic ballast. The color wheel includes seven vibrant colors plus white with variable color spin and seamless split colors for astonishing effects. The two gobo wheels have 12 interchangeable slot-n-lock glass gobos with 16-bit rotation, providing for a multitude of patterns and colors. An additional three glass gobos come free.

Carefully designed and years in the making, the 1200E features CHAUVET’s first hard edge CMY for instant and crisp color mixing. The new CTC feature allows for a gradual and smooth increase or decrease in color temperature.The variable frost makes for a uniform, diffused beam. The full-effects prism wheel includes four prisms - 3 facet, 5 facet, 3D and infinite prism. The linear zoom (ranging from 16 degrees to 30 degrees) is extremely quick and smooth.

The 1200E also comes with a full-sized, user-friendly LCD display that contains an innovative user-configurable maintenance reminder and lamp ignition delay settings.

Additional features include automatic pan and tilt correction and locks. The pan range is 540 degrees and the tilt range is 270 degrees. The beam angle ranges from 16 degrees to 30 degrees. Output is a powerful Lux of 71,000 @ 1m.

The Legend 1200E, which comes with a flight case, is quiet and economical. And it reflects CHAUVET’s focus on high quality, innovation and performance.

http://www.chauvetlighting.com

Week #2 Winners For Start.ProDJ.Com Contest

Start.ProDJ.Com is celebrating it’s re-grand opening.  The site hasn’t gone through this much remodeling and technology improvement in over 5 years.  More details on the whole contest are available at http://www.mobilebeat.com/startprodjcom-remodeling-contest

More details on Week #3’s prizes from TM Studios after we tell you the recently announced winners!

Week #2’s Winners:

Grand Prize Winner From Last Week!

Steve Lynch has won an awesome lighting system from DJS Pro Audio And Lighting including: Here is the complete list* Irradiant DMX Wireless SRC-260, Irradiant Club 12 SRC 145 controller, 2 ADJ LED Spectrums, Chauvet DJ Squeeze II, 4 Accucable AC3PDMX10, Eliminator Tri-33 Stand, Eliminator Fog it fogger, Ariba AC-140, Arriba AC-125, Rosco 1 gallon of Clear Fog Fluid, Martin $25 dollar gift certificate good towards any Martin fixture *winner is responsible for freight charges

Runner Up Prizes

DJ Teddy Bear has won From Promo Only (1) 3 month DVD subscription ($150 value), (1) 3 month CD subscription ($50 value),  and (1) Specialty disc ($40 value) - More information on Promo Only’s service options can be found at http://www.promoonly.com

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Week #3 - Sponsored by TM Studios/PrimeCuts - October 20th thru October 26th (winner to be drawn on October 27th)
delayed by one week due to travels by Ryan

A year subscription to the PrimeCuts Package! - Total value of $1000 and the winner will get a total of 84 CDs by the end of the 12 months.
 
The PrimeCuts package, which includes PrimeCuts, PrimeCuts Latin & PrimeCuts Smooth Jazz is the ultimate CD subscription for DJs. With PrimeCuts you’ll get a CD every week filled with top releases from Pop, Urban, Rock, Country and more! Every other week you’ll get a PrimeCuts Latin CD which features music from 12 Latin formats, including Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Tejano and more! Finally, you’ll get 6 Smooth Jazz CDs over the course of the year. PrimeCuts Smooth Jazz is great for cocktail & dinner hour music.
 
Over the course of your 12 month subscription to the PrimeCuts package you’ll receive 84 CDs with music from 21 genres of music!  For more information on PrimeCuts go to http://www.tmstudios.com/primecuts-more.asp 

Runner Up Prizes from DJ Intelligence

1 Year DJ Intelligence Service + Free Account Customization - $125 VALUE - Add interactive functionality to your website with DJ Intelligence. Allow prospective clients to check your availability, obtain an instant price quote, book online, submit secure online payments, and plan their entire event on your website with tools for online music searching & request lists, savable event planning forms, timelines, surveys, and over a dozen online interactive tools. Fast, simple, and seamless integration with any website.
 
1 Year DJ Intelligence Service, Private Label Edition + Free Account Customization - $225 VALUE - In addition to the above…The Private Label edition allows you to run the tools on your own website URL, such as clients.mydjcompany.com!

Plus to each DJ Intelligence winner goes the following: - Outside The Box is going to pimp-out your DJ Intelligence account with the most enhanced planning forms, timelines, and checklists available within our Industry. Now can you not only provide your customers with the most advanced in planning capabilities directly through your website with DJ Intelligence, but they can plan their event with ease with the planning forms

 

Check out http://www.mobilebeat.com/startprodjcom-remodeling-contest/

Written by Ryan Burger closeAuthor: Ryan Burger Name: Ryan Burger
Email: rb@mobilebeat.com
Site: http://www.mobilebeat.com
About:

Ryan Burger
Publisher
ProDJ Publishing

Ryan got his start in 1986 running a professional mobile disc jockey service that he eventually took full time in 1997 after launching ProDJ.Com in 1995. BC Productions / ProDJ Publishing purchased Mobile Beat Magazine and Trade Shows in 2005 and continues to lead the industry!See Authors Posts (241) · Filed Under Everything Else, Exclusive Online News and Content 

HDJ-2000 Pioneer Head Phones Released

October 22, 2008

Written by Ryan Burger closeAuthor: Ryan Burger Name: Ryan Burger
Email: rb@mobilebeat.com
Site: http://www.mobilebeat.com
About:

Ryan Burger
Publisher
ProDJ Publishing

Ryan got his start in 1986 running a professional mobile disc jockey service that he eventually took full time in 1997 after launching ProDJ.Com in 1995. BC Productions / ProDJ Publishing purchased Mobile Beat Magazine and Trade Shows in 2005 and continues to lead the industry!See Authors Posts (241) · October 22, 2008

LONG BEACH (October 16, 2008) - Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.’s Professional Sound and Visual Division, the leader in ProDJ products and the innovator of the CDJ and DVJ turntables, today unveiled the new reference model, HDJ-2000, the latest addition to its popular, professional DJ headphone series.The development of the Pioneer HDJ-2000 stems from numerous requests from top DJs around the world desiring headphones with: Exceptional high-quality sound that clearly and accurately reproduces audio Comfortable fit to minimize fatigue from long periods of use

High durability that withstands demanding conditions and touring

“Our engineers put great care and thought into every aspect of our product line; from our scratch emulation technology to headphone features, we place a strong emphasis on design, sound quality, and overall performance.” said Matt Dever, vice president of Pioneer’s Professional Sound and Visual Division. “These new headphones are a testament to our dedication to elevating the user and artist experience.”

Accurate Sound Quality
The headphone is uniquely designed to improve sound quality and reliability-perfect for use in DJ environments and studios. Thick 35ìｍ Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) diaphragm improves rigidity and strength needed for better lower frequency response. PET material used in the diaphragm also helps to dampen unwanted resonance. Wide frequency response with high clarity and detail results from a large 50mm driver, ideal for all types of music. Additionally, the headphones have an enclosed “over-ear” design with ear pads that seal around the user’s ears, reducing ambient noise and providing superior sound isolation for tracking in a loud club environment or a studio. The ear pad’s unique material, memory foam (Polyurethane foam), provides a tight yet comfortable seal, further enhancing sound reproduction especially in the mid to high frequency ranges.

Maximum Comfort for Extended Wear
The HDJ-2000’s lightweight construction and soft comfortable ear pads are ideal for long listening/recording sessions and reduce the well-known phenomenon of “headphone fatigue.” The headphones feature: “Protein Leather”1 Wrapped Pads - provide durability while making long use of the headphones more comfortable. Low-rebound memory foam2 - used inside the ear pads and head pad, contouring to the shape of the head and maintaining a snug fit. Magnesium alloy components - used in the main body components to achieve both a lightweight and durable design to minimize stress on the user’s head and ensure comfortable DJ play.

Sturdy, Stylish Design and Construction
The HDJ-2000 employs a Mini XLR connection to join the main body with the nearly ten feet of cable to achieve both a quality “sound” connection and easy replacement. With a new i-type hinge, a smooth and integral form has been achieved that naturally fits the hands at any time during DJ performance. The headphone’s ear pads have a spun finish aluminum ring that matches the design of Pioneer’s CDJ players’ “play/cue” buttons for a cohesive stylish design.

Other Features:
Folding Structure: The headphones fold into a compact configuration for portability and storage.
Swivel Mechanism: The ear cups turn 90 degrees for more convenient single-ear or on-shoulder monitoring use. A torsion system returns the ear-cup to its normal position after each use.
Click Mechanism: Ear cups and hinges gently click into place to prevent inadvertent rotation or folding of the headphones during use.
Mono/Stereo Switch: Combines the audio signal for single-ear monitoring.
Carrying Bag: A soft pouch is included to protect the headphones when not in use.

The HDJ-2000 will be available in December 2008 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of $450.

Specifications:
Type: Tightly closed dynamic stereo headphones
Frequency range: 5Hz - 30kHz
Impedance: 36Ù
Maximum input: 3,500mW
Output sound level: 107dB/m
Unit type: 50mm dome
Plug: ø3.5mm 3P mini plus (Gold-plated, Screw-type)
Weight: 290g / 10.23 ounces (excluding cord)
Included accessories: ø6.3mm 3P plug adapter (Gold-plated, Screw-type)
Carrying bag
Connection cord: 1.2m long single coiled cable (about 3m when straight)

*1 Protein Leather: Synthetic leather developed jointly by Idemitsu Technofine Co., Ltd. and Komatsu Seiren Co., Ltd.
*2　Low rebound memory foam: Polyurethane foam that slowly moulds itself to a shape and recovers to its original profile..

Pioneer offers a complete line of professional DJ equipment through its Professional Sound and Visual Division. Its DJM, CDJ and DVJ Professional DJ equipment is known for its high quality sound and reliability and is considered the industry standard at clubs, studios, mobile rigs and homes around the world. For more information, visit www.PioneerProDj.com.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, California, and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a pre-eminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including Blu-ray Disc and DVD, display technologies, navigation and Digital Network Entertainment^TM.

Written by Ryan Burger closeAuthor: Ryan Burger Name: Ryan Burger
Email: rb@mobilebeat.com
Site: http://www.mobilebeat.com
About:

Ryan Burger
Publisher
ProDJ Publishing

Ryan got his start in 1986 running a professional mobile disc jockey service that he eventually took full time in 1997 after launching ProDJ.Com in 1995. BC Productions / ProDJ Publishing purchased Mobile Beat Magazine and Trade Shows in 2005 and continues to lead the industry!See Authors Posts (241) · Filed Under Exclusive Online News and Content, Sound 

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