When DJ’s take the biscuit!
By Paul Dakeyne
| Posted in DJ
It’s not often I come across some new and useful advice about equipment care whilst DJ’ing, but today, I’d like to raise awareness of what happened to this fellow DJ and customer.
All those who find themselves hungry on the job can avoid a similar peril by taking note of “DJ Cytron’s” recent email to DV247 Towers!!
hi there, my name is dj cytron…. As of recent i have been having a few problems with my mdm410 vestax dj mixer.
A few weeks ago i was eating a packet of hobknobs (the realy crubley biscuits) when a majority of the crumbs went inside the unit. Using my initiative i attempted to remove the crumbs using my dc30 (dyson). As a result of this powerful machine i lost a number of components from the mixer. Do you have the following items in stock
- 4x high knob
- 3x mid knobs
- 5x gain knobs
- 1x channel 3 fader knob
- and a phono/line switch
Also my sound effects seem to be faulty. the “drop bomb” effect seems to randomly come on, this makes me sound like tim westwood. As i am not a big fan of tim westwood i think i need this to be repaired.
please get back to me as soon as possible
regards
So there you have it, a sorry tale indeed of what can happen if you don’t take great care when considering eating food stuffs [birthday cake] near valuable DJ equipment.
Also, the message is loud ‘n clear that we should never underestimate the efficiency of today’s domestic appliances. DV will of course do the best they can in sourcing DJ Cytron’s replacement Vestax parts but PLEASE… Dj’s, Producers, Engineers.. Let’s be careful out there!
Tags: DJ mixer, Dyson, HobNobs, Hoover, McVities, Vestax
This has got to be the funniest thing I’ve read in ages, was he serious???
Mike
i thought you would like to know that i have sent a complaint to mcvities (the manufacture of hob knobs) as there biscuits are just too crumbly and have caused me grate distress.
if you like i can send you a copy of there correspondence once they have replied – it may be suitable for your blog to see what they have to say on this matter?
Anthony
Agreed hobnobsr bad for crumblieness but digestives are worse — i was playying guitar today and got digstive bits right in my soundhole! no idea how to get them out!! I only hope it doesnt ruin my sound lol!!
David Hasselhoff
“the “drop bomb” effect seems to randomly come on, this makes me sound like tim westwood”
I can imagine it now… Funky house set or something, gently rolling along, 15 minutes in BOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 
Excellent. Now, who should I bill for a new keyboard? Because you made me spit tea all over this one.
Christopher
Remember that Roland synth ‘hoover’ sound made famous in Belgian dance records back in the 90′s?
IT’S BACK…………………………….
Stevie
As a general rule, it’s always best to separate snack times from mixdown. But if it’s an emergency, you’re probably better off sticking with non-crumbly biscuit substitutes – such as flapjacks, Jaffa Cakes or, at a push, a Wagon Wheel.
If snacking is an integral part of your set, you could consider fashioning a makeshift feed-bag from a guitar strap and a carrier bag (most supermarkets have a durable ‘Bag for Life’ option which costs a little more, but should last for several gigs if looked after).
I suspect DJ Cytron may have been enjoying a hot beverage with his Hobnobs. Tea and coffee are popular choices and can help keep energy levels high, but be sure to use a coaster or placemat (not ‘slipmat’ – that’s for something else). If you are mixing ambient music, you may want to try a caffeine-free alternative such as camomile or peppermint tea.
MarkyB