Evans DJ and Lighting

I'm Evan and am happily married to my wonderful wife Janet.  I graduated from college with a double major, and graduated from law school with an emphasis in tax law.  I paid my way through college as a DJ, and I still love it.  I'm drawn to technological advancements in the DJ field and incorporate those into my shows as much as possible.  I'm a native of New Mexico.  I also speak Spanish which I can incorporate into your event.  Below are some frequently asked questions.

DJ Evan

1.  For how long have you been a DJ?

• I've been a mobile DJ for 15 years including time as a club DJ.

2.  Do you travel outside of Albuquerque?

• Yes, I make myself available within a radius of 50 miles (e.g. Santa Fe) from Albuquerque at no extra charge.  After 100 miles total up I charge $.50 per mile thereafter. 

3.  How many songs do you have, and can you get songs on site?

• I have a library of about 15,000 songs.  Yes I can obtain songs at the venue using my wireless internet connection.  

4.  Will we meet before the event?

• Yes, I find it very important to meet personally with clients in order to establish a mutual understanding of the event.  I also take this time to complete the client intake which consists of questions regarding event details, as well as, fill out a wedding schedule if applicable.  And, at that time both of us will examine and sign the contract to provide DJ services.

5.  When do I pay you and do you require a deposit?

• I allow my clients to pay me in full at the event.  I don't bother with deposits since we have a signed contract.  You are welcome to pay in advance if preferred.  

6.  What forms of payment do you take?

• I accept check, money order, cash, credit and debit cards.

7.  How much will I pay in tax?

• Tax is included in all my prices as it is more convenient.

8.  How much for an extra hour?

• I charge $25.00 each hour beyond 4 hours.

9.  What if I only want 3 hours?

• Then I subtract $25.00 from your package.

10.  Who will DJ my event?

• I always personally DJ your event.

11.  How much time will you need to setup and breakdown?

• I require at least an hour to setup which means I will arrive at the venue an hour early.  It only takes thirty minutes for me to breakdown.

12.  Do you get the crowd involved, and do you take requests?

• All the time.  I join in the dancing, have people sing with me on my wireless mic, and have various contests.  Requests are golden bits of information for me, and are highly encouraged.

13.  What's your equipment like?

• I have professional grade sound and lighting equipment.

14.  May I contact your referrals?

• Just let me know of this request.

15.  How many weddings have you personally done?

• I've personally been the DJ for approximately 290 weddings.

16.  How will you be dressed?

• Any attire you request.  We will discuss this when we meet.

17.  I'm worried about how much power is available at my venue.

• I have a power conditioner which cleans, maintains, and stabilizes the power which comes from a power outlet.  This allows for consistent and clear sound without popping circuit breakers or cutting out the music.  All I need is at least one power outlet.

18.  Can you perform outside?

• Sure, we use a very nice and sturdy four legged canopy for outdoor shows.  There is no charge for this option.   

19.  Can you do the ceremony as well as the reception?

• Sure, we have all the appropriate prelude, processional, and recessional music for the ceremony.  We have an attractive high-end sound system specifically designed for ceremonies.

• Among a few other things, an audio compressor is capable of regulating low tones and high tones in music by bringing both volumes in tandem with each other. This allows for a much richer output of music because all the otherwise transparent details (eg. hi-hats, vocals, guitar riffs, ride cymbals, etc...) are capable of being heard with much more detail.  A compressor is often used in studio recordings to bring out those details during the mixing stage, and these are especially useful for improving the sound of 20s-60s music (eg. big band, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, etc...). 
  
• A Sonic Maximizer corrects the phase difference between the low tones and high tones so as to bring them both into alignment with one another.  Without a sonic maximizer the bass and treble tones arrive at the loudspeaker at slightly different times causing the mix to sound muddled.  As a compressor works on volume the maximizer works on timing.