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DJ Controllers
AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2
You may have noticed a hive of activity from AlphaTheta during October. As a professional DJ, you may have missed the fact that there were not two, but actually three new controllers as well as the all-new headphones.
AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6
‘GRV’ hinting at a groove remixing feature set and the ‘6’ indicating a mid-range product – the DDJ-FLX4 being entry level and DDJ- FLX10 being pro level.
Denon DJ Axis 12/12S
Speakers – manufacturers are forever trying to find ways to make them sound better, look different and be easier to transport. And for mobile DJs, this latter point is one of incredible importance.
Denon DJ MCX8000
“it’s a Beauty and a Beast” you may think that I was talking about a Disney fi lm, however, you’d be wrong. It’s the way that I can best sum up Denon DJ’s new, and much-anticipated, fl agship DJ controller, the MCX8000.
Denon DJ Prime 4
The Prime 4 is standalone gamechanger. standalone 4-channel device, which allows I could almost stop there, but manipulation and it would be a rather short playback of up to the same time read! for a laptop.
Denon DJ Prime GO
When the PRIME GO from Denon DJ arrived for review, I was excited to see how this compared with the already popular PRIME 4 and PRIME 2.
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
There is something extremely exciting about getting a new controller, similar to playing a newly purchased 12” vinyl back in the day.
Novation Launch Control XL
Novation’s Launch Control XL is part of a family of grid-based software controllers. It is specifically tailored to Ableton Live, a leader in the realm of electronic music production/performance software.
Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000
In the pink noise of a blur that is 2020, Pioneer DJ drops the brand new CDJ-3000 into the crosshairs of the DJ world.
Pioneer DJ DDJ-400
“Woohoo! Another Pioneer DJ controller has been released!” Said nobody in 2018… Pioneer has been DDJ-Busy in recent months with releases of new controllers such as the DDJ-1000 – a rekordbox dj 4 channel, 2 laptop controller – and the…
Pioneer DJ DDJ-800
Pioneer DJ's latest controller offering has started shipping! This one is a unit dedicated to rekordbox dj, offering two channels and a pretty impressive feature set for such a compact model.
Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6
BOOM! Right in the middle of HM Govt Lockdown II, this little box of tricks comes out of nowhere and drops from Pioneer DJ!
Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV5
‘here we go again’. But just as we started to blow out the candles from celebrating hip hop’s 50th birthday, it dawned on me that the ‘battle format’ market is starting to take hold.
Pioneer DJ DDJ-RZX
petition when they released the DDJ-RX, and then beat their own record with its bigger brother the DDJ-RZ, but wait… what’s that coming over the hill?
Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ2
Whatever genre of music you prefer, whatever style of performer you are, and whatever technology format you favour, in the DJ industry you will be familiar with the company Pioneer DJ.
Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12
The PLX-CRSS12 from industry leaders Pioneer DJ is a ground-breaking hybrid DJ turntable with one foot in the past and one foot in future.
Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR
In the past few weeks, doing my usual scanning of the interwebs, I began to realise just how many controllers and media players Pioneer DJ make!
Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX
Pioneer’s a grey day here at Mole towers when a courier drops off a box. I open it, and inside is a shiny chunk of black DJ tech.
Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2
Back in March 2015, I received the Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX to review.
Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ
Taking centre stage for the beginning of 2020 is the brand new powerhouse standalone controller from Pioneer DJ - the XDJ-XZ. This is the next step in the XDJ series evolution, bringing you NXS2 features from an all-in-one unit without breaking the bank.
Reloop Beatpad 2
mance. However, with so many different technological pathways available, for both veterans and beginners alike, it is sometimes diffi cult to distinguish which path to journey down.
Reloop Mixon 8 PRO
’re looking for a new DJ controller, yo u h ave ew number of models from a range of manufacturers with a wide variety of sizes, price points and features. Your dilemma is choosing one which ticks as many boxes as possible.
Reloop Touch
Reloop’s clear that the VirtualDJ team have been heavily involved in the controller’s development. The workflow is quick, accurate and faultlessly integrated with the software.
Lighting
Abstract Candi Blox
Drive via 4-pin XLR and sprung to life in demo mode (Abstract also mentioned that they can be controlled via an app with a certain version of their X-Drive unit).
ADJ Element Series
I’ll try to resist the puns for the rest of this review, but I can’t make any promises! Instead, I’ll start by laying my cards on the table and admitting that I love these fixtures.
ADJ Focus Beam LED
The new Focus Beam LED is the latest addition to ADJ’s popular Focus Series of LED-powered moving heads, and the first dedicated beam fixture to be added to the range.
ADJ Focus Spot 4Z
‘little’ play, I are insanely rich and gorgeous, 4 hours!
ADJ Focus Spot 6Z
As a brand, ADJ is well-established across the globe for its wide range of lighting solutions for the mobile entertainment, event production and installation markets – from the Pocket Pro to the Vizi Series and everything in between.
ADJ Inno Pocket Scan & Roll
AND INNO POCKET ROLL Inno Pocket Scan Inno Pocket Roll SSP: ADJ’s ever-expanding Inno series has for a while now provided mobile DJs with bright LED fixtures, such as the Inno Colour Beam Quad7, and WiFLY enabled units like the Inno Spot WiFly, but (unlike…
ADJ Inno Pocket Wash
ADJ’s Inno Pocket series. The Spot, Roll and Scan – alongside the newly released Inno Pocket Spot Twins – have proven popular with mobile DJs, not just for their portability and low cost but because using an assortment of Pocket fi xtures will In provide a…
ADJ Vintage X
In the world of mobile DJing, the arms race for the best lighting has shifted signif icantly over the past couple of years. For a long time, the overriding focus was entirely on speed and movement - who had the fastest pan and tilt or the sharpest gobos.
AFX Light Hypnotic
Even with just the single Hypnotic panel, I was easily lighting up a large area – with an output of 135 degrees, the light will reach into all the corners.
AFX Light Spectra Tubes FC
rated, meaning It's also worth they’re both waterproof and dust diffuser runs proof, so you can use them in an front of the outdoor setting too. They are also bottom, so battery powered and feature both or battery wireless and wired DMX options the tube.
AFX Light Thunderled
’re able to fully utilise all of the pre-programmed shows and, most vitally, that strobe! At a metre long, these fixtures aren’t the smallest, but they’re lightweight ( just 5.35kg) and therefore easy to transport for us mobile DJs.
Algam Lighting MSR-60
The history of moving head fixtures is a story of revolution and refinement. Coming out of the era of oil-based lighting, early moving heads were transformative.
APE Labs Coin 2.0 Tour Pack
Some of you may know that outside of Pro Mobile and my event production business, I also own and run a veterinary supply company and attend several exhibitions across the UK, USA and Europe every year.
APE Labs Neon PIX
’ve long argued that lighting isn’t just an optional extra – it’s the heartbeat of the atmosphere. We’ve all been in those venues that feel a bit flat until the first wash of colour hits the walls.
Cameo Luke 700 RGB
’t know what it is, but there’s something about laser eff ects that excites my inner geek! And I know I’m not alone, as a laser at the centre of their rig is the ‘holy grail’ for many mobile DJs.
Chauvet DJ 4BAR HEX ILS
You’re probably thinking the same thing I thought when CHAUVET DJ asked me to review their latest product: here we go again, four par cans on a bar and it’s ‘new’. , so this type of lighting product may be a marmite one, but that said, with many venues no…
Chauvet DJ Blazor
– both during a live event and while shooting demo footage for a Kent Media Group upcoming YouTube release – I’ve been able to have a good look at one light that should be on your list. The Blazor immediately impresses with its remarkably compact size.
Chauvet DJ Colorband Spectra ILS
new CHAUVET DJ COLORband Spectra ILS through its paces, I did not hesitate.
Chauvet DJ Ezbeam Q3 ILS
Remember that light CHAUVET DJ brought out years ago, which now seems to be as rare as rocking horse p**p?
Chauvet DJ Ezlink PAR Q6BT
lighting product I hear you say? turnspage… but WAIT! This isn’t your average up-light.
Chauvet DJ Festoon 2 RGB
Unfortunately, due to the current situation, we haven’t been able to test them ‘on the road’ but instead we put them through their paces at one of our own team BBQs at home!
Chauvet DJ Freedom Flex H4 IP X6
Mobile DJs have been transforming function rooms with coloured up-lighting for many years now, and wireless solutions for deploying it quickly and easily have been on the market for quite a while.
Chauvet DJ Freedom Flex Stick X4
– a versatile and highly portable LED lighting solution designed to take your event lighting to the next level. After spending some time with these innovative lighting sticks, I’m ready to share my thoughts on what makes them stand out.
Chauvet DJ Freedom H1 IP ILS X 4
We are constantly engaged in a silent war against two enemies, setup time and cable management and when it comes to uplighting, battery fixtures aren’t new nor is the H1 from CHAUVET DJ but they’ve made changes, upgraded features and even made it IP rated.
Chauvet DJ Freedom H1 X4 System
Over the last few years, CHAUVET DJ’s Freedom Series of wirelessly-controlled and battery-powered lighting fixtures have proved extremely popular with many mobile DJs.
Chauvet DJ Freedom Stick Pack
Every now and then a new DJ-related product comes along that really catches your eye and the CHAUVET DJ Freedom Sticks definitely fell into this category for me.
Chauvet DJ Freedom Stick X 4
@ MSRP: £ ‘Lightsabers’, ‘crazy LED glowsticks’ and even ‘21st century starched rope light pieces’ are a few ways that internet users have described the plucky CHAUVET DJ Freedom Stick over the years.
Chauvet DJ Funfetti Shot
compressed air or pyrotechnic-based confetti cannons that, in order to be used in a public space, require certain safety precautions and often incur restrictions by venue management.
Chauvet DJ Geyser Move
looking show where beams and gobos cut through the atmosphere?
Chauvet DJ Gigbar Bridge ILS
@ .. DJs across the land are ridiculed on socials by their peers for their speaker brand of choice, their controller, their lighting, and even their ability to hide wires.
Chauvet DJ Gigbar IRC
Chauvet’s previous ‘pack and go’ lighting systems, such as the 4PLAY and the 4BAR, off er portable, quick-to-setup, multi-fi xture solutions, they don’t offer the variation of eff ects boasted by the latest addition to the range – the GigBAR IRC.
Chauvet DJ Gigbar Move
As far as I can remember, I don’t think there has been a lighting system that has caused so much controversy in mobile circles online as the GigBAR series from CHAUVET DJ.
Chauvet DJ Helicopter Q6
I recently the Equinox Gyrocopter here in Pro Mobile and that brought back memories of the traditional ‘80s and ‘90s disco lighting effects that I used to use ‘back in the day’!
Chauvet DJ Hurricane Bubble Haze
In the new Hurricane Bubble Haze machine, CHAUVET DJ has combined the two to create a new and distinctive effect.
Chauvet DJ Hurricane Bubble Haze X2 Q6
Chauvet’s a bit of a mouthful if you say it all-in-one go! So what is it and what does it do?
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Freespot 60 ILS
When I was told I would be reviewing this new lighting fixture from CHAUVET DJ, I wondered what the use would be for a battery-powered moving head. No doubt you’ve turned the page and wondered the same yourself.
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 260
IAN@ MSRP: £.CHAUVETDJ.EU Wiggle lights, MLs, moving heads, movers… whatever you call them, this type of fixture has a history that goes back as far as the 1920s when units containing carbon-arc lamps were operated not by motors, but by cords that were…
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 475Z
As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. The more you spend, the more you get.
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Trio
style eff ect you’d really need to buy three different products. Thankfully advances in modern technology mean that now you just have to buy ONE!
Chauvet DJ Obsession
I’ll be taking a look at the exciting new LED-powered GOBOflower effect from CHAUVET DJ. I personally welcome back the GOBO moonflower with open arms, from a personal DJ perspective, but also from a sales point of view.
Chauvet DJ Pinspot Q1Z ILS
’t really changed much. have a set of six Chauvet EZ pin spots – quite revolutionary when launched and definitely less than 10 years old, yet they come with packs of gels to change the output to anything other than white.
Chauvet DJ Shocker P2
The first thing to say about the new Shocker P2 blinder from CHAUVET DJ is that it is incredibly bright.
Chauvet DJ Wash FX HEX
The original CHAUVET DJ Wash FX is a fixture that’s been in CHAUVET DJ’s range for a little while now (2014-2015, I believe), so it’s nice to see a refresh of the original product.
Eliminator Stryker Beam
– one of six moving heads in the range. Designed to generate stunning aerial effects, the Stryker Beam is a dedicated moving head beam fixture that utilises a 100W LED light source and comes with an extensive feature set.
Equinox Arcus 2000 Low Fogger
Equinox’s also a lot of machine! If you haven’t heard of a low fogger before, which is quite possible as the technology is still very new, it’s a kind of hybrid between haze and dry ice.
Equinox Asteroid
(EQLED207) at a few events, and it's proven to be quite the revelation. DJs looking for a versatile centrepiece effect, you'll want to pay attention to this one.
Equinox Fusion 100 Spot
I have to admit, initially I wasn’t overly excited by the prospect of trying out the new Fusion 100 Spot from the Prolight Concepts Group. At first look, it appeared to be just another small LED-powered moving head.
Equinox Fusion 200 Zoom Spot
’t North at the Prolight Concepts Group. I spent a bit of time looking over the unit at the recent BPM show in Solihull and I liked what I saw, especially when I discovered that they sell for less than £600 each.
Equinox Gigabar FX1
in-one lighting category. When the Gigabar FX1 arrived, it was immediately clear that this was a step up from the more standard offerings I’ve used.
Equinox Gyrocopter
LED effects at my local disco shop and was not very impressed with their light output. So, I was a little sceptical as to whether a unit of this size would cut the mustard, and provide a good enough effect.
Equinox Helix
Moonflowers. Remember those old things?
Equinox Helix EVO XP
fect light that immediately caught my eye when its pre-release was teased on Facebook. I messaged Prolight straight away, and a few weeks later, a sample landed at KMG HQ.
Equinox Helix Series
Over the years, I’ve loads of lighting products for Pro Mobile Magazine. I love seeing which fancy-pants new ideas the manufacturers are working on.
Equinox Hypnos
When they project the Hypnos on to it, the effect is amazing and really makes the painted skull come to life. The Hypnos is truly unique, and very different to anything else on the market.
Equinox Midas Spot
The DJ industry seems to be going mad on moving heads at the minute. Every weekend I see DJs posting pictures on social media of their rigs featuring four or more heads on totems, and that’s a great testament to progress in the technology world.
Equinox Mood BAR
The new LEDJ Mood Bar is the Prolight Concepts Group’s take on the vertical LED panel idea that has been offered in various styles by a number of manufacturers over the past ten or so years.
Equinox Pinbeam Rapid
I'll be honest: when I first heard about the Equinox Pinbeam Rapid, I wasn’t entirely convinced. At a quick glance, it looks like something you might pick up from a DIY store to illuminate a pub’s specials board.
Equinox Pixelpoint Batten
Lighting really has come a long way in the last few years. What was available in stores in 2020 is very different to what we have now.
Equinox Saturn Spot
The new Saturn Spot from the Prolight Concepts Group’s Equinox brand first caught my eye when I saw a photo online of the company’s stand at PLASA Focus in Leeds.
Equinox Shard
colour moonflower effect. When I first heard the name, I instantly thought of the London landmark and it’s worth holding onto that thought for later.
Equinox Slender Beam BAR
beam and multi-beam bar moving head fixtures from Prolight Concepts has been fl somewhat eagerly awaited.
Equinox Slender Beam Centrepiece
(Issue 70) there was a review of the Equinox Slender Beam Bar Quad. The review was favourable, with the fi xture’s key features – including its independently-controllable heads and quad-colour LEDs – receiving just praise.
Equinox Switchblade
– in terms of size, price and build, but it is far from a traditional moving head. I think the best way to describe it is as two fixtures in one, comprising of an LED wash/strobe batten on one side and a set of five LED-powered beams on the other.
Equinox Truss Plinth Kits
Mobile, but admittedly with many brands off ering versions that diff er in style and features, these benefi ts change from model to model.
Ibiza Light 9BEAM-MINI
In the last issue of the magazine, Mark Walsh a battery-powered portable PA system from Lotronic’s Ibiza Sound brand, and for this edition it’s my turn to look at one of the offerings from sister brand Ibiza Light.
Ibiza Light FXBAR140
The new FXBAR140 is an affordable, compact and lightweight batten fixture from Lotronic's Ibiza Light brand. It combines warm white blinder LEDs with a unique RGB LED background effect to create a uniquely distinctive DJ lighting product.
IMG Stageline CUBE-630/LED
IMG’s offi cial… retro is back! Come with me on a journey back in time, 30-odd years ago - something like that, and go into any nightclub and look up at the lighting rig.
IMG Stageline MINIZOOM-712
IMG’s SPOTWASH-3048 in the last edition of Pro Mobile, for this issue I had the chance to try out a pair of the company’s MINIZOOM-powered moving head beam / wash fixtures with motorized zoom.
KAM HYPER3D 500
£ British sound and lighting brand Kam has a long history of serving the mobile DJ industry in the UK and Ireland.
KAM KPMA600 Compact Tower
Not all the events we work as DJs require a massive PA system. We all need that more compact speaker that’s great for background music, small parties, and kids entertainment.
KAM KWM Quartet
’ve all been at a wedding where one dodgy microphone is passed between people for the speeches; cutting out when the father reaches his most sentimental moment or erupting with ear-splitting feedback when the best man hits the punchline of his tenth crude…
KAM Mooncluster
’ve noticed a design trend that really is beginning to take off : DJ lighting that is capable of producing two or more different eff ects out of just one box!
KAM SPIN4
mirror scanners have long been favoured by mobile DJs and many of us will have used, if not currently be using, them in our rigs.
KAM Stratosphere Ghost
ror ball effect light. This type of lighting can look really effective in most settings, and is perfect for one of our main markets – weddings.
KAM Textbeam 300
plays were all the rage, every time I made a mixing mistake my roadie Matt used to have a lot of fun at my expense by displaying a message along the lines of “DJ required, apply within, no experience necessary”.
Laserworld CS-1000RGB MKII & Showeditor
There’s something special about a well-designed and executed laser show that can raise the energy level at an event through the roof.
Laserworld Cube Series
ing systems that prioritise ease of use and rapid deployment, Laserworld has launched the CUBE Series.
Ledj Rubix RGB 3D Panel
stand frontage. Before we go any further, let’s take a quick look at the technical specs… Each panel has 108 tri-colour (RGB) SMD LEDs onboard and has a viewing angle of 180 degrees.
Leuchtkraft BLADE-116
up that I didn’t already know about. However, while walking around The DJ Show at Newbury Racecourse recently, something caught my eye that was completely new to me.
Light Rider
Light’s no doubt about it, today’s mobile DJs have access to incredible lighting technology. The fixtures currently available, even the most affordable, offer a huge amount of creative potential through their various effects and features.
Marq Lighting Gesture Wash 102
How we light our DJ setup is a very personal choice and rarely do I see two DJs with the same lighting arrangements.
Marq Lighting Rezotube Pack
Marq is the new lighting range from inMusic, the company behind Numark, Denon DJ and a number of other well-known DJ, PA and music production brands.
Partubes
’m always looking at ways to improve the experience for my clients. Recently I came across the ADJ Magna Tubes and thought they looked great and would be a good addition to my events.
Pioneer DJ RB-DMX1
Lighting has always been an important part of any mobile disco but, let’s be honest, programming it can be a chore at times. What if a small metal box existed that promised to deliver amazing light shows without any kind of user intervention?
Q-LED Flux Q4IP+ Uplighter & FC8 Case
When I first heard about the new Q-LED Lighting Flux series, I was a little sceptical.
RED Panda Curve Video DJ Booth
“Yes, it’s back, Panda’s back.” While the lyrics might be different, the message remains the same for the professional lighting industry.
RED Panda Eclipse Spot 100
paced world of mobile entertainment, the tools of the trade are constantly evolving.
RED Panda Lighting Xing Uplighter
Red Panda Lighting launched in 2022, entering the industry with their version of colour sticks, the aptly named Bamboo Sticks (as in issue 118). IP-rated and somewhat longer than many existing lighting sticks, they were refreshingly different.
Showtec FX Shot
known, however, as a mobile DJ, adding this type of effect to your show may be something that you have never even considered.
Ultimax RGB LED Starcloth
As a working DJ, I know that presentation is key. It’s not just about playing the right music; it’s about how we present ourselves and our entire setup to clients and their guests.
Sound Systems
Abstract Digiblox PRO Pack
tive and easy to use solution for adding ‘on-trend’ pixel mapping eff ects to their mobile lightshows, the DigiBlox 25 is the latest product from UK equipment manufacturer Abstract.
AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT
DUO and the WAVE-EIGHT portable DJ system, I got really excited. The WAVE-EIGHT is a class-D amplified 8" portable battery speaker.
Bishopsound Orion 108A
based Hashtag Quiz, for some time I have been on the lookout for a reasonably priced 8-inch active speaker that we can send out with our quiz hosts.
Bose F1
(Per speaker) Bose is arguably the brand name best associated with high-quality sound, especially where consumers – that is to say your clients and guests – are concerned.
Citronic CORVA-12A
There was me, thinking that I would have a break from the magazine, but no – Pete jumps straight in with a review and at my door arrives the new CORVA-12A from Citronic!
DAP Audio Clubmate II
– on the latest hi-tech lighting eff ects, it can’t be denied that at the very heart of what we do as mobile DJs is playing music.
DAP Frigga
’d unwrapped them and got things set up in the warehouse, I was quickly impressed and my worries about portability passed. With a sub weighing in at 37kg and the top cabinet coming in at 9.2kg, the DAP Frigga is a manageable system for one person.
DAP Live Mini
The DAP Live Mini is a compact and very affordable portable PA system from Highlite’s DAP Audio brand. It comprises a pair of passive column-style mid/top speakers mounted above a pair of active sub speakers.
FBT Promaxx 114A
When it comes to DJ PA, there’s one brand out there right now that seems to dominate the discussion in the realm of online DJ communities and Facebook groups and that brand is FBT.
FBT Vertus CLA406A + CLA118SA
The new larger Vertus system from FBT was kindly loaned to us by Jack from Kent Discos for a gig we had back in June. This event was Marden’s Big Musical Picnic - an annual family event with live music that attracts over 2000 people throughout the day!
FBT Vertus CS1000
“Hey, mambo! Mambo Italiano!…” Oops, karaoke has finished, but it did sound great.
Funktion ONE F101 + SB210A
FUNKTION ONE F101 + SB210A : PRICE ON APPLICATION Funktion One has, for many years, produced what are deemed by many to be some of the very best sound systems available for touring, night clubs, stadia, and discerning DJs.
HH Audio Q Series
Since being acquired by Headstock Group in 1989, HH Audio has been the company ’s profe ssional audio brand focused on producing speakers and amplifiers, mainly aimed at the live and install markets.
HH Electronics Tessen TNE-1201
When a message pops up from [Pro Mobile’s Editor] Eddie Short asking you to review a product from classic British brand HH Electronics, this is not an opportunity you think about for long, or turn down.
HH Electronics TNX-1201
based manufacturer of professional sound equipment, originally based in Cambridge, the company built up an enviable reputation for quality speakers and amplifiers.
HH Tensor GO
hour right. You can also connect them the unit for via RCA or 3.5mm jack into one background unit, and then link the second features a unit via XLR cable.
HH TRS-1500 & TRS-1800
I have been a DJ for 40 years (I’m also the Treasurer of the South Eastern Discotheque Association (SEDA)) and during my career have been fortunate to have owned, used, or heard many of the top-brand speakers used by both mobile DJs and bands.
HK Audio Elements Gala
I certainly haven’t. My first venture into the world of HK was back in 2002, walking around Brixton with £1,500 of cash in my pocket looking for a music shop that was the only place in the UK that had stock of a LUCAS 600.
HK Audio Linear 3 Compact Venue Pack
't just any old excited, as a hopeful kid on Christmas Eve, this was different. I had it in my mind that this system was probably assembled while I was at the factory.
HK Audio Polar 10
style PA to hit the market. Systems like this that combine a tall vertical array of speakers with a single, powerful subwoofer containing a mixer and all the system connectivity, have been popular with DJs and solo performers for many years.
HK Lucas 2K18
When it comes to speaker systems for mobile DJs there are a lot out there to choose from. I believe that speaker choice is a very personal thing, which will always split opinion.
Ibiza Sound PORT12UHF-BT
If I were to mention the company Lotronic to you, you may not have heard the name before, however it is a European giant of DJ and Sound & Lighting products. It has been around for years and at various times has had its products distributed in the UK.
JBL PRX ONE
” drivers powered by what JBL call their A.I.M (Array Inumbration Mechanics) technology (I love geeky acronyms!).
LD Systems ICOA 12 A BT
The new IOCA from LD Systems is an active speaker that features a hornloaded 12” woofer packed into a versatile and easy-to-transport polypropylene enclosure. With in-built DSP and a host of features, it is squarely aimed at the mobile DJ market.
LD Systems Maui 5 GO
So there we were, set up and ready to go at a corporate awards ceremony – and, like all these events, we were having our fair share of curve balls thrown at us.
Nexo P12
As the latest addition to NEXO’s range of point source speakers, the awardwinning P12 gives us a sleek, powerful and compact unit that is suitable for a very wide range of applications including mobile DJ use.
OHM BRS-12A3, BRS-12 & BRT-10 System
The first time I ever saw an OHM speaker was in a nightclub in the middle of Oldham, pushed under a bench seat. Near the dancefloor there was another that clubbers used as a table for their drinks.
Omega PRO Audio PORTABLE-15S & 28T
Omega Pro Audio – who is this new player on the block? Well, as it turns out, they aren’t a new player at all.
Peavey Dark Matter
The Dark Matter Series from popular PA manufacturer Peavey is a range of active speaker cabinets aimed squarely at working mobile DJs.
Peavey LN1263 Compact Line Array
Compact column array systems have increasingly become the PA of choice for many mobile DJs over the past decade. Their combination of portability and sonic clarity tick the right boxes for many of us.
Peavey P2
I love to review products. I enjoy prising new toys out of the box and getting handson with the gear, but I have to say that when I get speakers to review I inwardly groan.
Pioneer DJ XPRS122 & XPRS1182S
Pioneer’s hard to believe that Pioneer DJ has been producing DJ products for just 30 years.
Pioneer Pro Audio XPRS Series
As far back as 1937 the founder of Pioneer it's no surprise that the team at Pioneer Pro the present day!
Powerwerks PWPRO 15
(I’m fortunate that I’m a qualified electrician and have been able to use this to keep going) as well as driving a van for a well-known supermarket helped to pay the bills, but its hardly event life is it?
Powerwerks System ONE
There are a few on the market now; the last two years have seen an increase in releases from PA manufacturers and there are good reasons why.
Proel Lite LT15A
designed speaker systems. Almost everything that comes out of Italy oozes style and just looks simply… beautiful.
Q-Audio QSD-3PRO
audio QSD 3-PRO For the readers of Pro Mobile, the QSD-3PRO represents a key that unlocks multiple revenue streams beyond the standard evening disco.
QSC K12.2
It's 5:00pm, I'm in Frankfurt at the Musikmesse trade show, and I am stood next to an escalator ready to be escorted to a secret room. All I know is that I need to be up on level 4.2 and I will be met by a guy who will take me to a very special private demo.
QSC KS118
If you are, then you are going to love the new QSC KS118. This is all the sub you’ll ever need as a mobile DJ!
RCF ART 715A MK4
Another issue of Pro Mobile, another speaker review... seriously, do we need more choice?
RCF Evox 8
In the world of fashion, Italy clearly is a powerhouse. From a very early age, style is instilled in the minds of Italian youngsters because they will grow up to become the next generation of gurus to keep Italy at the top of the fashion world.
RCF Evox J Series
RCF’s cheaper! Evox is now affordable to more people.
RCF J9
production equipment, which a significant advantage for those of us working the corporate and high-end wedding sectors. While the aesthetic improvements are welcome, the most significant technical leap is the transition to a true three-way architecture.
RCF NXL14-A & SUB 15-AX
Mobile a little too much of my hand when I showed my gratitude for them reviewing some EV speakers in the 126th edition of Pro Mobile.
RCF SUB 702-AS MK3
In the last issue of Pro Mobile (issue 122), I wrote a review on RCF’s ART-910AX, the Italian speaker manufacturer’s 10” professional active Bluetooth speaker.
Yamaha DBR Series
When you look into the heritage of a company which has been around since 1887, sometimes you are surprised by the range of products and services they supply. The name Yamaha has been around me all my life.
Yamaha DHR12
Yamaha’s DBR and DXR ranges, the DHR Series is an ideal solution for any mobile DJ looking to invest in a premium audio product.
Yamaha DM3
The menu system is straight forward to use. DMX Mode allows you to choose from the 6-, 9-, 21- or 30-channel DMX modes.
Yamaha Stagepas 100 BTR
We all love shiny new stuff don’t we? Shiny new stuff is always good.
Yamaha Stagepas 1K
Yamaha’s traditional point-source cabinets, I was eager to try out its foray into the compact line array market. My huge Yamaha rig, which I dearly love, only comes out now and then when I have an event for a really big number of people.
Yamaha Stagepas 600BT
The Yamaha STAGEPAS has been around for many years, in a number of different versions, which has allowed the product to be refined to offer a unique all-in-one PA solution that packs an inordinate number of features into an extremely small setup.
Mixers
AlphaTheta DJM-V5
To say I feel like I am having a sense of deja vu would be an understatement. Two of my reviews in this single edition!
Headphones
AlphaTheta HDJ-F10
If you thought the DJ controller market was crowded, what about headphones?
Beyerdynamic DT150
’d been using the same set for about five years when, a few weeks ago, the left-hand side of my headphones died. It was obviously time for a new pair, and I was just about to get the same cheap 30 quid set that I’d used before when a thought occurred to me...
Orange O Edition
Orange’s guitar amps are used by professional and aspiring musicians across the globe and their bright orange case designs, along with high build-quality and advanced audio-engineering, has led the amps to develop iconic status.
Pioneer DJ HDJ-CX
Sound and comfort are such personal things. That’s what arguably makes headphones such hard products to review.
V-MODA Crossfade M-100 / Wireless II
As far as headphones go, the V-MODA brand could be considered the new kid on the block. Ask the average person in the street and they’ll tell you that Bose or Sennheiser make the best high-quality headphones; maybe Beats might get a mention too.
Microphones
Focusrite Scarlett Studio
oriented product, so why the review in Pro Mobile? Well, as you may know, we’ve recently launched the Pro Mobile Podcast – a monthly audio programme in which I carry out an interview with someone different from the mobile DJ industry for each episode.
JTS US-36G2 UHF PLL System
JTS’s choice of microphone is also a very personal matter, as the tones of our voices are all different. For mobile DJs, our microphone is one our most important tools, which means that it is important to choose one that is both clear and reliable.
Micker PRO UVS
(UV-C) to inactivate viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms is actually very well researched and documented.
Q Audio QWM 1950 HH + BP
I would like to say a big thank you to Q-Audio for allowing me to do this review on their QWM + BP (Handheld + Belt Pack) UHF wireless microphone system.
Q Audio QWM 1960HH V2
To start this review, let’s address the elephant in the room. Are these KAM mics or not?
Q-Audio QWM 1960 V3 HH
It has been a significant period of time since I last published a review, dating back to 2018. Unsurprisingly, I find myself presenting a detailed look at a new set of Q-Audio Microphones: the , the latest update to my absolute go-to wireless system.
Q-Audio QWM 1970 HH + BP
The Q-Audio QWM 1970 is a great e n t r yl system that combine s impre ssive performance, ease of use and durability at a competitive price point. It’s an ideal system for performers in need of a versatile and robust first or upgrade microphone system.
Saramonic Smartrig+
For years, S aramonic have been committed to providing a variety of wired and wireless products for the AV market.
Xvive U3
ceiver module with an XLR output socket. Both units feature internal rechargeable batteries and the system can be switched for use with either mic-level or line-level audio, meaning that it can be used to transmit any type of audio signal.
Xvive XP3 Audio Bluetooth Receiver
When I was asked to review a wireless audio receiver I imagined two cases the size of a small sandwich box, with a rubber duck aerial (for those who remember their CB radio days) and a couple of leads to power up and connect it all together.
Accessories
Humpter MH Stand
Lighting for mobile DJs has come a long way due to the simplicity and versatility of DMX controllers like the Wolfmix DMX Controller W1. The demand for moving heads has ramped up and therefore the need for stands and/or podiums has also increased.
Novopro PS1XXL
The Year trophy at our inaugural Pro Mobile Awards event. This innovative product offers mobile DJs a flat-pack variable height plinth/podium that is much more flexible, as well as easier to transport and store, than traditional quad-trussbased solutions.
Rock N Roller Stow-a-ways
I have ever made on DJ equipment. With its rugged design giving it excellent durability, I do not know how I managed moving kit in and out of venues without it… actually I do, with a lot of effort!
Stagg SCF Universal Utility Cases
duty, polypropylene cases in Stagg’s SCF range aren’t designed specifically for DJs, but it’s actually this versatility that makes them ideal for the needs of the mobile DJ.
Ultimax Stagecart Pro
black finish, with clean welds and a compact, folded design that felt sturdy in the hand. It really did look the part.
Software
Mastermix DJ Only USBs
It’s been a while since I did a product review for Pro Mobile. But when I heard there was a chance to review the new Mastermix USB sticks, it was my pleasure to jump at the opportunity.
Pioneer DJ Rekordbox 6
It was just over ten years ago that rekordbox first emerged onto the market. Its competitors at the time were the very well-established Traktor and Serato, as well as others like PC DJ and OtsAV.
Visual Productions Cuety
Perhaps it’s just me… Earlier on in the year, as I have already written about in my QSC Touchmix review (issue 73), my daughter was in a school production of Joseph.
Reviews by Reviewer
Adam Hetherington
- Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 475Z Pro Mobile Issue 95
Alan Marshall
- HK Lucas 2K18 Pro Mobile Issue 90
- Mastermix DJ Only USBs Pro Mobile Issue 99
Alastair Craig
- Denon DJ Prime GO Pro Mobile Issue 102
Andy Dykes
- HH Audio Q Series Pro Mobile Issue 130
Andy Hollinshead
- Beyerdynamic DT150 Pro Mobile Issue 80
Avtar Thethy
- Chauvet DJ Freedom H1 IP ILS X 4 Pro Mobile Issue 137
Bradley Penhallow
- Q Audio QWM 1950 HH + BP Pro Mobile Issue 102
Brenden Wood
- HH Tensor GO Pro Mobile Issue 110
Brian Mole
- AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Pro Mobile Issue 129
- AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 Pro Mobile Issue 128
- AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT Pro Mobile Issue 125
- Funktion ONE F101 + SB210A Pro Mobile Issue 79
- KAM Textbeam 300 Pro Mobile Issue 75
- Pioneer DJ DDJ-800 Pro Mobile Issue 96
- Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6 Pro Mobile Issue 105
- Pioneer DJ Rekordbox 6 Pro Mobile Issue 102
- Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX Pro Mobile Issue 71
- Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 Pro Mobile Issue 86
- Pioneer Pro Audio XPRS Series Pro Mobile Issue 81
- Yamaha DBR Series Pro Mobile Issue 73
Carl Hirst
- Powerwerks PWPRO 15 Pro Mobile Issue 105
Charles Schroder
- KAM Stratosphere Ghost Pro Mobile Issue 110
Chris Buj
- Chauvet DJ Obsession Pro Mobile Issue 100
Chris Gadd
- Nexo P12 Pro Mobile Issue 99
Chris Spittal
- Equinox Pixelpoint Batten Pro Mobile Issue 121
Dan Birkett
- Q-Audio QWM 1970 HH + BP Pro Mobile Issue 127
Dan Walsh
- Novation Launch Control XL Pro Mobile Issue 70
Dan Young
- Q-LED Flux Q4IP+ Uplighter & FC8 Case Pro Mobile Issue 133
Darrell Mallett
- Micker PRO UVS Pro Mobile Issue 104
Darren Clark
- Chauvet DJ Helicopter Q6 Pro Mobile Issue 85
- DAP Live Mini Pro Mobile Issue 78
- Equinox Gyrocopter Pro Mobile Issue 81
- Equinox Shard Pro Mobile Issue 87
Darren Latimer
- Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ Pro Mobile Issue 99
Eddie Short
- ADJ Inno Pocket Scan & Roll Pro Mobile Issue 69
- Cameo Luke 700 RGB Pro Mobile Issue 78
- Chauvet DJ Freedom Flex H4 IP X6 Pro Mobile Issue 90
- Chauvet DJ Freedom Stick Pack Pro Mobile Issue 79
- Equinox Fusion 100 Spot Pro Mobile Issue 82
- Equinox Saturn Spot Pro Mobile Issue 84
- Focusrite Scarlett Studio Pro Mobile Issue 77
- Humpter MH Stand Pro Mobile Issue 125
- Ibiza Light 9BEAM-MINI Pro Mobile Issue 83
- Ibiza Light FXBAR140 Pro Mobile Issue 98
- IMG Stageline MINIZOOM-712 Pro Mobile Issue 80
- Laserworld CS-1000RGB MKII & Showeditor Pro Mobile Issue 81
- Leuchtkraft BLADE-116 Pro Mobile Issue 97
- Light Rider Pro Mobile Issue 89
- Marq Lighting Rezotube Pack Pro Mobile Issue 80
- Novopro PS1XXL Pro Mobile Issue 92
- Showtec FX Shot Pro Mobile Issue 73
- Xvive U3 Pro Mobile Issue 93
Fabio Capozzi
- Chauvet DJ Freedom Flex Stick X4 Pro Mobile Issue 130
- Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 Pro Mobile Issue 103
- Marq Lighting Gesture Wash 102 Pro Mobile Issue 85
- Reloop Mixon 8 PRO Pro Mobile Issue 122
- Rock N Roller Stow-a-ways Pro Mobile Issue 99
- Xvive XP3 Audio Bluetooth Receiver Pro Mobile Issue 121
Glenn Nash
- FBT Vertus CS1000 Pro Mobile Issue 80
- JTS US-36G2 UHF PLL System Pro Mobile Issue 73
Glenn Nash with Jack Wilson
- Denon DJ MCX8000 Pro Mobile Issue 78
Greg Cartwright
- ADJ Inno Pocket Wash Pro Mobile Issue 70
- Bose F1 Pro Mobile Issue 73
- Chauvet DJ Funfetti Shot Pro Mobile Issue 71
- Equinox Truss Plinth Kits Pro Mobile Issue 75
- V-MODA Crossfade M-100 / Wireless II Pro Mobile Issue 85
Ian Forest
- Chauvet DJ Freedom Stick X 4 Pro Mobile Issue 121
- Chauvet DJ Gigbar Bridge ILS Pro Mobile Issue 129
- Chauvet DJ Intimidator Freespot 60 ILS Pro Mobile Issue 122
- Chauvet DJ Intimidator Trio Pro Mobile Issue 75
- Equinox Fusion 200 Zoom Spot Pro Mobile Issue 98
- Equinox Helix Series Pro Mobile Issue 125
- Equinox Pinbeam Rapid Pro Mobile Issue 136
- FBT Promaxx 114A Pro Mobile Issue 83
- HH Electronics Tessen TNE-1201 Pro Mobile Issue 87
- HK Audio Linear 3 Compact Venue Pack Pro Mobile Issue 96
- IMG Stageline CUBE-630/LED Pro Mobile Issue 78
- JBL PRX ONE Pro Mobile Issue 113
- KAM Mooncluster Pro Mobile Issue 76
- OHM BRS-12A3, BRS-12 & BRT-10 System Pro Mobile Issue 97
- Pioneer DJ DDJ-RZX Pro Mobile Issue 79
- Pioneer DJ RB-DMX1 Pro Mobile Issue 89
- Proel Lite LT15A Pro Mobile Issue 70
- RCF Evox 8 Pro Mobile Issue 69
Ian Scott
- Ledj Rubix RGB 3D Panel Pro Mobile Issue 86
Ian Watkinson
- Algam Lighting MSR-60 Pro Mobile Issue 134
Jack Wilson
- Abstract Candi Blox Pro Mobile Issue 113
- AFX Light Spectra Tubes FC Pro Mobile Issue 127
- Chauvet DJ Blazor Pro Mobile Issue 131
- Equinox Helix EVO XP Pro Mobile Issue 132
- Laserworld Cube Series Pro Mobile Issue 137
- Yamaha DM3 Pro Mobile Issue 128
James Humphrey
- Abstract Digiblox PRO Pack Pro Mobile Issue 75
- Chauvet DJ Freedom H1 X4 System Pro Mobile Issue 89
- Equinox Slender Beam BAR Pro Mobile Issue 70
- Equinox Switchblade Pro Mobile Issue 100
- HH Electronics TNX-1201 Pro Mobile Issue 89
- KAM HYPER3D 500 Pro Mobile Issue 83
- KAM KWM Quartet Pro Mobile Issue 69
James Mackie
- DAP Audio Clubmate II Pro Mobile Issue 72
- Equinox Mood BAR Pro Mobile Issue 89
- Equinox Slender Beam Centrepiece Pro Mobile Issue 71
- Yamaha Stagepas 600BT Pro Mobile Issue 93
John Dixon
- Chauvet DJ Gigbar IRC Pro Mobile Issue 69
- KAM SPIN4 Pro Mobile Issue 72
Jon Colley
- APE Labs Neon PIX Pro Mobile Issue 135
Keith Hutchins
- HH TRS-1500 & TRS-1800 Pro Mobile Issue 105
Lee Russell
- RED Panda Curve Video DJ Booth Pro Mobile Issue 136
Marcos Aranibar
- ADJ Vintage X Pro Mobile Issue 137
- Chauvet DJ Colorband Spectra ILS Pro Mobile Issue 136
- DAP Frigga Pro Mobile Issue 128
- Equinox Gigabar FX1 Pro Mobile Issue 133
Marcus Bond
- AlphaTheta DJM-V5 Pro Mobile Issue 136
- AlphaTheta HDJ-F10 Pro Mobile Issue 129
- Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 Pro Mobile Issue 104
- Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 Pro Mobile Issue 90
- Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV5 Pro Mobile Issue 122
- RCF J9 Pro Mobile Issue 136
- RCF NXL14-A & SUB 15-AX Pro Mobile Issue 131
Mark Walsh
- Denon DJ Axis 12/12S Pro Mobile Issue 76
- Ibiza Sound PORT12UHF-BT Pro Mobile Issue 82
- Peavey Dark Matter Pro Mobile Issue 77
- Peavey P2 Pro Mobile Issue 80
- QSC K12.2 Pro Mobile Issue 84
- RCF ART 715A MK4 Pro Mobile Issue 86
- RCF Evox J Series Pro Mobile Issue 89
- Stagg SCF Universal Utility Cases Pro Mobile Issue 69
- Visual Productions Cuety Pro Mobile Issue 75
Matt Sol
- Q-Audio QWM 1960 V3 HH Pro Mobile Issue 134
Matt Sol of MDJN
- Q Audio QWM 1960HH V2 Pro Mobile Issue 87
Mike Stead
- Equinox Hypnos Pro Mobile Issue 92
- Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 Pro Mobile Issue 121
Naomi Yarrell
- AFX Light Thunderled Pro Mobile Issue 120
Nigel Harwood
- RED Panda Lighting Xing Uplighter Pro Mobile Issue 120
Pat Mulligan
- Yamaha Stagepas 100 BTR Pro Mobile Issue 122
Paul Comber with Dan Young
- FBT Vertus CLA406A + CLA118SA Pro Mobile Issue 79
Paul Radmore
- AFX Light Hypnotic Pro Mobile Issue 124
- Chauvet DJ Hurricane Bubble Haze Pro Mobile Issue 98
Peter Holding
- Chauvet DJ Pinspot Q1Z ILS Pro Mobile Issue 125
- Equinox Arcus 2000 Low Fogger Pro Mobile Issue 97
- LD Systems Maui 5 GO Pro Mobile Issue 94
- Peavey LN1263 Compact Line Array Pro Mobile Issue 104
- Pioneer DJ XPRS122 & XPRS1182S Pro Mobile Issue 120
- QSC KS118 Pro Mobile Issue 101
- RCF SUB 702-AS MK3 Pro Mobile Issue 122
- Yamaha DHR12 Pro Mobile Issue 127
- Yamaha Stagepas 1K Pro Mobile Issue 98
Roger Ferguson
- Partubes Pro Mobile Issue 77
Ryan Lockett
- ADJ Focus Spot 6Z Pro Mobile Issue 103
- Chauvet DJ Geyser Move Pro Mobile Issue 128
- Saramonic Smartrig+ Pro Mobile Issue 102
Sean Fallon
- RED Panda Eclipse Spot 100 Pro Mobile Issue 137
Simon Wilson
- Bishopsound Orion 108A Pro Mobile Issue 104
Stephen Fitton
- Powerwerks System ONE Pro Mobile Issue 113
Steven Honeyball
- APE Labs Coin 2.0 Tour Pack Pro Mobile Issue 122
- Chauvet DJ 4BAR HEX ILS Pro Mobile Issue 126
- Chauvet DJ Ezbeam Q3 ILS Pro Mobile Issue 124
- Chauvet DJ Ezlink PAR Q6BT Pro Mobile Issue 96
- Chauvet DJ Shocker P2 Pro Mobile Issue 127
- Citronic CORVA-12A Pro Mobile Issue 138
- Denon DJ Prime 4 Pro Mobile Issue 94
- Eliminator Stryker Beam Pro Mobile Issue 125
- KAM KPMA600 Compact Tower Pro Mobile Issue 122
- Omega PRO Audio PORTABLE-15S & 28T Pro Mobile Issue 120
- Pioneer DJ HDJ-CX Pro Mobile Issue 113
- Q-Audio QSD-3PRO Pro Mobile Issue 135
Stu McLaren
- Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ2 Pro Mobile Issue 83
- Reloop Beatpad 2 Pro Mobile Issue 75
- Reloop Touch Pro Mobile Issue 88
Tony Winyard
- Equinox Asteroid Pro Mobile Issue 129
Will Mengual
- Ultimax RGB LED Starcloth Pro Mobile Issue 133
- Ultimax Stagecart Pro Pro Mobile Issue 131