As a DJ, My Power Inverter Lets Me Spin Anywhere

“To me, being a DJ is about being able to spin records anywhere, anytime. The ability to bring music to any situation and elevate the experience people are having is what makes what I do special. From bonfires deep in the desert to beach bashes to rooftop parties, it’s amazing to be able to play music … without having to drag around a noisy generator or pull out a line of extension cords.”

-Sean C., Salt Lake City, UtahI’ve been spinning records for about 8 years. I started by playing music at my friends’ parties and soon I had multiple inquiries about how much I charged. So, like anyone with an entrepreneurial mind would do, I started charging. Now, 8 years later, my calendar stays consistently booked. And, when I’m not booked with a professional gig, I like to do what I call “pop-up” sets. I’m pretty in-tune with the scene in Salt Lake City and I can usually catch wind of where the big parties or events are happening. Plus, because I’ve been doing this now for a while, people in my network will tip me off to events that are somewhat private that are coming up. I like to show up and bring music to these parties—or better music, should they just be playing music through an iPod or something.

Being mobile is what gives me an edge as a DJ. When I was looking into my options for mobile power, I was able to zero in on power inverters right away. A gas-powered generator doesn’t travel well. Plus, believe it or not, I do like to play some mellower songs from time to time and it’s nice to not have the sound of a running generator in the background. Also, I like to set up inconspicuously when at all possible and then start the music as a surprise. Having to crank on a generator first would defeat the point. More so, some of the events I do are inside large airplane hangars, industrial buildings or even in abandoned mines. So, the thought of running a gasoline-operated generator makes me dizzy just thinking of the fumes.

With a power inverter, however, I have the battery and the inverter itself assembled into my setup. I can roll in my speakers, records and turntables on one mobile cart I built. I’ve fashioned the battery and power inverter right into my setup so that it’s always plugged in and ready. I even have a backup battery stored in the bottom of the records should I ever forget to recharge the battery at home after a gig.

The setup rocks. It’s simple, mobile and lets me pop up in places where people don’t expect there to be good music coming through a professional system.