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.”
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.