If you want to have a great sounding production for your musical, you should invest in wireless microphone rental. For one low price, you can use the same type of system used by the professionals on Broadway when it comes time for your performance.
Many companies have had a bad experience or two using wireless technology, but here are some things to keep in mind and look for in the future:
All wireless microphone systems operate within a certain frequency range. Some of the less expensive models utilize just a single frequency, so if there is another piece of equipment near your theater using this same frequency, it will interrupt your signal. This causes everything from dropouts, to interference, to just plain bad sound. There is nothing that you can do about this with cheap wireless systems. The next level of wireless systems may allow you to select between 2 and 16 different fixed frequencies. More expensive units will be on the 16 channel side, less expensive on the 2 channel range. If you are only using one or two microphones, this is generally fine. In almost every situation, you can find two good channels to operate on in any building.
Top Ten Reasons to DJ Your Own Wedding
1. Control. Most people spend more than a year planning every last detail of their wedding. When it comes to the entertainment and music, they often times just hire a DJ who they will never see again. This used to be the only option for a bride and groom, but with today’s technology (iPods, laptops, etc.) you can not only plan out what will be played song after song, but also save a ton of money by not having to add the expense of a DJ.
2. Cost. Our customers tell us that our sound system rental packages generally save them between $750 and $1000. That sure is a lot of money that could be used for other places.
Looking for an inexpensive and affordable way to provide music and entertainment at your wedding in the Phoenix AZ area? By now, I'm sure you've checked the prices of hiring a disc jockey in Phoenix. Most won't even advertise their prices on the internet! My quick research shows that a good DJ in Arizona charges $600-$900 or more just for one night. If you've got that kind of cash to drop on a DJ, then it certainly is easier to let them to handle your event.
But if you're on a budget for your wedding or just want to save money, we offer an easy solution that allows you to provide your own music, using the same equipment as a professional disc jockey. Renting high-quality, professional DJ equipment may be your best solution -- and it's completely user friendly!
The introduction of the iPod has been revolutionizing the wedding DJ industry for years now. The ability to carry days’ worth of music in your pocket is a total game changer. We’ve rented systems to countless weddings, many of which were just running an iPod and making announcements or speeches through a microphone. Here are some tips to make your evening a success. Use your personal music collection on your iPod, iPad, Laptop, or even a CD Player to customize the music throughout your night, we will provide the rest.
Whether you are professionals looking to add extra equipment to your event, or the general public doing a one-time event, we're consistently asked what the appropriate wattage would be. For example: “This system has 500 watts, and this other system has 600 watts -- which one will be right for my event?”
It sounds like an important question, one system has 20% more wattage than the other system, so it is going to be 20% louder, right?
Big Deal Entertainment was recently featured on the DIY Reception Blog for our do-it-yourself DJ systems.
The blog said:
"In preparing our massive blog post where we give you places all over the nation to rent a sound system for your wedding, we’ve truly found a gem here, and they’re called ‘Big Deal Entertainment."
They went on to explain the Big Deal Entertainment concept of renting do-it-yourself disk jockey systems to help people avoid the high cost of hiring actual DJ's. Just hook up your laptop or iPod to run music all night. The setup is actually color coded and all you really need to know is how to use the volume knobs -- and each system also comes with a microphone you can use to MC your entire event.
DIYReception is the fruit of a successful wedding DJ company run by two best-friends. After working hundreds of weddings, they put there experience to work for those that couldn't afford a professional DJ, but still wanted a great wedding reception. They offer a complete guide for do-it-yourself receptions. It's a great resource to help to plan that includes dozens of playlists, setup guides, and more.
Click here to read the entire article
Click here for more information about the DIY Reception Guide.
Video and photos of the Cox GIG LIFE Experience tour with a member of the Cox team. Big Deal Entertainment in Phoenix provided sound for ten days at Chase Field for this event. It featured games and giveaways 2.5 hours before each Diamondbacks game.
Review: In our four years of business, we have had only one other incidence of not being paid for a job. Jason and Tyler Adams of the Aces Up Band from Seattle WA contracted $500 worth of equipment for the Pinal County Fair job their band was playing on March 23, 2014 and they have stiffed us for the entire amount.
We put the system together, loaded up and traveled over an hour to get to the Pinal County Fairgrounds. When we arrived, the fair manager notified us that they already had sound equipment for Aces Up and they would not be needing our services.
In March of 2018, Ron Barker of The Mane Event contracted over $6,000 worth of equipment for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. We have yet to see any payment past the initial deposit to reserve the equipment.
We put together five sound systems in total, loaded up and traveled to WestWorld of Scottsdale. The event was a huge success and everything sounded great all weekend long. We were even complimented abundantly throughout.
After numerous attempts to contact Ron Barker via email and telephone with little or no response, we were forced to reach out to other members of the The Mane Event staff to resolve the balance due. Unfortunately, nothing has been paid even several months later.
After some research, we found:
The Mane Event is planning to return to WestWorld March 29-31 of 2019. We highly advise any vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this review of Ron Barker and The Mane Event, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of The Mane Event Horse Expo based in Alberta, Canada, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
We have called and sent multiple emails to contact Ron Barker and Gail Barker with little or no response. Sadly, nothing has been paid to date (this page will be removed when payment has been made).
These are the only promises we have received from Ron since the March 29-April 1, 2018 Mane Event Horse Expo:
April 5, 2018
Sorry we have taken a couple days off after the show and will get everything straight by weeks end or first of the week.
May 4, 2018
I’m in Canada right now and will be back in Arizona next week and will get this paid by next Wed.
May 4, 2018
This is really tacky and unprofessional that you would send this to all of my employees! If you want to get paid ALL email must be to me and NOT my employees! I have been out of the country and will deal with this next week!
June 12, 2018
I understand your frustration but we just don’t have the money right now and we will get you paid ASAP hopefully by the end of June.
After some research, we found:
The Mane Event is planning another horse show at WestWorld of Scottsdale on March 29-31 of 2019. We warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, of The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this review of Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker and Gail Barker at
The Mane Event, a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB, contracted over $6,000 worth of sound equipment and audio staff for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Big Deal Entertainment has not received payment beyond the initial reservation deposit.
What is perplexing is that the event at WestWorld of Scottsdale was a huge success and everything sounded great all weekend long. We received many compliments from the attendees, clinicians, trainers, and exhibitors throughout the four day event. Owners Ron Barker and Gail Barker could not have need nicer during the event -- but once the show was over, they quickly headed back to their headquarters in Kamloops, British Columbia and left us with the an unpaid bill.
After some research, we found:
The Mane Event touts itself as a "family run" business. That may be true, but according to Zoom Info, their revenue is $1.4 million. Big Deal Entertainment is also a family run business with employees and overhead to pay -- and not being paid for a four day event is a huge loss for us.
The Mane Event has more shows schedule in the following locations:
Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB
Based on our experience, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you may not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this review of The Mane Event, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
Don't buy your tickets yet. The Mane Event, a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB, may have to cancel their upcoming event at Chilliwack Heritage Park in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Here's why:
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this information about The Mane Event Horse Expo, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
Due to the questionable practices of Mane Event Expo at Heritage Park in Chilliwack, BC, it's a question worth asking. The Mane Event is a Canadian event company for horse expos and shows in Scottsdale AZ, Chilliwack BC, and Red Deer AB. With vendors not being paid, venues not booked, and fraud and bankruptcy surrounding their sales manager Ronald Barker, it's not looking good.
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of The Mane Event Horse Expo based in Kamloops, BC, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment from our company for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely lose your money or will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this information about The Mane Event Horse Expo, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at 480-828-1963,
With vendors not being paid, venues not booked, and fraud and bankruptcy surrounding their sales manager Ronald Barker, the Mane Event Expo not looking good.
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of The Mane Event Horse Expo based in Kamloops, BC, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment from our company for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely lose your money or will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and The Mane Event Horse Expo.
We post this information about The Mane Event Horse Expo, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at 480-828-1963,
Is the Arizona Horse Fair Going Out of Business?
With vendors not being paid, venues not booked, and fraud and bankruptcy surrounding their sales manager Ronald Barker, things for the Arizona Horse Fair are not looking good.
Ron Barker and Gail Barker of Arizona Horse Fair Horse Expo based in Kamloops, BC, failed to make complete payment on over $6,000 worth of sound equipment from our company for their horse trade show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. To date, we have not received payment beyond the initial deposit required to reserve the equipment.
Based on this information, we warn all vendors, sponsors, or attendees to consider that you most likely lose your money or will not be paid in full by Ron Barker, Gail Barker, and the Arizona Horse Fair.
We post this review of Ron Barker and Arizona Horse Fair, in order to warn other vendors about our experience. You can help us by attempting to reach Ron Barker at
You can also report the Arizona Horse Fair Facebook Page
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