DJ Craig.Net

 DJ Craig

949.362.3535
..."Where there's music, there can be no evil." - Cervantes

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Craig majored in Radio/TV/Film while studying Communications at CSULB. He has on-air experience in radio (KBPK), has performed at many southland nightclubs and at countless private parties.

Through this multi-disciplined approach Craig has become an expert in reading a crowd, mixing music and making attention getting announcements. As a Music Programmer/ Remix Artist/ Party Enabler, Craig's song selection, mixing skill and ability to respond to his dance floor are unmatched.

DJ Craig recently accepted an invitation to Pash Weddings.com as Resident DJ Expert in their "Ask The DJ" Forum.




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Craig considers on-the-spot requests a welcome source of input. "It's a challenge to see where the requested song will fit in", he says. He pays particular attention to choosing and mixing songs together.

There is a time for seamless transitions to maintain momentum and a time for sudden changes to emphasize contrast and add refreshing energy. Craig believes, "The transitions between songs are almost as important as the songs themselves!"

Energetic DJ vocalizations and announcements, when needed, should be used to add to the party. But they should never be the main focus. The music selection and enjoyment of your guests should be foremost.

Craig has heard many stories of other DJs who suffer from "frustrated Vegas lounge act" or "A.M. DJ" syndrome. He believes, "If you're too busy concentrating on your 'performance' then you're probably not making the music a priority."

DJ Craig is now available exclusively for private parties. Upwards of half a million people have enjoyed his sound and lighting at special events for the past 15 years. He has been a guest speaker at classes on wedding and event coordination.

Craig has performed for Microsoft, The Marriott, The Orange County Bar Foundation, Merrill Lynch, Sysco Foods, Met-Rx, First Franklin, Pioneer, GNC, Toyota Racing Development, Unisys, Canon USA, Clothestime, Sysco Foods, Autobytel, Volkswagen, First Robotics, Paciolan and many other corporate clients.

These upscale establishments have proudly referred DJ Craig:

The Charthouse- Dana Point
Soiree Catering- Santa Ana
Gini Garner Events- Mission Viejo
Rancho Capistrano- Rancho San Juan
Scott's Seafood- Costa Mesa
Antonello Ristorante- Costa Mesa
Craig's On The Table Catering- Newport Beach
Coto de Caza Country Club- Coto de Caza
The Dana Point Yacht Club- Dana Point
Santa Ana Performing Arts Center- Santa Ana
The Pacific Edge- Laguna Beach

Craig has been featured in the Los Angeles Times and has written articles for many wedding and party related web sites. If you're planning a one of a kind event, get the right DJ. DJ Craig is available to meet by appointment only. Consultations held in Southern California.

To schedule an appointment with DJ Craig or inquire about date availability, please call 949.362.3535.


Why Our System Sounds Better

We use high end components, speakers and amps that already have inherently good sound. Then we sweeten the audio with the use of acoustic enhancement technology. This creates a more dynamic listening experience for our clients and their guests!

To understand why our system sounds better, let's follow the music from the beginning to it's endpoint:



-CD Players-



We start with high end, Stanton CD players. These were designed for Pro DJs- they are rugged, dependable and deliver great sound quality with very low noise and practically zero distortion. They are virtually unskipable.



-Mixing Board-



Our Stanton 406 mixing board features "SST"- Stanton's proprietary Superior Sound Technology. Stanton mixers deliver studio quality sound and extremely low noise and distortion. The Stanton actually outperforms much more expensive, high end studio mixers in some categories. In other words, it is clean, clear and sounds great!


"Stanton spends a lot of time boasting about how hard they have worked to improve the sound quality of these mixers and, in the case of the RM.406, I would say they have succeeded."

- DJ Times



-Sound Processing-



The Aphex 204 Aural Exciter (yes, it's a funny name!) is a component that has won rave reviews for it's ability to enhance sound. The patented Aural Exciter enhances detail, clarity and imaging and increases intelligibility. It pulls a vocal or an instrument up out of a mix and punches up an entire mix, even in a noisy or reverberant environment.

Aphex technology deservedly won immortality when it was originally used to mix classic albums by Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, and Jackson Browne. The Aphex 204 gives our system a huge boost in sound quality.


"The Aural Exciter increases the sense of presence, clarity, detail and loudness without significantly raising the signal level, and extends the high frequencies... I heard more bass, deeper bass, and slightly brighter highs... When I bypassed the 204, CD tracks that formerly sounded okay became thin, dull and lifeless by comparison."

- Radio World


"Mixes came alive, hidden midrange material - like a stereoprocessed rhythm guitar that I'd never heard before - came to the forefront. Bass tightening, presence boosting, vocal intelligibility, and dull-to-bright conversions are all hallmarks of the 204."

- EQ Magazine


The Aural Exciter generally tightens up a mix- filling out the midrange, propping up and evening out bass response, vitalizing the treble content. By enhancing definition, you enjoy increased dimensionality in your music- instruments retain their own sense of space, and each component is distinguishable.



-Equalizer-



A Behringer Ultragraph Pro 15 band Equalizer allows us to fully customize the sound, adding or diminishing bass, mid-range and highs. The acoustics of each venue varies and this equalizer allows us to "tweak" our sound accordingly.

It even detects feedback and can be quickly adjusted to eliminate it.



-Amp And Speakers-

     

For the final step, we use a "matched" Yamaha Club amp and speaker system. "Matched" means the Yamaha Club series amplifier was designed specifically for use with Yamaha Club speakers.

The amp has proprietary YS Processing circuitry that works in conjunction with the speakers to deliver output tailored to the specific response of the Club Series speakers, giving you a better sound!

Yamaha components are the choice of top musicians and artists worldwide including, Alicia Keys, Sir Elton John, Sarah McLaughlin and Norah Jones.



-That Sounds Good!-

The music that reaches your ears has an overall full, warm sound featuring tight, mellow bass, prominent mids and clear, non-brassy highs.

Your guests will enjoy pristine sound with increased dynamic range, clarity and dimension. Through the use of advanced acoustic technology, your event will sound bigger and brighter without being louder.

You are invited to listen to our sound for yourself. Call us for a complimentary LIVE SOUND CHECK and hear the difference!

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More On Sound:

DJ Craig prefers Yamaha Club Series speakers and amplifiers for their clarity, warm sound and punchy bass.

Yamaha speakers drivers are custom made by Eminence Speaker Corporation to Yamaha's exacting tolerances. Woofers share design features like high strength curvilinear cones and Dupont Kapton voice coil formers. Oxygen-free copper voice coils and oversize strontium ferrite magnets are also used to provide high power handling and long life.

The drivers use cast aluminum frames to support the massive magnet structure, eliminate flex and help dissipate heat. The compression driver that generates the high frequency sound uses a pure titanium diaphragm.

This 2" dome is one of the largest in its class, allowing for very high output and low distortion, without the aid of cooling fluids. It's mated to a 90 x 40 degree custom designed CD (constant directivity) horn with excellent dispersion and response.

Crossover networks that divide the signal going to the woofer and compression driver are constructed with oversized coils, high voltage capacitors, and power resistors designed to provide the best possible sound quality and minimize loss. Overload protection is also included to protect the components.


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A matched Yamaha Club Series amplifier provides superior sound quality realized by circuit design and careful selection of parts focusing on sound quality. These amps feature tight low tones, full and rich high tones and abundant, stable mid-tones. Especially, the series features high resolution for spoken words and vocals.

Craig has added an Aphex Aural Exciter sound processor to further enhance his sound. The patented Aural Exciter enhances detail, clarity and imaging. It has even been scientifically proven to increase intelligibility. It pulls a vocal or an instrument up out of a mix and punches up an entire mix, even in a noisy or reverberant environment.

The Aural Exciter restores the subtle nuances that are often damaged in the recording process. Its patented Transient Discriminate Harmonics Generator determines which parts of the signal need harmonic enhancement. The effect creates more space around each element of the mix and greater overall dimensionality.


cd player

A Dual Stanton C.504 CD player, Apple iPod 60 Gig MP3 player and Stanton 406 mixer are used for playing and mixing. The Stanton's SST technology delivers studio quality sound and extremely low noise and distortion.

Shure UHF wireless mics are used for their proven performance even under challenging conditions.

Speakers are sometimes elevated on Ultimate Support tripods depending on location, to help them project.

Redundant back up equipment includes secondary amp, mixing board and CD players.


Lighting

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Craig offers an array of lighting. From simple floodlights to create diffused color washes, to pin spots for lighting specific areas. For special effect dance floor lighting DJ Craig uses American DJ H2Os, Spin Outs, Omnisystem Scanners and Martin Raptors. Ask about creating a package for your individual needs.

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Liability Insurance

DJ Craig's events and clients are covered by two million dollars in comprehensive liability insurance through HRH of Philadelphia and Great Midwest Insurance. Venues and locations where DJ Craig performs are automatically covered under this policy.


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