We constantly upgrade our equipment to keep up with technology. The quality of our performance are based on these systems and we make sure that we only use high quality gear to your event. These are some of the equipment we use for our events:
Dual Numark ICDX
Dual EV ZX4 Speakers
QSC RMS 1450 power amplifier
Pro2 Karaoke Mixer
Mipro UHF Dual Wireless Microphone
Behringer Pro DJ 4-8 Channel Mixer
Behringer Eurolive B212D
Behringer Xenyx 1002
American DJ Vertigo Light
American DJ Quad Gem
American DJ Fab 4 Lights
American DJ Galaxian Light
Upon request we can also provide uplighting and monogram lighting to give that fantasy and dramatic effect on your event.
DJ Throbe is our in house DJ. He has traveled far with his skills. Playing various types of music such as Pop, Hip-hop, R&B & Dance music made him our choice when it comes to getting the job done. His versatility even extends up to Ballroom music such as waltz, tango and the likes. For more than seven years now since he started to be a disk jockey, DJ Throbe has finally settled with the best group to serve you in your next event. Our goal is to personally be there for you to give you the contentment and happiness.
Adrian Ong
Adrian Ong has been in the business of hosting shows for more than a decade. Started out in the Philippines as a voice over for several radio commercials, TV shows and had been a radio jock for Green Giant 89.5 based in DLSU, Manila. Over time here in the US, he came not knowing anyone in the business but wanted to start a career in hosting. He then met the Joseph Dizon of Manila DJ and from then on grew his hosting and career here in Los Angeles, CA. He has done close to 800 events that includes wedding, anniversaries quinceaneara, sweet sixteen, debut, company parties, concerts and the likes. He has been invited to be front acts for celebrities like John Lloyd Cruz, Kaye Abad, Mahal and Mura, John Pratts, Camille Pratts, Sheryl Marie, Juliette Rose, Carol Banawa, Christian Bautista and last but not the least, Apo Hiking Society when these Filipino celebrities come to the US to do series of shows. Moreover, he has been recognized and awarded by several entities for his talent in singing. His recent awards not to mention are - Grand Finalist for the Tawag ng Tanghalan USA 2004, Grand Champion Pop Idol Singing Contest 2005 and McAlan’s Idol 2006 Semi-Finalist. Adrian speaks fluent English, Fookien/Hokien, Filipino (Tagalog) and conversational Mandarin.
Wasabi
Wasabi is currently the radio show host for AM1430, the only Cantonese radio station in Los Angeles. She has been a Masters of Ceremony for over 50 weddings and events over the last 4 years. She is not only fluent in Cantonese, but also in Mandarin and English as well. Besides being a radio show host as well as an MC, you can also hear her voice on TV and radio commercials, or even a narrator in movies. Additionally, you may also see her on TV commercials on both Cantonese and Mandarin channels. Recently, she wrote for one of the Chinese entertainment magazines that were published in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.
No matter what occasion or special event, Wasabi offer a wide variety of services tailored to your needs. Each and every client is extremely important to her so you will definitely receive her most detailed and personal care. Let us create memories together!
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Song Compilations
These are amongst the most requested songs during wedding receptions. There are lots of other songs that we can play that can suit your taste and theme. Let us know and we can make that happen for you. We can also play songs in other languages such as Mandarin, Filipino, Spanish etc.
Top 10 Questions To Ask Your DJ/MC:
Are you a DJ or MC? Or Both? The DJ specialized in making sure that the music is being played at the right moment. MC is the Master Of Ceremonies, the facilitator of the program that you have agreed upon with the company. If they say they do both at the same time, make sure that you are able to ask samples on how he/she interacts with your guests.
How long have you been an MC or DJ? The experience counts a lot on how they can run the reception. Making sure that the entertainers have a lot of experience in various types of events can make or break the continuity of the reception.
Do you offer a written agreement? A written, legal contract is one of the first indicators of whether the DJ/MC is professional and reliable. Furthermore, a contract establishes the DJ/MC obligation to the client and outlines what is required for the DJ/MC success, by outlining his setup requirements and other factors related to his performance.
What type of equipment do you have? It is important that the DJ/MC use a professional grade system. It is not necessarily be the latest model of the year but it should be at least current and in good shape. Lights are optional depending on the package that you choose with your vendor. The MC needs to have at least 2 wireless microphones.
Are we going to meet before the reception? Meeting with your DJ/MC is an integral part of your reception. It should be clear on how many times you are to meet and if they are willing to work with your program.
Do you require a meal? Some of the vendors require that they have the same meal as what your guests have. However, this should not be a requirement. Feeding the DJ/MC with food that is prepared well should be enough.
Do you accept requests and not to play list? The DJ should be flexible to the music taste of the party that hired them. The do not play list is there for one reason. The party, bride and groom, the parents don’t want to hear it being played in the reception. The DJ has to know how to decline if requested by a guest in the reception.
Do you provide list of songs for a particular part of the program? The DJ has to be able to give suggestions on the songs that can be played for example in the “First Dance” etc. It can be a list of 3-5 songs for each part of the reception.
What do you wear during the reception? It all depends on the theme of the party or what type of event. Normally, the DJ/MC should wear a formal suit or tux for a formal event. For a more informal type of event, they should be able to let you know beforehand the outfit that they will wear that day.
Will you provide references? The company should be able to give you references showing that they are confident of their past work and their past customers can testify how well the DJ/MC provided service to them. If the DJ/MC is reluctant in providing references, then something funny might have happened before.
*AFTER THE VOWS...
72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.
Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment.
During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer - reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities. Within one week after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority!
When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment.
65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said, if they had it to do over again, they would have chosen a disc jockey.
*These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.
Other Items to Note From ADJA
Disc Jockey rates vary based on talent, experience, emcee ability, service, coordination, equipment needed, music knowledge, mixing ability and personality.
Rates for the DJ/MC industry vary greatly, ranging from $350.00 to over $5,000.00 with an average of $1,200.00 for a 4 hour booking. The best price is not always the best deal, especially if you are planning a wedding.
As a matter of fact, surveys conclude that nearly 100% of brides would have spent more money on their entertainment and made it their #1 priority in hindsight.
A full-service disc jockey company will normally invest 12 to 30 hours to your special event but it may appear that you are only paying for "4 hours". Consultations, music purchasing & editing, preparation, set-up and tear-down, education and other business related endeavors add up to the overall success of your special occasion.
