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How To Dance Ipod Touch
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I- Dog Dance Black $39.99 The cute little i-Dog Dance loves to boogie–and he makes a great companion for music fans ages 8 and up who want to add a little fun to their day. The i-Dog Dance creates a multi-colored light show for music that you “feed” it and dances along with a variety of groovin’ moves. He’s also trained to perform several different commands, including “dance, “tap paw,” and more. Like any dog, he gets a l… |
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I-Dog Dance White $39.99 The cute little i-Dog Dance loves to boogie–and he makes a great companion for music fans ages 8 and up who want to add a little fun to their day. The i-Dog Dance creates a multi-colored light show for music that you “feed” it and dances along with a variety of groovin’ moves. He’s also trained to perform several different commands, including “dance, “tap paw,” and more. Like any dog, he gets a l… |
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VINCI 7-Inch Touchscreen Mobile Learning Tablet (8GB) $465.00 VINCI 7″ Touch Screen Mobile Learning Tool Invented by a mom, VINCI is a new category of early learning systems exclusively designed for children ages 4 and under.VINCI sets a new standard for learning by converging developmental science, cutting edge technology and early childhood education to offer a safe, fun and inspirational learning experience. Key Features Developmental ScienceVINC… |
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Creative D100 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Black) $59.95 The Creative D100 is a modern day boombox which delivers wireless audio from any of your Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices. It opens a whole world of possibilities unbound by wires and blends harmoniously into any environment, be it music sharing at the skate park or impromptu partying at the beach. You can even listen to music from non-wireless MP3 players via the integrated AUX-in port…. |
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Creative D80 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – Black (51MF8130AA002) $34.95 The Creative D80 wireless Bluetooth® speaker is an affordable way to enjoy great-sounding tunes anywhere in your home. Pair it wirelessly with any compatible stereo Bluetooth-enabled device and you get good audio without the mess of wires. The Creative Labs D80 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker has a built-in power adapter so all you need is a power cord to connect to the mains, making setup easy and fu… |
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Logitech Speaker System Z520 (Black) $88.70 Youâ?TMll hear it all. Whether hosting a party, watching a movie, or playing a game. Youâ?TMll have a stand-alone system loud enough for a crowd. And detailed enough for subtle tones…. |
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Pyle-Pro PWMA930I 600 Watt VHF Wireless Portable PA System/Echo with iPod Dock $377.99 DOCKING SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR IPOD NANO & IPOD CLASSICUNIT POWERED BY INTERNAL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK1 VHF WIRELESS MICROPHONE WITH FCC CERTIFICATE2 MICROPHONE 1 GUITAR & 1 AUDIO .25″ INPUTONE 6.35MM MALE TO 3.5MM STEREO FEMALE ADAPTERFEATURES ECHO BASS & TREBLE CONTROLSRF RECHARGEABLE LOW BATTERY & POWER LED INDICATORHAND-HELD WIRELESS MICROPHONE WITH 3-POSITION POWER SWITCHOPERATION RANGE: 100 … |
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How To Dance Ipod Touch
Is an iPod the Right Choice for Your Wedding Reception Entertainment?
THE REQUIREMENTS
If you’re like a lot of cost-conscious couples planning a wedding reception, perhaps you’ve heard the buzz about putting on an iPod wedding. Here’s all you need to make it happen. If you don’t have the full setup, it can all be rented for $200-$400.
MIXER Plug your iPod into it. Then, the person who stays with the mixer and runs it all night long can balance the volume levels. Otherwise, you’ll hear one song at ear-splitting volume, and the next song practically silent. It’s highly unlikely that all of the music you loaded onto your iPod is balanced to the same audio output level. And an iPod doesn’t automatically self-correct.
MICROPHONE For your announcements.
MICROPHONE CABLE To plug your microphone into the Mixer.
MIXER-TO-AMPLIFIER CABLES To plug your mixer into your amplifier. Be sure they’re properly attenuated, or all of the music will sound distorted.
AMPLIFIER, SPEAKERS, SPEAKER STANDS AND SPEAKER CABLES Your iPod has barely enough power to feed your ear buds. If you want all of your guests to hear the music, you’ll have to amplify it. And even the world’s cheapest DJ uses minimum 12″ speakers. Don’t expect to use the overhead speakers in your banquet hall. Even if they work, most banquet facilities won’t commit contractually to having a sound engineer on duty all evening to balance the volume levels. And most halls don’t have a full back-up sound system if their in-house sound system suddenly failS.
BACKUP EQUIPMENT If any of the above items fails (with the exception of the microphone), you have no music. You can try to call the rental company for a replacement. But they may not be open until 9 o’clock the next morning. And most companies that rent you a full iPod sound system, and set it up, don’t put a full backup system in place. So even if they agree to rush to your reception to fix a broken piece of equipment, your party will be dead by the time they get there. A full set of backup rental equipment, on site, costs another $200-$400.
LIABILITY INSURANCE Professional DJs always carry it, just in case Grandma trips over a cable and breaks her hip, or your little nephew gets too playful and knocks a speaker over, and it falls on one of your guests. And don’t forget, if you’re serving alcohol, some of your guests are going to be less than coordinated by the end of the evening. Equipment rental companies don’t provide insurance, so you have to buy it yourself. The cheapest single-day liability policy costs about $200. If you’re not insured, and a guest gets injured, you may spend the rest of your lives paying off a huge damage settlement.
ALL THE RIGHT MUSIC Remember, your guests aren’t there, just to dance to your favorite music. You’ll want enough of a cross-section of their favorite dance music to please all of them, not just a handful of your closest friends. Unfortunately, there’s no way to guess the musical tastes of everyone in the room. And if you guess wrong, most of your guests will sit on their hands for a few minutes, and leave early with memories of a boring party.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Someone to pick up all of the equipment, take it to the reception site, set it up, and run a sound check before the reception. This may be a good friend who has agreed to miss your wedding ceremony, to be your sound man. Remember, he’s probably doing it as a giant favor to you; so if he does a bad job, you can’t criticize him without jeopardizing your friendship.
2. Someone to do the announcements — preferably someone who knows his way around a microphone. Most people grab the mic and walk directly in front of the speakers, setting off an ear-piercing squeal of feedback. And they think the way to stop it is to put their hand over the microphone — causing even more feedback. An MC with some professional experience would be a real plus.
3. Someone to break down the equipment at the end of the night and take it back to the rental company the next day. Banquet halls won’t let you leave the equipment on site. And even if they do, it’s not insured. So if someone steals it, you have to buy the rental company a full set of replacement equipment — between $1500 and $2500.
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS
“THE GAP” Remember, most of the songs on your iPod gradually fade out at the end, leaving anywhere from 10 to 15 seconds of dead silence between songs. Silence empties a dance floor like nothing else. And a sequence of song-silence-song-silence, etc. won’t generate any momentum or energy to keep people dancing.
WHERE’D EVERYBODY GO? Also, an iPod doesn’t take requests, and it doesn’t automatically change music when it senses an empty dance floor. And a song that can fill a dance floor at 11pm, may leave it completely empty at 9pm. A professional DJ has the experience to know what songs to play, and when. A random selection of iPod songs can’t read a crowd and respond. So if your guests don’t like the music you’ve pre-programmed, the dancing will last only a few minutes, and the party will die. But if all you’re looking for is some nice background music for quiet conversation, an iPod will serve you well.
DANCING VS. LISTENING If you plan to use an iPod, and ask your guests in advance for their requests, remember to ask them what songs they would actually dance to, not just what songs they like to listen to. There’s an awful lot of great concert music that can empty a dance floor in a split-second. An experienced professional DJ knows the difference between a dance song and a listening song.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK You can learn more about iPod weddings by simply Googling “iPod Wedding.” You’ll find an eye-opening video of one couple’s experience with an iPod wedding reception. You’ll also find several sites with comment boards, where people who have tried iPods, or plan to, share their thoughts. One common argument is that amateur DJs play all of their favorite music, and try to be the center of attention. A professional DJ asks you what music you want, honors your wishes, and presents himself with class.
People who dislike DJs in general, and who can’t say “DJ” without saying “cheesy,” are usually those who went to the wedding of a friend who hired a bargain-basement DJ to save a few dollars. And when he did a horrible job, the guests didn’t just think, “don’t hire HIM.” They thought, “don’t hire ANY DJ. They’re all awful.” If you want a DJ who isn’t cheesy, look for one that’s rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau; or read a DJ’s reviews on sites like Wedding Wire.
The truth is, a professional DJ adds a new level of class and professionalism to the occasion, keeps the reception moving at a steady pace, has the flexibilty to change the music to keep the dance floor full, and keeps the photographer, videographer and caterer informed of all important moments during the evening (so, for example, your photographer doesn’t miss your first dance because he’s out having a smoke). He is your best line of defense against the party guest who insists on breaking up a successful dance set to play a totally inappropriate song that brings the party to a crashing halt. And he adds countless touches that make the entire evening a great success and a wonderful memory.
YOUR SIGNATURE EVENT If you’re looking to make a statement to your families and friends about who you are, and how far you’ve come, there is no substitute for a professional DJ. But not everyone has the financial resources for a full reception, and the iPod provides people of modest means with an alternative.
As long as you understand the requirements and risks above, and you have someone who will work full-time for the evening as an amateur MC, and you’re fully insured, and you’re willing to risk that your guests won’t like your song selection, or you just don’t want any dancing, an iPod may work for you, and perhaps even save you $100 or more. Only you can decide whether that’s enough of a savings to justify the many hours of extra work you’ll need to do. You may come to the conclusion that a professional DJ isn’t so expensive after all.
About the Author
Jay Congdon is President of Fourth Estate Audio, a professional Chicago DJ company serving Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Find him at http://www.discjockey.org.
Get The IPod That Suits Your Lifestyle
Get The IPod That Suits Your Lifestyle
Don’t want a telephone and don’t need the tablet-sized iPad? Apple offers a range of iPod models to meet your needs. A great comparison page is available on Apple’s internet site. Here are 7 iPod patron classes and find out which one you belong to :
The mobile geek : No debate, the iPod touch is the device of choice for the mobile geek. These people need the best device around. Althought the 32GB version is enough, they should possibly go for the 64GB version of the new iPod touch so they don’t run straight out of room for pictures, videos, pictures, music, and games. If they work in an area that prohibits cameras, they will doubtless have to accept an iPod classic.
The music lover : music devotees would be happy with any iPod, but they should doubtless go with the Nano. As I see it, a music fan wants to be in a position to listen to music whenever and wherever they’d like to. The Nano is small, can go anywhere, and even has an FM radio built into it.
The “movieholic” : If you live for the cinematic humanities and do not really care much about programmes, HD cameras, and all that other stuff, the iPod classic model is perhaps the best fit. It’s correct that you can watch movies on your iPhone, but doing so will drain your battery quickly-no calls! Grab a 160GB iPod classic ; it will cover your flick binge for a minimum of 6 hours.
The exercise freak : This category also covers rock climmbers, mountain bike riders, and other OTT outdoor types. A Nano would probably work, but they’d wventually break its touch-sensitive screen. All the stuff considered, the iPod shuffle is the very best choice for them.
The bookworm : The iPod touch is the sole choice for the people who read eBooks, and the 8GB version will hold a lot of them. If you prefer audiobooks, the Nano, Shuffle or Classic will work.
The hipster : This is the person you see in silhouette in those Apple commercials, dancing around with iPods. Their major duty is listening to music and looking cool while doing it. The Nano and Shuffle both come in assorted colours and can be clipped nearly anywhere. It’s a toss up between these 2 iPods.
Average joe : They probably do not have an extended music or video collection. They don’t want an information plan and they don’t make a fetish out of fashion. Perhaps they will play a game now and then, or listen to the infrequent podcast. They’d like to do a little of everything. Hands down, they should go for the 8GB or 32GB version of the iPod touch.
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