DJ Advice 📣 How To Perfectly Setup Your Wedding Ceremony Sound System

[@iShineLive89]

Been DJing fulltime for 5 years and weddings are my main clientele, I STILL get butterflies in my stomach when I have to do ceremony...it's crazy but it's a good thing IMO, shows you care about your client and what you're doing. I pray before I start djing always so that helps

[@mikebailey194]

I'm the exact same haha. After the ceremony I breathe easier

[@djduran500]

Always, it's a live production, and you have one chance !

[@djmikebuck6341]

Thank you Joe for this information. What would you use if Sennheiser rig was not available?

[@DJJoeBunn]

Probably an EV Everse 8 with some EV RE3 mics

[@djcar5181]

A lot of great advice here Joe. Thanks for all that you do. I hope everyone is noticing how relaxed he is. That's how it is when you show up with way more time than you need, especially since you never know what might arise.

[@DJJoeBunn]

Relaxed is key!

[@djbeniswift3589]

@@DJJoeBunn yup, never let them see you sweat 😅

[@gmtechguy]

I wish they still offered that speaker. Perfect!!! Currently using JBL Eon One MK2 with power cables for mics. I love that speaker you have

[@markmcnally3751]

Loved the tackle box idea…..great little cheap organizer

[@DJJoeBunn]

I'm smart sometimes.

[@ericfsmith3742]

Solid video. I have been full time for years and HATE ceremonies. You can’t possibly account for every scenario that could cause dropouts, especially when other vendors throw in additional elements

[@DJJoeBunn]

Straight terrifying every time.

[@chrisclose7793]

I supply a full PA for wedding ceremony with Allen and heath dlive desk senheiser digital wireless mics martin audio WT3 speakers crown amps and xta speaker management

[@SherwinBajao]

Good info. Where is the room flip video? Thanks.

[@DJJoeBunn]

Not sure. Scroll back. I dropped it around Christmas I think?

[@DJ.StevoD.Entertainment]

Joe, being that the LSP500 is discontinued what is the closest item compared to it? I love that you can mount the receivers in it. A shame it’s not available anymore

[@djbeniswift3589]

Yeah, pretty boss. And it looks completely wireless even with the mounted receivers, did you find an alternative?

[@JimCerone]

Great video Joe - excellent advice. You didn't mention what to charge for ceremonies but you DID talk about how important and stressful they are for DJs. Charge money $$$ for taking on this important responsibility.

[@DJJoeBunn]

We charge $550 and it should be $1000 really. I can assure you the hotel would charge them triple that if they did the AV.

[@JimCerone]

@@DJJoeBunn I charge $800 and like you, I sweat the ceremony every time.

[@djpuma007]

Love that speaker and cade, all in one case for ceremony.

[@DJJoeBunn]

The case costs more than a Honda Accord for some reason lol.

[@DaRkMatterGod]

Raleigh nC stand up….Greenville north here a new Dj on rise I go by Dj live.

[@stnation5895]

You are the man! Great info, I'm just starting ceremony stuff. On the hand held do you give it to the groom and he hands it to bride? Or is just the officiant only mic up? I was thinking a goose neck mic stand for bride and groom then over ear or lapel to officiant.. again thanks man for the help. Always watch your videos bro.

[@DJJoeBunn]

I usually have a lav on officiant and the groom. Those 2 mics can usually get the bride too

[@djiamchase]

Thank you so much i was about to buy new mics cause of that sound i didnt know it was normal

[@gr8vocl]

I hate drop outs and I agree, the ceremony is the most nerve wrecking part of the day lol. I’m my worst critic too

[@SherwinBajao]

What do you use for prelude music?

[@DJJoeBunn]

Usually a stuff from the Vitamin String Quartet

[@TheDjelements]

When you do outside ceremony’s do you still setup off to the side of bridal party too?

[@johncolon8614]

Excellent tutorial Joe, 40 plus years i still get nervous about cermony and intros, after that it into the groove. My best to you keep them coming.

[@chadwickdavis1749]

I have a similar setup, I get a lot of outdoor or beach gigs and have never had any success with lavaliere or lapel mics because of wind noise, hand helds on stands with fuzzy covers on the uhf band work the best for me

[@DJJoeBunn]

Lav mics are the trickiest and sometimes the worst. Wind hates them.

[@DJRomanCandles]

Do you use a cardioid lav on the officiant and groom? Or an omni on the groom to also pick up the bride's vows? Nice setup, like the rack in the back.

[@DJJoeBunn]

I think all mine are omni to get that range of all the folks up there.

[@bboymac84]

GENIOUS SPEAKER!!!!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@gvmmusic7619]

Hi Joe, great advice! I have 20 years of experience as a DJ in the Napa Wine Country, I agree to everyhting in your video, and do about 85% of the ceremonies! I also have Sennheiser mics, but I have a couple more detailed questions. What is the best Lapel/Hand Held Sensativity Settings? What is the sweet spot for the mic mixer level output? What is the best Trebble/Bass settings to eliminate feedback? I also have a pro-tip: (If using wireless mics in an area that has a lot of wireless interference, turn the squelch up to High. This will eliminate 80% of potential intereference including planes or other small aircraft flying over during the ceremony. The only drawback to a High Squelch setting is the range, make sure the transmiters and recievers or within 50-75 feet and it will be clear as possible.) Thank you and we hope you and everyone else will have prosperous 2022!

[@DJJoeBunn]

Way out of my league. I'll try and make some new videos with Ben Stowe soon.

[@gerryfreedom1]

Love the setup & case! Do they still make that sennheiser speaker??

[@DJJoeBunn]

Unfortunately no.

[@DJTRENDPLANET]

The drop outs are the worse! You said it. :) Great video!

[@DJJoeBunn]

Ruins my whole week.

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great video! Thank you Joe

[@DJJoeBunn]

Welcome!

[@tjsongman]

Great content. Super advice for newbies and solid reminders for us old timers. One thing I've always had a challenge with , and I've done a lot of ceremonies, is where to place the Lav Mic for best sound. There are a lot of videos for how to record audio with a Lav...but I struggle to find any with tips for our application (mic'ing an officiant/groom). Would LOVE to see a follow up to this, demo'ing that. Maybe have an assistant that you place the mic on and demo how it sounds with different placement (collar vs. lapel vs. tie, etc.). 😊

[@DJJoeBunn]

I'm probably not the best at it either. Might need to pull in Ben Stowe from NLFX for that. I think he is coming to NC soon.

[@tjsongman]

@@DJJoeBunn Sent him a similar comment on the video he made for the Sennheiser Lav I bought. Thanks again Joe!

[@gvmmusic7619]

@@tjsongman I have found the best place is under the chin as high as you can put it without being noticed. Preferably in the middle, becasue most officiants will look down to read their ceremony notes and it is half way to the bride and groom to get their audio incase they are not mic'ed. I also ask the officiant to trun slightly when bride and groom do their vows.

[@Elniniss]

I used to have a sennheiser wireless mic and know about that sound you’re talking about. I started messing with the settings and found a squelch (I think it was called that) and turned that up and the sound went away. I don’t know if all sennheiser receivers are the same but I recommend you look for that setting and see if you can fix that noise.

[@DJJoeBunn]

Works too. Shortens the range.

[@PressPlayFl]

Joe, that static sound is caused by the squelch I believe. If you set it at high, it will stop doing the static sound when transmitter are turned off. Down fall, the area of coverage decreases when set into high.

[@DJJoeBunn]

yup

[@isettech]

Nice, got the new DJ podium. Very nice. Pro tip, look into putting in a rack mount mixer in the podium. It would replace the small analog mixer and add so much with the addition of EQ, Noise Gates, and many more inputs, so you can expand some to the production side of things. So if they have a band, you can mic up the band, so there is not a duplicated speaker set. I picked up one of the AR18 mixers for my setup. Mixer has one knob, the headphone knob. Everything else is run from a tablet or laptop. If you are used to using a laptop for your DJ music, you can mix your sound on a 2nd laptop stand. These are now very affordable at less than your battery powered speaker system in cost. As a bonus, you connect wireless so it is possible to mix from the back of the room if needed. I use mine and with a stereo AUX in for the DJ mix, and 16 mic inputs, there is never an issue of not enough channels for a small band. Do be aware that there is a learning curve to learn the digital system. It has many features, and thus can be complex and intimidating. Using an ap on a cheap Android tablet, I can even let a band mix their own monitors. It has 6 mix buss outputs for powered wedges for the band if needed. Yes it fits inside the pedestal rack just fine.

[@DJJoeBunn]

Love this!

[@JamesMesidor]

Awesome sauce sir

[@lavishlifedjs]

Great vid Joe. Clear, concise and kept it super relevant…also provided great impact with the illustration of how it was executed at the end. Appreciate the upload.

[@DJJoeBunn]

Well thank you!

[@djbeniswift3589]

Yo Joe, great video. Love the speaker case. A clean ceremony setup should not be overlooked! Great advice for the hot mic. Do you usually where more kickback then when your doing the reception? I've melted in my suit many times doing the ceremony .

[@DJJoeBunn]

We wear polos during ceremony.

[@djbeniswift3589]

@@DJJoeBunn word! Makes sense

[@guysmith5703]

Another great video at the right time. I just purchased Audio Technica ATW-1311 to mic up Bride & Groom. I never see anyone using a laviler mic to mic up officiant. Is it a bad thing to have 3 laviler mics that close together?

[@DJJoeBunn]

I don't think so, but let me bring in a sound pro and maybe make a video soon.

[@djmattames]

Now I'm obsessed with the idea of getting a speaker with receiver/"rack" space. I know the EVERSE 8 has the mount for the top. I wonder if there's anything coming from EV or made by a third party that expands on the idea of the mount into something box/rack-like that can hold as much or more as the back of this speaker, within weight limits.

[@DJJoeBunn]

Not that I know of. Set an alert on ebay and get one of these.

[@philipbalistreri6849]

Does the unit come with the witless mic system built in or do I have to buy separately?

[@DJJoeBunn]

Separate. The price was ridiculous on these things.

[@gt4033133]

Thank you for this great video

[@bennynord]

Love this!

[@djchinotsp0422]

Hey Joe. Great content. Also I use Mic screens at all my events to prevent germs on the mic. Rock out

[@DJ.StevoD.Entertainment]

Joe, what is your go to wireless mic set for ceremonies? Is it good to find a dual lapel mic set in case of back up need?

[@the_life_of_thang_nho]

so true about not cheaping out and drop outs. I've learned the hard way. The part I found difficult was testing your system. Sure you test your system before everyone arrives and it works fine. Once guests arrive, it adds interference (I assume) and affects line of sight Does anybody use Shure fins for ceremonies? I have them, but thinking about ditching them because it's extra setup time

[@DJJoeBunn]

It's tough

[@shawnclark9674]

I had the awful static noise happen lol. I got distracted at the end of the gig(Birthday), and the host was talking to me. I removed batteries in the Senheiser mic loud as all hell lol. PANIC! So yes you always have to remember to power down your receiver first lol. Good tip.

[@DJJoeBunn]

worst sound ever!

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

Nice speaker Joe! Looks great. I love the sennheiser set up for ceremonies. I still use the OG Pgx for weddings though.

[@sideejay1]

Problem with this is they don't make it anymore. 😪

[@louguzzo4977]

Nice. But can't find this speaker system online at any store!

[@DJJoeBunn]

Discontinued. Ebay perhaps?

[@djangelnapoles2010]

Professional job 👍 excellent equipment 🔥

[@DJJoeBunn]

Glad you like it!

[@cmmusicfactory9142]

Great video as always!! Does it matter if they are live and walk out of range?

[@DJJoeBunn]

I mean range is always an issue, but I'm right up there on them.

[@fatherprincipal]

The only place I have visited in USA

[@randyhendrix4400]

Good stuff, do you mic the officiant only or the groom also?

[@DJJoeBunn]

Always officiant, 50% groom too.

[@djaceproductions]

Good vid Joe, i find that its only the sennheiser mics that do that when you turn off the transmitter (ie mic, lav pack) never had that issue with shure

[@jeffreygoodwin1725]

If you use Pilot on Sennheiser the dropouts don’t happen. I highly recommend Pilot

[@cleavonthompson6104]

Hi Joe. I need your opinion on how to set up your evolve 50s. Do you connect them through a line mixer or do you connect them directly to the controller.?

[@DJJoeBunn]

I'm right in controller.

[@superdad8274]

I heard the evolve is best with an external mixer.

[@Johnnybang916_]

Very nice 👍

[@djangelramirezmpls]

Great video

[@DJJoeBunn]

Preesh

[@philipbalistreri6849]

Please post link to ceremony speaker

[@DJJoeBunn]

Discontinued. Sennheiser LSP500. Check ebay??

[@masterofceremoniesllc6705]

You can still get used ones they're about $2,500

[@GuillermoGarcia-c8v]

Hello DJ Bundy my name is DJ double G.G I started about two years ago I haven’t denim praying for I’m using JBL‘s on 15th I bought a ALTO Professional Stout wireless pro loudspeaker system. I checked your show out a lot and you have good ideas. I tried to implement some because I like some of your ideas. I am a professional electrician and I’m getting into it at my old age I’m 67 years old and I listen to a lot of your Shows I want to thank you for your KZbin shows. They are very educational. I am learning a lot from a lot of the things that you and a bunch of other DJs are doing I did buy a wireless microphone for channel system with a scanning frequency unit built-in now I’m trying to make my loudspeakers Wireless I’m waiting to receive my system the alto pro wireless system if you have a unit like that I will appreciate if you make a video about it. I like to get other opinions from other DJs the system is a little expensive, but like you said, spend the money on the good equipment, so you don’t have no dropouts. Thanks a lot God bless and I’m going to see more of your shows. Thank you very much.😊

[@DJJoeBunn]

I usually use Sennheiser or EV for my wireless stuff.

[@Sickmiller]

Great advise and information brother. Do you ever do set up day prior after rehearsal? Or do you prefer to only do day of set up? I usually try to get into a venue if day of at least 2 hours before if not 3 hours. Your thoughts?

[@DJJoeBunn]

I never go to rehearsals. I would charge if I did. I get there 2 hours before the prelude music time... or earlier.

[@Sickmiller]

@@DJJoeBunn Noticed in the video you said you do not do rehearsal. If you did not participate in the rehearsal, but had the opportunity to set up all gear the night before and trusted the venue. Would you take the opportunity, or prefer not to leave gear unattended over night?

[@DJJoeBunn]

@@Sickmiller I'd leave it like a boss, other than my laptop

[@paulwidlund4824]

@@DJJoeBunn Same here - 2 1/2 hours before processional ...

[@DjStorm-1]

Do you ever have issues with everyone’s cellphones with any kind of feedback.

[@vlvtgrrl]

Joe, I always love your content!! Great video as always! Quick question, do you manage cords to hide them away? If so, what do you use for cord management?

[@DJJoeBunn]

That ceremony rig doesn't have any because it's battery powered. For my full rig, just gaff tape. DJs get so angry because I don't use white and I'm like "get over it" lol.

[@paulwidlund4824]

@@DJJoeBunn You could use 9" white ball bungees - very fast to use, and don't leave any sticky :) Of course if you're using NLFX Gaff tape, you're using the best !

[@paulwidlund4824]

Can also just leave the bungees on the tripod and they're always there when you need them..

[@viktorluchesse1]

What is the case model number if u know

[@DJJoeBunn]

I don't know the size actually. It's SKB though.

[@superdad8274]

Where is link to speaker?

[@DJJoeBunn]

discontinued

[@alusstraevents]

607 MHZ ? How old is this microphone ? 600 MHZ is now 5G you might want to look into this

[@fresnodjcompany]

It’s a special frequency that they put in 600 MHZ. It’s called 6M and reserved for wireless microphones. Works everywhere in the world

[@MistaCham]

I'd add... turn off the mute button on their lav pack... avoids headaches.

[@DJJoeBunn]

facts

[@reyzuna]

We do have quality microphones but we always gave mostly those low baller clients a cheap microphones.. It's all about their budget.. If they can give us enough money to buy a new one why not but most of the time, clients will always ask for a deal with low budget.. So low budget low quality that's how things goes in the world of DJ and Sound Rentals..

[@weddingdjcharleston]

Good stuff- thanks for all you do Joe. Here is a tip for what it's worth, I always opt for the headworn mic if possible (countryman style) as it picks up so well and seems to sound more full. You won't have to use as much gain with it and wind noise is minimized. Maybe give it a try. ;) Michael, Owner of Wedding Music Charleston in SC

[@DJJoeBunn]

Great tip!

[@DJMichaelKhoury]

👍👍

[@tommypirone]

Great tips, Joe! I ordered another Sennheiser G4 combo pack at the end of November last year and I'm supposed to FINALLY get it tomorrow 😂 I'm glad you get nervous, too. I always get nervous because I care and I don't want to screw it up! Beautiful venue!

[@DJJoeBunn]

Yes sir! Those are great mics! Supply chain issues are the absolute worst bro.

[@LasVegasdrummer]

Never show up to a Ceremony with only 'One' speaker! Half the guests will be without clarity, and you'll have to turn your one speaker up, in order to compensate. Making it uncomfortable for those next to the very loud speaker. Always use (2) speakers, 100' xlr cables & some gaff tape. Mix from a 'Front of house' position, and not in the photos. You can even add nice speaker stand covers/dress kits.

[@paulwidlund4824]

He didn't need two in that venue - and chances are, using two might have caused comb filtering in that beautiful cavernous venue....

[@Sweetlove.entertainment]

Hey Joe what is the name of that tray on the speaker stand?

[@DJJoeBunn]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HM8Q5FR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@nana-ld4cr]

Great video, thank you!!

[@DJJoeBunn]

Glad it helped!