DJ Gig Log - Corporate Beach Event using Battery Power

[@ArtofZenDigital]

You always have the most informative videos without being condescending. This clearly showed a solution to an issue that DJs face, and you showed what you were running through it, as well as how much time you had left given what you were running. Thanks for another great video. I really wish more people got to see your content, I’ve been in heaven with your Heavy Hits DJ pool suggestion, and you prepared me for the lack of being able to do full playlist downloads.

[@Housemix10]

I appreciate all the kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@eklektek5032]

No way that lasted that long. I would have thought it would only do an hour max with all that. Thats insane!

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching. The unit is pretty awesome. I use it a lot!

[@djfingersflores]

Man what a great video, very informative and well put together. I liked how you would show the Jackery after every hour and how much juice it still had left to go. Peace DJ !

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching

[@rokreddirob121]

Thanks for showing what these Jackery power stations can do, especially in terms of DJing. Awesome video, keep those decks spinnin!

[@thecapothedon]

👍👍👍👍👍 thanks I’m getting one next week! Much appreciated!!

[@windsorpierre9637]

Just got one ..I love it

[@antwancampbell5274]

AWESOME!...CAN YOU CHARGE WITH SOLAR PANEL WHILE PLAYING?

[@Housemix10]

According to the Websites documentation, Yes, you can use the unit while you have the Solar Panels connected and charging the unit. Thanks for watching.

[@MrWiley3]

Thanks for showing what the power station does. I wanted a generator but if a power station can pull it off, i'll definitely get a big one for the future.

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching

[@josep7831]

Like the set up one question can you make a video on how you connect the crown amps to the controller and to speakers,I have the pioneer flx10 with 2 15 inch EVs and a 12 inch EV sub with the yamaha mg12xu how can I connect a crown amp to my set up

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching. First thing to confirm. Your speakers are passive, that is the only way you should use a amplifier. If you want to use a FLX10, MG12XU, and EV Tops and Subs you can do the following again as long as your speakers are passive and not powered. Connect the Output of your FLX10 to one of the channels of the MG12XU. Connect the output of your MG12XU to the Input on your amplifier. Connect the output of your Amplifier to your speakers.

[@josep7831]

@@Housemix10 mu speakers has bluetooth also so theres no problem on connectimg a power amplifier to the sprakers

[@alwinsamuel6053]

Really wonderful explanation

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching

[@tdxownyou]

In recap: The Jackery 1500 can handle: 4x EKX-15 1x ZLX-12p 2x Crown Amps 2x CDJ-2000nxs2 1x DJM-900nxs2 1x Shure ULX receiver For 4 hours

[@Housemix10]

Yes, it had 20% left over at the end of the event.

[@jdavis8460]

Would you say you played at medium volume throughout the full event?

[@Housemix10]

@@jdavis8460 I would say I was up and down. There were some parts, for example the first hour and a half where I was loud. Not red lining but the occasional yellow. Then there were parts where the guests were sitting and eating in front of me so the music was low enough to be heard but they could still speak. That was probably about 45 to 50 min. The rest I would say I was loud enough to be heard but not felt. Thanks for watching.

[@dantonliam]

4 speakers were passive being powered by the amplifiers...powered speakers are much more efficient on their own than a passive setup.

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

​@@dantonliam want about subs I dint see any. I have 3 subs 3x electro voice 18s 4 tops 12s ev and lithing. Which one should be enough

[@davidhughes8574]

More power to ya for putting all that equipment on sand! Thanks for the video

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching.

[@Jonathan_Knight]

I want to know how it did on a DANCING event. Pushed hard...How long does the Jackery last then!

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching. I can tell you about two events I have done with it. The first was a Race at a large field. I used the same amount of speakers from this video, I used a XDJ RX2 instead of CDJ's. I would say the volume was much louder for a longer period of time that the 4 hours from this video and the Jackery lasted about 2.5 hours before it was needing to recharge. Another event, I rented it out to a friend who was DJ'ing on a float in a parade. 3 hr event, he used 2 QSC K12.2, controller and Laptop. No issues, the Jackery lasted the 3 HRs and still had about 20% left.

[@MartinPerez-hx7ku]

Buenísimo video muchas gracias saludos de Santa Ana CA

[@Housemix10]

Gracias

[@MrPovedajr]

Great content as always LEO! Thanks for always responding

[@Housemix10]

Awesome, thanks.

[@RenatoBalliu-v7c]

Hey man, I got an XDJ XZ and a JVC Large speaker that runs on Battery. If I connect my Speaker to my XDJ XZ, then my XDJ XZ to a generator, will the Generator need the wattage power to cover the Speaker? Even though the speaker runs on battery? Because its connected to my XDJ XZ? Or If I just get a smaller generator just for the XDJ XZ and use this method, will be okay? Help please someone. I want to film myself in the desert DJing.

[@djaztec97]

Do you think a Jackery 880 can handle 2 QSC 12.2 speakers, 1 laptop, and a DDJ 1000 board? I believe the 880 is about half the size capacity of what you have but you have way more items attached to it.

[@Housemix10]

Yes I think you should be good. The main issue you would need to watch is the draw you put on the unit by raising the volume. That is what will get you and kill the charge on the Jackery.

[@djaztec97]

@@Housemix10 I was going to get the Jackery and was looking forward to their product but after doing some research I decided on the EcoFlow Delta 2. I learned that it has a 3 times longer battery life than the Jackery, has an app, and the battery engineering is more advanced.

[@kentond1]

Great video. I found out about Jackery early 2022 and they’ve been my friend for my wedding ceremonies ever since. Coupled with my Sennheisers EW G4s or Xvive U3s to make my speakers wireless, I’m golden. 😊

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching

[@DartsandHipHop]

I’m confused. I’m not an electrician. Let’s say a jacket outputs 2000w. My speakers are 2000 watts each. 4 speakers. Wouldn’t I need 8000w to run just that?

[@Housemix10]

I am not a Electrician either but I do know that the wattage that your amp pushes to the speakers is not the same as what it consumes from the power current. Basically Wattage = Amps X Volts. You can look at the power section of your amp to determine the Amperage that it consumes, power draw. Volts should be there also. That is why I like this unit so much. The display actually shows you the wattage being pulled by what is plugged in.

[@DartsandHipHop]

@@Housemix10 all I want to know is would a Jackery 3000 power my dj setup for 5 hours. 4 speakers 8000 watts total plus a laptop 2 wash lights and a pioneer controller.

[@Housemix10]

​@@DartsandHipHop It is really not that simple. I have used the same exact equipment used in this video and played soft to moderately loud music and I was able to get 4 hours easily out of the Jackery. Another time I used the same equipment and played very loud music and I was only able to get 2 hours out of the Jackery. That is because the Amplifiers will draw more power as the music gets louder. Does this make sense to you?

[@jamieborg3279]

Check the power consumption rating in your speaker info (sometimes have to go online to find it). For example I have DXR15 IIs and the actual power consumption Yamaha state is 130w and that will be at maximum

[@miroslav8817]

@@jamieborg3279 What about the amps? I dont see that portable batery station gives information of how many amps can give from one plug...Big Subs, like 18 can draw a lot amps ...I heard that 18 subs can draw 10 to 15 amps

[@marvinwitcher4441]

Thanks man good information!!!

[@d.s.6268]

Very nice video and info, thx. One thing though - I think it's a big mistake to bring that expensive Pioneer equipment to a beach event. The potential for damage is huge. I would only bring my backup controller for something like this, and probably not even my best speakers/amplifiers/etc but I guess that's more debatable. The sand and humidity will shorten your equipment's life and looks, but you probably know this already and have made your decision. Just really caught me off guard with that expensive pioneer gear on the beach as I would never do that. Thanks again :)

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for the concern and thanks for watching. I was very careful with all my gear. This was not my "front line" stuff but as I said, I appreciate the concern.

[@maxpower259]

For those of us who live at the beach, this is an everyday use for our gear! We are no always in an air conditionded ballroom. I'd rater be on the beach!

[@BonganiSessionist]

Where can I get it?

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching. Check on line for a location close to you. I purchased mine from Amazon.

[@jameschambers1624]

I got to get one of those

[@bumblecat23]

Umm will it drive simple DJ setup with 2 Subs 2x EV ELX200 12SP 2x EV ELX200 10p Laptop, Controller and Wireless Mic

[@Housemix10]

It should, but I don't think the battery will last very long because Subs do take a lot of voltage. Thanks for Watching.

[@michaelvillanueva6862]

Glad, you are back. Are you djing any clubs in Ft lauderdale or Miami in August?

[@Housemix10]

Every once in a while I will back up one of my friends who have regular spots in Ft. Laud or Miami. I myself do not have a regular club/lounge gig at this time. Thanks for watching.

[@nufe]

Thanks mate. That was good information.

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching

[@DJServe1]

Awesome information thank u

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for Watching

[@miamiwax5504]

How do u think this would work with a turntable setup?

[@Housemix10]

I would compare the draw of a turntable to the draw of a CDJ. I would imagine it would not be much more. So about the same.

[@nhsplayer07]

Can the 500 handle the xdj rx3?

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching. I have the 1500 and that can surely handle the XDJ RX3. If you want to get the 500 you would need to figure out how much of a power draw the RX3 uses and compare that to the output from the 500.

[@hitmencoil]

Very very interesting

[@djveind9881]

How many peak watts of your speakers

[@Housemix10]

For this event I used my EV EKX 15 Passive speakers. They are rated at 1600W (Peak). Thanks for watching.

[@DJ2Legit007]

The Jackery 1500 is VERY expensive. For a battery powered ceremony system there are many less expensive options. My battery power pack cost less than $200 and powers my ceremony system for many hours. In any event, I'm glad you found an option that works for you. That's all that matters. Congratulations!!!

[@Housemix10]

Yes I agree there are many options. My thought process was not just for a Ceremony system. In one of the last video's I posted I did an event at a park where I needed to bring a Gas powered generator. In order to lift that generator in and out of my van I needed to ask for help. So I wanted something that could potentially replace that generator because there are times where there is no one around to help and I need to move fast. It is very cool that these types of devices exist and work for these types of applications. Thanks for watching.

[@DJ2Legit007]

@@Housemix10 Ohhhh okay gotcha! Yes that makes sense. I thought you were looking for a battery powered ceremony option only. My bad. Yes the Jackery is a great option to replace a gas generator.

[@superdad8274]

@@DJ2Legit007 may I ask what battery you used? Thank you

[@musiquito2010]

HALO

[@babaiyawo5963]

We need to know the name of power bank please

[@flyrobin2544]

You could have gotten away with 2 -12" and one amp.. Awesome video !

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching.

[@tbmproductionsdj1]

Why 4 speakers? You could have just done 2. Howie Darkstar on the DJNTV network has talked about battery packs. He has a lot of video on using them and is a big supporter of them.

[@Housemix10]

First off, thanks for watching. Yes, I could done the event with 2 speakers and I could have used a smaller control deck. But the main goal that I was trying to accomplish here was a real world stress test of the Jackery unit. Plus I usually don't like to drive my speakers so I always prefer to bring out more than enough speakers and then just let them coast. Instead of using two speakers and driving them hard to cover the area. I am very picky about how everything sounds and regardless of the client / event I want things to sound the way I like. That is cool the there are others reviewing battery packs. You can count me in as another supporter of them over just using battery powered speakers.

[@Elniniss]

I was thinking the same, it looks like overkill. But it is like a stress test so thanks for the video.

[@musiquito2010]

I use the HALO but I never pushed it for more. than 2 hours and alot less equipment that is shown on video

[@Housemix10]

Ok, thanks for watching

[@djcalvin681]

Thx Leo !!

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching.

[@Isaac-lj1if]

Should I be ok with 2 12” ev zlx tops and 1 ev ekx 18” sub using the 1000 watt Jackery ?

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching. Subs really do draw a lot of wattage. It would really depend on how long you are planning to play and how loud you will be.

[@tonyb7748]

Today’s electronics make some pretty crazy stuff work for sure. I remember blowing 50 amp fuses with line array cabs and thinking what would be the next thing.

[@Housemix10]

Nice, thanks for watching

[@joronbrice]

Thanks, mobile Dj hero

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching

[@andrewsmatt9042]

I try it for 2 ld maui 28 g3 147 minutes

[@Housemix10]

It matters if you were pushing the speakers or just playing soft music.

[@luisbohorquez8118]

D.J. la licuadora. De jugar en la zamba en carol city a ylu tuber. Bien.

[@Housemix10]

Ha ha, me encontrastes!!

[@bitterXboifren]

This a gig log or jackery commercial?

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching

[@bboymac84]

I would still get powered speakers because you want to have back up sound once the Jackery dies and also you want to get 2 or more solar panels! This will help big time!

[@Housemix10]

Ok, thanks for watching.

[@bboymac84]

@@Housemix10 np

[@kentond1]

I’m with Leo. I’m loyal to QSC and didn’t want to reinvest into new battery powered speakers. I have a Jackery 850 to run the main mixer/mic/feedback suppressor system and 500s to independently run each speaker or speaker stack. Overkill, but I never have to be worried about the power supply when I need to push it hard at an event.

[@bboymac84]

@@kentond1 if got power use it

[@nelsonramos208]

The heat will drain the batteries fast.

[@musiquito2010]

Jackery explorer 1500 is way too expensive ..over$1500 I think I'll keep using my HALO or buy 3 more at 100 dollars each it's a better option for me

[@Housemix10]

Ok.

[@310socal]

For electric Generators I found out your pretty much going to pay $1 a watt without accessories

[@Housemix10]

Thanks for watching. Good to know your calculation.

[@Mickeyj1981]

If it's not a "dancing crowd" why would you bring 4 speakers? Why would you have a monitor speaker? That just takes up more power. If you know how to mix, the two speakers on the sides should be your monitors. Basically over kill on speakers. You said it yourself. They wanted you to turn it down. You should've just had 2 speakers and call it a day. You're playing for the crowd inside the tent. Not for the people outside the tent. nobody uses passive speakers anymore. And put your speakers up higher, so they are not at the same height as the guests ears. That's another reason why they probably told you to turn it down. I hoped you learn something.

[@Housemix10]

First, Thanks for watching. Second, I guess you missed the point that this was supposed to be a stress test of the Jackery that I owned. Everything else you said, I don't care.

[@Mickeyj1981]

@Housemix10 Well, when you put things out there. It's subject to construct criticism. And to be honest. 95% of DJ'S don't use passive speakers anymore. So, you doing a video about your power unit doesn't help the majority of viewers. Whether or not you don't care about what else i said. It's still relevant.

[@Housemix10]

@@Mickeyj1981 I don't mind criticism. But again, you have missed the point. A stand alone Amplifier is going to have a larger power draw than a powered speaker. So me using two of those amps, plus two powered speakers as well should point out to everyone that this unit could easily power 2 powered speakers. FYI - I know many DJ's that still use passive speakers. Especially in outdoor environments. Again, thanks for watching.