"How to" DJ in a hot, sweaty venue?

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"How to" DJ in a hot, sweaty venue?
Posted on: 08.08.2012 by Noble Illich
A particular place that I play at pretty often away at college is a sweatbox/sauna whenever the parties are thrown. Its in a big house/apartment, and this is really only a problem before the winter, while its still pretty hot outside.

Usually when I DJ there, i have 1 fan on my laptop, and 1 fan on my s4, but I'm starting to get nervous especially about the laptop (I have a warranty on the s4, and my laptop i have a backup through Time Machine, I just don't have the money to buy a new Macbook if it breaks)

When I used to use a Numark Mixdeck last year, the jog wheels (touch sensitive) would stop working when it got too 'muggy' and moist. The laptop was always alright, but does anyone have any good ways to be safe in a hot/humid party climate? Share!
Lela Umanskaya
08.08.2012		Like this... that's just a cheap box fan, the real industrial fans move a lot more air.

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344462369.578604.jpg
Erica Charvet
08.08.2012
Originally Posted by crakbot
They sell those cooling docks for laptops. I've never used one or looked into it but they should help.

Not sure I understand the saran wrap unless it's actually raining. Saran wrap will hold in the heat and also cause more condensation
They're a great idea, but the fans in those are so small and weak that I haven't noticed any difference while using one. I wouldn't recommend one.
Erich Vallabhaneni
08.08.2012
Originally Posted by Eliot Han
^^ ive seen the saran wrap and actually did do that once for a desert party, but it begs the question ... doesn't saran warp have a static charge??? and can it do anything gnarly to your laptop or gear ???
yes sir it does, good believeing. but I don't believe its strong enough to hurt your gear . Could be wrong though
Noble Illich
08.08.2012		A particular place that I play at pretty often away at college is a sweatbox/sauna whenever the parties are thrown. Its in a big house/apartment, and this is really only a problem before the winter, while its still pretty hot outside.

Usually when I DJ there, i have 1 fan on my laptop, and 1 fan on my s4, but I'm starting to get nervous especially about the laptop (I have a warranty on the s4, and my laptop i have a backup through Time Machine, I just don't have the money to buy a new Macbook if it breaks)

When I used to use a Numark Mixdeck last year, the jog wheels (touch sensitive) would stop working when it got too 'muggy' and moist. The laptop was always alright, but does anyone have any good ways to be safe in a hot/humid party climate? Share!
Lela Umanskaya
08.08.2012		Like this... that's just a cheap box fan, the real industrial fans move a lot more air.

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344462369.578604.jpg
Lela Umanskaya
08.08.2012

But seriously...



When I'm doing outside gigs on a hot summer day, I put one under my mix console and call it the ball conditioner.
Celine Surico
08.08.2012		Amazon has lots of cheap below $100 industrial fans, such as:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...M12PWWVG31WWNF
Erica Charvet
08.08.2012
Originally Posted by crakbot
They sell those cooling docks for laptops. I've never used one or looked into it but they should help.

Not sure I understand the saran wrap unless it's actually raining. Saran wrap will hold in the heat and also cause more condensation
They're a great idea, but the fans in those are so small and weak that I haven't noticed any difference while using one. I wouldn't recommend one.
Frieda Swoboda
08.08.2012		They sell those cooling docks for laptops. I've never used one or looked into it but they should help.

Not sure I understand the saran wrap unless it's actually raining. Saran wrap will hold in the heat and also cause more condensation
Celine Surico
08.08.2012		I would not wrap gear in plastic, humidity sticks inside and could become a killer. Maybe at Burning Man, that's a deadly environment with all the dust -- otherwise a big no no.
Erich Vallabhaneni
08.08.2012
Originally Posted by Eliot Han
^^ ive seen the saran wrap and actually did do that once for a desert party, but it begs the question ... doesn't saran warp have a static charge??? and can it do anything gnarly to your laptop or gear ???
yes sir it does, good believeing. but I don't believe its strong enough to hurt your gear . Could be wrong though
Joselyn Supina
08.08.2012		I believe the saran wrap would be helpful for spills, but the hot and sweaty part is because of the humidity...seems like that would still get through the saran wrap.

I believe your best option would be open windows and lots of fans in the place, maybe even some dehumidifiers nearby.
Erica Charvet
08.08.2012		Just bring one of those metal table fans and set it directly underneath your laptop stand on high. The airflow will cool it just fine. Keep in mind most laptops run at around 60 celcius (the macbooks even higher), and wont shut down until they near 100 - Much warmer than any environment you could play at. An external fan will provide more than enough airflow to get that heat out of the notebook.

I would not worry about the humidity levels. While it's not ideal for any electronics, there is little cause for concern.
Ciara Cuttill
08.08.2012		^^ ive seen the saran wrap and actually did do that once for a desert party, but it begs the question ... doesn't saran warp have a static charge??? and can it do anything gnarly to your laptop or gear ???
Erich Vallabhaneni
08.08.2012		when in doubt go the Girl Talk route and saran wrap it
Celine Surico
08.08.2012		I would use one big industrial fan, that should take care of protecting the environment as well as you.
Darren Teboe
08.08.2012		Air conditioning? Rent gear ?

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