FAQ

1) What have you done for me lately?

This is a question you should ask every DJ you meet. What are they doing to continually improve on their skills? If they’re not improving then they can only churn out the same tired old show night after night.

Some DJ’s will actually use your event as practice time.. We practice BEFORE your event. During your event you’ll see the results of our practice, and you’ll be able to enjoy your event without all the worries.

Your DJ should continually work to improve his or her skills. This means practicing, attending seminars/conventions, and taking performance classes. At Operation Getdown we semi-annually attended the Mobile Beat Convention conferences in Chicago and Las Vegas. These conventions offer us a great opportunity to learn new and unique ways to enhance your special event.

2) Are you licensed and insured?

Absolutely! We’re fully insured for your protection.  We carry a 1,000,000 liability insurance policy to protect you, your guests, and ourselves in the event of accident. Thankfully in the past 11 years of our operation we’ve never had a need to use it. Many venues are now requiring that all vendors to show proof of insurance so this is something you may want to ask your DJ prior to booking.

 

 

3) Do you use professional equipment?

Of course!  When it comes to your wedding reception we don’t want to mess around.   It’s our goal to make sure our gear is clean and fully functional before your event.  You’ll appreciate knowing your music is crystal clear without annoying feedback or distortion.   Your guests won’t ever have to worry about the music being too loud or too quiet either.  We strive to make sure the volume is just right!

Can I meet with our DJ prior to booking?

Of course!  We would love the opportunity to sit down and meet you and your fiancé.  Wedding consultations are a great way for us to get to know you better.  After all how can we deliver you the perfect reception without ever meeting you.   Let’s do coffee!

5) Do you have proper attire / what will you wear?

Absolutely!  Be sure to let us know what proper attire is for your reception and we’ll make it happen.  Whatever the occasion, we’ll make sure we dress the part.  For most wedding receptions we’ll wear a black vest with a matching tie that correlates with your wedding colors.

6) May I see a list of songs that you will guarantee to bring to my event?

No Problem!  Before your wedding you’ll have an opportunity to make several different playlists via our online planning forms.  The days of not knowing what your DJ is going to play are over!  You can also view our top 200 songs if you’re stuck on choosing the best music for your guests.  Click here to browse our online digital music library.  We currently have over 40,000 music titles to choose from and the number continues to grow each week!  There is something there for everyone!

7) Will you play our requests?

Yup!  We’ll work with you prior to your event to determine the specific styles and individual requests that you’d like played. We’ll also encourage your guests to make requests (if you approve).

8) Do you have back-up equipment on-site?

Absolutely!  Luckily we’ve never experienced any major equipment malfunctions, but as with all electronics they are man made and can fail.  For this reason alone we choose to take extra steps to make sure we’re always prepared by bringing a backup system!

9) All this talk of Sound and Lights, what exactly do I need for my event?

When shopping for DJs almost all of them will try to sell you on how many watts their speakers have or how many colored lights they’ll shine onto your dance floor.  But many of us have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about. Here’s a breakdown on DJ equipment and what you may need for your event.

An average size wedding reception usually has an average of around 175 guests in attendance. Minimums for an event of this size would be 200 watts per channel sound system (stereo), Colored lights (4 or 8) that chase to pre-set patterns or to the beat, a mirror ball, 2 CD players (or computer-based system), mixer, microphone.

Most DJ’s should have at least a 12″ full range speaker per side (channel) for groups under 175 guests. If you’re having a lot of top-40 or dance music at your event it’s recommended that you opt for more bass such as a 12″ or 15″ subwoofer (bass speaker) for better sound.

Some DJ services go really crazy on huge sound & lighting systems. (BIG TIP) REMEMBER, it is the DJ and not the sound/lighting system that makes or breaks a show. Get a good DJ first, then if you like a lot of lights and fancy equipment, spend more for those items.

10) What makes your company worth our investment?

Our care and concern for your special event is second only to your own. We’re able to bring our experience and expertise from hundreds of performances to your one special night.  We make your vision of the perfect celebration a reality.

 

Our fresh new look brings a new definition to the word “experienced DJ.”  After entertaining Chicago for over 10 years, we believe that being a successful disc jockey requires 100% musical expertise, 100% customer service satisfaction, and 100% professionalism.  The investment you make in our company reflects the expertise and quality we’ll  bring to your wedding reception.