Q: Why is Sound
Sensation DJ’s different from other entertainment companies.
A: Some DJ services pull from a list of many subcontractors to perform at your
wedding. This is why you don't get to meet with your DJ until a few weeks before
your wedding if at all. We're different because we are a smaller company that
focuses on building a relationship with our clients. That's why we wont ask you
to sign an agreement until you've had the opportunity to meet or speak with the
DJ who is available for your reception. In this way, your entertainer is
familiar with your likes and dislikes, and you have no surprises when the
wedding day arrives. We are a professional service not an "on the side"
entertainment business. We have an office location with convenient evening hours
for client meetings.
Q: Can we come to a wedding
to see you perform?
A: Because we value the privacy of our wedding clients, it is not usually
possible to have uninvited guests watch us on the job. The DJ will not have time
to answer questions as he/she will be focused on performing for the wedding
clients. Also, keep in mind that each wedding is customized to the requests of
our clients. The songs that they chose may not work for your particular event,
so this wouldn't be the best way to get to know your DJ. This is why we provide
the opportunity to meet your DJ before your event, and during planning sessions
if you choose.
Q: What kind of
equipment do you use?
A: We use only commercial quality sound systems. Various dependable brands such
as JBL, Crown, Denon, and QSC are at the heart of our sound systems. We do not
use iPods or other MP3 players because most consumer services only provide
128bit sound. This does not meet our requirements for quality playback.
Additionally, consumer MP3 players lack some of the controls DJ's depend on,
such as pitch bend, looping, and others. There are no consumer MP3 Players that
could hold our entire music library at the required bit rate.
Q: Do you bring
a cordless microphone?
A: Yes, we bring several cordless microphones. For weddings, we will place a
microphone at the best man's location for the toast.
Q: Do you take requests?
A: Yes. We provide a music request form that you can fill out before your event.
We will base the music we play on the requests you gave us. We can also take
request from your guests unless you prefer us not to.
Q: What kind of
music do you provide?
A: Our music library spans at least 6 decades. You can expect to hear a mix of
the most danceable music that keeps your guests on the dance floor. We also offer ethnic music such and Italian,
Latin, Polish, Irish, etc. You can also choose from Top 40, Golden Oldies,
Philly Motown, Swing, and many others. We subscribe to several DJ music services
to that we're always up-to-date with the latest hits.
Q: What do you
wear to an event?
A: Sound Sensation DJ’s come professionally dressed to fit
the occasion. If it’s a wedding reception, we will be wearing
tuxedo’s but if you prefer a different style we can accommodate
you.
Q: What do you charge?
A: Weddings are anywhere between $160.00 to $200.00 an
hour depending on your needs. Mitzvahs are between $350.00 and $450.00 per hour.
Other events may be less expensive or more, depending on the scope of the event.
Please call us for an exact quote.
Q: Do I pay for
setup time/how do you arrive at your fee?
A: There are no hidden fees and no extra charge for setup time. If we quote you for 5 hours, you are charged for 5 hours not 6. At Sound Sensation, we start
working on your event after the first phone call. Much behind
the scenes preparation goes into your event. Having equipment
in good working order, contacting the other professionals involved
in your affair, conducting planning sessions with clients, and all other aspects
of maintaining a business are factored into your event fee. When you really look
at what's involved behind the scenes, a DJ is a great value.
Q: What kind of
experience do you have?
A: Frank Raffa, the president of Sound Sensation, has over 15 years
of experience as a professional mobile DJ. Most employees have
at least 6 years experience and all are professionally trained
to handle the event that they are sent to. We will not send someone who is not prepared to handle your event. Because we do many
different types of affairs, we have experience to perform at anything
from a school dance or block party to the most elegant of wedding
receptions.
Q: What's your back-up
plan?
A: Our DJ's sound systems are redundant so that in the event of a failure,
(which is extremely rare) you and your guests may not even notice the change
over to the back-up equipment. In addition, we always have a DJ who is
unassigned to any event. That DJ is on stand-by in case of any emergency.
Q: Do you do the
introductions and announcements at my affair?
A: Yes, Sound Sensation provides professional M.C.’s to speak
at any event. Because we use high quality sound equipment, we
suggest you use our staff and sound system to handle your most
important announcements. The in-house equipment at many venues
is often times very old and of poor quality. We are much better
equipped to handle this duty.
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