The DJ Handbook (Paperback)

~ Charles Slaney (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Written by a working DJ who's been there and done that, "The DJ Handbook" is an essential read for every DJ.

You'll find advice on choosing equipment (microphones, decks, cartridges, headphones, speakers and the rest), as well as setting it all up and getting the best sound out of it--whatever the venue!

But there's more to being a successful DJ than just playing records--don't forget you're putting on a show. Charles Slaney gives some hands-on advice on transport, setting up your sound system at the gig, dealing with punters, looking after safety and troubleshooting your equipment.

And don't forget to take care of business--be organised. DJ contracts help avoid disputes--we show you how with some sample contracts you can use for your own gigs.

But, hey--DJ'ing is supposed to be fun, and it is--wow those clubbers with some creative DJ mixing--follow our step by step guide to producing killer mixes.

DJ'ing has been the first step on the success ladder for many radio presenters, DJ/producers and TV personalities, so find out how to develop your career whether it's through hospital radio, local radio presenting or record production.

You'll also find a resources section to help you locate DJ master mixes, DJ magazines, websites and DJ information, as well as lists of equipment suppliers.

What more could you want! Read this book and become the DJ you want to be!

Charles Slaney has been involved with the DJ and club business since 1969. In that time he has been a mobile and a club DJ, he has worked on the design and installation of sound systems, and has managed a retail DJ outlet. He has enthusiastically embraced all the technicalinnovations that have brought DJing into the 21st century.

About the Author

Charles Slaney has been involved with the DJ and club business since 1969. In that time he has been a mobile and a club DJ, he has worked on the design and installation of sound systems, and has managed a retail DJ outlet. He has enthusiastically embraced all the technical innovations that have brought DJing into the 21st century. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

---

Product Details Paperback: 109 pages Publisher: PC Publishing; 2 edition (January 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1870775996 ISBN-13: 978-1870775991 Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #695,682 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

---

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	30% buy DJing for Dummies 4.2 out of 5 stars (18) $13.59
	28% buy How to DJ Right: The Art and Science of Playing Records 4.7 out of 5 stars (36) $10.20
	21% buy the item featured on this page: The DJ Handbook 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
	11% buy The Mobile DJ Handbook, Second Edition: How to Start & Run a Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey Service 4.2 out of 5 stars (12) $19.11

Explore similar items

---

Tags Customers Associate with This Product  (What's this?) Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people. Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.  dj handbook(1) Your tags: Add your first tag

Search Products Tagged with   See most popular tags

---

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

---

 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews 5 star:  (2) 4 star:    (0) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars SPIN ONE FOR ME!!, August 27, 2006 By  John R. Vacca "Tech Write Independent Reviewer" (Pomeroy, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Are you a DJ? If you are, then this book is for you! Author Charles Slaney, has done an outstanding job of writing a second edition of a book that is an essential read for every DJ. Torres, begins by providing you with an introduction to Mixing and how its done; as well as, an explanation about the mechanical process and the musical or performance side, that is essential to modern DJing. Then, the author covers some specifics that may assist you, assuming of course that you want to get paid for what you do and that you want to get work in the first place. Next, he concentrates on the types and some makes of equipment you'll encounter. The author then covers sound basics in greater depth and what you need to know bout the technical aspects of the controls you'll operate. He continues by taking a quick look at the mix, the different types of mix and the way to achieve them. Then, the author takes a quick look at some things that might help the mobile DJ. Next, he makes you aware of the potential hazards of being a DJ: health and safety, etc. The author then discusses career progression. He continues by explaining the art of Djing: Knowing exactly what to play and when. Next, he covers the real life account of a real DJ: James Camm. The author then discusses copyright and licensing. He continues by covering various DJ products. Finally, he introduces you to a list of sites that he has visited in the course of his own activities and in researching this book. In this most excellent book, you'll find advice in choosing equipment; as well as, setting it all up and getting the best sound out of it--whatever the venue. More importantly, don't forget that there's more to being a successful DJ than just playing records. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Deserving of ongoing mention and recommendation, October 15, 2006 By  Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews Deserving of ongoing mention and recommendation is the second revised, updated edition of a fine handbook for either mobile or club DJs. THE DJ HANDBOOK surveys the entire art of the DJ business, from music selection and mixing to fostering DJ contacts, troubleshooting audio problems, and understanding equipment. While the equipment is the major focus of THE DJ HANDBOOK, it's also notable for its background details on the industry and experience as a whole. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

---

Customer Discussions

This product's forum Discussion Replies Latest Post No discussions yet Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight Start a new discussion Topic: First post: Receive e-mail when new posts are made Prompts for sign-in   Guidelines Active discussions in related forums Discussion Replies Latest Post music Overlooked Christmas songs... check 'em out and share your own! 89 4 minutes ago music FAVORITE SONGS FROM THE 70'S ALL GENRE 6997 5 minutes ago music What's a favorite line from a song that you like? 763 6 minutes ago music Why is rap/hip hop in the ROCK and ROLL Hall of fame? 230 6 minutes ago music If You Could Name 20 Songs (any genre) That Define You ......... 11 10 minutes ago music Best sophomore releases 10 46 minutes ago music Songs With Words or Phrases That Just Aren't Used Any More 21 51 minutes ago Search Customer Discussions Search all Amazon discussions

The DJ community Latest activity 2 days ago 733 customers have contributed 691 products, 45 lists & guides and more... › Explore the community The Music community Latest activity 2 hours ago 21,786 customers have contributed 25,647 products, 1,023 discussions and more... › Explore the community The Electronic Music community Latest activity 2 hours ago 2,940 customers have contributed 3,342 products, 217 lists & guides and more... › Explore the community Related forums dj (4 discussions) electronic... (2 discussions) music (1023 discussions) Explore more › See all Customer Communities › Your communities

---

Listmania!

Become a F**kin' Superstar DJ: A list by D. Gold "Davey Boy"   dj wish list - books1: A list by Michael O'Brien "ehmobee"   books i read and you can read too!: A list by Cynthusia Create a Listmania! list

Search Listmania!

---

So You'd Like to...

Create a guide

Search Guides

---

Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)

Be the first person to add an article about this item at Amapedia.com.

› See featured Amapedia.com articles

---

Look for Similar Items by Category

• Books > Computers & Internet > Web Development > Web Design
• Books > Entertainment > Music > Recording & Sound
• Books > Entertainment > Music > Reference
• Books > Entertainment > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > MIDI, Mixers, etc.
• Books > Entertainment > Radio > General Broadcasting

---

Look for Similar Items by Subject

Search Books by subject:
Electronic musical instruments
Multimedia
Music recording & reproduction
Music
Music/Songbooks
Computers / General
Computers / Interactive & Multimedia
Genres & Styles - Electronic
MUSIC / Reference
Music / Genres & Styles / Electronic
Reference
General
Interactive & Multimedia
Disc jockeys
Equipment and supplies
Recording and reproducing
Sound
Vocational guidance
Music & Dance


i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Ad feedback

 

Feedback If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? Is there any other feedback you would like to provide? Your comments can help make our site better for everyone. Please note that we are unable to respond directly to all feedback submitted via this form, but we'll ask you to sign in so we can contact you if needed.

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

› View and edit your browsing history

Get to Know Us Careers Investor Relations Press Releases Amazon and Our Planet Make Money with Us Sell on Amazon Join Associates Self-publish with Us › See all Let Us Help You Shipping Rates & Policies Amazon Prime Returns Help

Canada | China | France | Germany | Japan | United Kingdom  And don't forget: Amazon Windowshop | AmazonWireless | Askville | Audible | DPReview | Endless | IMDb | Shopbop | SoundUnwound | Warehouse Deals by Amazon | Zappos Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates

Product Details

• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: PC Publishing; 2 edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1870775996
• ISBN-13: 978-1870775991
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #695,682 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SPIN ONE FOR ME!!, August 27, 2006

By	John R. Vacca "Tech Write Independent Reviewer" (Pomeroy, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Are you a DJ? If you are, then this book is for you! Author Charles Slaney, has done an outstanding job of writing a second edition of a book that is an essential read for every DJ.

Torres, begins by providing you with an introduction to Mixing and how its done; as well as, an explanation about the mechanical process and the musical or performance side, that is essential to modern DJing. Then, the author covers some specifics that may assist you, assuming of course that you want to get paid for what you do and that you want to get work in the first place. Next, he concentrates on the types and some makes of equipment you'll encounter. The author then covers sound basics in greater depth and what you need to know bout the technical aspects of the controls you'll operate. He continues by taking a quick look at the mix, the different types of mix and the way to achieve them. Then, the author takes a quick look at some things that might help the mobile DJ. Next, he makes you aware of the potential hazards of being a DJ: health and safety, etc. The author then discusses career progression. He continues by explaining the art of Djing: Knowing exactly what to play and when. Next, he covers the real life account of a real DJ: James Camm. The author then discusses copyright and licensing. He continues by covering various DJ products. Finally, he introduces you to a list of sites that he has visited in the course of his own activities and in researching this book.

In this most excellent book, you'll find advice in choosing equipment; as well as, setting it all up and getting the best sound out of it--whatever the venue. More importantly, don't forget that there's more to being a successful DJ than just playing records.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deserving of ongoing mention and recommendation, October 15, 2006

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Deserving of ongoing mention and recommendation is the second revised, updated edition of a fine handbook for either mobile or club DJs. THE DJ HANDBOOK surveys the entire art of the DJ business, from music selection and mixing to fostering DJ contacts, troubleshooting audio problems, and understanding equipment. While the equipment is the major focus of THE DJ HANDBOOK, it's also notable for its background details on the industry and experience as a whole.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch