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[TANGO-L] Tandas at the speed of a mouse click
Dear listeros & listeras
I understand the benefits to play music from a computer and good amplification system, using MP3 files.
When I started to dance tango in Buenos Aires, my first experience was at Confiteria ideal (niovember 1998) . The DJ was an old man that use cassettes with recordings made from paste disks . As Jurassic Park as it may sound, it was not bad . The man has his tandas recorded, and two bags with cassetes decks. Also a dual cassette player , to switch tandas or cortinas.
Then the CD started (1999), and the Midi , that was shortlived. Later the minidisk with MP3 recordings (2001) that is in use today .
And last year 2004 the DJ of Circulo Trovado, Tony "the magician , said he was the first to use MP3 with a lap top and/or PC to make the tandas and cortinas ......
I miss some "feedback" from the DJs ,when technology does not allow to change a tanda at the click of the mouse , as the laptop allows with the mp3 files ......
To built an atmosphere , was something that was made little by little ,with achievements and misunderstandings . I always wonder what is the thing that makes people to jump from their chairs at a milonga. And what music keeps men and women looking one each other to dance.
Last saturday at Circulo Trovador, music was not bad, but was a bit frenzy . Tandas of three songs , then a cortina , and even if people keep dancing he cortina ( some were good , romantic music, swing ) , the DJ cut the cortina and play another tanda of tango, milonga or valsecito , or cumbia, or latin .....
It looks like as if having 1.200 songs in MP3 ,. available at the click of the mouse, makes the DJ to forget how a tanda is kept started-tensed-ended.
What will be the next gadget, I am worrying now :):)
warm regards
alberto gesualdi
buenos aires
Oleh Kovalchuke <oleh_k @HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
I prefer external computer speakers in a duffel bag to connect to my laptop.
You can get a set with comparable specs but better frequency response (20 -
20000 Hz) for under $100 at your local computer store. Added bonus: you can
put laptop in the duffel bag too.
Cheers, Oleh K.
http://TangoSpring.com
>From: Tom Stermitz
>Reply-To: Tom Stermitz
>To: TANGO-L @MITVMA.MIT.EDU
>Subject: [TANGO-L] JVC Kaboom portable boom box
>Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 10:41:54 -0700
>
>A great sound system is one of the essential secrets of a producing good
>event, whether you are a teacher or a DJ. Adequate sound isn't sufficient.
>
>In a big room you need a real system, but there are many situations where
>you need to fill a small to medium room, a restaurant, dance studio, etc.
>
>Those mini-component systems with all the lights and CD-players that break
>or won't play home-burned CDs are not really what you want. They are
>fragile and don't necessarily put out a lot of power.
>
>I have long relied on a JVC Kaboom system for small to medium rooms. It has
>both a microphone and aux (1/8 inch mini-jack) inputs for my computer or
>iPod. Plus it has a scratch and drum pad for confusing your audience when
>you accidently hit it.
>
>Unfortunately, JVC discontinued the system, so when my Kaboom was stolen I
>was in real trouble. I even went to ebay and paid retail for two used
>systems so I wouldn't be out of luck if one broke.
>
>Fortunately, JVC just announced that they are re-releasing the Kaboom
>RVNB1.
>
>I highly recommend you look into this if you need a portable (but somewhat
>heavy) system.
>
>
>
>JVC RV-NB1 Specifications
> Power: 20W at 4 ohm (full range); 40W at 4 ohm, 60 Hz (woofer);
> Weight: 21 lbs
> Cost: $250
> http://www.jvc.com/press/press.jsp?item=443
> http://www.goodguys.com/adtemplate.asp?invky=417111&catky=
>
>JVC BRINGS BACK THE NOISE WITH RELAUNCH OF BOOMBOX FAVORITE, THE KABOOM
>
>Back by popular demand, boombox delivers enormous sound, monster bass and
>portability
>
>LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2005 It s baaaack! Inferior boomboxes have been
>given fair warning. The JVC Kaboom, complete with monstrous bass and enough
>wattage to crash even the biggest parties, will once again hit the streets
>in 2005. And this time, it s more powerful than ever.
>
>
>
>Tom Stermitz
>http://www.tango.org
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