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Trusses for the DJ on the Go

Global Truss Lighting trusses – Stage and Aluminum for Sale

aluminum and steel trussesDigital DJ Gear features Global truss systems that can truly take your shows to new levels. With years of extensive industry experience, we feature a full range of global truss base plates and global truss clamps. These innovative and cutting-edge trusses are designed to hoist light screens for optical and mesmerizing effects. Similarly, they can host other equipment as well – including lighting stands, digital electronics and so much more. Whether for weekly gigs or mobile services, we truly offer everything for the DJ on the go.

If looking to take your DJ shows and productions to new heights, global truss equipment seamlessly blends in with any theme or design. In fact, these systems can easily be used at all popular venues, including but not limited to:

  • * Churches
  • * Live Stages
  • * Mobile
  • * Night Clubs
  • * Theaters

The Best in Global Trussing

From the Global truss St-132 to the Global truss F34, we truly feature the best in global trussing systems and equipment. These structures essentially resemble bridges designed to hoist – and hold –all types of cool lighting systems and accessories. They are supported by long and durable tripods at the ends, which can easily be adjusted and modified for height. Similarly, trusses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, styles and even colors.

With over 10 years of experience under our belt, Global Truss offers the following products for optimal convenience:

  • * Global Truss ST – 180
  • * Global Truss ST – 157
  • * Lighting Stands and Sleeve Blocks
  • * Winches and many more high-end DJ lighting and equipment products.

Make a Great and Lasting Impression

From spectacular neon lights to traditional disco balls, trusses help illuminate your DJ shows in a professional manner. In fact, from Paul Oakenfold to Deadmaus5 – so many global DJs utilize trusses to make a great and lasting impression. These units – themselves –can also be lighted to correlate with any theme or design. This is due to their steel and aluminum designs, which reflect and illuminate light from stages to dance floors. With this in mind, we feature a wide array of aluminum and steel trusses for all shows and events. At Digital DJ Gear, our Global truss products continue to receive stellar industry ratings and great reviews from DJs and stage crews as well.

The Global Truss Guarantee

Digital DJ GearAt Global Truss, we do our best to supply DJs with the best products to meet their needs. This includes aluminum trusses, along with steel trusses and loads of other equipment and accessories. Whether for new or existing DJs, we guarantee cost-affordable products that are designed for durability and longevity. In fact, the trusses we showcase are easy to set up and put away when not in use. Not only are the mobile but also designed to expedite setup time at your domestic and international shows.

We also feature the best in DJ set lighting accessories, along with projection screens and illuminators. These products are fire retardant and capable of displaying nearly anything. Our trusses and equipment will truly bring new life to your show while propelling your set and venue into the limelight.

Global Truss History

Global Truss (formerly Stage Tools) was founded in Holland over 10 years ago. We are now available in the USA and specialize in high-quality aluminum and steel stage trussing and general purpose lightings. From steel clamps to base plates, our products are perfect for live stages, churches, night clubs, and all mobile applications and installations. Our extensive product range also includes:

Square Truss , Triangular Truss, I-Beam Truss, Clamps, Box Truss, Circular Truss, Trade Show Booths, Exhibit Displays, Trussing Systems, Truss Kits, Aluminum Truss, Aluminum Truss Systems, Truss Totems, Retail Displays, Crank Stands, Junction Blocks, Aluminum, furniture, tables, chairs, Truss Corners, Light Stands, Lighting Stands, Sleeve Blocks, Winches and Crank-up Stands.

Our truss products also bear certification marks from TUV – a third party certification body and a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) –similar to OSHA.

 

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A Quick Guide to Building Your Stage with Global Truss Products

Whenever you’re building stage rigging for lights, cable runs, and special effects, you’ll need to be able to rely on high-quality hardware that will provide safety as well as performance. That means finding a range of products with good weight tolerances, easy interconnects, and light weight construction for transportation and storage.

At Digital DJ Gear, we’re proud to carry the Global Truss range of products, all of which can be used to develop a quality stage setup that would be fit for use in some of the most demanding environments.

If this will be your first time buying stage rigging equipment, then this quick guide will help you to learn about all of the most essential elements, with a few specific examples from the Global Truss range.

Get Baseplates for a Strong Foundation

Global TrussAny stage will start from the ground up, which means that you’re going to need high-quality baseplates to mount your system from. Baseplates come in different sizes and materials, depending on how much load you’re going to be putting on your truss sections.

The most basic plates are made from aluminum, but this doesn’t mean that they’re not stable and of the highest quality. Take the 20”x20” aluminum Global Truss base plate as an example. It is 3/8 inches of solid aluminum, yet it only weighs 13.5 lb. in total. If you want something more sturdy, then you could consider a steel plate, such as a 36”x36” steel baseplate. Using a number of these plates could form the foundation of a larger truss system or one that needs to carry more weight from stage lights, speakers, or other pieces of equipment.

When you choose base plates from the Global range, you’ll be able to choose compatibility with different truss sizes, including 16” square, 12” square, and 12” triangular. Mounting hardware can be relocated to various slots in most mounting plates, allowing you versatility with your purchase.

Choose Your Truss Pieces for Upright and Connecting Sections

Global Truss individual truss sections are some of the best in the world and are made from a high-quality magnesium and aluminum compound that helps to improve load bearing, without impacting the weight of the truss pieces themselves.

You will have plenty to choose from when building a system, whether you are looking for straight square segments, arches, or even 90 degree and square corner junction systems. The great thing about choosing a system from Global is that you will always have options when it comes to lengths and shapes. No matter what you require in your setup, the modular system will allow you to build rigging that suits your needs.

Find Clamps and Accessories to Hold Your Global Truss System Together

GlobalTrussGlobal Truss clamps will be essential to hold your whole system together, and when you choose authentic products, you won’t have to worry about compatibility issues or any problems with individual items living up to their performance targets.

The Global coupling system uses special tapered conical connectors which help to increase the strength of any connection while reducing the chance of any shearing of the material. This conical system is already built right into the Global Truss base plate products, and you can also buy special spacers and couplers for connecting individual pieces of truss.

For mounting your equipment, you will have a selection of high-quality clamps, ranging in purpose and weight bearing. Light duty clamps are suitable for weight loads up to 165 lb., and you could even order specialty parts that can handle loads of up to 500kg. No matter what kind of hardware you need to mount, or what kind of truss pieces you are working with, you’ll be able to talk to us to find the best solution.

Contact Us Today to Start Building Your System

Explore the range online, and then give us a call when you have questions or if you’re ready to start ordering. With Digital DJ Gear and Global Truss, you’re guaranteed to get the highest quality stage-ready systems, at some of the best prices you’ll find in the US.

 

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The Best Stage Effects for a Concert

There’s nothing like a good concert, but in order for it to be effective, the concert DOES actually have to be good, and sometimes that can be a bit of a tall order. Don’t worry, that’s nothing you can’t handle with the right stage effects and equipment. Here’s the question: what stage effects do you need? How do you make sure that your show is a smash it? Don’t worry, it’s not difficult, though you do need to make sure that you have a few essentials.

DJ Effects Checklist: Don’t Forget the Fog machines

Fog MachineIf you want to have a great rock show, then you’re going to need to make sure that you have fog machines. Seriously, if you don’t have them you might as well just pack up and go home. Here’s the thing: your performers need to make a fantastic entrance and if the entire audience can simply see them walking from the corner of the stage to the center, then it’s not exactly a dramatic entrance, is it? No, you need something far better than that, and if you can use foggers, then you can absolutely make it happen.

Fog and Haze machines are available in our online store, and the best part is that they don’t have to sit in a single position. You can place them on the floors, you can hang them from trusses, and you can put them at a myriad of different angles. No matter what, you’re going to be able to get the right effect for your show, and it won’t be too long before you’re thinking up new and improved configurations for your performers. The power of the fog machine is definitely not to be underestimated.

Spot Lights – The White Hot Effect

Throughout your show you’re going to want specialized and focused effects, but DJ lighting needs to include standard spotlights. Do you remember that Billy Joel song that talks about the ‘white hot spotlight’? That’s precisely what this is, and its’ something you want to start using. Spotlights, or wash lights if you wish, can be used to illuminate a specific spot on the stage, or to draw audience attention, if you will. If you don’t have one of these in your lighting arsenal, then we don’t know what you’re doing.

Moving Heads – Shedding a Little Light on the Topic

There is nothing more important than shedding a little bit of light on the subject and with moving heads you can do exactly that. Moving heads can be used to illuminate specific areas, but they can also mix and match different colors to create the desired effect on stage. Mostly, these are used to replace par cans and do an outstanding job of it, though they can also double as spot lights. Honestly, no rock concert is going to be complete without a set of these.

Strobe Lights – Getting the Flash you Need

Stage Effects for a ConcertDJ stage effects certainly wouldn’t’ be complete without a good set of strobe lights. Strobes are designed to illuminate an area quickly, but darken it just as quickly. Strobe lights can create visual effects that other lighting options certainly fall short on, and you’re going to want these at your disposal. Face it, you’ve been to concerts before and you can’t recall any that didn’t use a strobe light at one point or another. Who would you be if you didn’t use one in yours?

Light up the Venue

Putting all of these together you can create the perfect atmosphere and the perfect concert. Don’t settle for just one type of lighting at your concerts; experiment, find the perfect combination, and most importantly, keep your audience entertained. With the right lighting you can get it done in an utterly amazing way, and you can bring your show to an entirely new level. Look through our selection today and be ready to amazing your audience with some of the most incredible effects that the industry has to offer to both you and your venue.

 

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Buy DJ Equipment for Vinyl Setups

The world has gone digital, and the same of course is true for DJ equipment, as you probably know by now. If you want to revisit the old days, however, vinyl DJ controllers are still around and can still be purchased for various reasons. The big question however, is why would you want one, given all of the advancements that have been made today? You can, after all, expect to do all of the same things on digital equipment that you could on vinyl.

The first thing that we would like to point out about vinyl, is that it is the beginning of DJ’ing. It is the Alpha, so to speak, and using it will give you an idea of where all of this came from. For beginner DJ’s, getting a little bit of perspective is an absolute must. Of course, nostalgia is just a small part of the whole picture. There is far more to it than that!

A Skill You Need

DJ equipmentSo do you really need to learn a vinyl setup? Absolutely. One of the reasons for learning, is so that you will be able to use one if you ever encounter one in the real world. Even if you don’t always use one personally, at least as your main equipment, you can still reap the benefits of being able to play at any club or venue, regardless of the equipment they have. For example, you might not be able to bring your own equipment, or maybe it is an impromptu DJ session. Whatever the case may be, there is always good reason for knowing how to manually beat match, and trust us, it will make you the star of the show. There are plenty of great DJ equipment packages that you can take advantage of which will help catapult you to super stardom before you know it.

A little bit of History

Over the years, the DJ market has changed considerably. Where records used to be the norm, CD’s managed to take over. For the longest time, it was considered absolutely revolutionary to be able to scratch CD’s just as if they were vinyl. Computers, while somewhat present in the industry, were never used for DJ’ing until later. Advancements in software, as well as computer hardware made them viable, and more advanced laptops made them portable. While they are definitely useful, we still make our case for the vinyl setup.

DJ Equipment for saleIf you’re really interested in reliving the glory days and adding a skill to your collection, then it would be a good idea to consider the Reloop RP-7000 Direct High-Torque Turntable. This is great for DJing at parties, or clubs with support for standard and VS vinyl. The setup we’re referencing here has plenty of capabilities, especially when held in comparison to other DJ Equipment for sale. It features speeds of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM, providing the full experience for any audiophile.

As you can see, there is a lot to like when it comes to vinyl, and once you find a good setup, there isn’t much that you won’t be able to do. When you learn how to operate a vinyl turntable, you will finally be able to appreciate the glory of manually beat matching – something that you would never have the opportunity to experience if you were using a computer exclusively.

Take a look at the available vinyl controllers, and get ready to not only learn a great new skill for your DJ’ing endeavors, but also know how to adjust in any situation, no matter what the venue happens to have on hand. No matter how you look at it, it’s a notch that you want in your DJ belt.

 

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The Ultimate DJ Equipment Packages

DJ equipment packagesThe path of the DJ can be fun, entertaining and profitable all at once, but before you can embark upon it, you will need to make sure that you are able to stand toe to toe with all of the other rising stars out there, all of whom want their own piece of the dance floor. If you really want to be the best you’re going to need to make sure you have a decent set of starting equipment. When you are ready to buy DJ equipment as a digital DJ, the first thing you need to recognize is that things are a bit different now than they once were.

We’re dealing with an entirely digital concept rather than physical. That being said, instead of dealing with vinyl or CD’s, you’ll typically have a computer or some other device that is able to play the digital files for you. Let’s take a look at some of the equipment you’re going to need in order to continue your quest to become the best DJ in the industry. It might take you a little while to get there, but a strong start doesn’t hurt.

Your Computer

As a digital DJ you’re going to need to make sure you have a computer, but there are a few very specific things that you are going to need to focus on. First of all, it’s going to need a big hard drive. There is a strong chance that you will be keeping quite a bit of your music on the hard drive, and for this reason you need to have one that not only boasts a high capacity, but also a fast access rate. It is strongly recommended that you seek a hard drive of 7200 RPM or above, though you can cut that out entirely by seeking a solid state drive.

Additionally, you will need a computer running the latest operating system to ensure that you’re able to run the newest control software. Finally, if you want to add a little more functionality to your setup, try buying an external hard drive to expand your storage – it will work wonders for you.

Audio Interface

Though this might not be standard in all DJ equipment packages, an audio interface is a great way to make up for the failings of the typical laptop computer sound card. If you’re just starting out, there is a good chance that you didn’t drop ten thousand dollars for the latest and greatest in equipment, and with that  being the case, you’re going to need a way to make up for the deficient sound card in your equipment. An audio interface is a great way to not only boost the sound quality of your laptop but also give you more control over the music being played.

DJ Controller

While this isn’t really a hard requirement for being a digital DJ, it certainly helps and you should definitely consider getting one. In many cases you can do this all on your laptop, but sometimes, having full control over your audio, without the need for a mouse can be very beneficial. Take a look at some of the beginner DJ controllers and get a feel for it before you commit to a full blown professional model. There are many DJ’s who would argue that this type of hardware is absolutely necessary, and they might just be right.

Cables

DJ equipment packagesYou can have the best equipment in the world when you buy DJ Equipment but it won’t work out if you don’t have the right cables. The most basic equipment will use RCA, though there are more balanced connections like the XLR which will ensure you have better sound quality. Always make sure you have cables, and most importantly, make sure that you have backup cables.

Speakers

As always, you need speakers to output sound, and you must make sure that you seek out the best for your DJ’ing purposes. Home speakers do not provide the same output as DJ speakers, and with that being the case, always look for self-powered that will give you the maximum output.

There are many other pieces of equipment, some expensive, some cheap, and some higher quality than others. Do your research and make sure you find the right equipment to complete your setup.

 

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Vinyl vs. CD – A Quick Comparison

Vinyl is one of those formats that might be old, but it will never be forgotten. There are those however that truly believe vinyl has outlived its usefulness, and that there are plenty of better, more modern options for us to consider. In the opinion of many, however, there is little that can replace or duplicate the old ways, though that honestly might just be nostalgia talking. That said, let’s talk a bit about the two iconic methods of DJ controllers. You might just find an argument you haven’t heard before.

Vinyl – Classis Control in a New  Era

DJ Equipment PackagesThough you certainly won’t find this one in most DJ Equipment Packages today, there is something about this old method of DJ’ing that people still absolutely love. When you think about the old days, whether it’s the 70’s, 80’s, or 90’s, you might remember a lot of different formats, but no one ever recalls someone DJ’ing with an 8-Track deck or a cassette player. Okay yes, that sounds a little silly (not to mention impossible) but the point we’re trying to make here, is that vinyl is simply where it was at.

First of all, vinyl requires a considerable amount of skill. You’ll have to work long and hard to make sure that you master this tactile method of delivering music to your venue, but let’s face it, you’re going to put on a show that few other people will be able to tap.

The most notable disadvantage here is that you won’t have BPM (Beats Per Minute) detection and you also won’t have a sync button to save you if things get a little out of hand. You’ll have to rely on yourself, but if you have the experience, that’s a great thing! There is nothing more efficient than the human brain, and there’s a good chance you’ve got this one in the bag.

This is not to say that there aren’t certain disadvantages to using turntables, even if you are a supporter of the classics. First of all, they’re heavy. You need highly reliable transportation to carry them around, and quite frankly, you’ll probably pull a muscle transporting them about sometime.

If you don’t have one to take with you, then you’ll have to rely on what clubs have to offer, and because most are upgrading to more recent technology, you’ll probably find that their turntables are in horrible shape, or that they don’t have one. It’s outdated technology for a reason, and everyone is moving into a new era.

Finally, consider that most production companies are moving forward as well, and unless you have the ability to produce your own vinyl recordings, you will find that there is a significant lack of available music. That’s really not something you want to find yourself dealing with! Still, if you can handle these challenges, the vinyl record player might be the best option for an aspiring DJ who wants to bring back the classics.

CD’s – Older but Still Reliable

DJ Equipment PackagesAs with any new technology, people were more than a bit skeptical when the CD was released, but it has proven itself time and again, even though it really doesn’t provide the same tactile feedback that you would find with turntables. Scratching and Juggling is a bit different, as you’ve probably realized, but there are some clear benefits. First of all, CD players and their associated media are lightweight, meaning you can carry them everywhere, and most clubs will keep them in good supply in case any DJ wants to use them. There is always the chance that you’ll experience some skipping, but club decks are high quality, and most importantly they don’t rely upon needles. You typically won’t have to worry about a lens breaking because you were too rough with it, and if you do, then you were probably being way too rough with the deck in the first place.

As far as DJ Equipment Packages  go, CD’s are far less expensive than most of the other alternatives on the market. Naturally you won’t want to use your original discs, which is why using CD-R’s is preferred. Because these can be picked up for pennies on the dollar, it’s going to be far more cost effective, and will definitely help your operation out.

Unlike the turntable DJ Equipment for sale, CD-decks can typically read from USB drives and have BPM detection which puts it ahead of turntables significantly.

So what’s the word? Which one should you use? It’s not an easy decision by any means, but honestly, it all depends on what kind of job you’re trying to do. Do you want to go for the classic look, feel, and sound? Or do you want to try something a little easier. You have the pros and cons laid out, so go look for DJ Equipment for sale and make your decision!