Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance do I need to book? I’ve been to weddings in the past where the DJ seemed only interested in playing “his own music” and would not take requests. Is this normal? What happens if a song clears the dance floor? Will the DJ allow the song to continue, or fade into a new selection? How can I be sure that the DJ will arrive on time? What equipment do you use? How long have you been in business? What type of format do you carry your music on – how well is it organized? Can I bring my own ethnic music? What format should I bring : audio cassette, CD, Mp3, etc

How far in advance do I need to book?

Key dates for Christmas season and weekends in wedding season (May through September) tend to book-up early. It’s a good policy to lock down your key services (venue, entertainment, caterer, florist, photographer, cake, church etc.) at least 6 months in advance if possible. Some premium venues like the Brock House in Point Grey or the Minoru Chapel in Richmond book-up well over a year in advance! An added benefit of early bookings is that many service providers offer “early booking incentives” which can shave considerable dollars off of your wedding costs.

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I’ve been to weddings in the past where the DJ seemed only interested in playing “his own music” and would not take requests. Is this normal?

Some DJ’s build their reputation around playing specific types of music (rave dj’s, club dj’s etc.) and can be quite inflexible about playing requests. Be sure to ask your prospective dj service about their policy on playing client requests. Our mandate is to play as many of the guest’s requests as possible in a timely manner and with the emphasis on keeping the dance floor full.

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What happens if a song clears the dance floor? Will the DJ allow the song to continue, or fade into a new selection?

Our dj’s are trained to blend the music into a different style or rhythm as quickly as possible if the dance floor has cleared. Usually the best option is to switch to a popular slow-dance, which will generally bring the dancers right back. By far the most common customer comment from our clients is “Your DJ kept the dance floor full all night long!…thanks for a wonderful time!”

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How can I be sure that the DJ will arrive on time?

We’ve built our huge referring client base on quality customer service, which starts with being meticulously prompt. Early equipment pick-up (usually two hours before contracted guest arrival) is standard on all events which ensures that the DJ will have the appropriate music playing (according to your specifications) well in advance of guest arrival. This also means that the sound levels and microphones (if required) are already set at appropriate levels so as to provide a smooth, seamless service from start to finish.

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What equipment do you use?

We are one of the most well respected Mobile DJ companies in the Vancouver area for a reason; we use top notch professional equipment with backup gear in the event of technical difficulties.

For DJ functions, here is a list of the equipment we use:

- Denon 1800F dual cd player units with pitch control giving us the ability to blend songs perfectly. Click Here for picture of the unit.

Double CD Player with Shock Memory • Instant start • Faster cue up time; within 3.0 sec upon loading • Fader Start -can be triggered from our new DN-X400 mixer • Jog Plat; extreme pitch bend by Jog wheel • Plays CD-R's • 75 frames per sec. for precise cueing • Single/Continuous/Relay playback • Jog/Shuttle wheel • Auto cue to music • Pitch bend by buttons and Jog wheel ±18% • 1 min skip search in either direction • Heavy grade "click" rubber buttons • Sleep function; prolongs the life of internal parts • Pitch control ±10% • Auto disc tray closing system • Fluorescent tube display • Shock proof memory • Digital output; coaxial SPDIF (each drive) • End of track alert (EOM) • Illuminated drive trays when drawer is opened • Smoke and dust protection seal around drawer • Time elapse/remain segment bar and numeric display • Unbalanced outputs • Optional AMC-22 lens cleaner • 2 pieces: controller, drive unit 2U rack spaces each

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- Back-up cd player and tape machine built-into the console.
- 4 channel mixer Numark DM 1100 or equivalent MORE
- Electrovoice Speakers - EV1202ER or EV SX300 MORE
- QSC 1400 amplifiers or equivalent MORE

For videography, here is the digital video camera we use:

- Canon XL1s. Click Here for picture of the camera.

Canon's XL1S makes it possible to truly customize your shooting experience. Its unique open architecture design, full manual control, and extensive list of dedicated accessories allow the camera to become an extension of your creative spirit. Superior image quality and pro-oriented features make the XL1S ideal for those with discriminating taste. MORE

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How long have you been in business?

Hot Hit Productions was started in 1988, right here in Vancouver, BC, Canada with the philosophy...

"We Play What You Want To Hear"

From our humble beginnings as an owner/operator business to our current position as a market leader performing at over 500 functions per year with a staff of 20, we're proud of what we've achieved!

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What type of format do you carry your music on – how well is it organized?

We use traditional CD audio format with a library of music extending over 3,000 songs spanning over a dozen genres.

At each event, we have a Guest Book containing all our songs organized by Artist. We find this makes it easier for guests to make requests.

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Can I bring my own ethnic music? What format should I bring : audio cassette, CD, Mp3, etc

We have a sizable collection of ethnic music CLICK HERE, however you are always welcome to bring your own music. We request for you to bring them on traditional CD format.

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