Hot Trax dj service

Hot Trax uses JBL & Peavey Amps & Speakers, Shure SM 58 Microphones (Wireless & Corded), American DJ Dual CD players, Behringer & Gemini Mixers, & Pioneer CDG players (for Karaoke).Apple, HP, & Gateway Laptops run DJ Mixing Software Virtual DJ & PCDJ-FX.

Rarely are there ever problems. The Equipment is dependable. Hot Trax brings backup Laptops, IPODS & extra cables, cords & tools in case there is a need. We also try to arrive early so if there is any problem, we will have time to troubleshoot & repair. Also we do have a 2nd Trailer ready to go with a Backup System.

If the service is professional and reputable, they will be insured. Hot Trax has one million dollars Liability coverage for its venues & 50,000 equipment coverage with State Farm Insurance.

Doug Prochazka is the owner & operator & he will be the one entertaining at your event. 

This is a commonly asked question. The question should be how many wedding receptions have you performed at? Doug has performed hundreds of wedding receptions. Doug has been in business as Hot Trax for 20 years.

A good DJ service keeps current references. The list that they provide for you should have at least ten or more names and not be more than six months old. This is a good indicator of the quality you can expect. Hot Trax is happy to supply Names & numbers of happy satisfied customers.

I send out a Planner that allows the Client to choose how I should dress. I own a black Tuxedo that I can wear for Formal occasions.

Most DJ services like to have the opportunity to do a sound and light check before any guests arrive. This usually takes about one hour for an average size system, may take two hours or more for a large system. We ask a lot of questions as to when & where we have to setup & where the crowd will be right before the dance starts. The last thing you want is a DJ hauling equipment through your receiving line and or guests. Please inform the DJ if there are any steps or more than one door to enter.

Consider the policy of requests. The best DJs will take requests form the audience and work them into their routine. But don’t expect the DJ to play every request. An excellent DJ blends requests with songs that will get your guests up and moving. The art of a DJ is timing, and this takes experience. Forcing a DJ to ignore his or her instincts by making them play every request will result in an uneven (and less fun) party

Remember it is not the number of CDs, Tapes or Albums they carry but the content of the media. Ask them how many hit songs they carry and what type of music they have. Ask them how do they stay current with the new hits. A good DJ service will carry a wide variety of music and will have as many as 2000 hits or more. There are professional DJ services like Promo Only and Hot Hits that are available to professional DJs. These services provide the latest hits played on the radio stations with new additions released monthly. Remember that during the dancing segment of your reception a DJ will average 65 to 75 songs, so you should hear nothing but hits all night long. This will keep your dance floor full all night and everyone will have a great time. Hot Trax subscribes to Promo Only Mainstream & Urban. We have over 30,000 songs in our Data base, which are available at the Dance. We will play only that Music type which the paying client has selected. If Play list questions come up, Hot Trax will consult with the Client before playing song(s). Our Music is edited for Content.

Remember your DJ is a hired service not a guest. Alcohol is for your guests. If the DJ tells you he or she needs a couple of drinks to loosen up it is our opinion that they are not very professional. The last thing you need is a drunk DJ up in front of your family and friends at your wedding reception. Food is normally provided for the DJ, Photographer, and Videographer. If your not going to feed the DJ or other services you should let them know ahead of time so they can make other arrangements.

Through our experience we have found that a good light show will help keep the crowd on the dance floor longer because they are having more fun. There are two things you want your light show to do: make the dance floor warm and inviting and turn it into a fantasyland of dazzling action, sweeping movement and intense color. Hot Trax provides basic par can color lights mounted on a tripod with a chaser pack to activate. We also have other special effects lights that are sound activated & create excitement on the dance floor. Mirror Ball, strobe, Fog, & Bubbles can also be added to show upon request.

Hot Trax offers Projector & Screen for bride & groom slide shows or Game shows.  Hot Trax can host Game Shows & provide the games software.