Starting Rates
Published starting prices. Final quotes depend on date, venue, hours and equipment. Travel outside New York City is quoted up front as its own line.
| Event | Starting at | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate event | From $2,800 | Essentials, Signature ($4,500) and Production ($8,000+) packages |
| Office holiday party | From $2,800 | December dates fill 90 to 120 days out |
| Wedding | From $2,800 | Ceremony through after-party |
| Private party or birthday | From $2,800 | Homes, restaurants, rooftops, lounges |
| Sweet 16, quinceañera, mitzvah | From $1,500 | Often shorter runtimes |
| Soul Shades: DJ + live violin | From $3,500 | Live violin or piano over the DJ set |
| Live violin add-on | From $150/hour | Added to any DJ package |
| Hamptons, destination, international | From $3,000 | Travel and riders coordinated by DJ DX |
Corporate package details are on the corporate page. For a number in 30 seconds use the instant price estimate.
Stage Plot
The standard setup, adjusted to the room. DJ DX brings the booth, sound, mics and cabling; the venue provides the position and the power.
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| DJ position | Facing the room, near the dance floor, on a level floor. DJ DX brings a DJ booth with a façade to every event, so no table or linen is needed from the venue. |
| Footprint | About 8 feet wide by 6 feet deep including speaker stands. Two speakers on stands either side of the booth, subwoofer at floor level. |
| Sound | Self-contained: DJ DX brings a professional PA sized to the room and headcount, with subwoofer. No house system needed. Can also feed the house system (see input list). |
| Power | Two dedicated 15-amp circuits within 25 feet of the DJ position. DJ DX brings surge protection and cabling. |
| Microphones | Two wireless handheld mics and one stand, brought by DJ DX. Extra mics available on request. |
| Lighting | Uplighting and dance-floor lighting available as an add-on (Signature and Production). Keep direct spotlights off the booth. |
| Load-in | 60 minutes minimum before guests arrive for a standard setup; 90 minutes with lighting or a second sound zone. Loading dock or parking access, and the freight elevator booked if the building needs it. |
| Outdoor | A covered, dry position for all equipment. Rooftops and terraces: please share the music cutoff time in advance. |
| Live musicians | For Soul Shades bookings: one DI box, one outlet and a monitor mix per musician, plus a 4 by 4 foot space beside the booth. |
Input List
For venues and production companies running house sound. Lines 5 to 7 apply to Soul Shades bookings only.
| Channel | Source | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | DJ mix L/R | Rane One controller, line level, XLR or RCA |
| 3 | Wireless handheld mic 1 | XLR from receiver |
| 4 | Wireless handheld mic 2 | XLR from receiver |
| 5 | Violin (Soul Shades only) | DI, XLR |
| 6 and 7 | Piano or keys L/R (Soul Shades only) | Stereo DI, XLR |
| Monitor | DJ monitor | One wedge or powered monitor at the booth when using house sound |
Insurance and Paperwork
Everything your procurement or accounts payable team will ask for. Full terms are on the booking policy.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract | A written contract on every booking: date, hours, fee, terms. Sent within 24 hours of confirming. |
| Certificate of insurance | Issued to the venue or client on request. Send the certificate holder details and any additional insured wording. |
| W-9 | Available on request so accounts payable can set DJ DX up as a vendor. |
| Invoicing | Deposit and balance invoices sent to whoever handles payment on your side. |
| Deposit and balance | 50% deposit and the signed contract hold the date. Balance is due 14 days before the event. |
| Date changes | One free date change to any date within 12 months, subject to availability. The deposit carries over. |
| Backup | The DJ you book is the DJ who plays. In an emergency, a DJ personally vetted by DJ DX covers the event from the planning notes, with a partial refund or credit. |
Planner Questions
How fast do you turn around a quote?
Within 24 hours of receiving the date, venue, hours and headcount. Most quotes go out the same day.
Do you work from our run of show?
Yes. Send the run of show and DJ DX follows it: speaker intros, award walk-ups, timed reveals and the dance floor open. Changes on the night are fine.
Can you plug into the venue sound system?
Yes. See the input list. DJ DX brings a full PA as standard, so the house system is optional.
Do you have photos and a bio for our deck or program?
Yes. Approved photos, a short bio and the technical rider are on the press kit page.
Do you work with agencies on repeat events?
Yes. Several corporate clients rebook annually. Send a list of dates and DJ DX will hold what is open.
Send the Date and Venue
Date, venue, hours and headcount is enough. You will have availability and an itemized quote within 24 hours. Holding several dates for a client? List them in the message and DJ DX will reply with what is open.