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How to Stream a DJ or Acoustic Live Show to Increase Your Fanbase

Streaming is quickly becoming one of the best ways to connect with people. Because they don’t need to come to your physical location, you can make new fans from around the world. But, when you first start streaming, it can seem complex. Thankfully, there are a few simple things you can do to put on an amazing show for your fans.

Decide How You’ll Record the Show

The first thing that you need to do is decide how you will be recording the show. In this area, some people might choose to use the cameras on their computers. However, this will usually be a mistake. In most cases, these cameras aren’t very high-quality, so the image will be fuzzy.

It can be worth the investment to purchase a high-quality camera from a store. Most modern cameras will be able to connect with your laptop and stream live. If this is too expensive, you will often be able to rent a camera for a few hours.

Get the Sound Set-up for Streaming a Live Show

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Once you’ve got the camera in place, you can focus on the other key element of the show, the sound. Part of doing a live show is for the audience to be able to enjoy your music. This won’t be possible if they can’t hear it properly. In this area, you should invest in some professional microphones. You will often need to move the microphone around slightly, trying several different locations until you find the one that delivers the best sound.

Set-up The Lighting

The next technical element that you need to work out is the lighting. In this area, you can be a little more creative. For example, you can keep the room bright, if you are doing an acoustic session and want people to relax. If you’re DJing a dance mix, you might want to make sure to use more colorful lighting, to encourage people to dance.

When deciding on the type of lighting and setting for your Livestream, try to avoid anything that might take your viewers’ attention away from the show at hand. For example, having a busy roadway in the background.

Test Everything

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By now, you should have most of the area set-up and ready for the big performance. However, before you start streaming, you need to make sure that you have tested everything properly. You might even want to perform a song for friends or family members, who will let you know about any technical glitches that you need to fix. This is especially important if you are a DJ, as there is a lot of technical equipment that you need to check.

Leave Links after streaming

After a successful live show, you need to capitalize on the fan’s positive reaction. There are a few ways that you can do this. You should make sure to remind them of your name. You also need to tell them where you find you. If possible, leave a link to all your main social media accounts. You should also have a way for them to continue enjoying your music.

You might also want to consider posting a recording of the performance on your social media. This can be helpful for fans who might not have been able to see the live show.

Get Feedback

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After the show is over, it’s common for fans to get in touch and leave comments about the show. You should take the time to read through some of these remarks. In some cases, they will be thanking you for an excellent show. In others, it might be critiquing aspects of your performance. Though negative comments can be hurtful, you should still read through them. Often, they can give you some tips that you can use to improve the next show.

Conclusion

If you are just starting your career a live stream can be a great way to grow your fan base very quickly. This can spread your music around the world. However, the first step is to get the right instruments. This will ensure that you can deliver a performance that you’ll be proud of. If you are entering the world of DJing, it can be hard to find the right equipment. Thankfully, this comprehensive review of some of the most popular equipment on the market can make it easy for you to find the right model for you. So, get the right equipment today, and set-up an amazing live show for your fans.


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