Shade: whether mixing with vinyl records or shuffling through songs on an iPhone, always make sure to perform in a shaded area.The unexpected can happen at any venue, but only in extreme conditions is your gear guaranteed to overheat, short out, and fail altogether. To get around this, we recommend planing out an alternative setup which best suits your performance needs and consists of gear you would not mind totaling. We’re in the middle of nowhere, yet the production teams and sound rigs out there rival some of the best clubs.” IN DUST WE TRUST – GEARING UP FOR THE BURN Photo courtesy of Simon Blanc / Flickrīefore performing in a harsh climate, realize that all the equipment you want to bring should be somewhat expendable. “When I think of Burning Man, I visualize 10 to 20 of the best sound systems on the planet, in close proximity. Not an ideal place to bring your biggest and best gear, but Dirtybird’s Christian Martin ( an 8-year veteran) describes why it’s an appealing venue: Dust storms that last 24 hours are not uncommon on the desert playa, coupled with unpredictable rain, hail, and high winds that will leave you chafed and burned.
Located outside of Reno, NV in a former nuclear testing ground, the event is a literal cityscape complete with enormous sound camps such as Root Society, Opulent Temple, DISTRIKT, and the newly-minted White Ocean. The Burning Man festival is a poster child for what constitutes an extreme gig. Festivals like Burning Man, held annually in the middle of the Nevada desert, offer little when it comes to creature comforts or even having a safe space to perform, yet this doesn’t stop almost 70,000 people from attending annually. Weekend camping festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo are supported by the same modern infrastructure you would expect to find at any venue. “Extreme conditions” vary depending on what type of concert you plan on attending. Normal gigging takes a toll on your equipment, even if protected properly, but exposing your gear to the elements can mean certain doom if you don’t take strict care of the tools.
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Want to brave the elements, protect your gear, and protect yourself from the harshest shows on Earth? Today’s article is full of advice from pros like DJ Dan and Christian Martin. One stage that hosts a growing number of performers every year is the great outdoors. As the number of global DJs and dance events rise higher every year, more and more people expand into new territories to create room for the masses.