Click here for more product information.

How to enter:

Simply answer the following question in 25 words or less:

"What feature of the DXM06 is most important to you?"

and email to: comps@lightsounds.com

(click email address to go to email program, if you use web based email like hotmail, yahoo or gmail, you'll need to create the email yourself. Please put subject as "Lightsounds August Give Away". Competition closes August 31, 2008. Hurry!)

Competition terms and conditions
June Give Away Result

Congratulations to Ben (AKA Typhonic) who placed 2nd in the 2008 DMC World DJ Championship NSW finals held last Thursday evening at the Gaelic Club. The NSW results:

1st: DJ Skoob
2nd: DJ Typhonic
3rd: DJ What?

You can learn from one of Australias best DJ's at the Lightsounds DJ Academy, ONE-ON-ONE training or full courses from only $55. For details Call 1800 22 33 00 or visit our web site www.lightsounds.com.

Click here for more information on Ben.

There's also still time to vote Ben into the number one position in the "Inthemix TOP50". Get your friends and relatives involved!

Here's the link:

http://www.inthemix.com.au/50/2008/myvote/2800/

Need new gear? Numark DJ product now on SALE. Visit your nearest store or buy now online.

Specials include:

TTUSB USB Turntable $289 Save $110
DXM06 Mixer $279. Less then half price!
DXM09 Mixer $429. Save $410
ICDX CD/MP3/USB Player. $799. Save $700
MIX MEISTER STUDIO Dj Software $199. Save $100
IDJ2 iPod DJ Station. $769. Save $530

See the flyer here.

Sale ends August 31, 2008.

VOTE TYPHONIC FOR TOP DJ
LIGHTSOUNDS AUSTRALIAN DJ ACADEMY TRAINER


Click here to vote and you'll go into the draw to win an awesome home studio & Bluetooth
stereo prize (worth $3,500) including

-Vaio Notebook (200GH HDD/2GB RAM)
-ACID Pro 6 audio workstation software
-DJ & Monitor headphones
-Bluetooth home stereo & DVD player
-Video MP3 Bluetooth Walkman Wireless
-Bluetooth Headphones

5 runners-up will also receive
-DJ & Monitor headphones

Who is DJ Typhonic
Have you witnessed Typhonic in action before? experience his juggling, scratching, and general freak on the decks, but to feel what it's like when your chin is being grazed on the dancefloor due to excessive dropping. I wonder what he'll play...? Ghetto tech and booty? Breaks? Drum and bass? !

Some of the acts Typhonic has supported so far include:
DJ Craze, The Crystal Method, High Contrast, Deekline and Wizard, Vex'd, DJ Urban, FreQ Nasty, Krust & Die, Stanton Warriors, Freestylers, Plump DJs, Rennie Pilgrem, Krafty Kuts, Lee Coombs, Soul Of Man, Adam Freeland, Aquasky, Drumattic Twins, Koma and Bones, J Majik, DeeJay Punk Roc
  
Other achievements include:
- Top 5 in ACT ITM Technics Top 50 (3 Years running)
- One of forty worldwide to be selected for the 2002 Redbull Music Academy in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- Set on Triple J Mixup and The Club
- Sets on Fbi radio

Best of all you can learn from one of Australias best DJ's at the Lightsounds DJ Academy, ONE-ON-ONE training or full courses from only $55. For details Call 1800 22 33 00 or visit our web site www.lightsounds.com

Shure is an industry leading brand in cartridges and stylii and is now available at Lightsounds.

Now in stock:

M447 Cartridge and replacement stylus
M44G Cartridge and replacement stylus
White Label Cartridge and replacement stylus

Click here to view the range.

Don't forget the Lightsounds 110% price guarantee. If you find a better price for any product, we will not only match it, we will beat it. Call or email your nearest store today!

Lightsounds - your one stop shop for quality Dj gear, entertainment equipment and lighting all at the best prices in the industry.

NEED LIGHTS?

Check out our $99 winter lighting sale!!! Click here!!! 

The students and staff of Dutton Park State School in Dutton Park, Queensland, were thrilled to learn that an entry from one of their students on the schools' behalf was chosen as the winning entry in the Lightsounds May give away - the first in a series of monthly website give aways.

They tell us that the Sound King SKPACK2 PA system will be put to great use at many of the schools' events ranging from weekly assemblies to school discos. Dutton Park State School is a reatively small school with around 200 students and a budget seemingly smaller than some family budgets meaning they would never have been able to afford buying something like this themselves.

The winning entry was submitted by Naeva Williams. Her answer to the competition question of where you would use your Sound King PA System was:

"The Sound King needs some Dancing Queens - that's me and my friends at my school disco. Girls need more than books".

Lightsounds congratulates Naeva on winning the prize for her school and are sure that Dutton Park State School will be a somewhat louder place to be come the resumption of the 3rd school term mid July!!!

We'll have some pictures from the school at a later date. Stay tuned.

For more info about the Sound King SKPACK2 PA System, click here.

If you would like to enter our July give away for an American Audio Dual MP3/CD Player, click here.

Our June give away offered a Gemini Green twin laser as the monthly prize with the question "Where would you use your Gemini Green laser?"

Most people, especially in Sydney, will be aware of the recent laser attacks to aircraft causing momentary blindness to pilots and potentially putting hundreds of lives at risk.

There have been a few responses in the competition suggesting that the laser in the give away will be used to point at planes should the respondent win the prize.

I would like to point out that all of the lasers sold through Lightsounds CANNOT produce a single point and therefore cannot be used to direct a single beam at any target. It is in fact a requirement of lasers sold for the use of the entertainment industry that they cannot produce a single point at any time and that the beam or beams must always be moving in a pattern generated by moving mirrors or similar thus reducing the apparent intensity of the laser beam.

The moving laser patterns produced by these products are only bright enough for entertainment use which is all they are designed to do.

For more information on our laser products, click here.

ATTITUDE UNDER 18'S
supported by Lightsounds Wollongong

For more info please check out the web site www.myspace.com/attitudeunder18s

Tickets available thru Lightsounds Wollongong, 2/65 Princes Hwy, Fairy Medow
ph: 4285 8886

American Audio has introduced two new pro audio units that let you carry your music around on an SD card: the SDJ-1 dual SD player ($699); and the Q-SD, a 19” 4-channel mixer combined with an SD player. Both units have built-in SD slots that allow them to read MP3 files directly from SD cards without any external drives, additional software, computers or separate MP3 players required.

SD (Secure Digital) cards are a type of compact flash digital storage media that’s available with memory capacities up to 4GB and more. They’re cheap and getting cheaper, and let you put a thousand MP3s on a postage-stamp size square. It might not be a sexy as digging through crates, but it’s practical.

The SDJ-1 and Q-SD were designed from the ground up to read digital music files directly from SD cards, without any additional hardware or software.

“We took a look at what people were doing and came up with an easy-to-use solution for playing and mixing tracks from SD cards that was very native to what DJs already do,” said American Audio’s Tom Freret. “The whole idea is that DJs don’t have to learn anything different from what they’re accustomed to doing – just put the SD card into the unit and proceed as you would with a traditional CD or MP3 disc.”

Here’s a video from American Audio that shows how it works:

The Denon DN-S3500 takes Denon's innovative worlds-first spinning active platter design to the next technical level. Introducing the industrys new flagship DN-S3500 tabletop CD/MP3 player with a powerful 12-pole Direct Drive motor & 7 on-board effects. NOW $899* (WAS $1495)

DENON CD PACK: 2X DENON DNS3500 + 1X NUMARK DXM06, NOW $2049* (WAS $3099) *WHILST STOCKS LAST, not available from all stores

Lightsounds XS Clearance Centre now has selected items on Ebay.

You'll find a range of lighting effects, DJ gear, speakers, and more. Some items start from $0.99. Why not take a look and see what's there.

New items being added regularly. Click the logo link below to visit our ebay store. Bookmark for future reference and save as a favourite store in ebay.

The most anticipated mixer from Behringer - the DDM4000 is now in stock at Lightsounds.

The DDM4000 is a state-of-the-art 32-bit digital DJ mixer, jam-packed with creative tools, yet its intuitive layout will let you feel at home in an instant. Editing, storing and recalling your settings is simply a breeze!

Lightsounds offers you the opportunity to buy the Numark DXM06 effects mixer at a never to be repeated price of just $329.

Yes, that's right! $329 - alomst half retail price!

So if you have been thinking of upgrading to a mixer with DSP effects but haven't had the money or don't want to buy a separate FX unit, then now is the time to act!

Follow the link to downloadthe latest issue of Numark Cue Magazine.

we received hundreds of great entries, picking winners was no easey task.

Check out the winning anwers :

It’s Twice the Fun with Light Emotion’s New Dual Lasers

Two dual lasers have been added to the Light Emotion laser range that now includes the Green Ghost, Red Ghost, Nebula Green, Galaxy Green, Galaxy RGY and the full colour NebulaRGB. The Gemini Green splits its 50 mW output into two separate beams that shoot firey arcs of ghostly green light around a room.

Welcome to Industry Gear 08. A 100 page, high gloss catalogue that features a stunning array of high tech audio, lighting and staging products. Crammed with product features and reviews, customer testimonials and pictures of the equipment in action. There’s stacks of new products including powerful LED lighting, corner-less quick connect trussing, dual beam lasers, rugged flight cases, affordable disco effects, dual diversity wireless microphones and the coolest looking logo projector you’ve ever seen. Also included are special prices on audio and lighting systems offering bonus gear and package savings.

Pick up a copy at Lightsounds now OR preview the PDF's below...

Elation presents an LED downlight that fits into a standard "halogen" 12v socket. End users can now replace any standard halogen lamp in their venue, club, retail outlet or home with LED. LED that changes colour via wireless RGB colour mixing along with strobe, chase and dimming functions. All at the touch of a technology-wise infra-red remote control. What a superb way to brighten up a dull space and have eye catching movement and colour all at the touch of a button. No dmx, no endless cabling, extended lamp life and a low low 5w power draw. A tenth of a standard halogen 50w lamp.

Welcome to the Mixmax...a nifty 2 channel analogue mixer for those on a
budget. Offering inputs for 2 CD decks and 2 turntables plus microphone
talkback. At a trifling $139 RRP the mixmax has been designed to hook up
with the new CDJPRO CD Player providing a snappy DJ setup for minimal
layout. Brisbane skate graphic svengali Scott Robinson has provided a unique
one off design lending his edgy street graphics to the mixmax in a limited
edition face plate. Available this summer from Lightsounds

The LED revolution is truly upon us with a further addition to the expanding Lightemotion LED range. And who wouldn’t want to be a part of this sweeping change in the way we light up our world? LED is now seen far and wide in
just about any application you can think of. Car tail lights, traffic lights, street lighting, and of course stage and ambient lighting for clubs, bars and restaurants.

The LED Bar is a powerful strip light that can be used for a wide variety of applications. Use the Lightemotion LED Bar to wash venues with vivid colour or even daisy chain and sync up for a runway show. All of the features you would expect are onboard. Four Channel DMX, Sound Active, Daisy Chain, Master/Slave, Strobing and Fade. Installers and production companies are enjoying the many advantages that LED’s have to offer. For a start there are dramatic savings in power consumption, making it an ideal product for regional areas that may have erratic energy supply or limited access to 3 phase power. Dozens of these fixtures can run off a standard power outlet. Having instant colour mixing at your fingertips provides infinite shades and hues with its 384 Red, Green and Blue LED’s.

With no ultra violet or infra-red generated light these fixtures run incredibly cool which also makes them a useful option for end users that may lack experience in such things as safe handling and duty cycles. Who likes spending money on replacing lamps? Well with a suggested 100,000 hour plus lamp life you won’t have to. And they are sturdy and lightweight with a 12 month warranty.

Viva la LED!

RRP $349.

A TOTAL DJ SOLUTION FOR VINYL, CDS, AND MP3 CDS.


Considering all the attention–grabbing features on this muscular hybrid turntable, make sure that you don't overlook its most important asset: a slot–load CD player, with MP3 capability. Fear not, because once you start using the X2, you won't forget all of the great attributes packed into this unit.
Numark's X2 benefits from the industry's highest torque, direct–drive motor, which provides the long–term stability and durability that professionals demand. This exceptional turntable employs adjustable pitch control for both 33 and 45 RPM vinyl records, an ultra–precise aluminum tonearm with cue, height, and anti–skate adjustments. Best of all, the X2 utilizes Numark's patented interchangeable straight or S–shaped tonearm. The X2 is specifically designed for long–term dependable operation with its 12–inch anti–drag aluminum platter and solid core construction (which minimizes vibrations and unwanted noise).
The X2's CD player offers full MP3 playback capability as well as the ability to scratch, loop, manipulate and pitch adjust both audio and MP3 data CDs. Since both the CD and turntable can be played simultaneously, this double–threat hybrid turntable represents a bridge between the comfort and control of vinyl and the expansive capabilities of digital music output.

Lightsounds Sale $995 [whilst stocks last]

Extended Play are the latest audio, lighting and DJ business to join the Lightsounds family. Lightsounds is your one stop entertainment shop that allows you easy access to 1000’s of high quality audio and lighting products. Owner Karl Carosella has two Extended Play outlets in Mosman Park and Leederville that will now benefit from the Lightsounds business model; giving access to premiere brands, ongoing marketing support, national advertising campaigns, financial rebates, marketing subsidies and much more. The Lightsounds’ Summer Sale is about to commence so the timing couldn’t be better for Karl to have signed up with Lightsounds. Managing Director Rick Chisholm has known Karl since before he went into business and commented “With the Lightsounds brand growing nationally we are very happy to have Extended Play come on board. Karl has established a credible and market leading business that will now benefit from the additon of the Lightsounds brand in Perth.” Whether you’re a mobile working DJ, a band wanting some stage lighting, upgrading your PA or setting up a home studio, whatever, Lightsounds has you covered. For more information go to www.lightsounds.com



Extended Play (Mosman Park)
616-618 Stirling Hwy. Mosman Park WA
Ph: (08) 9286 4433

Extended Play (Leederville)
Shop 2 2/226 Carr Pl. Leederville WA
Ph: (08) 9228 1477

Lightsounds is the largest chain in Australia retailing and hiring professional Lighting, Audio and DJ Gear. Due to growth and development of new divisions we are seeking several dynamic, motivated & well-groomed individuals with excellent people and communication skills. Various positions available in B2B development, retail sales, deliveries, installations, productions, audio visual, warehousing, web maintanance & DJ instructing. Full time and Part Time positions available. Successful applicants will possess enthusiasm, a strong commitment to customer service and a genuine desire to succeed in a company that recognises and rewards initiative & outstanding achievement. A good work ethic and a positive attitude are essential. Great incentive and training programs offered.

Send in your resume with a covering letter by email to employment@lightsounds.com or fax it to 02 9718 5900

Wollongong's movers and shakers packed themselves into 65 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow Wednesday night for the opening of a brand new Lightsounds store.

Brimming with all the products you could imagine for parties, productions and events. Now the Illawarra has immediate access to premium audio and lighting brands like Pioneer, Numark, Technics, B-52, Light Emotion, American DJ and many others.

Claude Spinelli has over 15 years experience in the entertainment technology industry and (along with his better half Antonella) is now the sole Lightsounds retailer - exclusive to the Wollongong region. Claude's staff have dedicated experience in audio and lighting, so you can rely on their practical knowledge and know how. Get on down and say hi and check out the new store.

Lightsounds Wollongong
Shop 2 - 65 Princes Highway
Fairy Meadow - (02) 4285 8886
www.lightsounds.com

African Islam gives American Audio new MX1400 and HTD45's a serious work at Summer of Love



mx1400DSP is American Audio's best DJ mixer to date, i look forward to more :)

http://www.americanaudio.us/

"heres me on my B-52 prodigy Fx. I Use Matrix 1000 V2 Speakers. I Scratched a bit to some jazz which is rather unusual As most of you would agree. Now this is my 1ST Scratching Video So i won't be uber i promise. I Think a little less scratching could have been Done But for the most part i was just showing Off my Prodigy and promoting it because it's F**king SICKNASTY!!!"

Dj Danny Boi-West Haven Connecticut

2-Channel Dynamic DJ Mixer with Integrated KAOSS PAD

Creative use of effects in a DJ set can turn an "ordinary" gig into a dynamic musical experience. The new KM-402 and KM-202 KAOSS Mixers merge the effects and revolutionary interface from the KAOSS PAD, six different types of EQ, and an adjustable crossfader curve to deliver the most unique DJ mixer on the market. With the innovative KAOSS pad, you manipulate effects using the tip of your finger. The unique touchpad changes multiple effect parameters at once to create unique timbres. The simple and intuitive interface has made the KAOSS PAD one of the most popular effects processors in the world.

The two-channel KM-202 combines the KAOSS Pad’s effects and interface with a pristine 24-bit digital DJ mixer complete with adjustable crossfader. Their streamlined design and integrated KAOSS PAD sets a new standard for an integrated mixer/effects processor, allowing a style of mixing and performing with effects that is unequalled. With one hundred effects programs, a "PROGRAM MEMORY" key for quick save and instant recall of your favorite programs, an "FX RELEASE" function that keeps delay and reverb tails intact through preset changes, and a "KAOSS" button for assigning the KAOSS PAD to each channel, the new KM-202 is the ideal choice for every type of DJ wanting to incorporate effects into their performance, no matter where the stage is.

The new KAOSS PAD that fits in your pocket --- the mini-KP, offering touch-pad effects for all types of music.

Since it first appeared, the KAOSS PAD series has been enormously popular with artists around the world for its intuitive touch-pad interface and its revolutionary effect programs. And now, the series is joined by its smallest member, the mini-KP. While providing the same interface in which multiple parameters of the effect program are controlled by a single fingertip, the mini-KP brings the advantages of battery operation and mobility, making it an ideal choice for DJ club performances, home studio applications, as well as outdoor live events or for use with a portable audio player. Wherever you are, the mini-KP brings new possibilities to any music scene.

THE FEEL OF VINYL WITH THE POWER OF A FULLY-LOADED HARD DRIVE.

The new HDX is the most advanced DJ media player on the market and is styled after Numark's highly successful CDX player. An on-board 80GB hard drive (loadable via USB 2.0) and a slot load CD drive, make the HDX a perfect tool for professional and aspiring mobile DJs as well as club installers.

CAPTURE EVERY NUANCE OF YOUR PERFORMANCE.

Maximize musical ideas on-stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds.

The Akai MPK49 features MPC 'Full Level' and '12 Levels' functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel.

More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the soul of your performance.

RRP: $899
SPECIAL: $799

Welcome to a funky chunky CD player that delivers a professional digital experience for less than the cost of a big night out.

ESP are raising the price/performance bar for tabletop CD players with the introduction of a quality tabletop CD player equipped with professional features and styling. For a start the unit sports a rugged metal chassis and fast-load transport. A large jog/shuttle/search wheel is illuminated with a vibrant blue outline, and many of the unit’s large rubber buttons are also illuminated including Cue, Play, In, Out, Pitch, and Search. Tracks can be instantly selected with the direct access numeric pad. The CDJ-PRO also boasts seamless looping, as well as 40 seconds anti-shock buffer. Pitch control is ±12% using the fader, or ±16% using the pitch bend buttons. The ESP Technology CDJ-PRO is available now from Lightsounds for $299 RRP. Yes only $299 with 12 months warranty. For more information visit www.lightsounds.com or we’ll see you instore.

Awesome

Pioneer unleashes a new digital DJ mixer

Against the backdrop of an increasing number of amateur and professional DJs, Pioneer’s DJ mixer ‘DJM series’ has been enjoying a worldwide reputation for its digital high quality sound and reliability.

The TTXUSB stands alone among professional turntables because it was exclusively designed for the modern DJ, with a silicon rubber base that absorbs vibration and dampens low end feedback, and an interchangeable tone arm system that adapts to any DJ style. The TTXUSB, like its predecesor, features user-variable torque. The TTXUSB also delivers versatility and control thanks to an illuminated output bay, a built-in BPM counter, and interchangeable S-shaped or straight tonearms. Best of all, the TTXUSB's built-in USB connector simplifies connection to a computer for fast, professional grade vinyl-to-digital transfer.

As an added benefit, vinyl-to-digital conversion takes just a few mouse clicks thanks to the bundled EZ Vinyl Converter software; a new program available exclusively to Numark that quickly converts vinyl tracks directly to iTunes.

Additional features include digital outputs for direct sampling, Key Lock and ±50% pitch control for unprecedented mixing options. The TTXUSB remains ahead of the game and delivers a new standard in turntables by expanding the possibilities of vinyl.

Make it bold, daring, dynamic, energetic, flashy, gutsy, powerful, risky, vitalising!

Find out why  Lightsounds loves thickblackoutline

Lonely PA seeks kids wanting phat bass and pumping audio.

The Matrix is a badass PA that will have the hiphoppers, rockers and technoheads going off. It features 400Watts of sub bass and two 150Watt top boxes for full range, pure audio assault. Use for warehouse parties, as a compact live PA, a wicked house party system or for DJ’ing. It’s super easy to use with all the electronics and amplifier built inside the sub bin. Just plug in your decks, mixer, guitars, backing track...whatever and you’re live, baby live. It’s almost impossible to blow up and there’s a 5 year warranty to boot. On sale for a limited time now at industrygear.com.au dealers nation wide.

Akai Professional proudly introduces the new MPD24 USB/MIDI Pad Control Unit. Designed for interfacing with sample playback and editing software, this outstanding velocity sensitive pad controller incorporates a wealth of innovative features, including 16 MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads, transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications, numerous assignable knobs and faders, and more. Designed with the sensibility of a drummer/percussionist, the feature-packed MPD24 offers a vastly superior interface over conventional MIDI keyboard triggering of drum and other sampled sounds.