Astro DJ battle coverage on Fox 11 News

Last night, Fox 11 aired their coverage of our Across the Fader DJ battles. They will also be filming during the rest of our battles.



Astro would also like to thank Fox News 11, Power 106, Mackie, Rane, & Pioneer DJ for their help, as well as all the competitors.

DJ Gear Review: Pioneer HDJ-1500 headphones

The Pioneer HDJ-1500's arrived in the shop today. Lucky for you, we unboxed a pair to review for your enjoyment.

Upon opening the headphones I quickly noticed the removable headphone jack & included bag (just like the previous HDJ-1000). Pioneer also stepped up their "comfort game" with super padded ear pads.

This is an added plus, with most gigs lasting up to 3 hours headphones tend to start hurting the tops of your ears after the first hour. This is not the case with the Pioneer DJ HDJ-1500's. 

Pioneer used the same headphone cord as their HDJ-500 model. The end of the cord is threaded with a locking pin on the sides of the cable, ensuring that the cable will not be "pulled-out" of the phones.

The hindges connecting the cups to the headband seem to be made from the same materials as the HDJ-2000 models, which is an extra heavy-duty plastic. The band itself is extremely flexable & well made.

As we tested the audio quality, we couldn't help but compair them to the HDJ-2000's. The bass was great! Plus added highs & mids make them great for the studio, or in the club. It specs @ Frequency range: 5Hz — 30kHz, Impedance: 32Ω, Maximum input: 3500mW, & Output sound level: 108dB.

With a US map pricing of $179.00 I highly reccomend these headphones for the beginner, pro, or studio producer. As always you can pick these up @ the shop located at Astro AVL 6615 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91201 or (818) 549-9915

For more info on the HDJ-1500 you can visit Pioneer @ http://www.pioneerdjusa.com/gear.aspx?product=HDJ-1500&cp=6

- Davey Rockit, Astro AVL

Across The Fader 2 pre-elims, Round 2 (recap)

Last nights battle once again was super heated! For those who missed, you can watch the entire battle below.

All the competitors brought their A game, and we also had some of L.A's best in the house battling. Dynamix (redbull thre3style, & king of L.A champ) & Kid Cut Up took 1st and 2nd place.

Astro would like to thank our Sponsors Pioneer DJ, Mackie, and Rane for providing prizes, as well as Power 106 for bringing their team to rock & give out goodies!

If you haven't tried out, the next round is June 2nd and Pre-Elims June 13th. So far advancing to the Finals we have DJ 1Nemcis, DJ Moded, DJ Dynamix, & Kid Cut Up. Only 6 more competitors will advance.

Check out Last nights video below




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As always there is still time to sign up. Call or stop by the shop @ Astro AVL 6615 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91201 or (818) 549-9915 ask for DJ Toxic!

DJ Qbert @ Astro AVL 1997

This was filmed back in 1997 in what is now our lighting show room. I love how Q starts this session how with a raw scratch solo then the beat drops. Qbert has been a big supportor of astro , including being one of our DJ school Mix Labs first sponsors. Enjoy and be sure to check Qbert out @ www.thudrumble.com

DJ Battle Tryouts this Sat. 5/5/12 @ 11:00 - 2:00 pm

Think you got what it takes to win $10,000 in prizes? This Saturday we will be holding our 2nd round Try-Outs for DJ's to advance to the pre-elims.

Give us a visit @ Astro AVL 6615 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91201 or (818) 549-9915 ask for Toxic.

Last battle was insane, so don't miss out.