--- title: "Behind the Scenes: Professional DJ & VDJ Process in Mumbai" description: "Peek behind the scenes of my professional DJ and VDJ setups. From technical sound checks to high-end Pioneer gear, see how I prepare to make your event a success." canonical: https://mytribe.in/vdjmervin/event-dj-vj-services/behind-the-scenes last_updated: 2025-09-27 --- # Behind the Scenes: My DJ & VDJ Process Tribe Verified · Professional Pioneer gear for every event. By [Mervin Tixeira](https://mytribe.in/vdjmervin) · Travels to venues across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area and anywhere in India · ₹40K Per 4-Hour Session (estimate) Part of [Event DJ & VJ Services](https://mytribe.in/vdjmervin/event-dj-vj-services). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/vdjmervin/event-dj-vj-services/gallery) It takes more than hitting play to keep a dance floor alive. Here is a look at the technical setup and prep work that goes into every gig. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Arriving early to the venue for a sound check is a crucial part of my process. It guarantees that the audio is perfect before the first guest arrives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e6a5899-60de-412f-9a33-bf587778910f) - [Video: My workstation with a view. Setting up my Pioneer gear in a beautiful location in Goa, getting inspired by the surroundings before a private event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/772a0c9b-9f08-4fc3-b37f-528343fe4a90) - ![A quick picture in the green room before heading out to the stage. The calm before the storm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fdeb208b-8ee1-4798-a56e-76c8cd63232a) - [Video: A montage of my travel for a corporate event, from the airport selfie to the view from the massive, empty stage before the show begins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61a62662-caee-4b29-b43f-eabdc5ee2877) - [Video: A vibe reel created while traveling. The life of a DJ is always on the move, but the beat never stops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c71ac63-3a6a-491a-ae1c-084c028ab652) - [Video: Focused on the decks during a soundcheck for an outdoor event. Every detail is checked to ensure a perfect performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d956e2dc-5a67-4cb4-be53-550a910933a1) - [Video: A flashback to a busy February filled with exploring new clubs and venues around the world. The grind and the discovery never stop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/536c6303-7d7e-42a2-9c53-853119325581) - [Video: The energy of a college festival is something else. Here's a glimpse of me performing for a massive student crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aaf2b701-a5e8-4b45-be06-f1087fb0c6eb) - [Video: Performance mode is officially activated. A quick shot of me getting into the zone before a set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0004f69-13a9-401b-86b8-3dd93c1d817a) - [Video: A look back at an amazing year of music and incredible events. I am grateful for every performance and every crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec1355f7-56cd-4e2f-b4bd-bf57bf26cf39) - ![That feeling when you get booked for the next year. Always looking forward to the next gig.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b98fa54a-2746-4790-8851-10e5f60358d8) - [Video: From pulsating beats to electrifying vibes, this is a journey of sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42cb12e3-3211-4baf-8f31-e446c12f5397) ## About Behind The Scenes You don’t see the hour I spend at the venue before the guests arrive. My process is strictly 'no jugaad'—I handle the sound check personally, calibrating my Pioneer gear to the room’s specific acoustics and mapping my visuals to the venue's LED wall so there is zero glitching when the party starts. Professionalism behind the console is non-negotiable. Whether I am playing a corporate gala for 1500 people or an intimate wedding in Goa, the foundation is the same: reliable hardware and thorough preparation. ### The Tech Setup I don’t rely on whatever speakers are lying around. My rider requires a professional PA system, and I carry my own Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS2 or Pioneer XZ console. Arriving early isn't a formality—it is a technical necessity to sync my laptop for the VDJ experience. When I’m mixing music videos, custom motion graphics, and live audio, I need to ensure the LED video wall mapping is perfect before the first track drops. ### Life on the Road Being a globetrotting DJ means the 'workplace' changes every weekend. One day I’m setting up a mobile console in a truck for a Baraat, the next I’m in a green room in Tokyo preparing a corporate set. The images here show the reality of the grind—the travel, the sound checks in empty halls, and the focus required to stay sharp across time zones. ### My Approach to Gigs - **Pre-Event Sync:** I hold consultations to lock in 'Must Play' and 'Do Not Play' lists so there are no surprises. - **Audio-Visual Balance:** I am a VDJ, not just a DJ. I actively manage the visual flow on venue screens to match the tempo of the music. - **Interactive MCing:** I do not hide behind the decks. You will see me on the mic, reading the crowd, and interacting with the room to keep the energy spike high throughout the performance. ## About Mervin Tixeira I’m Mervin. I don't believe in just standing behind a console and pressing play. I’m the one on the mic making noise, checking the sound systems myself, and making sure your dance floor never goes quiet. 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