General

Where are you located?

Our travel for any event is limited up to 2 hours or 100 miles away from Syracuse, NY. In other words, 4 hours or 200 miles round trip.

Do you provide emcee services?

Yes! We do at every event.

is lighting included?

Lighting for your dance floor is included with every quote, as well as backlighting our DJ booth.

What types of extras do you offer?

We offer a wide variety of extras and add-ons to enhance your experience. Refer to our Add-Ons page for more info.

How do you handle song requests from guests?

Clients are able to choose weather or not they would like us to accept requests. If so, we use our best judgement. Filtering out requests that may not fit the vibe or are considered inappropriate for the event at hand.

Can you accommodate outdoor events?

Yes! Our only conditions is that shelter is provided by the clients or the venue, and that there are a working power source where we are stationed.

How do you handle overtime if the event runs longer than expected?

We are open to staying longer than the contracted time. If this happens, we charge an hourly rate until the end of the night. Please inquire for more information.

What are your payment options?

We accept cash, checks, venmo & cashapp!

Do you have backup DJs available in case of emergency?

Yes! As of now our staff consists of 2 DJ's. Aside from that we have a contact list of many other local DJ's in our network who we can reach out to if a situation arises where a replacement is needed. If one cannot be found, a full refund will be issued to the client.

Are you able to play clean or edited versions of songs upon request?

Yes! We have access to clean versions, explicit versions, remixes, edits and more!

Do you charge sales tax?

No. We are not legally required to charge sales tax, therefor we don't.

What is your travel policy?

Our travel for any event is limited up to 2 hours or 100 miles away from Syracuse, NY. In other words, 4 hours or 200 miles round trip. For weddings; we charge $1 per mile after the mileage covered in each wedding package (see weddings page for more info).
For private parties; we charge for travel on a case by case basis for events outside of the city of Syracuse.

Do you have any samples of your work?

As of now, we have some photo and video footage on our instagram page - instagram.com/cnysound/
Stay tuned for more content and mixes!

Weddings

How far in advance should we book your services?

We recommend reaching out - at the very least, six months before your wedding. However, it is best to reach out at least a year in advance.

Can we meet in person or virtually to discuss our event before booking?

Most of our meetings take place virtually, however, we are able to meet clients in person at their request.

What packages do you offer that we can compare?

For weddings; our packages are listed on the weddings page. For private parties; we charge by duration, distance, and any add-ons included. Contact us for a quote!

How early do you arrive to set up?

For weddings; depending on which package, we arrive to set up 2 - 4 hours before the start of the ceremony.
For private parties; depending on which add-ons are chosen, we arrive 1 - 3 hours before the start of your party.

Can you assist with event planning and timeline coordination?

Part of our job is to help couples plan their day. We help coordinate your timeline, as well as select songs for your ceremony, first dance and more!

Is there a 'do not play' list?

Yes! We encourage clients to tell as what they want to hear, as well as what they don't.

How do we select the music we want played?

We work closely with clients to understand their musical preferences, and ask questions to deepen that understanding.
Clients are welcome to send us playlists, as well as list their favorite songs, artists, genres and add to a "Do Not Play" list.

What is your cancellation policy?

If clients cancel our services over 180 days from the date of their wedding, a refund for their deposit will be issued. However if a client has canceled within 180 days of their wedding, we would retain the deposit as liquidated damages/loss of opportunity.

How do I put down a deposit?

Deposits are not required until the second consultation, but may be paid at the end of the first consultation if clients want to secure the date. Our policy is 50% when booking, and 50% at or before the date of the event. We accept cash, checks, venmo & cashapp.

Do you offer any discounts for weekday or off-season events?

Unfortunately, we do not offer discounts for weekday or off-season weddings. Regardless of the date, we put in the same amount of effort to make your wedding day extraordinary.

Do you carry liability insurance?

Yes! We are fully insured!

AV & Corporate

What AV equipment do you provide for corporate meetings?

For AV and corporate events, we provide projectors, collapsable screens, flatscreen TVs, wireless slide advancers, laser pointers, laptops to run slideshows, a plethora of wireless handheld, ear & lapel microphones for presenters, mobile WiFi hotspots, PA speakers for presenters as well as background and transitional music, all cables, adapters and extension cords you may need, as well as the ability to host your event.

Do you offer on-site technical support during our meetings?

Yes! At each event we remain on-site and on-call incase the need arises for us to provide technical support and troubleshooting.

How far in advance do we need to book your AV services?

You can book your event within one week of the event or within one year! Often times these events do not require as much preparation as a wedding or private party, therefore we can accept bookings at short notice, or well in advance.

What are your backup plans if there's a technical issue during the meeting?

We double-check our connections and do a practice run before officially starting, however, if you experience technical issues during your event, we have backup equipment to provide, as well as on-site technical support to get things up and running again as fast as possible. If any issue were to arise that remains unresolved and it affects the quality of your event, as partial or full refund will be issued.

Can you provide video conferencing solutions for remote participants?

Yes! We can connect to others remotely via Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

What types of microphones and speakers do you use for different room sizes?

We can provide anywhere from one small speaker to fill a dining room or up to six large PA speakers and two subwoofers fit for a conference hall or auditorium. We have a over 12 wireless microphone units that differ in range and style (handheld, ear and lapel mics).

Are there any additional fees for customizing the AV setup to our specific meeting requirements?

Depending on what is required, there may be extra costs associated with providing extra equipment and lengthier setup times.

Can you integrate our company branding or logos into the AV setup?

Yes! We can display your company logo or brand through our projector, on TV screens or with a custom GOBO light to display on any surface!

Can you provide interpreters or translation services through your AV setup?

As of now, we do not have any interpreters or translators on our team.

Do you provide training or assistance for presenters who are less familiar with AV equipment?

Yes! Before each event officially starts, we do a walk through or "soundcheck" with all presenters, showing them how to transition between slides and how to properly use equipment.

How do you handle confidentiality and security concerns?

Our clients' privacy is our number one priority, any documents that are shared with us are permanently deleted after each and every event and are never shared with anyone. Furthermore, any and all information we are subject to within meetings remains with us.

Can you accommodate last-minute changes to the AV setup or schedule?

Yes! So long as we have the necessary equipment, we can accommodate last-minute requests. For this reason, we carry backup and alternate equipment for almost any occassion.

What is your cancellation policy if we need to change or cancel our AV booking?

We don't charge a cancellation fee unless we are not notified and show up to the venue for setup. If an event is cancelled after we arrive, we charge 50% of our cost of service for that particular event.