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DIY Guide - Ghoulishly Fun Halloween Party
Throwing your annual Halloween bash and looking to take it up a notch? We'll show you how.


What to do:
Set the scene

Spooktacular Halloween decorations set the mood and special effects bring your room to life.

Fog Effects
MCM Custom Audio Fog Machine
Professional fog machine will set an eerie scene. Included wired remote with timer functions. Adjustable interval and duration settings. MCM recommends part #555-7865 or #555-7855
Note: Requires fog liquid MCM #555-3096
Lighting Effects
VEI 8" Mirror Ball
Add the sparkly effects of a mirror ball to your party. Tiny mirror tiles offer an increased number of reflective tiles for a more dazzling display than other balls of equal size. MCM recommends part: #555-3347
Note: Requires motor MCM #555-3280
VEI Pin Spot Lamp
Among the most popular of all lighting effects. Provides a narrow, focused beam perfect for accent lighting and for use with mirror balls. MCM recommends part: #555-3370
Note: Requires PAR 36 bulb MCM #555-3380 and Pole clamp MCM #555-3412.
VEI Color Wheel and Motor
When used with a pin spot lamp this product adds changing colors to your lighting effects. Ideal for use with mirror balls. The four color wheel (red, green, blue and yellow) features an AC powered motor for dependable operation. MCM recommends part: #555-3375
Note: Must be used with pin spot lamps.
Get people dancing

Boo-tiful music can get even the most dedicated wall flower up and moving.

Musc System
Samson Amplifier/Mixer
This compact, light weight unit combines a powerful amp with a six mic/line input mixer. It features digital effects with 100 selectable presets of reverb, delay and chorus. MCM recommends part #555-8000
Gemsound Dual CD Player
Professional DJ style dual CD player. Features include 40 second buffer memory, precision A-B loop and reloop functions, forward and reverse shuttle wheel and much more. MCM recommends part #555-2080
Hand-held Microphone
This heavy-duty microphone is designed for both vocal and instrument use. It’s the perfect way to add commentary during the party. MCM recommends part #35-505
Gemsound Trapezoid Series Speaker
Designed to provide high energy club sound at a price for the entry level DJ. It features a 12” woofer, compression horn midrange and piezo tweeter array with a 225W RMS/450W max power capacity. Sold individually but for best sound reproduction you will need two. MCM recommends part #555-3062
Note: Requires one speaker cable per speaker MCM #24-8681
Provide food and beverages

Howling good food can make a good party great.
Savor the mummeries

Relax, enjoy the party and take plenty of pictures.
Recommended Items
MCM Custom Audio Fog Machine
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MCM Custom Audio Fog Machine
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Fog Machine Liquid
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VEI 8" Mirror Ball
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Mirror Ball Motor
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VEI Pin Spot Lamp
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PAR 36 Bulb
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MCM Pole Clamp
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Color Wheel and Motor
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Samson Amplifier/Mixer
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Gemsound Dual CD Player
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Hand-held Microphone
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Gemsound Trapezoid Series Speaker
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Heavy Duty Speaker Cable - 1/4" male to 1/4" male 25'
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Ghoulishly Fun Halloween Party