Hlynur « El Arce » Helgason

Summary:	Traditional and alternative Tango DJ Since 2016 with about 100 milongas
Country:	Iceland
Region or City:	Reykjavik
Email:
Website:	http://artinfo.is/tango
Resident DJ:	El Cramo Reykjavik, twice a month or so

Musica
Style:	Traditional and alternative
Tandas and cortinas:	Yes
Audio format:	ALAC Apple Lossless Audio Codec (.m4a, .mp4)
Alternative audio format:	FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec (.flac, .fla)
Sources/Labels:	TangoTunes, TDJ, Euro Records, CTA, AudioPark, CdT, among others
Favored orchestras:	Di Sarli, Pugliese, Demare, Canaro, D'Agostino, Troilo, Maglio, Caló, D'Arienzo
Song display:	Current and next song, current and next tanda, singer, orchestra leader, via Beam on projector or screen
Remarks:	Playing a wide variety of orchestras, mostly from 36–55, with variations back to 26 and contemporary music if the situation arises.

Equipment for live use
Computer/Device:	MAC
Model:	MacBook Pro 15" 2018
Music library management:	Music
Player:	Radiologic DJ
Audio interface/DAC:	Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Equalization:	Always
Equalizer:	Waves Solid State Logic G-Channel via Audio Hijack 2
Compression:	Sometimes
Compressor:	Waves Solid State Logic G-Channel via Audio Hijack 2
Other equipment:	Dual Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-US 12" active (for private milongas)
Remarks:	I think effective equalisation is necessary to bring out the depth and quality of the best transfers. I rarely use compression, only when having to deal with difficult equipment. The G-Channel plugin is excellent for both.

Rescue equipment
Computer/Device:	MAC
Model:	MacBook Pro 15" 2012
Player:	Radiologic DJ
Audio interface/DAC:	ifi Nano iDSD Black label
Other equipment:	or IPhone SE with EQ 10 via the ifi Nano, as an ultimate backup solution

Last change:	Sept. 12, 2023