There is a common perception that a disc jockey is a person behind a booth with a couple of turntables cranking out dance tunes that carry the same beat or tempo, engaging in "scratching" and "sampling" techniques and using all sorts of lights and effects to liven up the dance floor. This style of DJ is who you will most likely see at a night club where this kind of entertainment is quite effective and very popular.

In comparison, a mobile disc jockey provides entertainment to various private affairs, using a variety of musical genres, and employing learned and practiced skills in “crowd reading” and programming. Today, mobile DJ's are considered more as entertainers and emcees than our club counterparts. In many cases, they have a more difficult job of keeping the dance floor active. This is due mostly to the wide range of age groups and musical tastes at most affairs. A talented mobile DJ doesn’t need “flash” to provide enjoyable as well as quality entertainment.