How to Use DJ Equipment

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: You should have at least one set of turntables

   This is imperative. , MAKE SURE YOU ARE ALWAYS PLUGGING FROM OUTPUT TO INPUT (and vice versa)! Plug this into your mixing board, into either the tape inputs (those RCA cords) or the XLR into a microphone channel. ,, Usually there is a "Line Out" or "Main Out" on the mixer, find one and plug one end into the mixer and the other in the back of the amp (it usually says "Mono In" or "Main In"
   
   use common sense) Again:
   MAKE SURE YOU ARE ALWAYS PLUGGING FROM OUTPUT TO INPUT! , Be sure to place them out of heavy traffic of people.
   
   If necessary, duct tape them down (black duct tape is the best).
   
   Plus your microphone in and adjust the corresponding gain. ,,,
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   Step 2: a mixer (nothing more than 8 - 12 channels)

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   Step 3: an amplifier (to amplify the sound to your loud speakers)

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   Step 4: two loud speakers and stands

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   Step 5: a microphone for yourself and all the cables needed.

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   Step 6: Set the turntables on a table or surface.

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   Step 7: Place the mixer adjacent and plug them both in (always remember three-prong extension cords!)

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   Step 8: Do the same with the amplifier.

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   Step 9: Take your loud speakers and set them up about five to ten feet to the right and left of your DJ booth

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    Step 10: the should be angled towards the audience and be at the height of their ears.

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    Step 11: To plug in your turntable set into your mixer

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    Step 12: use RCA (those red and white tipped cords) cables or XLR (microphone) cables (depending on the turntables

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    Step 13: they will vary).

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    Step 14: Adjust the Gain (the sensitivity of the input) of that channel so it is loud enough but not clipping (being too loud) on the mixer.

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    Step 15: To plug your mixer into your amp

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    Step 16: use 1/4" (shielded

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    Step 17: they look like guitar cords) cable(s).

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    Step 18: Use two more 1/4" shielded cables to run from your amp to your speakers.

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    Step 19: Turn on your equipment in this order: mixer

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    Step 20: turntables then amp.

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    Step 21: Make sure all the channels that aren't being used are muted and that everything is secure.

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    Step 22: Test out your turntables

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    Step 23: make sure everything is sounding correct.

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