Back To Basics 1 - Hooking Up Your DJ Mixer

A video for thoes of you just getting started. We talk about line and phono inputs, headphones, faders, crossfaders, RCA plugs, hooking up a laptop to play a program like Windows Media Player, stereo mini plugs, main outs, etc. Enjoy!

[@MarkUntSam]

Thanks Just got a job as a Dj at a bar never worked with this mixer before, now i know that my laptop and V DJ will work fine :D Thanks agen.

[@jamesrogers1010]

Learned a lot in that short video thanks

[@willievaughn6474]

Hebrews 11:1 for you. You're amazing, thank you for such a great video

[@okinawa8724]

16 years later and still coming here for help

[@CoheedAtThe930]

You're a very knowledgeable dude and easy to understand which is extremely uncommon to find on KZbin these days...looking forward to watching the rest of your vids.

[@e7yu]

Hello, From 2024 your video was very useful and informative. Thank you for posting. 😎🎵🎶👍

[@basshead457]

Finally...a no nonsense vid. Thankyou fella. Especially.on the que button. Stay kool . 😎

[@dillonyakub3428]

Excellent, thanks 😊

[@Raymond-jt2nu]

Thanks for this video. It is very useful and informative 👍 👌 9:16

[@Binara]

Man you are awesome...Your instructions are very clear and simple. Thanks a lot for taking time to share your knowledge with others..

[@jankowalsky3931]

😮

[@NAS-Performance]

... EXCELLENT Video and Informative. God Bless and Protect you and your Family. 🙏🏼🎯🙂👍🏼💯💯🙏🏼

[@benjaminflurie6585]

Very nice video....thank you for remembering that sometimes the basic mater...keep up the good work

[@robertmejia3024]

Great video you when step by step really awesome. Really helpful

[@Puzzle_Dust]

thanks man! way for looking out for the new guys!

[@vldmrmuniz]

thanks soo much. im also new to this and learn a few things i didnt knew about my mixer specially how to work the headphones and the cue. thanks a lot.

[@amgr6716]

I like your video, did a really good job explaining and showing all that... you made it so clear and simple and easy to learn for beginners like me. Thank you...

[@carlitros77]

i love the explanations... since I"m a beginner.. two thumbs up!!!

[@briansredd]

You can asssign them however you wish. I've recently done some videos on the Denon mixer. Have a look!

[@CeneK]

Usually a mixer will have two outputs. One you have running to your amp or stereo, with the other you just want to run an RCA to 1/8" stereo cable to the line in on your sound card. Then just use audacity or soundforge or whatever your favorite recording software is to capture the line in signal. You can use the same setup for broadcasting over the internet with ShoutCast or some similar service.

[@techiedis]

Once again, you've come through! Thanx man, Cj

[@chadjohnson1492]

I thank you for helping djs i love your videos your so nice.

[@twrea]

great vid, Brian! Good details and cool information.

[@kevinsanders4679]

Thanks for the information you have straight forward videos.

[@MrSir2552]

I'm new to DJ-ing but yes, you would need to get vinyl for turntables. Or you could get CDJ's which are basically cd controlled turntables. Just plug them up to your mixer, insert the disc and there you go. Sorry for being late. :/

[@mordsgaudimachen]

depending on what you use to play music... if you can pan one channel left and one right you can run two mono channels into a mixer :)

[@hemiBRO1]

thanks for showing me how to set up the decks mate, you explain shit so easy and simple ;)

[@briansredd]

Sometimes there is a "record" output on a mixer, other times there is a "monitor" output, sometimes both (sometimes neither). Look to see what you have. You could probibly get yourself a set of RCA (phono) stereo to mini stereo cable, run it into your LINE input of your sound card (if you have one), and use some kind of WAV recorder to record to. Usually, you'll choose an option called "What You Hear" to make this recording happen. Someone else probibly knows more about this than I.

[@parisianshopgirl]

Thank you that was amazing considering, I'm one of those people who have no idea how to use and hook up my mixier "newbie" :)

[@kevinsanders4679]

Good luck it's a lot of fun to do your own music I do everything that a radio station dose but transmit over the air,living my childhood dream.have fun with it

[@romeroflores7576]

This is my first time... I got a black NumarkM6 DJ mixer.... Two Audio Technica Lp-120 turntables that do have pre-amplifers built into them...I also have a pair of Klipsh R-15pm active speakers ... would that be a problem for connection/set-up? I have no recievers or Tube amps... need help here , thanks R.

[@bboyanast]

your videos are very helpful man ,thanks a lot!

[@jonsimas7972]

I'm brand new. Bff just sold me hos set up and im starting this out.

[@davidwoodson9302]

You then show how to hook up the microphone. Can you give me some guidance on hooking up to microphone?

[@briansredd]

It dosen't matter which audio source (laptop, CD player, Tape Deck, etc) is on what channel fader. You can put them on whichever channel or input you wish. Just make sure you ONLY use Phono for a record player as I've said in the video. Enjoy!

[@brettland]

thanks brian.

[@gemetrix]

Great Instructions.......... !!!!!

[@ellaskins]

This is why briansredd is djtutor Number 2!! 5***** j

[@royweiderick7626]

I'd like to add an amplifier or 2 can I not run maps through that from my avr reciever

[@skirtyskirts]

This video is SO helpful - thank you so much!

[@fabs1289]

hey good video ma...also what mixer are u using in this video

[@brettland]

thanks fella

[@robertmejia3024]

Really helpful thanks!! But I’m having trouble connecting the Dj speakers to the mixer

[@jerryhernandez4190]

can you do a video on basic hook up using laptop, mixer and 2 amps, also speaker configuration. much thanks, stuff like which lines to use and how the speakers should be connected.

[@Dcransy133]

thanks for the video man really helped

[@tib4ccio]

when I play on turntables I use crossfader but when I play on pc or cdj I use linefeader. For me this way is comfortable and taht is all.

[@bobo5467]

this all seems so easy but i cannot get my laptop to work with a behringer vmx 200 using virtual dj. the configurations are set to an external mixer and everything is hooked up accordingly with this tutorial. any help would be appreciated. thanks.

[@vincenzobovio3614]

Sorry guys one question! If I have to connect my mixer to a soundcard into Traktor, what are the connection? ! The sound card is a 20pounds berkmgher wich has 1 input and 1 output both RCA.The mixer is a Beringher pro mixer djx700 which has same connection ( all RCA) like this one in the video!

[@briansredd]

I can't see the mixer too well in the picture I found, but it looks like your headphone input is just above that red fader to the far right of the mixer. You will either need to find some kind of headphone splitter or headphone preamplifier to run multiple headphones for your whole band.

[@nbeagle74]

i just got into djing and dont know anything. I baught two turntables and a mixer. the mixer was brand new but bothe the turntables are used a little. I plug bothe into the ph 1 and 2 lines, put the grounds in and set everything up like I have read but my cross fadder and ch volumes dont effect anything. advice? did I plug stuff in wrong? and take it easy I just got into this a little while ago.

[@luisfranco7657]

I have a mtx 750 I was wondering if I can split the incoming sound say ch1 and then plug the split into ch 2 if I would get more power or what would happen.? And or if I'm able to put subs on one channel and tweeters on the other.

[@syn-techcooling7282]

How can i connect a Allen & heath xone 62 to a apple lap top and a pioneer ddj-400 controller?

[@DJJonosound]

@Code13579 If you use timecode, yes.

[@jonathanshampine9948]

I just got a Numark professional mixer and has 2 CD trays. I tried hooking up the master output with red and white cables to my home receiver. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I am not getting sound. I’m a newbie! Ugggggg! Please help!!

[@flor1666]

Gracias por el video , I had the all my questions answered.

[@Castellanocreep]

do you have video of how to hook up to reciever? I'm lost on this basic stuff to the mixer. I'm not getting a solid bass sound. just the tweeters are good. No speakers are not blown. this video though was really helpful

[@jamesstark8224]

How do you hook up the meter clubman 1-1

[@ruwette]

I wanna scratch on my two Gemini 500 and mixer on to audacity perhaps to use in logic pro 9? Any idea? Can I rather record straight into logic? What do I need more for the hook up? Thanks n great vid.

[@newfists71]

Very informative video! Thank you.. helped a lot. One question though... I'm using Virtual DJ with my pc hooked up to the mixer and stereo receiver. Can I use my actual mixer to control and mix from, say, deck 1 and deck 2 on my virtual dj?

[@issam5251]

How do you connect Numark Cd-Mix-2 Dual CD Player/Mixer to two powered speakers? I will be buying the EV ELX115P 15” Live X Two-way Powered Loudspeaker. Thank you Sam

[@ScottMusgrave]

some dj I know leave the cross fader in the center and use the vol faders to fade the 2 ch s . I don't do that

[@seanhurwitz1083]

can you do a video on how to connect your turntables and mixer into the traktor a6 unit or scratch live unit thank you

[@foolaround]

great video ;]]

[@YoMattYo]

thanks dude

[@evilacuevas]

mr.ZYONONESTER to pulg you well need a mini plug to rca to hook up your i pod the same plug you use for your ipod haed phones

[@tek8313]

when referring to turntables....are CDJ (pioneers) considered cd player or actual turn tables. i always confused on CDJ's

[@tomg2701]

iv got a cd mixer and one rca plug and two inputs it only says input on both iv put the plug into my laptop but then where do i put the white and red rca plugs??

[@brettland]

Great video brian you may be the man to ask this, how do I conect my mixer in to my laptop so i can record the audio on to it. by the way 5*'s from me.

[@tomg2701]

hey you no the rca plugs how do you plug them in in the back and where do they go?

[@kedsjb]

Can i use 2 midi table tops and a mixer so i can use te music that is on my laptop with virtual dj, but control it with my mixer and table tops?

[@rickyoct]

i have a gemini mixer 12A and a KENWOOD receiver KR-V6070 i've plugged my turntables to my mixer now where on the receiver do i plug in the mixer

[@ZYONONESTER]

. i have a dj with two turn tables and i want to know how to connect my i pod to the system?? i need to know what input to plug it in at and what type of cables to use

[@ManNie801]

I believe he still used phono when he was using the tables, but he was just showing more specifically using CD players/laptops etc.

[@mdjey2]

Hi, can someone answer what is the best size for cables to have with turntable and mixer setup?

[@briansredd]

Hey Bret, my favorite KITCHEN DJ! What do you want to recored to? The PC or something else?

[@danyboy25ful]

Alright mY TURNTABLES are hooked up to the sound board and the sound is coming out the needles very low but not the speakers? What am I doing wrong because I have an amplifier as well thats connected to the speakers does the sound board have to be hooked up with amp??

[@bboyanast]

you said that working with turntables you hook up with phono( because it got amplifier and turntable doesn't) but why did u put it in the line input instead? pls answer:)

[@giselleperez4168]

ok,,,,, so i have ots/av pro on my laptop,, and i want to add a external mixer/midi controler to it, what ex mixer/controler will work with it and how do i set it all up...... please help!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LilQell]

I need help with the same thing

[@djsoulmanlt]

if i want to use onlu mixer on virtual dj do i nee an audio interface? or can i just use the rca cables?

[@syntherwilll47]

Can I put in phono in without amp?

[@mrcastro2099]

hello need a little help here how would i connect my gemini professional mixer ps 424x through the rca cables to my speaker line to jacks or rca cables???

[@tek8313]

Does it matter whether it is a behinger mixer or Denon mixer? i noticed that was a tottally different mixer when you were referring to line/phono ...

[@royweiderick7626]

My avr does not have pre-outs for an amp

[@Poniesnwaffles]

If you mean using every channel on the computer, i think you should get virtual dj to it, or buy a cd players

[@sunyoon3410]

thank you~^^

[@DjSim90]

im having a problem hooking up my turntables and mixer to my laptop so i can use my timecoded vynils with my virtual dj software can u make a video on how to do that plzz thanks in need to know ASAP

[@MrCanuck88]

hey guys when i hookup my laptop to the mixer the output volume is very low even when all of the volume buttons/faders are at full. Is there any suggestions as to why it would be so low. Thanks

[@AdrianClement]

Huh. I found a beat up one of these free at a thrift store and didn’t know how to use it. I’m silly..... I tried plugging in my guitar hahahah lol!! Thank you for clearing it up for me.

[@floydbaldwin5108]

How two set up a micphone

[@107SONIDERO]

how do you set up the turnatables whit VMS4 ?

[@Trayski100]

Brian, I'm new to this dj thing and I just got some equipment from my brother (who went into the navy). He has a Behringer FBQ1504 Stereo EQ, a Behringer CX2310 crossover, 2 Behringer EP4000 amps, a BBE 482i Maximizer, a DJX900 Behringer mixer and some 1200s. I'm looking to hook this stuff up but have no idea. What goes to what. Can you help me out. Thanks.

[@thomashands3762]

Hi my mixer comes on the lights flash and it goes back off?

[@DjChaldo]

wats the song on fader #1

[@spikeyalan]

thanks u helped

[@williamclark9625]

can I hook up the Hercules dj console to a receiver?

[@JackPotts]

how do connect my mixer to my laptop plz help

[@k1er4n544]

was that the boro tune in background

[@dsandwhich00]

lol, I sample off a VCR sometimes.

[@24gsw]

Any ideas where the ground wire plugs into the behringer vmx300? any help would be appreciated.

[@wilbo95]

+24gsw the gnd screws on the back i think, just got mine second hand and thats what im trying

[@michaelmcdonough1778]

Very helpful, thank you

[@zmance]

Good job Brian! I also did a vid if you have a laptop but use an external soundcard/controller check it out!

[@briansredd]

I have a video up about that. I'll send you a link