Connecting a laptop computer to a PA speaker, a music mixer, plus info. Easy tutorial setup.

[@R-abl]

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[@DjMartiniMidwest]

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[@deaniodarko2576]

this video was perfect thanks a lot! I'm looking into djing live and this really did help me out, i will look into buying some of the cables you mentioned in the video :)

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[@iesjeiesje]

I like your teaching, very simple. I just need all your cable your talking about and the Musklady mixer. I'm not gonna be a professional DJ, just I'm gonna use it for house party, senior citizen gathering. Thank you sir.

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[@warrencottrellmusic]

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[@pellechi1]

Excellent job explaining options available ... I have zero knowledge and learned a lot from this single video ... the only other buzz words I’m aware of is ‘balanced cable/signal’ vs ‘unbalanced cable/signal’. Would have been awesome video if you could have just touched on that subject, and provided some examples of each type that you may come across.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching and your feedback. Maybe a Great ideal for a future tutorial video. Balance vs unbalanced .

[@tysonotoolefarming2372]

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[@DjMartiniMidwest]

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[@donaldbiggs9391]

Really a video showing how to plug in a chord, your a genius

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

@@donaldbiggs9391 appreciate your feedback. Some people need to know where to plug in that chord . Thanks .

[@alexgouthro3869]

Good presentation!

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

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[@harddonutsmusic3511]

I like how sincere you are Brother. First-time viewer. You come across down to earth, and I had to chuckle cause I say the same silly shit when I'm trying to get across. SOmetimes I just want to break out and speak like I do to my holmes's

[@gato9393]

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[@DjMartiniMidwest]

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[@GLockman4711]

I hope this is not ridiculous but you are very experienced with all this. I just got an old Peavey XR 400B mixer/amp and two big tower speakers. I plan to use these for events and karaoke. It has XLR jacks and quarter jacks. Currently I have no mics or cables. I just want to clarify how to hook up my laptop. Simply plug in the small jack from the audio on the laptop to the xlr or quarter jack to the mixer? From there I can hook a small tv to the laptop to show song lyrics and stuff? I hope this all makes sense. I appreciate your video and your willingness to share knowledge with us newbies 😂. Thanks man!

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Hello , thanks for watching and your question. So your Peavey amp / mixer , actually was made for microphones channels 1-4 so it should work well for karaoke and music. Yes, your laptop could technically go to one of your 4 channel inputs but I would use the aux in on the Mixer/EQ section. I would use a 3.5mm to 1/4 jack cable from your laptop audio / headphone jack. But they make all kinds of adapters for usb-c or usb to 3.5 mm / 1/4 jack if you prefer that from your laptop . Then you can use mixer section for your music and each channel input for any microphones. Then you can also run a monitor / tv from your laptop for lyrics.. Absolutely 👍🏽 you’re on the right path.. it should work well . Thanks .

[@GeoffreyUrch]

Hi, Thanks for the video on the Denon Engine software. I am using Karafun on an Ipad and an external monitor connected by a hdmi cable into the apple hdmi accessory the Issue I have Is when this Is all connected I get the Lyrics on the screen but when I try and plug from the Ipad headphone jack Into the mixer It to cuts the sound off ? But If Im using DJ Pro with the Ipad plugged In to the mixer It works fine. Do you know why this could be happening I can still use Karafun on the Ipad but as soon as I try to add the monitor the sound cuts out. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Geoff

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching and your question. I can only assume that it’s the Karafun application with some kind of third party software issue with the adapter. I had a similar issues with other apps. Second I might double check the lighting adapters including the 3.5mm adapter. Also With the Karafun app might check settings in the app for audio. Or using a auxiliary jack from the monitor to a speaker. Last you could use Bluetooth from the iPad to a Bluetooth speaker or use Alto Professional Bluetooth Total 2 adapter to any speaker. Just a few options / thoughts…thanks .

[@abneypark]

OMG, how did you turn this into a 20minute video!?!?

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching. Appreciate the feedback too…

[@nickloss2377]

it looks like the classic case of the blind leading the blind. he keeps repeating in his video that "it's just so easy", then he whips out his specialty made 3.5mm TRS to XLR cable as if everyone is gonna have one of those just lying around ... good lord. this is just setting up your viewers for failure... show your viewers some respect and actually show them some solutions that are achievable. but using a specialty made cable is just an a****** move. unless you're making this video for other sound guys, you're kind of wasting everyone's time. people have RCA connectors, people have auxiliary cables. show them how to use an adapterbor something? but 20 mins..haha.. clearly you're just after some KZbin dollars

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

@@nickloss2377 appreciate the watch and the feedback. Always looking to make better content in the future . Really Just trying to help anyway possible. Thanks

[@cgonzt5636]

Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately the only available channel in our church mixer is not a stereo but a mic channel, like those strip. I appreciate your advice. I am using Mainstage for church keyboards.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

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[@cgonzt5636]

Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately the only available channel in our FOH mixer is a mono mic channel. Meaning If I have your Muslady, the output needs to go to my main mixer- do I need a DI? I appreciate your advice. I am using Mainstage for church keyboards.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

A direct input would would be better than a mono input. But if find a good mono cable that would work from your source application. Your microphone input would technically work…Would only be a mono signal of coarse . I would consider a larger mixer with more inputs. Thanks

[@srihari2042]

Hi.. Just would like to know about the reverse connection.. suppose if I want to record audio 1. from JBL speaker to the laptop directly and 2. also with a mixer in between? Can you please guide

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching and your question. So no matter the audio connected to your audio mixer . Then connect your mixer or audio soundboard to your laptop as an audio interface. And then you should be able to record music via audio program such as audicity. Thanks . If you need more let me know and I’ll try maybe in a future video. Thanks.

[@srihari2042]

​​​@@DjMartiniMidwest Hi.. Please tell exactly which cable is required for connecting from your JBL Eon 610 (which you used in the video) to Laptop which has 3.5mm Mic input? If no mixer is used in this instance... Thank you

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

@@srihari2042 Amazon affiliate Commission earned Reference cable links Cable options needed XLR to 3.5mm amzn.to/3PZfyEc Or 3.5mm to 1/4 jack mono amzn.to/3VZUSj3 Use 3.5 mm jack for laptop then XLR or 1/4 to input speaker.. thanks

[@MoY206]

Appreciate the tips :). Can you use an audio interface to feed music from iPhone/Android/Laptop to audio mixer? I am asked to DJ a friend's kids birthday. I'm no pro lol but i do have some loud speakers and a mixer.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching and your question. Depending on the audio interface that should work. But I would just use iPhone / Android / laptop and run it straight to the audio mixer . No matter you could use all three thou .. it should work. Thanks.

[@MoY206]

Ok sounds good. Keep it simple stupid lol@@DjMartiniMidwest

[@saishrajdeepkeniguitar]

Sir when I connect my laptop charger and audio cable buzz starts coming and when I remove the charger the buzz stops

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

@@saishrajdeepkeniguitar Unfortunately , that’s a laptop issue with electrical interference or faulty components inside your laptop possibly. only suggestion try an audio interface, a ground loop adaptor, or use audio usb adapter instead of using a 3.5 jack. Only suggestions that might work . Good luck 👍🏾.

[@shirleyparadis9120]

hope you can help i dont understand why i have to use my volume on my laptop to hear it through my speakers i have a rockvile rpg2x10 mixer

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching and your question. If just using a laptop and not a controller… Your laptop is the main audio source for your music so Yes .. my opinion is you need to have your laptop volume up around 75 % or more . Then just control the Volume through the mixer’s Master volume and line in volume. Then they must be adjusted accordingly to your needs for volume. Thanks .

[@shirleyparadis9120]

What would be a controller I would need in order not to have to use my laptop volume.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

@@shirleyparadis9120 Sorry I missed phase myself , If you use a laptop or even a controller you still have to have the laptop volume up. Any music source connect to your amp will Need volume from the unit…. laptop, MP3 player, phone , tablet etc. thanks

[@hanf71]

Hey there, thanks for the vid. to connect laptop to mixer, is 3.5 to rca cable best? Or is there a better way? I only ask as I notice on my rca channel there is no gain. Is that a problem? Thanks so much for all your help. Sean

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching and your feedback! To answer your question it’s not a problem but you will only be able to adjust the volume of the music from the source not the mixer. Mixer will control overall volume of everything. If you have another channel with gains they do sell various cables like 1/4 jack to 3.5 and even XLR to to 3.5 . Just depends on your needs and the mixer . Some Cable links if needed : 1/4 jack dual to 3.5 stereo amzn.to/3xumQF1 1/4 jack to 3.5 single amzn.to/3dWJ36K XLR male to 3.5 mm amzn.to/3dWJhL8 XLR female to 3.5 mm single amzn.to/3dZniDx Just make sure if use XLR to check if you need female or male connection or dual left and right channel to the 3.5 jack . Thanks

[@hanf71]

@@DjMartiniMidwest Thanks so much again for your help

[@gaborfeher741]

When connect notebook to "speaker A" and "A speaker connect to speaker B " with xlr cable, then is get two mono speaker or sound is stereo? If I want stereo then I need a 3.5mm Stereo Jack to Dual XLR Male cable?

[@rockman49er]

I've ordered so many cables that wouldn't work because there is so many combinations out there mono stereo balanced unbalanced mixed combinations I've wasted so much money till I finally got it right it's still hard for me makes me mad 😠 😡 lol mono to dual stereo all kinds of different ways to hook stuff up to multiple volume controls gains for me equals blown popping speakers and a headache 😅 😄 🙃

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching and your thoughts.. I’ve ordered many cables too… I hear you! But now I always have something that works … sometimes haha.

[@Sgtfroso1]

can i get KPBS channel on this setup and mix concrete with a mixer?

[@arisvelouxiotis2537]

i have one speaker rcf312a mk4 and when i connect it to my pc with rca male cable to 3.5mm jack it gets no signal and it has very poor sound.Also i tried with another cable 6.3mm jack to 3.5mm jack and i have the same result!Anyone knows what to do?

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

I might suggest use a XLR to 3.5 mm or a 3.5 mm to 1/4 mono cable. Don’t know but some PA speakers only accept the mono cable coming from a computer .. I had this issue myself . I don’t own RCF speakers thou . MY opinions & thoughts only . Hope it works thou. Just suggestions make sure to check if you need male or female XLR for the speaker input. Quick Links if helpful Male XLR to 3.5 HOSA amzn.to/3bUnQc7 Also can’t tell if the 1/4 jack on the your speaker is a input or a output? No good pictures on the internet. Or 3.5 to 1/4 jack mono cable amzn.to/3wButYX

[@arisvelouxiotis2537]

@@DjMartiniMidwest thank you so much for all your information you gave to me!Finally i managed to have a nice sound when i touched the 6.3jack back from speaker again.I dont know why but it worked finally!Thank's again you helped me a lot

[@erick8906]

I have no knowledge on that I wanna connect my mixer to computer speakers but can't get it to work

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Another good video on the topic . (Link at bottom) If you have more issues.. I can make a quick video just let me know what kind of mixer you have ? Thanks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4CoqICrabKsnpIsi=xSv4tKTTTySYe9o1

[@chuckayers3775]

What about hooking up a lap top to a sound board

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching. Definitely a good idea for a future video. As soon as I get a sound board.

[@booobtooober]

You gotta get off the 79¢ craptop headphone jack. Using the 3.5mm jack sucks and going from 3.5 to XLR sucks twice as much You need to get a usb sound card, even the cheapo $29 (Behringer U-Control UCA202 USB Audio Interface) is way better. But, probably the best cheapest solution is a mini mixer with a built in usb interface. Behringer also makes one of those for $69 (XENYX 302USB Premium 5-Input Mixer) Better yet I like the Mackie FX line, and there are countless Chinese brand USB Interface mixers in the $30-$50 range and many are quite good, but some may not be so good. Unfortunately, there's usually no way of knowing how good (or bad) they are except to buy and try.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Hello, thanks for watching and sharing. You are right that XLR cables are better and shield electrical interference for better audio. I do have audio interfaces and usb mixers including the UCA202. If I was recording audio, live streaming, or performing live music . I would absolutely use XLRs / interfaces . For new users.. I was just showing methods to get it done and for just showing a quick hook up to play music from a laptop.. I’m ok showing a valued , easy method, and a good form of getting the connection done . The 3.5mm or 1/8 jack been getting it done since 1950 and works fine especially on short run cables. “Good” the 3.5 mm jack For just playing music . “Best” XLRs , interfaces , and usb mixers . I Agree and thanks for the ideas for a more advanced connection video in the future.

[@booobtooober]

​@@DjMartiniMidwest Yeah, 3.5 mini jack will get you playing. But sound quality is fare at best and horrendous at worst. I'm not even talking about consumer line level vs XLR pro level. I'm just talking about the mini-jack (meaning the built in soundcard (DAC)) I mean some of the cheaper laptops, notebooks and tablets have a jack that literally cost just a few cents from China. There is zero quality and its just god aweful sound to be amplifying to PA levels. You'll be giving everybody a headache. And the weak signal going from 3.5mm (0.335 mV) to XLR (1.2 V) requires you to turn up the gain thus multiplying and or amplifying the distorted signal even further. The best bet, or cheapest solution imho, is to get one of those cheap Chinese usb interface mixers. I mean even if you end up with a crappy one, odds are the sound card will still be an improvement over a 5¢ mini-jack. Plus you'll get more options, most notably, to use a mic.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

@@booobtooober absolutely the jacks on some laptops are bad . I have had issues with some before and it is the reason i have equipment you have suggested. I Agree 👍🏽 Thanks again for all your feedback. All great information.

[@mr.p5814]

Please I have dj-tech iboost 103 ipad pa system but I don't know how to connect it to my laptop I don't want to use ipod I want to use laptop please help me please thank you.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thanks for watching and your question. You need a adapter 30 pin to 3.5 jack like this . amzn.to/3IIXB80 Hopefully this works thanks.

[@jbcolson1027]

It would be better to go from a 3.5mm to 1/4 inch unbalanced, TRS plug.

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Thank you for watching and sharing. All good ways to get the job done. .

[@kurntechdouglas233]

hi guys how do I talk to a group using a powered box and at the same time stream it to someone so they can uses there phone or laptop to hear what i am saying

[@jimboexplorer8609]

Hi what is the best way to connect a laptop dot to the passive speakers

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Hello , thanks for watching and your question. You just need the correct cable needed for your laptop to go to an amplifier of your choice for your passive speaker . Thanks.

[@jimboexplorer8609]

@@DjMartiniMidwest I have got vonyx 3000w and Denon-dnhd2500 I've got the laptop plugged into the mixer . The song isn't loud enough so what's the best way to do it plug it straight into the amplifier

[@jimboexplorer8609]

The laptops are Sony Windows 10

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

@@jimboexplorer8609 hello, do you use a usb cable or RCA cables to plug into your denon mixer from the laptop. In my opinion There is no way to bypass mixer if want to use it .. a couple suggestions I have.. You Could check all the cables? Also could bridge your amp for more volume. Might have output issues either from laptop or the mixer . Might check connections / volumes straight from the laptop to amp . Or mixer to the amp . Also double check volume levels on all devices too. Thanks .

[@jimboexplorer8609]

@@DjMartiniMidwest yes Rca in to the mixer

[@Sgtfroso1]

you can also us USB to 3.5mm

[@juljos9343]

Get on with it

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

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[@grumpyoldmanracing]

It would be helpful if you got to the point

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

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[@omar880507]

man you explain super boring

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

Sorry , thanks for watching and sharing. Hope you find a more interesting video out there. I’ll keep working on less boring videos. Feedback appreciated. Thank you .

[@angeleahneveah6619]

Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!

[@DjMartiniMidwest]

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