How To DJ In JUST Your Headphones

[@TicoKamisaki]

I can't even believe this was a live stream :o This is so professional and he is all by himself. Not to mention he never gets off track on what he is saying, and is always so concise. Congratulations and thanks for the class!

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks Tico! Appreciate the support :)

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks Tico

[@SherwinBajao]

I should have watched this sooner. One of the reasons we bought a house was so I could crank up the music late at night and not disturb the neighbors. lol

[@digitaldjtips]

The holy grail of all DJs!

[@curbyourshi1056]

I once won a DJ competition because the only speakers were over 5 metres away and nobody except me had a clue how to get the mix done in their headphones. That and I can actually DJ.

[@digitaldjtips]

Love that, great work

[@Flashback_Jack]

I do this in all my mixes. I even record mixes in my apartment in the middle of the night. Mixing in headphones bothers nobody, which is a plus. Of course, syncing the audio to the video in my software afterward (I do live mixes on my channel) is a bit of a pain, but it works out in the end.

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one, anything that allows you to practice more gets a thumbs up from us!

[@heavybism1]

This is awesome!! I don't know why I never thought of this!! Often my wife heads to sleep early but I want to mix without disturbing her. Thank youu!

[@digitaldjtips]

You’re welcome

[@Subskile]

I appreciate that you work so hard on your videos for beginner DJs! You helped me so much when I got started.

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem, we love to help

[@kriskersey2258]

Hey phil....as an old DJ returning to streaming game...VERY much appreciate your tutorials and guidance...cheers mate

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem Kris, glad to help!

[@edubbzz]

I've been using the 4th way n love it.... headphones with an ear bud inside... so easy n accurate..

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one Eileen!

[@kvs1031]

I use my headphone a lot to make full mixes because I live in a apartment so I can't record with my speakers to much.

[@digitaldjtips]

Make sense 😊

[@3nthamornin]

same

[@LKeet6]

@@3nthamornin I want to do the same thing, but so far can only see people suggesting the do it in the mixer. I don't like this solution because certain functions of the mixer don't go into the headphones on the cue function. I can't do it via my laptop because the usb from mixer to laptop is overriding everything. So I'm wondering do any of you guys use a setup like this? What's the solution? I'm thinking maybe using a headphone amp? Either through my amp or directly from the mixer. Anybody know if that will work?

[@3nthamornin]

@@LKeet6 Yep. Amp seems to be the only way for me as well

[@LKeet6]

@@3nthamornin yes, but I'm currently using my very old Sony amp, and it's either too powerful, or the headphone socket is terrible quality. (I think it's the second one.) So I'm wondering if a specialised headphone amp is the way to go...

[@FSwiftDJ]

I'm surprised not many know it today as it was standard back in the days for most DJ's??? but in a club not as much as i needed to hear the MC & Crowd more to get in the vibe !! but learning the headphone mixing technique will improve your mixing quite bit i still mix today in the evening that way now, but watch your ears ( Low volume) don't over do it over time 🔊 👍🎧.

[@digitaldjtips]

Seems like many do know based on the comments :) Definitely a good skill to have!

[@dwai1967]

A couple of things to note. Pioneer mixers (and some Denons) you need to have the master queue button engaged or this won't work. Allen & Heath mixers, the master volume dips in the headphones when you activate the queue. Stay away from these mixers if that's your style of dj'ing. (The dB versions may not have this issue as they're digital).

[@digitaldjtips]

thanks for the tips

[@keokio7]

6:50 start

[@aleixjf]

There is a “6th way” for Traktor users (and maybe other softwares too): 1. Go to the Output Routing settings in Traktor 2. There you can route the Master Output, the Monitor Output, and here’s the key: the RECORD Output. 3. Like this, you route the Master’s output as usual, but then you route the Record Output (which, in effect, is the same as the Master’s output) to the Left (or Right) of your monitor output (headphones), and the Monitor Output (in Mono) to the other monitor output. Not sure if I explainned it clearly enough, but hopefully this will help lther Traktor users (or other software users, if they have this settings too)

[@digitaldjtips]

Awesome, thanks for the additional tip!

[@aleixjf]

Digital DJ Tips happy to help the community! 😇

[@darryldelrosario3792]

On the pioneer DDJ 200,instead of using the mono split cable,,Just plug in your headphones directly on your laptop,,It works like a high end mixer set on monosplit😊

[@aldocipriotti6752]

Hope this gets answered since this video is old but are any of these functions available on just using laptop and a DJ software like virtual DJ, Traktor , serato without a physical controller/ mixer ? I always liked that feature of preparing the next track in my headphones only before mixing

[@copeyhagen4249]

have two young kids in the house so dont egt to mix properly unless theyre out with their Mam, and not me, which is feckin seldom... gonna give this a whack now, been meaning to try it for ages. thanks Phil.

[@digitaldjtips]

Hope it helps you DJ more!

[@TeraGreene1]

I had to do the 4th way many many years ago... maybe a decade ago on Traktor if I recall. haha This was a fun video. I'm mentoring 20 middle schoolers on how to DJ, and I wanted to see if there were any. other techniques I could impart with them. This was a good validation, even though I am blessed with space where I can use subs/speakers for my online events, radio show, and educational purposes. Thanks for all you do for all these years! I've been djing for 17 and I feel like you have been around for a looooong time, too. :-)

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one Tera, glad we've been able to help!

[@DJDOLLARVIBE]

I've been using headphones and earphones to dj for years. I use virtual djs preset sound configurations to make my headphones my speakers and use them as headphones at the same time so I did a keyboard mapping (laptop DJing) that reduces the master volume aka speaker or it turns it off and switches to my cue deck for headphones and bam like that it's been easy

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one David, good tip

[@dj_paultuk7052]

I hardly ever use my speakers at home. Thankfully with Denon DJ and split mode its super easy.

[@digitaldjtips]

True!

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Great show Mr. Phil

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks a lot!

[@tonyblount5067]

I Ben Dj with Head phones for a long time I injoy it and it sounds good when you Don't use it.

[@gworkez101]

love the tip , keep it up man

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@djkirk2854]

I am watching the replay because I live in another time zone so when you your shows I am at work so I cannot watch the live show.

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem, thanks for catching up!

[@SherwinBajao]

Even if you mix using only headphones, you still beat match.

[@digitaldjtips]

Sure!

[@jamiecampbell5690]

Can you do a live stream like this with out having the speakers on but everyone can sill hear your sound

[@digitaldjtips]

yes

[@jamiecampbell5690]

@@digitaldjtips is there a video for it on how it is set up

[@radelekic5132]

I use aiaiai headset and they got the worst noise-cancellation. Any recommendations?

[@myronfernandes4246]

I got updated to rekordbox 6 n now i cant hear anything..can u help me with the right audio settings pls..thanks

[@myronfernandes4246]

I cant hear anything on my headphones. Im using ddjrz...may b i set itup wrong in my laptop...pls help..thanks

[@mcpeko]

Mono split! :) Do want.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching :)

[@adolfhitler4251]

i dont hear anything if i connect. can i connect to pc?

[@user-yj6yg6qm1w]

On the Numark mixstreampro if you are practicing in silence through your headphones, how can you use the left and right side of the headphones with split cue ? Because I'm only getting music through the left side ? Like if you put the mix cue to the left you get the track you're bringing in then to the right what the audience should be hearing but through the left and right side of the headphones, at the same time ... Because I can't do that ? I selected mono as well, and its still not doing it ?? ... Any advice would be much appreciated. :)

[@digitaldjtips]

It should work as long as you select the option in the settings?

[@user-yj6yg6qm1w]

Yeah I think it was because I had it in silence, but didn't have the channels up, you have to completely knock the speakers off and put both channels up to switch from 100% headphones to 100% main ... its cueing both sides now. Thanks for the reply anyway :) Great videos.

[@LKeet6]

the one i haven't seen anyone mention is getting a headphone amp?? This way, you can have two sets of headphones, one to use in the normal way, for single channel cueing (or mixing master and cue as some like to do,) and one set of headphones being the "speakers," coming out of the headphone amp. I'm not an expert, but this will work, no? They have RCA ins and sometimes XLR ins. (i'd like to go with this, and go for "balanced" sound output.) I'm actually facing this issue right now, because i need to mix in silence. At the moment, i've used my very old sony power amp, but either the amp is too powerful for the headphones, or the headphone socket is crap, so the quality is bad with a lot of background hiss too. I've switched to using master cue on the mixer. But long-term, i want to get a headphone amp, which will go either out the main amp, or straight into the mixer. I'm really hoping this will work. Still doing my research on it...

[@digitaldjtips]

Never heard that suggested before! Let us know how your research goes please...

[@blk316]

I tried DJing with ear monitors with my xdj xz ( speakers turned off). But for some weird reason, couldn't hear the FX in the ear monitors. Has anyone else had this issue or what is the solution to hear all FX?

[@inderenisaac8068]

I was going to ask the exact question. Please let us know ddj tips?

[@blk316]

School boy error on my part! What you need to do is (with speakers off) turn on master cue (that way you hear what everyone else hears), use the headphone cue buttons, above the upfaders for the channels you are using. That's how it works....oh use the upfaders as if the speakers are on🤦🏾‍♂️

[@inderenisaac8068]

@@blk316 Wow! Appreciate the response sir! Thank you 👌👍

[@inderenisaac8068]

@@blk316 Can you record a mix when in this mode?

[@blk316]

I prominently use Serato (with laptop) and have recorded sets. Not tried in standalone with usb, but I'm 90% sure, there shouldn't be an issue

What DJ headphone brand/model do you recommend for general mixing?

[@digitaldjtips]

Too many to name them all, check out our reviews here: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews-all/accessories/#type=headphones :)

[@kriminelle-ente]

has anyone an idea ? : I only use Heaphones as well. A few days ago it was my second time live on twitch . it works very good. Setup: DDJ 400 with Usb to Pc Headphones on Front Headphones out at DDJ 400 . But i want to her the Pc sound aswell on my headphones (For Twitch Alerts for Example ) . How can i manage this ? a Mixer ?

[@digitaldjtips]

Yeah you'd probably need a mixer to do that.

[@kriminelle-ente]

@@digitaldjtips Thx for your answer!

[@Atem_S.]

interesting idea... 2 headphone at once..

[@digitaldjtips]

Yeah we thought so too!

[@Aesop101]

Is there a video specifically on style #4 ?

[@digitaldjtips]

What was style 4? I can't find it with a quick flick through and the article only outlines 3

[@Aesop101]

Forward to 16:19

[@caribbeanvibes1]

When I am mixing with headphones only Any one has problem with serato clipping when head phone volume turns up some times serato shut off

[@digitaldjtips]

Not a problem we've had no

[@PK_Mega_Awesome]

What would you suggest as the best option for the pioneer ddj-sb3 to mix in headphones?

[@digitaldjtips]

Best option out of what?

[@PK_Mega_Awesome]

@@digitaldjtips thanks for getting back to me. What I mean is, you said that the sb3 doesn't have a cue/master mix knob, so with that in mind which method should I use to try and mix in my headphones? I am currently looking into which controller to buy, am used to cdjs and mixing the old fashioned way listening to the room, but I'm now going to start djing on twitch and need to keep the noise down. I thought I'd settled on my choice with the sb3, I've used serato before and it seems to be the best choice, but now I'm wondering if I won't be able to mix in my headphones I might have to have a rethink. Thanks again.

[@digitaldjtips]

You can achieve the same thing with the SB3 it just doesn't have a rotary, instead it's a button that will let you have the master in your headphones as well (obviously this isn't as flexible as a mix knob as it's all or nothing).

[@JtheG]

So does that mean that I can't learn how to DJ, with headphones only, on my DDJ-SB3?

[@digitaldjtips]

Best to use a speaker too, as this unit from memory has no cue/master headphones control (I may be wrong about that).

[@polvorin15764]

I djayed only 4 years and damaged my hearing from the club, dancefloor hat almost 115db and I had to have my headphones really loud for cueing otherwise I wouldn't hear shit...

[@digitaldjtips]

Ouch, sorry to hear that. It's very important to protect your hearing as best you can

[@polvorin15764]

@@digitaldjtips jep I just stopped working as a full-time DJ from one week to another after 4 years of 6 days a week. 2006-2010 and since then never again, now I wanna get back to it from home and perhaps try streaming and having fun. My hearing also recovered mostly but I dont hear as well as normal people, that I confirmed. 😁

[@digitaldjtips]

Perhaps give IEM's a go, great isolation and allows you to really control the volume

[@polvorin15764]

@@digitaldjtips are they really safer/better for my hearing? Any recommendations for djs or any iems are good, as I never had any and got no experience or knowledge about them.

[@digitaldjtips]

This article will help: www.digitaldjtips.com/2017/11/5-tips-for-switching-from-headphones-to-in-ear-monitors/ :)

[@bren994uk]

Anyone know if monosplit is achievable in rekordbox?

[@digitaldjtips]

Unless they've changed it then it's only available if your hardware has a physical switch

[@dJ.kNiGhT23]

I mix with my headphones on and I dont use high end headphones I use a $19.99 sony headphones some dj say you need a $300 headphones 5o mix I say nope if you are a good DJ you will use any headphones.

[@digitaldjtips]

Sure, some people play a bit fast and loose with the term "need"

[@alexzanderking1556]

I dj in my headphones to not disturb my neighbours

[@digitaldjtips]

Often the reason many start, very considerate :)

[@Aesop101]

Will try today on my Prime 4. Roommate acting like a BIATCH

[@digitaldjtips]

Haha awesome, hope it helps you get some practice in :)

[@stehastings]

How do I get this to work on a Ddj400? Just plug headphones into controller?

[@digitaldjtips]

Yep!

[@ozdog206]

People brag about not using headphones for cueing , blending etc., with dj software and laptop. Close the laptop where you can't see waveform , and see what happens without headphones. Don't believe me, close the laptop, while dj is mixing without headphones. Guarantee they will immediately open it or crash.

[@digitaldjtips]

In all fairness I've never seen anyone brag about not using headphones but we'll take your word for it

[@ozdog206]

Yeah. World is a large place,hard to see or meet every dj. But Harlem hip hop djs where known for not using headphones. Dj Mell Starr is one of them. KZbin him. Very famous and skilled hip hop scratch dj. I am a old school dj. And definitely know we had to use headphones and stickers for cue points and blending/beat matching and scratching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3_Te6JjjJWWqsk

[@Shabazza84]

No fan of the mono split. But that's just my brain.

[@digitaldjtips]

Fair enough :)

[@nicolea2839]

How to be Skrillex 101

[@sylviospadafino3277]

Pretty obvious how to dj in just headphones

[@sylviospadafino3277]

@@3nthamornin for pass time

[@digitaldjtips]

For you perhaps, once upon a time you didn't know how to either - we cater to everyone here including new DJs

[@djhotboi3748]

Hello i have a ddj-2sb I turned it over to the Que side but it don’t work so what will I need to do you can reach me on messenger Davonta Jackson