Dude Thanks a Million. Aside from the quality of sound as a DJ I’ve always been relying on just the controller board and u just taught me a valuable lesson!!!!
The main purpose for an additional mixer is more headroom for audio. The controller has a limiter and will peak fast depending on your setup whether it’s with just powered tops or coupled with subs. The mixer will allow more volume and has a greater preamp for microphones. The mic preamp on most controllers are dog shit. The mixer is useful for better sound quality overall. The SR2 can get really harsh esp if your pushing it past 12 o clock master. I used to have the SR2 now i have the SRT. Much better sound quality imo.
Use the 1/4" over the RCA. 1/4" in balanced and less susceptible to outside interference. There is a reason professional controllers (and other sound output) all use 1/4" and XLR - RCA are a good backup.
this was my question. so RCA out the controller to 1/4 to the mixer correct? what about auxilary for phone or ipad? would i need two 1/4" or one 1/4" to connect to phone? i guess it has to do with stereo and mono. sorry im new to mixers, just got a Behringer xenyx 802 and trying to learn lol thanks!
@@abesickerz Its more about distance and Interference. The further away you are from the speaker the more likely you are vulnerable to outside interference. get good wires and you will be fine with RCA's
I actually have that mixer & do the same with my DDJ 1000. It’s always better to use an external mixer simply because it pushes more sound plus all its capabilities. I purchased 2 actually one to take with me every weekend cuz I’m a mobile Dj & one for my home set up for podcasting. Great purchase & great vid bro. Now clean that garage lol
The Architect Of Sound: Yes, it is a sage investment on a product that has been around probably; since, I would say around 1972. There is nomenclature about the mixer that has not been amended all that much in 50 years; so that, it very much intuitive. The pre-amps are very solid and this will last many, many years. Keep up the good work and enjoy your sound quality.
Thanks Barn-E, now i understand how its all connected. I have the Traktor S8 and also have the Yamaha MG 10 XU. Now I can prepare myself better. In Canada they have just announced that full capacity at venues and weddings will be allowed once again after 2 years, this will open up the business again, thanks again for the great video!
My backup is the Dennon MCX 8000 controller. If my laptop fails , all I do is move the flash drive to the controller and flip a switch, and the party/ dancing keeps going!!!! 😊 🧢🎛🎧🔊🎶🎵🎶🎵🕺💃🕺💃
Good video bro but. You should connect 1/4 from your controller to your mixer. Left side on channel one and right side on channel 2. You can use the pan to switch them to left and right on the channel. It’s better then RCA bro trust me.
Hi, why is it better? especially, if I only have the RCA to XLR and no 1/4 (as we speak), what changes with the set up you sugested? whgat do you mean by using the pan to switch? Thanks
Came to same the same. When you do that you get true stereo sound. You could achieve the same by plugging your RCA's into separate channels. Xlr and trs 1/4 are both balanced, rca is not, that is why it is better.
Thanks Brother. I'm a new mobile Dj and have now gotten to the point where I'm looking at getting a line mixer as up until now, I've been connecting directly to my speakers from my controller. I admit I had been been intimidated by the mixers all together. After watching several videos, I'm convinced of the value this would bring to my setup and now zeroing in on what particular mixer I will purchase. Showing how you connect everything was really helpful and I thank you much.
I agree with another comment use 1/4 inch sounds a lot better. I have always used a mixer as it does get you out of trouble, I have a 2nd laptop set for emergencies. Also means you can connect more than 1 Mic .
Appreciate you bro. I got my first gig in 4 weeks. I was worried I didn’t know what to do. I’m starting with a DDJ400. So there isn’t much too work with
Loved this, bought one and used it when someone requests a song, not in my library but I can find it with my phone, I can have it ready and play it through that
Thank you for this! I’ve been a beginner DJ for a while now and have this same exact setup including the same controller! Except for the mixer. Never considered it, but now I need to run to the nearest GarageBand and get a small mixer.
I am thinking about getting a mixer because now iam a up and coming dj and when on social media and sometime my sound will sound so bad and iam thinking about buying a Makie
I have the Mackie Mix 8. for ceremony I run the mic and laptop through it. For reception I only run the mic through it. the controller goes direct to the speakers.
the only reason i started to do it like this was cuz of the example i gave if my laptop shuts down my controller does too because its being powered by my laptop.
Buy a controller with built in four channel stand alone mixer.... for best sound, ALWAYS use the XLR, or 1/4 inch balanced cables when they are available. Computer headphone outputs a lot of times have modified eq settings to make headphones sound better, but can sound horrible through a dj sound system. And music from youtube..... I'm not EVEN going down that sound quality rabbit hole........
I guess what he is saying is if power goes to the controller it’s not going to help. The stand alone mixer part of the controller would still need power to work! If the adaptor breaks, it’s game over unless you plug a phone directly to another input in the speaker and daisy chain to second speaker. Most active speakers have second input option and relevant output, in a worse case scenario
Most high end controllers have 24bit 32 float so the need for a mixer seems redundant. I personally don’t use a mixer in addition to a mixer. But I use a Rane 72MK2 so pls make it make sense going from a controller into an external mixer then off to powered speakers. I see this more often than not out in the field.
Hello please. I have 2 new power speakers that I want to add to my already set up dj, which is 2 subs and 2 load speakers. Now ,I do not want to plug them to the monitor input. I want them on the same left and right main output so I can have more power and same fader control of all. How do I connected them
Can you just have the rca from controller go to mixer then mixer to speakers. What’s the purpose of the 1/4 from the controller to the mixer if you have RCA from controller to mixer
Can I run the pioneer dj through my peavey XR-mixer amp ( head unit)? It’s what I would sing through in a band. I want to amplify the sound through loud speakers for the affordable, pioneer beginners DJ set up . But the little speakers that are compatible with it will not hang with my guitar metal electric guitar ⚡️
What is the safest / best order of turning the equipment off and removing cables in a setup like this after a set? Trying to avoid those uncomfortable loud noises and damaging equipment.🤔
I go from my DJM-S9 to my Yamaha MG12XU. I use the compression on each of those channels. Also, my mic goes into the Yamaha, not the S9. This way, I can record the mix straight out of the S9 without me talking.
It doesn't make sense to me that the reason to use a mixer is as a backup for your deck malfunctioning. What if the mixer is the one that failed? What's more likely to fail, a thousand dollar plus pioneer CDJ, or a $200 mixer? ( I honestly don't know much about audio engineering but my money is on the mixer)
I have exactly the same set up, including the same dj controller case. When you plug in your mixer to your computer via usb, you have a dedicated channel on your mixxer that controls your over all sounds of your computer. This comes more in handy when you use the mixer to mix digitally on different applications, such as garage band and such. Its basically an external sound card. I used it a lot to record podcast. This mixer is very nice and it enhances your outputs.
how is the sound Quality for outdoor venue Im looking into getting this mixer since Im djing more for community events at my work and I have a Pair of RadioShack 15" PA speakers with Max power of 300W
Muchas gracias DJ Barn. Thanks for the tips man I have a pioneer ddj-sr as well. my homie loaned me his 24 ch berhinger and I agree with the more channels. do you have jbl eon speakers? I have the Eon 600's & I treat them like they are my babies. Que Sigue El Bochinche 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼🎶😎
Nice video by the way I have a yamaha mg10xu mixer I plugged into channels 3/4 and it was peaking and distorting should I have plugged it in 5/6 UNBALANCED channels or what can you tell me what to do ?
I have a Ddj flx4 working with rekordbox, do I need to buy a mixer compatible with rekordbox (pioneer) or can I connect any mixer to the consolle and still use Rekorbox?
hi i like the idea of the mixer . can I hook up and amplifier basically i have the same laptop / controller but no power speakers just passive i would have to add an amp would you know how to do this?
I have the same exact setup and i personally set my mixxer volume to my desire level and i use my controller to adjust volume depending on what you're playing. Not all songs have the same quality and volume.
i been DJing for 15 years and he's a million percent right. it's a little intimidating but literal heaven once you get it down.
Dude Thanks a Million. Aside from the quality of sound as a DJ I’ve always been relying on just the controller board and u just taught me a valuable lesson!!!!
The main purpose for an additional mixer is more headroom for audio. The controller has a limiter and will peak fast depending on your setup whether it’s with just powered tops or coupled with subs. The mixer will allow more volume and has a greater preamp for microphones. The mic preamp on most controllers are dog shit. The mixer is useful for better sound quality overall. The SR2 can get really harsh esp if your pushing it past 12 o clock master. I used to have the SR2 now i have the SRT. Much better sound quality imo.
My exact comment and i use a traktor s4 mk3
Hey can you let me know how you usually set your levels on yours
Use the 1/4" over the RCA. 1/4" in balanced and less susceptible to outside interference. There is a reason professional controllers (and other sound output) all use 1/4" and XLR - RCA are a good backup.
this was my question. so RCA out the controller to 1/4 to the mixer correct? what about auxilary for phone or ipad? would i need two 1/4" or one 1/4" to connect to phone? i guess it has to do with stereo and mono. sorry im new to mixers, just got a Behringer xenyx 802 and trying to learn lol thanks!
@@abesickerz Its more about distance and Interference. The further away you are from the speaker the more likely you are vulnerable to outside interference. get good wires and you will be fine with RCA's
What ,,!!'m mmmm about it !?,, Min mim moaning little petti peoplE ,, give me a life paleaszze ... the guys just saying ,, ,, init
I actually have that mixer & do the same with my DDJ 1000. It’s always better to use an external mixer simply because it pushes more sound plus all its capabilities. I purchased 2 actually one to take with me every weekend cuz I’m a mobile Dj & one for my home set up for podcasting. Great purchase & great vid bro. Now clean that garage lol
The Architect Of Sound: Yes, it is a sage investment on a product that has been around probably; since, I would say around 1972. There is nomenclature about the mixer that has not been amended all that much in 50 years; so that, it very much intuitive. The pre-amps are very solid and this will last many, many years. Keep up the good work and enjoy your sound quality.
Thanks Barn-E, now i understand how its all connected. I have the Traktor S8 and also have the Yamaha MG 10 XU. Now I can prepare myself better. In Canada they have just announced that full capacity at venues and weddings will be allowed once again after 2 years, this will open up the business again, thanks again for the great video!
My backup is the Dennon MCX 8000 controller. If my laptop fails , all I do is move the flash drive to the controller and flip a switch, and the party/ dancing keeps going!!!! 😊 🧢🎛🎧🔊🎶🎵🎶🎵🕺💃🕺💃
Good video bro but. You should connect 1/4 from your controller to your mixer. Left side on channel one and right side on channel 2. You can use the pan to switch them to left and right on the channel. It’s better then RCA bro trust me.
Hi, why is it better? especially, if I only have the RCA to XLR and no 1/4 (as we speak), what changes with the set up you sugested? whgat do you mean by using the pan to switch? Thanks
@@terryriderbell4558 it's not better. like the video says "this is just another way of hooking up"
I'll Have to try it
Make a video bro
Came to same the same. When you do that you get true stereo sound. You could achieve the same by plugging your RCA's into separate channels. Xlr and trs 1/4 are both balanced, rca is not, that is why it is better.
Thanks Brother. I'm a new mobile Dj and have now gotten to the point where I'm looking at getting a line mixer as up until now, I've been connecting directly to my speakers from my controller. I admit I had been been intimidated by the mixers all together. After watching several videos, I'm convinced of the value this would bring to my setup and now zeroing in on what particular mixer I will purchase. Showing how you connect everything was really helpful and I thank you much.
yea no prob. i hope my vid helped with ur decision.
I agree with another comment use 1/4 inch sounds a lot better. I have always used a mixer as it does get you out of trouble, I have a 2nd laptop set for emergencies. Also means you can connect more than 1 Mic .
yes thats the benefits of a 10 channel mixer.
Thanks bro. Can you do a full set up review. I'm interested to see how you set up for a party, including lights. Much appreciated. Thank you.
thats actually a good idea. I'll look into making that video. thanks for watching and your comment.
Appreciate you bro. I got my first gig in 4 weeks. I was worried I didn’t know what to do. I’m starting with a DDJ400. So there isn’t much too work with
I do agree with your suggestion. I use a mixer and and it does work out best.
Excellent advice! Always have a backup. Better to have it & not need it than the other way around...
i knew this would work, but this just reaffirmed for me what i already knew would be a good way to go so i can add some reverb on the mics for karaoke
Loved this, bought one and used it when someone requests a song, not in my library but I can find it with my phone, I can have it ready and play it through that
What a coincidence, even I have been using the same set up but my mixer is the mg16xu....... Glad to come across this video.... :)
Nice tips. Thanks a lot. 👍👍
Thank you for this! I’ve been a beginner DJ for a while now and have this same exact setup including the same controller! Except for the mixer. Never considered it, but now I need to run to the nearest GarageBand and get a small mixer.
Invest in decent rca/xlr cable it does improve signal
I am thinking about getting a mixer because now iam a up and coming dj and when on social media and sometime my sound will sound so bad and iam thinking about buying a Makie
I have the Mackie Mix 8. for ceremony I run the mic and laptop through it. For reception I only run the mic through it. the controller goes direct to the speakers.
the only reason i started to do it like this was cuz of the example i gave if my laptop shuts down my controller does too because its being powered by my laptop.
Thanks this is the reason I thought I needed a mixer.
Honestly this is how all clubs should be set up!!! Period!! This way us DJ's can load up music on our DJ Apps!! duhhhh!!
I’ve been thinking about this for a while now....thank you so much!!
Buy a controller with built in four channel stand alone mixer.... for best sound, ALWAYS use the XLR, or 1/4 inch balanced cables when they are available. Computer headphone outputs a lot of times have modified eq settings to make headphones sound better, but can sound horrible through a dj sound system. And music from youtube..... I'm not EVEN going down that sound quality rabbit hole........
I guess what he is saying is if power goes to the controller it’s not going to help. The stand alone mixer part of the controller would still need power to work! If the adaptor breaks, it’s game over unless you plug a phone directly to another input in the speaker and daisy chain to second speaker. Most active speakers have second input option and relevant output, in a worse case scenario
I connected mine the same way like u do
That dance though 😂
Thanks for sharing. I’m using it the exact same way 👌 and reason bravo 👏
Would using an older 4 channel DJ mixer be the same right as an alternative, instead of going out and purchasing another piece of equipment
Wouldn’t mind having a setup like this😢😢😢
Bro I bought a whole DJ mixer with turn tables and Bluetooth all that, but I can't figure out how to scratch and mix when I connect Bluetooth
Any reason why you would not go out from 1/4 inch vs RCA? Also, why not use the xlr master in the yamaha. Thank you
I haven’t any videos yet who shows how to connect multiple amplifier to the mixer or the interface
Stopped watching when i seen the rca cables
lol
Explain
If i need to explain you need to go back to basics of how audio signals works
Rca is the worst cable you can use. He went from 1/4” to rca🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Most high end controllers have 24bit 32 float so the need for a mixer seems redundant. I personally don’t use a mixer in addition to a mixer. But I use a Rane 72MK2 so pls make it make sense going from a controller into an external mixer then off to powered speakers. I see this more often than not out in the field.
Nice video bro! I gotta get me one of those Yamaha mixers
thank you. yea look into it.
Awesome Video Brother I enjoyed your Presentation being a up and coming DJ myself
Hello please. I have 2 new power speakers that I want to add to my already set up dj, which is 2 subs and 2 load speakers. Now ,I do not want to plug them to the monitor input. I want them on the same left and right main output so I can have more power and same fader control of all. How do I connected them
Hi I have pioneer ddjrev1 controller and just bought Yamaha ag06 mixer but I can’t hear sound to TikTok both left and right green lights are on
I’m new to mixers but with a mixer u have more options to manipulate the music than just with the controller
Like getting rid of vocals and just keeping beats
Thank you bro. Asante sana.
no problem
Can you just have the rca from controller go to mixer then mixer to speakers. What’s the purpose of the 1/4 from the controller to the mixer if you have RCA from controller to mixer
Hell yeah💯💯very helpful bro
I'm glad my video brought some kind of value. thank you for your comment.
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the info 👍🏾 I'm going to do this
Using the same process; how could I connect a sub.
Can I run the pioneer dj through my peavey XR-mixer amp ( head unit)?
It’s what I would sing through in a band.
I want to amplify the sound through loud speakers for the affordable, pioneer beginners DJ set up .
But the little speakers that are compatible with it will not hang with my guitar metal electric guitar ⚡️
Nice, I have the same SR and mg10xu. 👍
oh wow thats crazy. how do you like them?
@@BarnE888 love em both. But I do have other gears as well. SR is well built and can't ever go wrong with yamaha mixers
One question, why don´t you connect your speakers to the mixer instead? Thank you
Does this improve the quality of the sound? As opposed to going straight from the mixer/controller to the speaker?
Saludos en colombia, tengo una ddj 400 y quiero comprar el mg10xu me parece buen mixer.
buen mixer por el precio
one main out on my mixer doesnt work can i use a Y spitter and put both channels from amp to one of the mixer outputs.????
How ues to a audio interface in your dj setup
i don't own one but i'll look into it. thanks
Can i use a mixer like this one to map an effect on serato dj pro ?
Okay yo lo conecto asi pero alguien me puede silucionar esto cuando voy aser mescla las cansiones el audio sale para enfrente
Can someone tell me what is the Grey RCA Cable that he
unplugged & put in the mixer...What is the other end plugged
into???
Thanks that was very helpful
Best explanation ever
This is the same way I do my set up, the only difference is i use a mackie pro fx 10 v3.
What is the safest / best order of turning the equipment off and removing cables in a setup like this after a set? Trying to avoid those uncomfortable loud noises and damaging equipment.🤔
Hey DJ Barnie I notice you are really familiar with the Norteño Genre can you do a top 20 or top 50 must have songs
i need to update my library first but i will look into making a video like that. thanks for the suggestion.
That's a very good seggestion. I have noticed this as well. Specially cumbia norteña you have that for weeks.
*suggestion
You bought a whole mixer just in case your controller gives out you don’t use any of those a fx while you’re mixing???
Great set up and video. 😊
how do i connect a midi to controller and mixer also with a sound card?
Any suggestions how to hook up my harbinger v2318 n 4115 to aharbinger mixer n numark mixer
I go from my DJM-S9 to my Yamaha MG12XU. I use the compression on each of those channels. Also, my mic goes into the Yamaha, not the S9. This way, I can record the mix straight out of the S9 without me talking.
Serato does not record the mic output anyway with or without the Yamaha board.
Yo how did you hook up the d9 to mg?
I use the same mixer. How would I connect to a bar's external speakers via rca? What would be the process of signal flow?
It doesn't make sense to me that the reason to use a mixer is as a backup for your deck malfunctioning. What if the mixer is the one that failed? What's more likely to fail, a thousand dollar plus pioneer CDJ, or a $200 mixer? ( I honestly don't know much about audio engineering but my money is on the mixer)
What happens when you plug your mixers USB straight to your laptop?
i don't know i haven't tried it.
I have exactly the same set up, including the same dj controller case. When you plug in your mixer to your computer via usb, you have a dedicated channel on your mixxer that controls your over all sounds of your computer. This comes more in handy when you use the mixer to mix digitally on different applications, such as garage band and such. Its basically an external sound card. I used it a lot to record podcast. This mixer is very nice and it enhances your outputs.
What is the cable adapter that you're running the phone to the rca cable?
how is the sound Quality for outdoor venue Im looking into getting this mixer since Im djing more for community events at my work and I have a Pair of RadioShack 15" PA speakers with Max power of 300W
How can I do microphone recording on my serato dj pro with my Sb3 controller ..is it possible ?
Thankx for info bro
i have a 6 channel pevey mixer and im just starting out was wondering if that would work or does the mixer need to have built in amp or not?
Muchas gracias DJ Barn. Thanks for the tips man I have a pioneer ddj-sr as well. my homie loaned me his 24 ch berhinger and I agree with the more channels. do you have jbl eon speakers? I have the Eon 600's & I treat them like they are my babies. Que Sigue El Bochinche 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼🎶😎
That was very helpful
Great point 👍🏾
I have the Yamaha mixer but i have the pioneer sb3.
Nice video by the way I have a yamaha mg10xu mixer I plugged into channels 3/4 and it was peaking and distorting should I have plugged it in 5/6 UNBALANCED channels or what can you tell me what to do ?
I have a Ddj flx4 working with rekordbox, do I need to buy a mixer compatible with rekordbox (pioneer) or can I connect any mixer to the consolle and still use Rekorbox?
Hey, thank you so much 👍🏽❤
If you don't have a master aux on your controller how do you connect the mixer to the controller
That was very clever!!! Thanks
I have no RCA jacks on my mixer. How do I connect my dj controller to the mixer?
You can use TSR cables. Connect them to the line input on the mixer, then the master out on your dj controller.
NS7 has aux for phone to save urass
If your controller is only powered by USB (pioneer dj 400) from the laptop.. Will the mixer get enough power?
hi i like the idea of the mixer . can I hook up and amplifier basically i have the same laptop / controller but no power speakers just passive i would have to add an amp would you know how to do this?
Good video, can you do a video of how you use it? Like, how do you control the volume? Through the controller or mixer?
ok i'll make sure to do a video about all that. thanks
I have the same exact setup and i personally set my mixxer volume to my desire level and i use my controller to adjust volume depending on what you're playing. Not all songs have the same quality and volume.
Where did you get the controller case??? its awesome!!!!
What’s the difference between the 2 channel mixer in the dj vs the 8 channel mixer on the phone. Can you just use the yamaha instead
My Yamaha doesn’t have rca how can I connect?
Simple and great!
No updates on your Dj speaker
Why don’t you use XLR to your speaker
Wich do u recommend I have a small móvil dj sbd3,2 altos 312,and I want a small mixer also is behringer q802 or mackie 402vlz4?help
Good idea
Which make of phone are you using i have a samsung and bought a lead to do that but it didnt work so what else will i need
Question: Do you need ACTIVE speakers for Yamaha MG10xu to work properly?
I have the sb3 can I still hook up a mixer to it all it has is stereo out