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DJ & Turntablism

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Feb 15, 2008

Learn the difference between Speakon, Jack, and XLR inputs. Also learn how to wire all of these connectors to hook up your speaker system on your PA or DJ system. ...

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Feb 15, 2008

Use two CDJ CD players and a mixer to use your speakers instead of headphones. ...

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Feb 15, 2008

How to set a graphic EQ on a DJ system. This bit of kit is a bit like the bass, mid and top on your mixer except you don't get 3 knobs to mess about with you get anything from 15 to 30 and up. ...

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Feb 15, 2008

The minus and plus pitch bend and the jog wheel on your tabletop CD player will slow down or speed up the music so that you can beat match better. ...

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Feb 15, 2008

A CDJ player has a filter button and slider which allows you to isolate the bass, mid, or top frequencies in the music. You can use the bass, mid, and treble dials on a mixer to emulate this effect. ...

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Feb 15, 2008

A slip mat allows the DJ to stop the vinyl record but let the platter beneath it continue to spin. A slip mat eliminates friction, making scratching easier. ...

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Feb 15, 2008

Why does a DJ use a monitor system? To avoid secondhand sound from the speakers that the crowd listens to. Uses a mixer and amplifiers connected to smaller speakers. ...

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Feb 13, 2008

Does your 12" record get stuck on your turntable platter? Learn how to prevent this. ...

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Feb 13, 2008

How to remove the knobs and sliders on a DJ mixer to replace the crossfader or make other repairs. ...

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Feb 13, 2008

How to fix a stuck platter on a Technics SL1200 turntable and also how to fix the SL1200 if one channel is not working. ...