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Mixing without amp + speakers
Hey everyone.
When I joined here a month or so ago, people gave me recommendations on what kind of decks, mixer, and headphones I should buy.
But I was just curious about speakers and an amplifier, is it generally considered good for a beginner DJ to use only headphones? I mean I'm just starting out and have a fixed budget, but from what I've been hearing, DJing with only headphones is a bad way to practice and begin.
Should I save money up for speakers and an amp?
Well... yea ... thats what comfy headphones are for though 
, nonetheless -- what do you and the rest of TA think?
u prolly have a stereo with an input
and ur headfones can be as comfy as possible, but u have to take em offf once in a while
Is there any way to hook it up to my computer?
I really don't think I'll be able to afford speakers and an amp for a while, but my computer speakers and bass unit are decent (for a computer) -- hell its better than nothing.
Get one of these and you can plug your mixer right into your souncard or computer speakers, or just about any other home stereos, tvs etc...
^ I'll look into it 
^
dont know hom much u spend but u can also get some active monitors saves from not having to buy an amp
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| Originally posted by visje dont know hom much u spend but u can also get some active monitors saves from not having to buy an amp |
Can anyone list some good beginner/budget speakers and amplifier?
Just get some shitty little powered speakers for �50, and then buy better ones when you got the paperwork - Sapphires sell some cheap sets, www.decks.co.uk
I just have my mixer running into my stereo, an old Sony I got from a pawn shop. Not the best but it definitely gets the job done.
Well I'll look into getting some cheap speakers and an amp,
but in the meantime does anyone know anything about the "SoundMAX Integrated Audio" soundcard? It came with my computer, I think I'd have to have a line-in to get the music to play through my computer and to record to my computer also (I'd also be interested in recording my mixes since I'm just starting, and it'll give me something to listen to on the way to class for practice and stuff).
Also can anyone give me some price-feasible recommendations on speakers + amplifier or active monitors? (btw, monitors are essentially just speakers and amp in one right?) thanks.
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| Originally posted by trance85 Well I'll look into getting some cheap speakers and an amp, but in the meantime does anyone know anything about the "SoundMAX Integrated Audio" soundcard? It came with my computer, I think I'd have to have a line-in to get the music to play through my computer and to record to my computer also (I'd also be interested in recording my mixes since I'm just starting, and it'll give me something to listen to on the way to class for practice and stuff). Also can anyone give me some price-feasible recommendations on speakers + amplifier or active monitors? (btw, monitors are essentially just speakers and amp in one right?) thanks. |
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| Originally posted by djxtension Although active monitors are usually quite a bit more expensive than regular ones. Speakers are usually something that is necessary to be able to mix well. If you have to play in a club one day, and you've never mixed through speakers, you are going to have a very hard time mixing... Any speakers will do for now, you can always buy some better speakers later on. |
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| Originally posted by Inertia not completely true. i used to rely on one ear monitoring, till i was forced to mix without monitors at all, and a mixer with no split cue. i had to settle using the PFL/PGM fader gradually. i spent about a week like this, mixing heavily, at least 5 hours a day. next time i got to use monitors, it was A LOT easier. my skills were a lot better because of that week. anyways, to me, monitors (aside from using one ear monitoring, which isn't really indispensable in a bedroom) are just a commodity for when you want to take your phones off and listen to the "live music. either way, i've been one to dance whilst wearing my phones when i have no monitors, heh. |
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| Well, you are right. But since he is mixing in his bedroom, he probably won't have a 10+ kW speakersystem installed, and that kinda makes monitors essential... |
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| get two(one for being able to hear from the comp and one for recording, [maybe you dont even need two]) rca to soundcard (dont remember the type). i would get the golden one which have better sound quallity with no losses. they are not expencive 4pounds maybe. |
Really?
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| Originally posted by trance85 4 pounds each? for a sound card I could use to record with, and for one for hearing? Really? |
Alright, I did think that sounded too good to be true :P I'll look into spending up to $50 on one, but I still want monitors or amp + speakers, suggestions on monitors or amp + speakers combo?
Hmmm, well I just sold a few things and got a bunch of money for xmas, plus I transferred one of my bank accounts at home to my bank account here, so I got more money to throw around. I'd probably be willing to spend a couple hundred dollars (U.S. dollars) if anyone has any other suggestions on monitors, or amplifier + speakers. ?
edit: also...totally unrelated, but is the only difference between the technic 1200 m3d and mk2 / other models the unhingeable dust covers on the m3ds and the no lock at 0 for pitch?
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