How To Use A Mixer In Your Dj Setup 

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!

Out of the hundreds of videos I watched about this topic you are the only one that I understand and demonstrates step by step how to hook all this stuff up, it’s super confusing but you made it very clear what people need. Would it possible to do one with an audio interface included

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.

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.

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 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 .

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!

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

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.

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

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

Does this improve the quality of the sound? As opposed to going straight from the mixer/controller to the speaker?

Nice tips. Thanks a lot. 👍👍

I do agree with your suggestion. I use a mixer and and it does work out best.

What a coincidence, even I have been using the same set up but my mixer is the mg16xu....... Glad to come across this video.... :)

Thanks this is the reason I thought I needed a mixer.

Very informative video.. So by using your mixer there is no need for an amplifier?

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

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 ⚡️

I’ve been thinking about this for a while now....thank you so much!!

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???

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.

Awesome Video Brother I enjoyed your Presentation being a up and coming DJ myself

Can you use a virtual DJ software with this controller even though it has Serrano?

Good video man. What type of aux cable were you using? Ive had bad experiences with the past couple that i have bought

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

Invest in decent rca/xlr cable it does improve signal

One question, why don´t you connect your speakers to the mixer instead? Thank you

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 use the same mixer. How would I connect to a bar's external speakers via rca? What would be the process of signal flow?

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 ?

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

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?

Why are using RCAs from Your Controller to Your Mixer??

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

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?

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

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)

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 i use a mixer like this one to map an effect on serato dj pro ?

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

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

If your controller is only powered by USB (pioneer dj 400) from the laptop.. Will the mixer get enough power?

Thanks for sharing. I’m using it the exact same way 👌 and reason bravo 👏

Yo Barney!! Thank you Brother for this So Helpful 😉 So Here's my issue. I hooked up Everything just like You said But I only get sound from Controller to My Speakers . I tried adding the Small 6 Channel Beheringer Mixer as You said, it Played from my Phone for 10 Seconds, then No Sound. What's that sound like to You? Baad Cable, Can a Mixer go bad? However I can Run Microphones through the Mixer, But No music Sound. I Have Dual RCA running from My Mixer to My Controller Maybe its that. I don't know Bro Any Suggestions. Thanks Again 😊 Also, I have A beginners Party Controller , it has no Mic Jacks. I say that because You Pulled A Quarter inch From Your Controller. My Controller has No Quarter inch Sockets

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 👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼🎶😎

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

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.????

Nice video bro! I gotta get me one of those Yamaha mixers

Great set up and video. 😊

Any suggestions how to hook up my harbinger v2318 n 4115 to aharbinger mixer n numark mixer

Where did you get the controller case??? its awesome!!!!

Is the mixer being power on its own ac outlet? Sorry for the ignorance

How ues to a audio interface in your dj setup

What is the cable adapter that you're running the phone to the rca cable?

Great video, thanks! Just wondering if I can setup without a controller? I plan to karaoke with youtube tracks. Also plan to play dance songs in between karaokes.

I have a question, what do you guys use for music. For example I use tidal for music, but sometimes I can’t use it on my laptop all the time. I need a hot spot. To help with internet.

Hey Barney i bought DDJ SB3 and used dual rca male to 1/4 in male to connect to my sony xp 700 speaker (only input/output) I am getting a lot of choppy sound lately, i changed the cables multiple times and the problems persist. I do not know if the problem is my SB3 controller or Tidal (where i pull my music from) or the speaker (its brand-new and works very well when i connect from iphone via Bluetooth) which integrates with Serato. Any guidance would be appreciate it

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.🤔

Can someone tell me what is the Grey RCA Cable that he unplugged & put in the mixer...What is the other end plugged into???

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

What happens when you plug your mixers USB straight to your laptop?

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

Does the rca to your phone work connected to the ddj?

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!!

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?

Just wandering what year your mac is?

How can I do microphone recording on my serato dj pro with my Sb3 controller ..is it possible ?

Question: Do you need ACTIVE speakers for Yamaha MG10xu to work properly?

Thanks for the info 👍🏾 I'm going to do this

I haven’t any videos yet who shows how to connect multiple amplifier to the mixer or the interface

Hell yeah💯💯very helpful bro

how do i connect a midi to controller and mixer also with a sound card?

Using the same process; how could I connect a sub.

If you don't have a master aux on your controller how do you connect the mixer to the controller

Let’s say I don’t have powered speakers.....how would I connect my amp to this mixer???? The same way you connect the powered speakers ?

So do mixers never crash? Or break?

Great video...I have a question how do you hook up a powered subwoofer to the mixer..??

I have no RCA jacks on my mixer. How do I connect my dj controller to the mixer?

I have the sb3 can I still hook up a mixer to it all it has is stereo out

Hi Dj Barney can u please show me if u use sr or mixer in auido settings in laptop ty

Hi brother, thanks for helpful video, I get a question. What cable you use to connect mixer to your phone,

question for you as a novice; where do you set your level controls on your controller when you sdend your sound to the mixer? are all of your dials at 12 o'clock? and is your master volume on your controller at max? and is it possible to use xlr left and right and placing them in input 1 and 2 of the yamaha mixer?

Good video, can you do a video of how you use it? Like, how do you control the volume? Through the controller or mixer?

What's the wire in the back hooked to???????.

That dance though 😂

Nice, I have the same SR and mg10xu. 👍

JUST GET BETTER CABLES....AND WHY IS ONLY ONE TRS IN THE OUPUT OF THE MIXER TO THE MAIN SPEAKERS? DO YOU HAVE A SPEAKER WIRE FROM ONE SPEAKER GOING TO THE OTHER ONE?

Do you have the usb connected To the mixer

Question do you ever get concerned about the amount of heat Yamaha MG10XU generate? And what was the longest amount of time you used it for a gig

We use the Yamaha MG10XU in our setup and the volume isn't great via the USB. Have you had any issues with low output from the MG10XU

Can you play your controller without the soft wear

What song was that you were playing too at 1:47?