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5. CONNECTING SPEAKERS
Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers: RCA and minijack. An RCA plug
corresponds to a channel, while a minijack plug corresponds to an output (composed of two
channels), which is why there are 4 RCA plugs and 2 minijack plugs. Select the type of plug
according to the type of speakers you will be connecting. Normally, Outputs 1/2 will be used for
your live mix playing in the room, and Outputs 3/4 will be used for monitoring or connecting an
external mixer. The Outputs 3/4 connector and the headphone jack always output the same
audio data.
5.1. Connecting speakers and/or an external mixer to your DJ
Console Mk2
- Make sure that your computer is switched off and that the optional power adapter is
disconnected, if you have one.
- Connect your main set of speakers to the Output 1/2 RCA plugs (plug 1 corresponds to the left
speaker, plug 2 to the right speaker) or to the Output 1/2 minijack plug.
- If you have a second set of speakers (monitoring speakers, for example), connect the speakers
to the Output 3/4 RCA plugs (plug 3 corresponds to the left speaker, plug 4 to the right speaker)
or to the Output 3/4 minijack plug. You can also connect an external mixer to these plugs.
Your speakers and/or external mixer are now ready for use with your DJ Console Mk2.
6. USING THE DJ CONSOLE MK2 AT A PARTY
6.1. Overview
You are now about to learn everything a DJ needs to know to host his or her first parties. Let’s
start at the beginning, namely setting up the party: no DJ would allow himself to arrive
unprepared, which is why he would have organized his material and selected his records
beforehand.
You should do the same by sorting through your music. Have a good look through your collection
of CDs as well as MP3 and AIFF (for Mac) files and select the songs you are going to use. In
order to be able to mix tracks effectively, you must know the pieces perfectly.
When you’re ready, make sure that you have all the hardware you will need. Got your computer,
DJ Console Mk2, a pair of speakers, headphones and microphone handy? Perfect, then you’re
ready to go!
You’re probably asking yourself: and now, how do I get started? By way of introduction, here are
the basic principles of DJing: a DJ works with two decks (or turntables). The first deck plays one
part of the musical piece, while the DJ uses the second deck to listen to the next part on his
headphones. He can then work on this second part (speed it up so that it is at the same tempo as
the rest of the piece, etc.) before playing it out loud. At the end of a part, the DJ plays the part on
the other deck by doing a mix, which is to say a blending of the two parts creating a perfect
transition.