How to Set Up Your DJ Headphones
Headphones are critical for cueing and beatmatching. The way you connect and configure them determines how accurately you can monitor audio.
Step-by-Step Tutorial:
- Connect to Output: Plug your headphones into your DJ controller or mixer’s dedicated headphone jack.
- Choose Cue Channels: Use the cue buttons on your controller or mixer to select the deck or track you want to monitor.
- Set Cue/Master Mix Levels: Adjust the mix knob to fade between hearing only the cue audio or blending it with the master output.
- Adjust Volume: Check the headphone volume control and keep it at a comfortable level.
Pro Tip: Invest in a quality pair of closed-back headphones to block ambient noise and hear crystal-clear audio.