Don’t cart around CDs and vinyl to every party and event. Use your laptop to DJ and leave some space on your DJ stand for a beverage. See below:
Step 1: Load software and drivers
Load software and sound card drivers on to your laptop and read the user guides to become familiar with them.
Step 2: Rip audio CDs to laptop
Rip any audio CDs to the laptop that you would like to use.
Step 3: Set up a playlist
Set up a playlist that can run for the duration of the event. You can always pause the soundtrack to queue up any requests.
Step 4: Test your playlist, cables, and mixing
Test your playlist, cables, and mixing capabilities at least 24 hours before a scheduled event.
Step 5: Plug laptop into surge protector
Plug the laptop in to a surge protector.
Step 6: Connect amp to the laptop
Connect the amplifier to an audio output on your laptop with an RCA cable. Then plug the amplifier into the surge protector.
Step 7: Connect speakers to the amp
Connect the speakers to the amplifier using an RCA cable and plug the amp into the surge protector.
Step 8: Connect the microphone to the amp
Connect the microphone to the amplifier. Keep the microphone away from the speakers to eliminate feedback.
Step 9: Tape down cords
Use the gaffer tape to tape down any cords that could be a hazard. Now get ready to watch your guests get down!
Pinstripe Magazine Staff
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