Learnings, Insights and Tips on Speakers, Subs and DJing
If you’re looking to upgrade or planning on buying your first controller, you might want to know the difference between 2-channel and 4-channel DJ controller. Why some controllers have 4-channels but only two decks? Is it worth it to spend more on a 4-channel controller? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. We’ve all been … Read more
My cousin once told me that a studio monitor was better than a DJ monitor speaker for my home mixing. While I can clearly see how this mistake can be reached, it is not that simple explanation. They are both useful, but there’s a big difference. Also, both have different features for two distinct purposes. … Read more
Choosing the right amount of speakers for DJing is like picking the right pillow for a good night’s sleep – in other words, it’s personal. The right speaker setup depends on your specific needs and what you want from your audio. In short, how many speakers you need as a DJ will depend on the … Read more
If you’re a bedroom DJ just starting out and have Bluetooth speakers at home, you’re probably wondering can you connect them to your DJ controller. There’s a lot of talking about latency, delay, and just buying regular speakers, but if you’re eager to practice, why wait? Yes, you can connect a DJ controller to Bluetooth … Read more
For a long time, studio monitors have been linked with sound technicians and play a massive role in recording, mixing, and mastering. They’re seemingly similar to standard speakers, but are they suitable for DJing? In contrast with PA/DJ speakers, which are purposefully built to throw out sound at much louder volumes, studio monitors are not … Read more
Quick safety note (2026 update): The CDC notes that noise-induced hearing loss can happen from loud sound near the ear or repeated exposure to loud sound, so DJ hearing protection is not just about wearing earplugs. Use high-fidelity earplugs, keep booth monitors and headphones as low as practical, and take listening breaks during long sets. … Read more
In this article, I will explain how can you DJ with wireless headphones, what are the disadvantages, and how to connect them to a DJ controller. These questions have been largely discussed in the past, and using Bluetooth headphones has somehow always been looked upon even though technology progressed. The problem was always latency (the … Read more
Learning to mix only in your headphones is totally possible and is a helpful skill for DJs to have. It will work well for practicing DJing quietly, but also it will prepare you for gigs when the DJ booth monitors are weak or non-existent and plan on DJing with in-ear monitors. In fact, that’s how … Read more
If you’re a newbie in the DJ world, you probably wonder why DJs use headphones and always put them on and off while playing a live set. Is it only for show, or they’re doing something? Some people think, “Well, the music is almost always so loud that listening through headphones is utterly pointless since the music coming out of … Read more
With more and more people getting into DJing, performing live, and making mixes available online, the subject of DJing legally has never been more extensively discussed. All DJs have to buy or download the tracks they plan to mix legally, and some countries even demand a separate digital license that permits them to perform copyrighted … Read more