Mobile DJ External Microphone Mixer Hook Up The EASY Way For GREAT Sound

[NukePooch]

I always run the sound sources into the mixer, then into the PA. I am far on the 'pro sound guy background' side, with quality gear there's no issue running the controller through the mixer. In fact, having EQ controls over the sound is a huge plus for me...I can have the controller EQ for cuts and effects, and use the mixer EQ to shape the sound as necessary.

[lavishlifedjs]

Thanks Brian for the alternative perspective here.

I am one of those djs who run my system through a mixer (yes a $100 Yamaha MG06x). I do it to get more inputs, get slightly better volume (at least to my ear), and most importantly to have the ability to bypass the controller to run an auxiliary input in to the external mixer for backup in case either the computer or controller goes down. I’ve unfortunately experienced both the aforementioned.

Also, I may be completely wrong on this point but that $2000 controller may be more money but only a portion of the the R&D budget goes to the mixer portion while the rest have to go in to the multiple different components that make up that controller. Yamaha’s mixer, on the other hand, was built to do one thing and focus is on that one thing. I may be off on this one here but I digress.

In the end, as you mentioned, we are free to do what we want but just wanted to offer some perspective and reasoning for the other side of your proposal.

Appreciate the content big homey.

[zendygarrido]

Yay, this is the 2023 video you made for me about 5 years ago. Thanks Brian

[jonathannovick]

A key thing to consider is output configuration and level. Cheaper controllers have unbalanced RCA outputs with limited voltage level (-10 dBv) vs even a cheap mic mixer will generally have balanced XLR outputs with a +4dBu output. You always want to run balanced lines at higher levels to your powered speakers. This will increase noise immunity. You also need to know the max AUX input level for your controller. If the AUX inputs are RCA, it may be designed for a -10 dBv input. Feeding your mic mixer into this could cause overload at the controller even though the mic mixer is still in the green.

[DennisHunt]

Nice to see a different method to try. I'll give it a go.

[JBellsCuedUp]

Great vid!!! Appreciate the insight and advice

[audibosoundandlight]

You can knock down the line level output of a (mic) mixing board to mic level with a DI box (20dB attenuation setting or similar). We do this sometimes on larger productions to run the DJs mic through our main audio console to add eq and compression, doing this still gives the DJ the ability to use his mic input on the mixer as usual and provides us control over the mic and better sound quality

[DrumChops]

Nice video keep them coming I was wondering if I can plug instruments in my mixer also will they sound good .
Thanks 🤗

[djwildb]

Roland 707M Controller has 2 microphone preamps with independent gain, low-cut, and noise gate on each channel. 2 Aux inputs for 2 more mics or backup input for Phone. Also, vocal FX for those 2 mics and a Anti feedback setting. I have yet to use it for Karaoke because for my karaoke setup, I don't need the controller functions and prefer my 12-channel mixer to handle the mic control on sliders not knobs.

[DaveMills-oyoz]

Loving this series Brian.
I do run controller into Mixer to PA though - because I only have RCA output from the controller. My Behringer mixer is the hub for controller, backup mp3 player, and 3 x microphones and does just fine with excellent sound quality.

[MrJFunkSanchez]

Another advantage with your method is in case you get an oddball request, streaming music can still be recorded without interrupting the current live set recording. Gonna try this out.

[thedjboothohio]

🤔 now I'm gonna have to experiment. Good info!

[djed]

Great video Brian, what about if I have a entra level controler like the SB3? I haven't saved up enough for the professional controler.

[DrumChops]

Hey Brian allways love to watch your videos by the way will the Xlr to rca cords cause buzzing noise ?

[josep]

Hey i have the pioneer flx10 with 2 15 inch EVs speakers and a 12 inch EVs sub with a yamaha mg12xu whats the right way to connected everything to have better and cleared sound

[Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

I’ve used this set up once when a band wanted to run into my sound system. Other than that, the 1000 is more than capable to run alone.

[DJGeoffJohnson]

Agreed. The more electronics you place in between the controller and your speakers, the better chance of introducing noise. And all it takes is one over-heated capacitor, diode, transistor or power supply to add noise to the line.

[allancarter]

I do it the other way as I use drum machine etc. But also running it this way if my controller or laptop has issues (never happened yet) I have a back up laptop to continue the event.

[dvallejo]

what would be the recommended connections for a controller like a pioneer ddj sb3. that only has one usb and one rca

[Beluel]

hello Brian, I like to know how I can connect a Bluetooth audio mixer plus a BBE 282ix to my Bluetooth powered speakers ? So everything sounds without wires?