Some DJs like to mix by turning down all the EQs, bringing up the fader fully, and then gradually mixing the track in with the EQ.
Play around with both options and see which you prefer.
MIC EQUALIZER DEFINITION FULL
When isolator is selected, the EQ knobs will give you a full kill on that frequency range, i.e. The Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 (and some other mixers) have the option to toggle the EQ curve between ‘isolator’ and ‘EQ’. Understanding EQ: Types of EQ Equalizer or Isolator?Īs explained above, a normal equalizer on a DJ mixer will allow you to reduce the bandwidth to roughly -26db. Most modern productions should have a relatively similar volume, but if you are mixing vinyl and digital, old and new, or unmastered material or samples, you might need to adjust the gain to make sure the levels are similar, so your mix doesn’t suddenly get much louder or quieter. This is used to adjust volume when you are mixing tracks with different original volumes together. This controls the volume of the channel across all frequencies and the range is usually between -∞ and +9/+10db. Channel GainĪbove the three or four EQ knobs, you’ll find the gain (or trim) knob. If you see -∞, this means the EQ knob will cut the frequency band completely (otherwise known as an isolator). When you turn the knob counter-clockwise (to the left), you reduce the volume by around -26db (you will see the exact range of decibels written on the mixer). The volume is measured in decibels, and when the EQ knob is set to 12 o’clock (the centre), it’s at 0db, otherwise known as full frequency – the same as the track’s original level.īy turning the knob clockwise, or to the right, you can boost the volume by something like +6 to +10db, depending on the mixer, however usually we would never turn the knob all the way to the right, because it can distort the sound. The EQ Gain is the volume of each EQ knob or band of frequencies. This gives you a little bit more flexibility and allows smoother, longer transitions – if that’s your style. Four-band EQ commonly splits the midrange into two – hi mid and low mid. You’ll also encounter four-band EQ in club-standard mixers such as the Allen & Heath Xone:92 or 96 and the Pioneer V10. Some types of DJ mixer even give you the possibility to adjust the frequency range – more on this later. The exact range controlled by each EQ knob can vary from mixer to mixer – you will find the frequency range in the user manual. The mid is usually where the vocals are, and the high is everything above that, including hi-hats. The low affects the bass and maybe some of the kick drums. These signify the range on the frequency spectrum: The knobs on your mixer are labelled hi (treble/high), mid (midrange) and low (bass). This refers to the frequency range each knob controls.
MIC EQUALIZER DEFINITION PROFESSIONAL
In most clubs and professional DJ studios, you’ll find a Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 mixer, which has a three-band EQ. Most common DJ mixers have a three-band or four-band EQ. Understanding EQ: Basic EQ parameters The EQ Frequency Spectrumįirstly, let’s go over some EQ basics for beginners.
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