Instructions
- 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.
- TIP: Bring a few backup CDs with you in case of software malfunction. You may quickly need to cue some music while you fix the problem.
- 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.
- TIP: Make sure that all volume knobs are at zero before playing any music. You may need a ground-lift adapter to remove any buzzing noises.
- 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!
- FACT: Did you know? The first known recording of sound was made by a Parisian named Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville in 1860.
You Will Need
- Laptop with 2 audio outputs and a large hard drive
- DJ software with an internal mixer
- USB external sound card
- Audio CDs
- Playlist
- Surge protector
- RCA cables
- Amplifier
- Speakers
- Microphone
- Gaffer tape
- Ground-lift adapter (optional)
