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Choosing the perfect headphones (DJ basics)

One of the most overlooked aspects of being a DJ is the selection of headphones. It could be argued that being able to properly hear the music being listened to and mixed is one of the most important aspects of a live DJ experience. The club atmosphere is extremely loud and without the proper equipment it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of sounds that are presented.

There are three main sources of music that a DJ will deal with when performing live. The first is the mix that is heard on the dance floor itself. Most of the time, due to the position of the DJ booth and the fact that the venue’s sound system is designed to shoot towards the dance floor and away from the DJ, this will sound loud, muddy, and confusing. DJs must be able to unplug this music while mixing, they only listen when they specifically want to check certain sonic aspects of the music they are playing. A DJ’s window to what partygoers on the dance floor listen to is the monitor, or second source of music. A monitor is a speaker or two speakers that represent the mix that is sent to the club’s main sound system. Since the monitor (s) are located in the DJ booth, there are no distracting echoes or sync issues to muddy the sound.

The third source of sound in a DJ booth is headphones. The headphones are connected to the mixer and are designed to allow the DJ to listen to any of the tracks that are played through that plate. They can also listen to multiple sources at the same time, such as when the DJ wants to mix a track with signal into what is already playing through the speakers. Headphones are a crucial piece for a DJ who wants to make sure his transitions are accurate.

Clubs are obviously noisy places. In addition to the extremely loud music, there is also noise from the crowd combined with chatting from other people who may be in or around the DJ booth. This makes it important to ensure that the selected headphones can completely block out any external sound when it’s time to mix. Most headphones achieve this by completely surrounding the ear. By covering each of the ears, it is possible to make a fairly effective seal against outside noise. Suitable DJ headphones are also self-contained, meaning no sound leaks out while in use. Some of the most popular DJ headphones are Sony’s V series. For many years, the MDR-V500 was one of the standard DJ headphones in use around the world and while still very good, it has been superseded by the MDR-V700. They are larger and heavier than the previous generation, but provide excellent clarity when listening in noisy environments.

It is clear that when it comes to DJing, headphones are no good. Capable of delivering powerful bass response and distinguished highs, the comfortable over-the-ear headphones are the best choice for DJs who want to ensure they can run flawless mixes every time.

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