If you’ve been using built-in speakers, then it’s time to think about investing in a set of studio monitors. Bear in mind however that these types of speakers are not capable of providing the full, dynamic sound you need to DJ properly. To do this, you need to adjust the settings in your DJ software to direct the Master Output to your computer’s on-board sound card. It’s also possible to amplify your DJ controller through the built-in speakers in your laptop or computer. DJ mixer or controller + laptop or computer speakers You will need two, one for each speaker, and you can also use this type of cable to connect your DJ set to your active monitors. If the cable isn’t long enough, you can easily extend it using a regular microphone cable. To connect a pair of studio monitors to your laptop or PC without an audio interface, you will need a 3.5mm jack to 2x XLR cable. Studio monitors and laptop without an interface “Which cables do I use to connect a set of studio monitors to a laptop or PC? Which cables do I need to hook my DJ controller up to my monitors? Why do I need an audio interface, and how do I connect it to my studio monitors?” In this blog, we’ll take you through some examples using a set of active studio monitors, which have a built-in amplifier. Some of the most frequently-asked questions we get here at Bax Music are about connecting studio monitors.
