1:
Check
Your recording levels: DJing isn't just about
being good at mixing two tunes together, it's also about producing
a mix with top audio quality.
2: Make sure you don't record
your mix too loud (or quiet):
There's nothing worse than hearing a really good mix that we
can't actually play on-air due to badly recorded audio. Watch
your level (VU) meters and DO NOT record into the "red"
or your mix could "clip" and sound distorted. Digital
audio is very particular about levels. So watch them like a
hawk! Check your levels on each deck/CD before you record your
mix. Replace your deck needle/cart if one is significantly lower
than the other in volume.
3: Fades / slowdowns / edits
Please try not to fade your mix IN or OUT or slow
your final track down at the end either! You wouldn't hear it
in a club so why record it in your mix? It's not professional
- especially if you do it in a club.
Remember the clubbers - they want to hear a nice smooth progression
of music they can dance to!
4:
Practice
the mix beforehand. It's less likely to go wrong when you come
to record the real thing. We don't accept badly mixed files.
If it goes wrong - start again! All practice is good practice:)
If
you'd like any more advice (or have some advice you would like
included in our tips) please feel free to contact us at HHUK.
We want to encourage new DJ talent so any questions however
basic are welcome. Our MSN Messenger address is: studio@hhuk.net
or email
us.
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