Turntable/speakers problem!

[arkmandluxe]

I need help setting up audio for turntables. I hooked up my turntable to my dj mixer. I need to know can I plug my dj mixer into a amplifier and that from amplifier to passive speakers? Do I need a phono preamp if i will be using an amplifier?

 

[DD66000]

If the amp doesn't have a phono input, then you need a separate phono pre-amp.

 

[TLS Guy]

I need help setting up audio for turntables. I hooked up my turntable to my dj mixer. I need to know can I plug my dj mixer into a amplifier and that from amplifier to passive speakers? Do I need a phono preamp if i will be using an amplifier?

Yes you will need a phono preamp. PU cartridges put out 1.5 to 4.5 MV. Line level is two Volts. However a PU cartridge outputs to the RIAA curve which has a big HF boost.

The phono amp will amplify the cartridge to line level, at the same time providing the correct EQ for the RIAA curve.

You can order one here.

 

[MidnightSensi]

He is plugging it into a dj mixer, that IS a phono pre-amp.

Just make sure to connect the turntable into the first channels PHONO inputs, and ground it onto the mixer. Turn on the mixer and move the crossfader to the channel you selected it on, you'll probably want the levels of channel one on 0db.

 

[TLS Guy]

He is plugging it into a dj mixer, that IS a phono pre-amp.

Just make sure to connect the turntable into the first channels PHONO inputs, and ground it onto the mixer. Turn on the mixer and move the crossfader to the channel you selected it on, you'll probably want the levels of channel one on 0db.

Since when did all DJ mixers have a phono stage? I have seen a few in my time, but I don't recall hem having a phono stage, but may be I'm forgetful.

I any event I'm certain not all fader channels will have RIAA EQ, so the OP will have to read his manual.

 

[MidnightSensi]

Since when did all DJ mixers have a phono stage? I have seen a few in my time, but I don't recall hem having a phono stage, but may be I'm forgetful.

I any event I'm certain not all fader channels will have RIAA EQ, so the OP will have to read his manual.

That's in the phono inputs, so when he has channel one set to phono (usually a switch on the front or top/face depending on the mixer) he is ready to go (he'll need to do that in order to get any sound anyways).