DJ DJ Equipment and Hardware

Question 1

What is the primary function of a DJ mixer's crossfader?

Accepted Answer

Blend audio between two channels

Answer

Adjust EQ frequencies

Answer

Control headphone volume

Answer

Set BPM tempo

Question 2

Which turntable platter type uses a motor directly connected to the platter spindle?

Accepted Answer

Direct-drive

Answer

Belt-drive

Answer

Friction-drive

Answer

Magnetic-drive

Question 3

What does the 'gain' knob on a DJ mixer control?

Accepted Answer

Input signal level for a channel

Answer

Master output level

Answer

Crossfader curve

Answer

Headphone cue mix

Question 4

What is the standard phono output impedance for DJ turntables?

Accepted Answer

47k ohms (load)

Answer

75 ohms

Answer

600 ohms

Answer

150 ohms

Question 5

What does 'platter weight' affect on a direct-drive turntable?

Accepted Answer

Rotational stability and wow/flutter

Answer

Audio frequency response

Answer

Motor noise level

Answer

Needle tracking force

Question 6

Which connector type is most commonly used for professional DJ mixer balanced outputs?

Accepted Answer

XLR

Answer

RCA

Answer

1/4" TS

Answer

3.5mm TRS