DJ Mixing 2

Question 1

What does 'EQ sweeping' help a DJ identify in a problematic frequency range?

Accepted Answer

The exact frequency causing muddiness or harshness

Answer

EQ sweeping involves boosting a narrow band and moving it across the frequency spectrum to pinpoint problem frequencies before cutting them.

Question 2

In DJ mixing, what is a 'ghost mix'?

Accepted Answer

A transition where the outgoing track is inaudible to the crowd but audible in headphones

Answer

A ghost mix lets the DJ monitor the blend in headphones before bringing it into the main mix, ensuring a clean transition.

Question 3

Which technique involves gradually increasing the bass of an incoming track while simultaneously reducing it on the outgoing track?

Accepted Answer

EQ transition

Answer

An EQ transition swaps the low-end between tracks to avoid bass clash and create a smooth handoff.

Question 4

What is the primary function of a high-pass filter (HPF) when applied during a mix?

Accepted Answer

Removes frequencies below the cutoff point

Answer

A high-pass filter cuts low frequencies below the set cutoff, useful for thinning out a track or preventing bass build-up.

Question 5

When a DJ says a mix 'lacks energy,' which of the following is most likely the cause?

Accepted Answer

The gain levels are mismatched or the transition is too gradual

Answer

Energy drops often happen when gain levels between tracks are unbalanced or when transitions drag on too long without a dynamic shift.

DJ - Mixing Practice Test