page_title: DJ mixer
section_title: Power
hierarchical_section_title: DJ mixer / Power
caption_attribution_description: English: SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE Germany -- Club Eifel disc jockey DJ Blaze plays music at the 2009 Air Force Ball here at Club Eifel Sept. 25. Sabers from across the 52nd Fighter Wing were invited to attend the event, which observed the Air Force's birthday and Airmen's contributions around the globe. This year's theme was "All in...Globally Engaged" to recognize the unique role the Air Force fulfills in missions across the world. U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson, VIRIN: 090925-F-1239W-510.JPG
context_page_description: A DJ mixer is a type of audio mixing console used by Disc jockeys to control and manipulate multiple audio signals. Some DJs use the mixer to make seamless transitions from one song to another when they are playing records at a dance club. Hip hop DJs and turntablists use the DJ mixer to play record players like a musical instrument and create new sounds. DJs in the disco, house music, electronic dance music and other dance-oriented genres use the mixer to make smooth transitions between different sound recordings as they are playing. The sources are typically record turntables, compact cassettes, CDJs, or DJ software on a laptop. DJ mixers allow the DJ to use headphones to preview the next song before playing it to the audience. Most low- to mid-priced DJ mixers can only accommodate two turntables or CD players, but some mixers can accommodate up to four turntables or CD players. DJs and turntablists in hip hop music and nu metal use DJ mixers to create beats, loops and "scratching" sound effects.
context_section_description: DJ mixers have an AC mains plug that is connected to the wall to supply electric power for the unit. Some DJ mixers can take batteries, which enables users to mix songs outside or away from electric power sources, with the output being plugged into a portable boom box or other battery-powered sound system.
caption: A disc jockey performing at the 2009 Air Force Ball. With one hand he is manipulating a vinyl record on a turnable; the other hand is controlling the mix with a DJ mixer.
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