Most home audio setups rarely need more than a 1/8” cable, USB cable, phone dock, or a Bluetooth connection.ĭJing and PA systems on the other hand, still remain firmly entrenched in a more traditional use of audio cables to connect various components and there may be many younger DJs that are not fully familiar with the various types of cables available and how each functions. Computers and phones are how most people consume their music, and the industry has focused on creating technology devoted specifically to them. The home stereo is no longer the source of music. In the last 20 years or so, the way we listen to music has drastically changed. Wiring a hi-fi system is a skill of the past. There were separate amplifiers, turntables, CD players, cassette decks, etc – and each had to connect to one another to get sound to the speakers. Why Do Most New DJs Not Know About Audio Cables?įor decades, stereo systems were largely component-based gear requiring a certain level of knowledge and understanding to get home hi-fi systems up and running, with various components sending signal to each other. This is essential reading for every new DJ – pass it along and share your own must-know knowledge in the comments. In today’s article, guest contributor DJ Soo shares a back-to-basics guide on audio cables. It might be a bit terrifying to older DJs, but many new DJs don’t know anything about audio cables, wiring, and pre-amps.