Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Phil Morse of the Digital DJ Tips DJ school as he answers another batch of student questions about their DJing.
EPISODE NOTES
In this edition of our Your Questions podcast, we tackle hearing protection for DJs and whether in-ear monitors are the answer. We also cover building flexible DJ sets that don't lock you into rigid playlists, the right microphone for streaming, how to upload your mixes to Mixcloud (properly), and the debate over whether 90s hip-hop still works for today's crowds.
It's the usual mixed bag of absorbing questions from our wonderful community. I hope you enjoy what we've got for you this month!
As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of real-time feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.
Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at digitaldjtips.com
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:15 Episode overview
01:15 How to protect your hearing as a DJ (earplugs, in-ear monitors)
08:04 Best practices for building DJ playlists
13:40 Should you plan your entire DJ set in advance?
22:01 How to upload DJ mixes to Mixcloud
26:34 Best microphone for DJ livestreams?
31:48 When does "old school" hip-hop become outdated?
37:50 Closing thoughts
👉 The proven five-step formula for DJing like a pro: djtips.co/book
👉 Want our free DJ training and guides for beginners? Sign up here: digitaldjtips.com/join
👉 Music courtesy of our friends at mastermixdj.com
Every DJ course you'll ever need, unlocked for life ✅ djtips.co/access-all-areas
Want more DJ info?
â–¶ Take an online DJ course: djtips.co/courses
â–¶ Read "Rock The Dancefloor!": digitaldjtips.com/rock-the-dancefloor
â–¶ Get DJ Gear reviews & news: digitaldjtips.com
â–¶ Join The Global DJ Network: djtips.co/global
â–¶ Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@digitaldjtips
Join Phil Morse of the Digital DJ Tips DJ school as he answers another batch of student questions about their DJing.
EPISODE NOTES
In this edition of our Your Questions podcast, we tackle hearing protection for DJs and whether in-ear monitors are the answer. We also cover building flexible DJ sets that don't lock you into rigid playlists, the right microphone for streaming, how to upload your mixes to Mixcloud (properly), and the debate over whether 90s hip-hop still works for today's crowds.
It's the usual mixed bag of absorbing questions from our wonderful community. I hope you enjoy what we've got for you this month!
As ever, this pod is supported 100% by the students of Digital DJ Tips, and it was recorded in a live webinar with lots of real-time feedback. If you enjoy it and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.
Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at digitaldjtips.com
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:15 Episode overview
01:15 How to protect your hearing as a DJ (earplugs, in-ear monitors)
08:04 Best practices for building DJ playlists
13:40 Should you plan your entire DJ set in advance?
22:01 How to upload DJ mixes to Mixcloud
26:34 Best microphone for DJ livestreams?
31:48 When does "old school" hip-hop become outdated?
37:50 Closing thoughts
👉 The proven five-step formula for DJing like a pro: djtips.co/book
👉 Want our free DJ training and guides for beginners? Sign up here: digitaldjtips.com/join
👉 Music courtesy of our friends at mastermixdj.com
Every DJ course you'll ever need, unlocked for life ✅ djtips.co/access-all-areas
Want more DJ info?
â–¶ Take an online DJ course: djtips.co/courses
â–¶ Read "Rock The Dancefloor!": digitaldjtips.com/rock-the-dancefloor
â–¶ Get DJ Gear reviews & news: digitaldjtips.com
â–¶ Join The Global DJ Network: djtips.co/global
â–¶ Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/digitaldjtips
â–¶ Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@digitaldjtips
![The Complete Guide To Choosing DJ Speakers [2026 Edition]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ygCbD8oLyEg/mqdefault.jpg "The Complete Guide To Choosing DJ Speakers [2026 Edition]
Looking to buy speakers for DJing but not sure what will work? In this lesson, we run through all the different types of speakers you might already have at home – from Bluetooth speakers to gaming speakers to hi-fi setups – and explain which ones will work for DJing and which wont.
We also cover the speakers you should consider buying if youre serious about this, from nearfield monitors to PA speakers, plus essential tips on latency and positioning. Whether youre just starting out or looking to upgrade your setup, this speaker guide will help you make the right choice for your DJing.
Read the full guide: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/what-speakers-use-for-djing/
âš¡ TIMESTAMPS âš¡
00:00 Intro
02:22 No speakers at all (IEMs and headphones)
04:43 Bluetooth speakers (and why they dont work)
08:13 Home cinema systems
10:14 Laptop built-in speakers
11:56 Gaming speakers
13:15 DJ gear with built-in speakers
15:26 Hi-fi speakers and amplifiers
19:00 Nearfield monitors (DJ/producer speakers)
24:01 PA speakers for public use
27:18 Final tips and positioning advice
👉 The proven five-step formula for DJing like a pro: https://djtips.co/book
👉 Want our free DJ training and guides for beginners? Sign up here: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/join
👉 Music courtesy of our friends at https://mastermixdj.com/
Every DJ course youll ever need, unlocked for life ✅ https://djtips.co/access-all-areas
Want more DJ info?
â–¶ Take an online DJ course: https://djtips.co/courses
â–¶ Read Rock The Dancefloor!: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/rock-the-dancefloor/
â–¶ Get DJ Gear reviews & news: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/
â–¶ Join The Global DJ Network: https://djtips.co/global
â–¶ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitaldjtips/
â–¶ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitaldjtips/
â–¶ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaldjtips")
