WINDOWS PC · ORIGINAL PRACTICAL GUIDE
Recording Levels and Clipping in VirtualDJ on Windows
A checklist for clean mixes, headroom and recording review.
Set an initial level
Start with conservative deck gains and leave headroom on the master output.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Watch the loudest passage
Test a busy chorus rather than only a quiet intro. Red clipping indicators are a warning, not a target.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Avoid double processing
Check whether Windows enhancements or an external mixer are applying additional gain.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Record a short test
Capture one minute, listen on headphones and speakers, and check for distortion or unexpected silence.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Archive the session
Use a descriptive filename and keep a note of the audio route and settings used.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Before you finish
Keep notes of what worked, which Windows output was selected, and any error messages. Review the current publisher manual for exact menu labels and hardware support.