DJ & AUDIO GLOSSARY

Gain staging

Setting signal levels at each device so audio stays clear without avoidable noise or overload. Good gain staging is the difference between clean sound and distortion at volume, especially in a full ballroom.

Why it matters when you plan

Knowing Gain staging helps you brief energy, timing and transitions clearly, instead of leaving those choices to guesswork on the night.

How to use it in the brief

  • Say where Gain staging matters — which segment or moment.
  • Give an example the DJ can act on, not just the term.
  • Note any preference or boundary you already have.

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