# Headphones with djay in club **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions\ **Created:** [November 19, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405 "2023-11-19T10:04:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DJSmiley](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f14d63/32.png) [@DJSmiley](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJSmiley)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/1 "2023-11-19T10:04:48Z")
Looking for some help and assistance: I will be DJ’ing in a club using the djay algoriddim app (the classic version) from my iPad. I have a cable and an adapter connecting my iPad to the mixer. The issue: When I plug in headphones (to the iPad) the music stops. What do I need to make my headphones work - without causing the music to stop? Any help will be much appreciated 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/2 "2023-11-19T15:29:09Z")
Hi @DJSmiley you either need to use a DJ controller with built-in audio interface, an external audio interface or a DJ headphone splitter cable. > **[The $4 Cable Every DJ Should Own - Digital DJ Tips](https://www.digitaldjtips.com/the-4-cable-every-dj-should-own/)** > > What if I told you there was a cable that costs just $4, that will let you DJ "properly" with just a DJ app on your phone or laptop? ---
**Author:** ![DJSmiley](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f14d63/32.png) [@DJSmiley](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJSmiley)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/4 "2023-11-19T18:40:46Z")
Hi Slak\_Jaw, Can you specify what I need in order to use the solutions you suggest. Links will be very useful. Re the split cable - could it be the Traktor DJ cable? If I use this the music will not stop when I Connect the cable to my iPad? ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/5 "2023-11-19T19:42:06Z")
@DJSmiley 1. **DJ Controllers:** We have a list of natively supported DJ controllers on our website. Just select iOS as your OS and choose from the list: [DJ Controllers, DJ Mixers and other DJ Accessories | Algoriddim](https://www.algoriddim.com/hardware#ios) 2. **Audio Interfaces:** there’s a great discussion about audio interfaces here: [Precueing using external USB sound cards - #5 by Michael\_Wisniewski](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/precueing-using-external-usb-sound-cards/17359/5) 3. **Splitter Cables:** yes, the Traktor DJ cable will work fine. If your iPad has a headphone socket, simply connect the splitter cable directly. If your iPad is USB-C only, you will need an official Apple USB-C to headphone adapter as well as the splitter cable. I found these video tutorials for using a splitter cable (4:11 in the video): [https://youtu.be/KYicMgb8fqU?si=-8Wl2y59ORU6dCy7](https://youtu.be/KYicMgb8fqU?si=-8Wl2y59ORU6dCy7) [https://youtu.be/JU3GPh\_0zAk?si=wAGaH22oBEj1RHEO](https://youtu.be/JU3GPh_0zAk?si=wAGaH22oBEj1RHEO) ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/6 "2023-11-19T20:01:23Z")
@DJSmiley also I recommend you read the tips in this thread to ensure the best experience with djay Pro AI on your iOS device: [iOS Specific Advice / Tips](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/ios-specific-advice-tips/21164) ---
**Author:** ![DJSmiley](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f14d63/32.png) [@DJSmiley](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJSmiley)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/8 "2023-11-19T20:16:52Z")
Thank you very much. I think the solution for me at this point will be the Traktor DJ cable. Can you recognize my problem - that an ordinary headphones cable Director into the iPad causes the music to stop? ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/9 "2023-11-19T20:28:14Z")
You’re welcome. I recommend that you always connect the cables to your iPad before starting the music. I also recommend that you turn Bluetooth OFF on your iPad before DJing. ---
**Author:** ![DJSmiley](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f14d63/32.png) [@DJSmiley](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJSmiley)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/10 "2023-11-19T20:34:55Z")
I understand. But still … is it correct that I cannot use my headphones cable directly into the iPad? ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/11 "2023-11-19T22:02:05Z")
Yes, you should be able to connect your headphones direct to the iPad, but you cannot at the same time connect to the audio system or speakers. You need a splitter cable at a minimum to use both. Can you please provide a screen shot of your **Settings\>Audio Device Setup** when your headphone cable is connected? ![IMG_4670](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/2X/a/ae86cc69c7cef9247904f38a1ec94dc465b0dc09.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/1X/12708751d75e1f1f991dd837f457a420f9b47c93.svg) [@system](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/headphones-with-djay-in-club/22405/12 "2023-12-19T22:02:31Z")
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