do you guys find that after making a mixset you have to edit it in the computer to get the volumes right?

for some reason my volume always keeps gradually increasing with each new track in the mix, maybe I get too excited or something and have to have the next track blow the last one away, but its pretty annoying

You must be getting excited!

I just make sure all the levels are metered at 0dB... and it's all good!

You can do post-recording edits once it's in the computer, but I've never needed to myself.

Chris

I had this problem when i first started out a year ago....but it went away in about a weeks worth of practice after i first realized it (end of first Mo.). the trick is to try to set your volume level to 0dB at the loudest part of the track. this way you will stay pretty constant. also if you see a song go above the pre determined volume level while playing, adjust the level with the gain or channel fader. this is one reason that the DJM 500/600 are so good because they have meters for both the channels and mains. this really allows you to keep your levels in check.

happy mixing.
Scott

Entropy,

I had a tendency to do the same thing. A lot of times by the end of my set I'd be playing 4-7 Db's higher than when I started. I just noticed this a couple of months ago and since then have solved the problem. I do the same thing as Pulse and Enthalpy suggested and don't really have any issues now.

Always check your levels on the new song before bringing it into the mix. And like Scott said, if you notice a track going into the red after you've already brought it into the mix, just subtly bring it down a bit.