By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026
Short answerPut the phone on a clamp or tripod to the side of the decks at chest height, angle it so your hands and face are both in frame, add a lamp just out of shot, and take the audio from the mixer's record output instead of the phone mic.
The setup that works alone
Angle: 30–45° to the side of the decks shows your hands, the gear and your face. Straight-on hides the controller.
Height: chest height or slightly above, looking down a little at the mixer.
Wide: the front camera at its widest, or the back ultra wide, fits the booth without moving the phone back across the room.
Light: a lamp just out of shot beats the room lights; dark footage turns grainy fast.
Steady: a desk clamp or small tripod. A phone leaning on a speaker will vibrate with the bass.
Sound
The phone mic next to a speaker clips and sounds muddy. Record the mix from the mixer's REC or booth output into your software or a recorder, then line up the first beat with the video when you edit.
Questions
Should I use the front or back camera?
Back cameras are sharper; the front lets you see the frame while you play. If you can't see the screen, test-record 10 seconds first.
Why does my video get muted on upload?
Platforms detect copyrighted tracks. Mute the flagged part, upload a shorter clip, or play tracks you have the rights to share.
About Music Wide Selfie
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