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Posted by JohnSmith on May-09-2003 19:04:

dude, you could sell ice to eskimos.

Posted by DJ Tranz on May-09-2003 19:10:

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
dude, you could sell ice to eskimos.

hahahaha, lol!!!

Posted by Vlad on May-09-2003 21:34:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ Tranz
at my store, that price is regular for XS-8

And Im pretty sure thats where I saw it... Alot of other places have it for 499.99... so I figured, hey good sale, lemme see what people say about it.

Posted by DJ Tranz on May-09-2003 22:20:

quote:
Originally posted by Vlad
And Im pretty sure thats where I saw it... Alot of other places have it for 499.99... so I figured, hey good sale, lemme see what people say about it.

Vlad, don't get me wrong, Tascam XS-8 just like any of their mixers, is an awesome mixer, but it's only two channel and designed more for scratching/turntabalist DJ. For trance/techno DJs, if you don't mind the size and be willing to spend a little more money, I suggest getting either the Denon 400 or Tascam X-17 or less money Tascam X-15.

X-15

X-17

Denon 400

Posted by Vlad on May-09-2003 22:35:

Ive never really mixed on a regular 10", I doubt I will be able to mix on a 19"... Ive played around with some of my friends toys... but he has garbage stuff and he himself doesnt know how to spin... he is a party DJ that simply plays music... cuts it off and puts on another record [personally I find that horrid] but it makes him money... as long as hes happy. And anyway, how do you learn to mix on a crappy Gemini mixer [dunno what its called, but it has grey camouflage]

I think Ill just go with the Numark, but I am willing to spend around $400-500...

By the way, how is the Numark PPD01 Mixer?? and when are the DMX series gonna be available, they look really good??

Posted by DJ Tranz on May-09-2003 23:20:

quote:
Originally posted by Vlad
Ive never really mixed on a regular 10", I doubt I will be able to mix on a 19"... Ive played around with some of my friends toys... but he has garbage stuff and he himself doesnt know how to spin... he is a party DJ that simply plays music... cuts it off and puts on another record [personally I find that horrid] but it makes him money... as long as hes happy. And anyway, how do you learn to mix on a crappy Gemini mixer [dunno what its called, but it has grey camouflage]

I think Ill just go with the Numark, but I am willing to spend around $400-500...

By the way, how is the Numark PPD01 Mixer?? and when are the DMX series gonna be available, they look really good??

Numark mixers are really good when comparing to other entry to mid level mixers. IMO Numark by far has much superior quality than American DJ, Amerucan Audio, Gemini, and Stanton. I suggest Numark Matrix 3, PPD01 is a really good one. The new series, DMX, should be out by end of Summer. If you are willing to spend that much money, get this one:

Allen and Heath Xone02 if you want to stick with just two channel mixer, might as well get the best one, right, . I can get you this one for 499.95

Posted by Vlad on May-10-2003 00:51:

Remember, the only thing is, im learning and dont intend on having this mixer for too long... I intend to have a new mixer by the start of the new year... My b-day is in Dec. and I intend to go shopping for toys... ...I want a mixer I can learn the basics on.

By the way... I JUST GOT MY TECHNICS 1210 MKII!!! ITS SO SWEET, only prob is no way to play anything on it... I dont have a mixer
Im a newbie with turntables right now... never owned one, hardly ever played on one... what is the weight on the arm supposed to be set on?

Posted by ChavezHype on May-10-2003 01:40:

errrrmmmmm
xone 62 or rane empath or Tascam X9!!???
Screw it I'm going with the empath. The every-style mixer.
For you're weightage? Are you going to scratch? It depends on how much pressure is required to stop the skipping for the most part. However there are general weightages for your genre('s) of choice. Would you be doing trance generally?

Posted by Vlad on May-10-2003 02:36:

quote:
Originally posted by ChavezHype
errrrmmmmm
xone 62 or rane empath or Tascam X9!!???
Screw it I'm going with the empath. The every-style mixer.
For you're weightage? Are you going to scratch? It depends on how much pressure is required to stop the skipping for the most part. However there are general weightages for your genre('s) of choice. Would you be doing trance generally?

Im gonna be mixing club, trance, hard trance etc... and another question... what is the anti-skating? what should it be set at?

And I think I made my decision with which mixer I will get... Ill probably go witht he Numark PPD01 it looks so nice and looks like the new wave of mixers, 24bit digital mixing is wins!

Posted by ChavezHype on May-10-2003 18:10:

you don't need someone to tell you.
It would take too long as there are many variations you can do. However these links should clear things up:
http://1200s.com/Support/Tech/faq.html
http://www.recess.co.uk/whatitdoes.html

Found them right here in this forum. Just search around.

Posted by Vlad on May-17-2003 22:39:

I need a good cartridge and styli... What should I get?? Is there a big different between the Orotfon Concorde and OM?? Which is better??

Posted by DJ Tranz on May-17-2003 23:02:

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Originally posted by Vlad
I need a good cartridge and styli... What should I get?? Is there a big different between the Orotfon Concorde and OM?? Which is better??

Neither of those nor any ortofon, get the SHURE WHITE LABELS, most likely the only ones you'll ever buy, they are that good. I can get them for you or any other board member for

USD price sold at most places: $119.99 each
our price everyday: $109.95 each
Boardmembers only discount price: $96.00 each

or you could go all out and get this one

Since the advent of "high-fidelity," the Shure V15 Series has been the standard by which all other cartridges are measured - literally! Though the use of words like "standard" and "reference" has become commonplace in the audio press, one must consider the source. In this case, there are truly meaningful sources. To cite just a few:
SHURE BROTHERS, the inventor of the moving magnet cartridge, is also the company that introduced the first successful stereophonic phonograph cartridge to the world in 1958.
STEREOPHILE MAGAZINE, the premier audiophile publication in the United States, selected the V15VxMR as the Analog Source of the Year runner up in 1997, the year this model was introduced. (Note: the category winner was a turntable.) December 1997
GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE, the most respected audiophile publication in the United Kingdom, awarded the V15VxMR its "Audio Choice" designation for being "Outstanding in terms of performance and value." The V15VxMR was the only cartridge to receive this award for 1997. January 1998
SONY MUSIC has selected the V15VxMR as the reference cartridge for their archival operations - one of the very few contexts we know of where the term "reference" has real meaning.
The V15VxMR is one of the best performing cartridges on the market (i.e. provides the most accurate and natural, resonance-free sound reproduction). There are real, tangible reasons for why this is, as explained below.
It is also one of the most attractively priced on the market. When Shure responded to the market by reviving the V15 Series in 1997, we once again priced it fairly. This is the Shure tradition; this is our commitment to serious music lovers worldwide.
As a result, the V15VxMR is a very high-value product. There is no need to pay more for the best in analog reproduction
V15VxMR - audiophile - extremely accurate
Features:
Stylus Mass: Ultra Low
Diamond Stylus Tip: Micro RidgeTM
Sound Accuracy: Ultra High
Record Wear: Ultra Low
Key Features: Dynamic Stabilizer Brush
Beryllium Cantilever

for about USD $325.00

Posted by Vlad on May-18-2003 07:05:

Are you.. shure .. they are that good?? lol

And hellllllllll no Im not going all out for $325... thats just straight up craziness for someone who is just learning

Would I have to buy any attachments for the styli?? or will I be able to slip it directly onto the tonearm?

Posted by DJ Tranz on May-18-2003 07:13:

quote:
Originally posted by Vlad
Are you.. shure .. they are that good?? lol

And hellllllllll no Im not going all out for $325... thats just straight up craziness for someone who is just learning

Would I have to buy any attachments for the styli?? or will I be able to slip it directly onto the tonearm?

I assume you are asking about Shure White Labels, and yes the are intergraded cartridge design, just plug 'em into tonearms and enjoy.

Posted by Vlad on May-18-2003 07:25:

Of all the fuckin hobbies in the world, and all the things to love... My love for music made me go into DJing ... Probably the most expensive hobby around, go me!

Posted by DJ Tranz on May-18-2003 12:05:

quote:
Originally posted by Vlad
Of all the fuckin hobbies in the world, and all the things to love... My love for music made me go into DJing ... Probably the most expensive hobby around, go me!

hehehe, at least you got one expensive hobby, I got DJing but equipment isn't what's costly over time, it is that fucking addiction to buying records all the fucking time, you just can't help it. But my other hobby is prolly more expensive than DJing and also is my first love is Long Range Sportfishing, I prolly have well over 15,000 dollars just in about 10 rods and reels and three tackle boxes and about 3,000 dollars in terminal tackle, I got so addicted to ocean fishing that I bought an SUV and 6mnths later added a boat so that whenever I can't do Long Range Fishing, I can at least hitch up my boat, take to nearest Launch ramp(ocean only) and take a few hours run to local islands to fish for a day or two. And let me tell ya, terminal tackle, ie hooks, weight fishing line, swivel, trolling lures, artificial baits etc, are just like records, NEVER ENOUGH, ALWAYS WANT TO BUY THE NEWEST TACKLE OR RECORDS. hehehe.

Posted by twizta on May-18-2003 14:32:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ Tranz
hehehe, at least you got one expensive hobby, I got DJing but equipment isn't what's costly over time, it is that fucking addiction to buying records all the fucking time, you just can't help it. But my other hobby is prolly more expensive than DJing and also is my first love is Long Range Sportfishing, I prolly have well over 15,000 dollars just in about 10 rods and reels and three tackle boxes and about 3,000 dollars in terminal tackle, I got so addicted to ocean fishing that I bought an SUV and 6mnths later added a boat so that whenever I can't do Long Range Fishing, I can at least hitch up my boat, take to nearest Launch ramp(ocean only) and take a few hours run to local islands to fish for a day or two. And let me tell ya, terminal tackle, ie hooks, weight fishing line, swivel, trolling lures, artificial baits etc, are just like records, NEVER ENOUGH, ALWAYS WANT TO BUY THE NEWEST TACKLE OR RECORDS. hehehe.

haha holy shit man..big spender

Posted by Vlad on May-18-2003 16:10:

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