Belt or direct drive difference...

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Posted by DOOMBOT on May-27-2005 03:51:

Belt or direct drive difference...

How can I tell that a table is belt or direct drive? I am looking to purchase tables and the seller doesn't know how old his tables are so I just wanna be able to make sure they are direct drive. The tables are Technics, so I dunno if they have ever even made belt drive tables. Thanks.

Posted by djwright on May-27-2005 04:01:

they have made belt drive tables. look for a model name/number and post it for and answer (or better yet plug your model name into google and try to find out, works for me sometimes)

Posted by DOOMBOT on May-27-2005 13:37:

He said he thinks they are MK2's.

"the silver ones with before the pitch reset button was invented."

That is what he told me.

Posted by CosmoKid on May-27-2005 13:58:

the model number should be right on the front of the decks. this guy sounds a little shady. i would just walk away.

why would he have a pair of technics and not know if they are belt/direct?

sounds more like he wants to send these to you so you can find out they are belt after the exchange of money.

Posted by DOOMBOT on May-27-2005 14:03:

Well, I will be meeting with this guy in person. I am just new to the scene and trying to get as much info together as possible so I know what to look at and for when I take a look at these decks.

Posted by Liam on May-27-2005 14:50:

They def sound like 1200 MK2's. If they are in good condition, and you can get them for a good price, why not?

Posted by colombian raver on May-27-2005 15:08:

quote:
Originally posted by DOOMBOT
He said he thinks they are MK2's.

"the silver ones with before the pitch reset button was invented."

That is what he told me.

Yup, thats the MK2. What he meant there is that the MK2 Turntable clicks into place at 0 pitch which became a bit bothersome for some DJs. The newer MK5 model has a button you can press which resets the pitch to 0 so you can make more precise adjustments around the 0 pitch range.

Posted by DOOMBOT on May-27-2005 15:10:

Is it something I should worry about? Will it prove to be a big deal for me when I am trying to mix? I am new to this all so maybe I shouldnt be too worried about it for now.

Posted by Liam on May-27-2005 16:40:

i personally use mk5's without the 0 click... i hate that stupid click. it isn't a huge deal, just makes some mixes awkward. you can always replace the faders. i wouldn't let the 0 click stop you from buying mk2s.

Posted by Rhue on May-27-2005 20:16:

quote:
Originally posted by DOOMBOT
Is it something I should worry about? Will it prove to be a big deal for me when I am trying to mix? I am new to this all so maybe I shouldnt be too worried about it for now.

If you are getting a good deal and just starting out, the Technics MkII's are perfect for you. They are Professional tables and several clubs will probably still have them in their backrooms.

As far as figuring out what table it is, that's simple. Tell your seller to open his eyes and look at the bottom right of the table. It has the name 1200 and a make MK something next to it. IT is very visible

^ Notice the text on your bottom right... that has the model name on it

Posted by Zack Roth on May-27-2005 20:30:

I have the Mk2 with the click at 0 and its not a problem in the slightest.

Posted by DOOMBOT on May-27-2005 20:51:

Thanks for the help guys. Hopefully all goes well on Sunday!

Posted by djwright on May-27-2005 23:08:

i as well have the mk2's with a zero click, its not a bug problem at all. deffinetly not worth upgrading my decks yet. good luck with your deal sunday. try to haggle the price. if he dosnt even know exatly what they are he might not know what they are worth.

Posted by montana on May-28-2005 00:32:

quote:
Originally posted by djwright
they have made belt drive tables.

yep yep. i have a technichs SL-23A and it's beltdrive