An introduction to turntables & setting up

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Posted by Widget on Dec-08-2001 11:43:

An introduction to turntables & setting up

Hi All

A new article was just written by a local DJ called "What the hell is a turntable" and it explains what a TT is and how to set it up at first etc... It's well worth the read for beginners and those who are more advanced. If you have comments, stick them into this thread & I'll pass them onto the author.

http://www.pcmusic.co.za/archive/20...table/index.php

Cheers
A.

Posted by Cable on Dec-09-2001 10:22:

fanks, very interesting

Posted by skywarp on Dec-09-2001 14:57:

The guide is all right, but I don't see why the author states that Ortofon cartridges would need more weight ... 2.5 - 3 g is usually more than enough especially for bedroom DJ use. Also, the height setting depends not only on the type of cartridge used but also on the thickness of the slipmat. When setting the height, the tip of the cartridge (where they stylus comes out) should be parallel with the record surface, NOT the tonearm. The difference between the 1200 and 1210 models is NOT the color (this is a common misconception) but the voltage switch 115v - 230v. Other than that, the article is quite good.

Posted by DJ_D|ABL0_ on Dec-10-2001 03:16:

I thought the article was quite informative - that was till I read skywarp's comments

quote:

The difference between the 1200 and 1210 models is NOT the color (this is a common misconception) but the voltage switch 115v - 230v.

Now I don't know what to believe

Posted by skywarp on Dec-10-2001 05:03:

Well, I have a pair of black Technics SL-1200 MK2 sitting right next to me right now, so I don't think I'm mistaken on this one ... hehe.

Posted by YuVaL on Dec-11-2001 14:48:

The difference between the 1200 and 1210 models is NOT the color (this is a common misconception) but the voltage switch 115v - 230v.

what does that mean?..

Posted by Dj-2TaLL on Dec-11-2001 16:45:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ-Energy
The difference between the 1200 and 1210 models is NOT the color (this is a common misconception) but the voltage switch 115v - 230v.

what does that mean?..

isn't it the switch that contronls the input of electricityto your TT?
Israel: 220V
USA: 110V
etc...

I WANT TECHNICS!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by YuVaL on Dec-12-2001 14:24:

quote:
Originally posted by Dj-2TaLL

isn't it the switch that contronls the input of electricityto your TT?
Israel: 220V
USA: 110V
etc...

I WANT TECHNICS!!!!!!!!!!

ohhhh....

btw - i want techniqs 2!!!!!