best turntables to start mixing on

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Posted by venomX on May-08-2001 01:33:

Im new at this djing stuff so just wandering what do u all think are the best turntables to start mixing on?

laterz

Posted by Fyx on May-09-2001 13:42:

Go for the Technics 1200mk2 or 1210.
They're expensive, but will give you many years of reliable
mixing enjoyment.

If that is beyond your price range however, make sure you at least get a direct drive turn table. Belt driven ones are quite nasty.

Posted by DJ Sean on May-09-2001 14:16:

I would say go with Technic 1200's either MKII or M3D...it will save you in the long run..cuz eventually you are gonna want the Technics anyway...

Posted by mute79 on May-09-2001 19:56:

techs, plain n simple

Posted by drizztt on May-11-2001 01:12:

Technics decks are no doubt the cream of the crop, but any other decks are aslo fine if your just starting up.Even beltdrive decks are ok to learn on.

dave

Posted by Johnny Eckhardt on May-12-2001 07:45:

Technics 1200s are the only way to go. But if you have to settle for something less, make sure it's direct drive and preferably something with a heavy platter and lots of tourque. Direct drives are driven by electromagnetic power thereforeyou can stop them dead or spin `em backwards if you want without causing any damage. With a belt drive, you've got a seperate motor with basically a giant rubberband around that and the platter and if you try and stop them (by holding the platter still) or spin them backwards, it's gonna probably tug real bad making your needle bounce all over the place not to mention putting stress on the belt which in time will cause it to break or stretch out of shape. Go with direct drive and if you can afford it....go with Technics 1200s

Posted by intrinsic on May-13-2001 12:40:

What is a good mixer to get?

Posted by Kurve on May-17-2001 05:10:

I personaly Love RANE mixers.....the 2016 series ..or the Mp44 ...... i think has teh best Sound and EQ out there

Posted by DJ Sean on May-17-2001 18:49:

Vestax

I have the Vestax PMC-270a and it is a quality product....most Vestax mixers are quality...there are others as well... I guess it all depends on how many inputs you need and whether or not you are only gonna use vinyl or if you plan to use cd's as well...

Posted by Viceroy on May-17-2001 19:10:

Get 1200's....if you find you don't want to stick with spinning you can always get your money back for them...selling them online for what you payed for them is not hard.

Steve