Which one to get..? (First equips)

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Posted by shao on Jan-01-2003 12:06:

Which one to get..? (First equips)

http://www.123dj.com/packages/turntable/firstmix3.html

http://www.123dj.com/packages/turnt...nkflex2002.html
(it doesn't say the price; it's actually 219.99)

Both are beltdriven models that come with headphones...

the 1st one, IMO, looks nicer (the turntables)... is cheaper... and has a stereo mixer... which is, technically.. inferior to the EQ mixer right?? well my thinking is... if i start out with stereo mixing... maybe it will be easier to learn beat-matching?? (and more money for vinyls xDDDDDDDDDDDD)... Comes with slipmats (don't know what's thats for.. lol.. anyone care to explain?)

the 2nd one... of course.. EQ mixer allows for wayyyy more possibilities... and cueing?? can someone please tell me cueing???

so.. i guess the point of this thread for me was to look for answers and see your guy's/girl's opinions on which is a better deal/what i should get... THANKS!!!

Posted by Flash Bastard on Jan-01-2003 18:06:

hmm i dunno but the last one are beltdrives :S

Posted by Jellow on Jan-01-2003 18:45:

Hell that are really sucky sets!

I wouldnt buy it if I where you,its just a waste of money..

Buy Direct drive,and a mixer with 3 channel equalizers...

Posted by TwiloThunder on Jan-01-2003 22:23:

Whatever you do, DO NOT buy belt driven decks. Save up a little longer and get direct drive. Otherwise a few months down the track you'll be sitting there wishing you never considered belt driven.

Posted by Phu on Jan-02-2003 00:26:

I wouldn't even use them if they give it to me.

Posted by InfiniteSquare on Jan-02-2003 02:16:

http://www.123dj.com/packages/turntable/spincycle.html

is the one I got! They work great after awhile you want to get bigger and better but its really a great package to start off with. Hope you make a good choice and choose Direct Drive Turntables!

Posted by Cosmic Realm on Jan-02-2003 02:21:

dude do what they say go with Direct Drive belt drive sex like i played around with one not to long ago i like TOUCH the plater when it was spinning and it stop dead cold in its trax but if your looking for low price dont save and get some Tech's man its worth it plus you cant be the next PvD or Tiesto on belts they would laugh you off the stand...that and when you tell people what kinda tables you go... i would feel like shit telling peopel "yeah they're belt drive...yeah i know i should have saved " so go with Tech's man i almost have the money for mine

Posted by shao on Jan-02-2003 06:16:

hmmm... thanks for the link, infinite square.. indeed it looks much better than my suggestions... but.. may i ask what a
1 SMX-201
is/does???

Posted by DjObscene on Jan-02-2003 06:59:

don't get belt driven...they suck

Posted by Arsalan on Jan-02-2003 08:48:

Don't go near beltdrives, the link infinite gave you is like soo much better then the ones you were considering and it's just a bit hihger.

Features:

2 line and 2 phono inputs.

2 band EQ and Gain control per channel.

Cue section features cue level and cue pan.

Mic input with 2 band EQ

User replaceable faders

Compact size

It looks like a good beginner mixer, wouldn't need anything more.

Posted by spike_boy69 on Jan-03-2003 21:41:

Dude, do not get Belt Drives, for just over a year i have wanted decks, when i managed to save enough up to buy the shitest belt drives, i was guna buy them ( the package was about �200) and i was so tempted. but i read these posts and thought about it, and saved for 4 more months. and on tuesday i finally got my decks. i got:

Numark TT1650's
Numark DM3000x

I paid �365 for it in the end. With cables, headphones, a Stanton Video and Record Bag.

I think its a really good set, i have managed to beat match the odd mix here and there and i have really got used to a few tracks and can get a solid mix in everytime. I went round to my mates house yesterday and he had bought some belt drives ( cant remember model - sorry) and i tryed to mix my records with them ( the ones i can mix) and i found it almost impossible, as when i touched the record to slightly slow it down, the whole platter stopped spinning, and the start up torque is really really bad. SOme people will tell you to get belt drives and practise, then when you move up to Direct Drives you will be really good, but DONT, get Direct Drives and a mixer that has EQ's.

Most people will agree with me too.

Trust Me, you wont regret it.

Posted by dark_tenshi on Jan-07-2003 10:52:

I know this has been said a million times before, save up for technics. They "never" break and you don't have to upgrade later.

Posted by Jah on Jan-08-2003 03:04:

dude everyones saying it so we must be onto something huh seriously don't be a fool listen to everyone here they have the experiance and are telling you first hand, don't get belt drives.