can someone create a sticky thread devoted to DJ terminology with definitions and examples? because the thread below me is the 10000000000000000 thread that asks, "what's a rotary mixer?"

and it would also be great if there could be another sticky thread devoted to different specs on cdj's and tt's, such as...

-pitch increments for whatever cdj (i.e. %.05, %.02, etc)
-wow and flutter for whatever TT
-direct drive or not
-TA's own experiences with different equipment

and us TADJ's can just add more and more info so it becomes one huge thread of important info on equipment without the reposts a billion times.

seriously, on a daily basis there is at least one "what's so great about rotary mixers?" thread and at least one "which cdj should i buy between xxxx and xxxx?" thread (even though i've been known to make a few myself)


who here is man enough to start such a thread? chockfull of wonderful DJ hardware goodness?

in fact, i'll start off with just some info off the top of my head.

a ROTARY MIXER is a mixer that has knobs instead of volume sliders for the channels. Many believe that rotary mixers are better because it allows the dj more control.




pioneer cdj-1000
%.02 pitch resolution at 6% pitch range
vinyl emulated platter

pioneer cdj-800
%.05 pitch increment
vinyl emulated platter

pioneer cdj-200
%.02 pitch increment
jog wheel

pioneer cdj-100
%.1 pitch increment
jog wheel


denon dns-1000
%.1 pitch increment
vinyl emulated platter

denon dns-3000
%.05 pitch increment
vinyl emulated platter

denon dns-5000
4% = 0.02 (Range: +4 to -4)
10% = 0.10 (Range: +10 to -10)
16% = 0.10 (Range: +16 to -16)
24% = 0.10 (Range: +24 to -24)
50% = 0.50 (Range: +50 to -50)
100% = 1.00 (Range: +100 to -100)
belt-driven vinyl emulated platter




and so on and so forth. who's with me

Last edited by Omega_Blue on Sep-15-2005 at 18:47

Hmm. Great idea, but your first post has bad info in it.

quote:

Originally posted by Omega_Blue denon dns-5000 %.05 pitch increment belt-driven vinyl emulated platter

On the Denon DNS-5000 the pitch increment can be switched between:

4% = 0.02 (Range: +4 to -4)
10% = 0.10 (Range: +10 to -10)
16% = 0.10 (Range: +16 to -16)
24% = 0.10 (Range: +24 to -24)
50% = 0.50 (Range: +50 to -50)
100% = 1.00 (Range: +100 to -100)

quote:

Originally posted by Trogdor Hmm. Great idea, but your first post has bad info in it.

hmm thanks for the clarification

that's what this thread is all about!!! (not bad information persay)

quote:

Originally posted by BradP On the Denon DNS-5000 the pitch increment can be switched between: 4% = 0.02 (Range: +4 to -4) 10% = 0.10 (Range: +10 to -10) 16% = 0.10 (Range: +16 to -16) 24% = 0.10 (Range: +24 to -24) 50% = 0.50 (Range: +50 to -50) 100% = 1.00 (Range: +100 to -100)

that's what i'm talking about

will fix first post

the cdj-200 has no scratching

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Turntable 101

In today's posting of turntable 101 we will list several key factors in djing and equipment:

-Don't buy belt driven turntables
-Technics are industry standard
-Both Numark and Stanton provide key correction on select turntable models (unfortunately this technology has yet to be perfected on the turntable)
-Straight arm turntables provide greater skip resistance and s-shaped tone-arms provide higher sound quality

Today we will look at the Stanton Str8-150

The STR8-150 offers durable construction designed to minimize feedback, an industry-leading torque motor - up to 4.5 Kgf-cm, and an ultra-stable platter and tone arm. Features include: Key Correction, Reverse, up to 50% pitch adjustment, and S/PDIF digital outputs (courtesy of music123)

For a complete review please check out this Link

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Wow, very nice idea! TA DJ Hardware thread...alot of the overclocking forums that I go to have alot of stickies like these.

Well lets see:

mixer wise, stay clear of the Behringer djx 700 at all cost.

Question though: what is the increment on the CDJ 700S (I have one thats why )

The CDJ-1000 has %.02 pitch resolution at 6% pitch range...

quote:

[i][b] pioneer cdj-1000 %.05 pitch increment vinyl emulated platter

quote:

Originally posted by Ryan0751 The CDJ-1000 has %.02 pitch resolution at 6% pitch range...

fixed!

quote:

Originally posted by spdandpwr the cdj-200 has no scratching

thanks




Numark TT200

I own a pair of these, it's a great starter deck for the DJ on a budget.

- direct drive, torque: 1.7kg/cm
- replaceable lights, crossfaders, and straight/s-shaped tonearms
- 33,45,78 RPM with reverse function
- "quartz" button that snaps the vinyl back to %0


my only gripes with these decks is that the pitch fader is EXTREMELY sensitive. it takes a long time to get used to how the fader works. other than that, it's an excellent deck for the money.

quote:

Originally posted by DJ Xtracktor mixer wise, stay clear of the Behringer djx 700 at all cost.

I use a Behringer DJX700 and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. I don't have the cash to buy a top of the line mixer, so for $200 (Canadian currency) it works nicely. Mabye once I get the chance to use a newer or industry standard mixer i'll see why people bash Behringer so much.