How important is cartridge quality if one uses TS/Serato/Torq?
? it wouldn't matter since output is digital right? thinking about getting Serato but my orto concorde's are.. misplaced.
Dec-21-2008 22:10
Zild
Ten City
Registered: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, US : TXTA #156
Yes output level and tracking are most important for DVS use since it is only reading time code sound quality is not important.
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Originally posted by Zild
Yes output level and tracking are most important for DVS use since it is only reading time code sound quality is not important.
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Living in Connecticut, Partying in New York
the shure m-447's are suggested for use with serato because they have both high output and great tracking ability (which are the only two important factors for dvs use). They are also pretty cheap ( ) so there is really no point in opting for a more expensive catridge (especially when sound quality doesn't matter with dvs use).
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Dec-22-2008 05:53
Ryan0751
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: May 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Well, if you're going to play regular vinyl here and there, you still want good carts
quote:
Originally posted by spdandpwr
the shure m-447's are suggested for use with serator because they have both high output and great tracking ability (which are the only two important factors for dvs use). They are also pretty cheap ( ) so there is really no point in opting for a more expensive catridge (especially when sound quality doesn't matter with dvs use.
Dec-22-2008 12:34
discobiscuit
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2005
Location: USA
i know when serato first came out having good carts was important, but now the software is less dependent on a 100% clear singnal and compensates
Dec-22-2008 19:47
I_Am_Vince
aka Invasionmix
Registered: Jan 2006
Location: Mississauga, ON
quote:
Originally posted by spdandpwr
the shure m-447's are suggested for use with serator because they have both high output and great tracking ability (which are the only two important factors for dvs use). They are also pretty cheap ( ) so there is really no point in opting for a more expensive catridge (especially when sound quality doesn't matter with dvs use.
+1, Personally I'm using the M-44G's
Dec-22-2008 22:58
andresi
tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2008
Location: Medellin, Clombia
So.. the new Ortofon Digitrack? Are they just for making money ? ..
Dec-22-2008 22:59
spdandpwr
DJ in the making...
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Living in Connecticut, Partying in New York
quote:
Originally posted by Invasionmix
+1, Personally I'm using the M-44G's
with only 1.5 grams of suggested tracking, my hand hitting the platter causes the needle to jump to much...otherwise, if you have a softer touch, the g's are a great alternative.
) so there is really no point in opting for a more expensive catridge (especially when sound quality doesn't matter with dvs use).
