Registered: May 2008
Location: The Pacific Northwest, of course
Vibration Dampening for Turntables
Anyone got any good, easy suggestions to dampen the vibrations from big speakers coming into the turntable and then creating low-end feedback?
Please do not suggest those ugly orange blow up thingies.
I know a solid floor is the best way to help prevent it, but thats not always an option for me.
Jan-25-2009 16:11
Zild
Ten City
Registered: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, US : TXTA #156
Tuna cans and rubber bands, or tennis balls cut in half.
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It's just one of those days where you want to bend over everyone you know and kiss their ass goodbye with a big sideways boot.
make the base table as firm as possible... cinderblocks or bricks are usually the best way, and then add some tennis balls
also putting a rubber mat underneath the equipment, on top of the cinderblocks is a good way too
all depends on how much feedback we are talking here
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Jan-25-2009 20:33
Joss Weatherby
Banned
Registered: May 2008
Location: The Pacific Northwest, of course
Well last time I could make a moderate tap on the side of one of my 1200s when the needle was on the record and stopped and have it feedback and grow...
Course a pair of 18" drivers were next to the decks too.
Jan-25-2009 21:05
progress
Where's my protein shake?
Registered: Sep 2006
Location: The mo'fo'n 214!
Google Vibration Dampening Pads. You'll get a ton of results, just find one that fits. Basically a rubber pad to put under the feet.
Registered: Jul 2007
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Originally posted by Tony Morello
cement patio blocks at the surface under the table, then hockey pucks or masking tape rolls with rubber bands under the decks should help you along
Yeah I've also used those cement pavers in the past and they work surprisingly well.
Here's the secret....cut soft grade squash balls in half - then place them underneath the feet of the TT's flat (cut) side facing up (against the bottom of the feet). They fit perfectly and are really good at damping vibration.
