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?
Sep-15-2005 04:51
Omega_Blue
Someone Changed My Custom
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: Gone
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
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
Sep-15-2005 04:55
Trogdor
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Aug 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Hmm. Great idea, but your first post has bad info in it.
Sep-15-2005 06:21
BradP
tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: basque
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)
Sep-15-2005 06:24
Omega_Blue
Someone Changed My Custom
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: Gone
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
Sep-15-2005 06:40
spdandpwr
DJ in the making...
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Living in Connecticut, Partying in New York
the cdj-200 has no scratching
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Sep-15-2005 07:32
spdandpwr
DJ in the making...
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Living in Connecticut, Partying in New York
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)
Originally posted by Ryan0751
The CDJ-1000 has %.02 pitch resolution at 6% pitch range...
fixed!
Sep-15-2005 18:38
Omega_Blue
Someone Changed My Custom
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: Gone
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.
Sep-15-2005 18:46
BradP
tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: basque
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.
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thanks 
