Turntable

[studio32]

What are good turntables? For djing/ hip hop/ scratching?

Wat are cheap but pretty good turntables?


edit: here is a list with turntables which are tested with mixxx http://www.mixxx.org/wiki/doku.php/hard ... patibility

[aidy]

cheap and good doesn't go that well together
the all time classic is the technics sl1200 or any later model, but it's quite expensive
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SL-1200

also, those aren't turntables??? those are midi controllers made for dj use, if you want to scratch you're not going to have much use for them

you need a scratch mixer and turntables

Alternatives for the technics are synq xtrm turntables, or stanton T120s - these are better or just as good as the technics imo, and cheaper

[Havoc]

I only use turntables to transcibe LP's to CD. For 33/45rpm I use my old Pioneer PL-640. Modified it a bit by removing the 220V psu and put that in a box a bit further. Also replaced the arm wiring to twisted pair as I use a balanced input preamp.

For 78rpm I have a rather new JBSystems Q30D. This is more a DJ TT but the direct-drive variable speed is usefull as not all 78rpm are 78rpm, some are 80rpm or so... This one is fitted with a Stanton cell with a dedicated stylus for 78rpm. Stanton has a whole line for that and will make one to your needs if asked (and paid ).

For all TT work the cartridge should be set up. Not only pressure but also height of the arm and lining out to minimise tracking errors the procedure is outlined here: http://www.audiophilia.com/features/cartridge_setup.htm and here you can find a simple setup gauge: http://www.tanker.se/lidstrom/eng/

[aidy]

I also have a JBSystems Q30D, and I can assure that this is good enough for mixing, but definitely not for scratching.
You need to realise that what you want WILL cost you a lot of money, studio32.

[Havoc]

I also have a JBSystems Q30D, and I can assure that this is good enough for mixing, but definitely not for scratching.

Most of the 78rpm's I play on the JBSystems are already scratched enough so I don't have to do it

[aidy]

lal
also, do you play your shellac records with a normal needle?
because you're actually supposed to get a thicker needle like this one http://www.thomann.de/gb/shure_m78s_monotonabnehmer.htm

[Havoc]

I use a Stanton D6827, this fits the 680 cartridge. Sadly the stanton website doesn't give any more info now like it did a few years ago. They are easy to get and reasonably priced (however it seems thatStanton has a new version so I hope the old ones are still available). An advantage to recording in stereo is that if one wall of the record is really bad, then the opposite could be better.

The 78rpm's that I have are all vinyl, not shellac. Be carefull if you ever come accross shellac. Don't come near it with any alcohol based cleaners or you will destroy the record. And some 78rpms have an inner layer of cardboard, so don't come with anything wet around them.

[aidy]

ah wasn't aware that 78 vinyl existed... but I see shellac recards often enough, the flea markets are littered with them, easy to recognise as well, they are amazingly heavy for just a 10" record

I thought alcohol corroded vinyl too btw...