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    Problem WIth My Turntables

    First of all I want to say that I' pretty new to djing and that I don't know a whole lot about the equipment.

    I have two Numark TT1625's & every time I put the needle to the wax this happens.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzci1-1wBsM

    It does that on both turntables.

    If I got a new cartridges would that fix the problem?

    The one I have now is a Shure M25C, which I've had for maybe 2-3 years now. I'm not sure if it's great for scratching, but I definitely use it for scratching.

    Or should I just get new turntables?

    Because the one's I really wanted when I bought my first turntables was the Technics SL1200's. The 1200's were way too expensive, so I ended up going with 2 TT1526's for $40. on Ebay.







    thanks in advance

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    seems like there is not enough weight on the tonearm to keep the needle on the record. i don't use TTs so that is just wild guess.
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    You could try calibrating the weight on your tonearm but it looks more like you need new carts.

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    Adjust the anti skate, looks like your counterweight is on backwards let me find a video on proper setup

    Edit: Here's a vid


    For those carts, you should have the weight set between 1.5-3.0 grams. If none of this works try replacing the stylus
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    Does every turntable have an anti-skate on it?

    I'm guessing that this is the anti-skate on my turntable, correct?



    I turned the counterweights around, so now there not backwards.

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    Okay so now the tonearm does not slide, but there's still a problem though.

    Make sure you listen to the video with the volume on so you can hear what it's doing.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C-AkmL3AH8

    So would you guys say I need a new cart?

    If yes than please let me know which ones are good for scratching and already come attached to the headshell.

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    I'd say so, that grinding does not sound very good. Have you tried to see if the stylus of the cart can ride on the grooves of the record? Also, for any DJ no matter just mixing/scratching i'd recomment the Shure M44-7H which comes premounted on a Technics headshell. They're pretty much the best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DJ CirKutCision View Post
    I'd say so, that grinding does not sound very good. Have you tried to see if the stylus of the cart can ride on the grooves of the record? Also, for any DJ no matter just mixing/scratching i'd recomment the Shure M44-7H which comes premounted on a Technics headshell. They're pretty much the best.
    What? Can you please explain what exactly you mean?

    Like I said when it comes to dj equipment I'm pretty clueless.

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    Yes, that is the anti skate. Did you follow the steps in the video I posted? Tonearm balanced and proper weight?
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    you need new needles and looks like you dont have enought weight on the tonear.

    slide the weight inwards toward the record and it should click then put the needle on the record and it should play.

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