Turntable Isolation Solved

[Monomer]

Carts are designed to operate best at certain tone arm weights.

You don't realize it, but over 5 grams of force of a diamond that's less then .010 is a SHITLOAD of psi.

The carts cantilever is designed to work best within a specific range. For M44-g's - I run 2 grams, for my NCE2's I run 3-3.5. Antiskate set to zero, depending on if it still actually works (most delicate part of a 1200) and tone arm slightly above level.

http://www.djforums.com/content/2007/04 ... roduction/ has plenty on proper turntable setup.





Oh, and it can actually skip MORE with the added tonearm weight. Adding weight to the headshell and then zeroing and setting proper tonearm weight maybe of help to you.

[djslik]

You probably remember when scratch dj's used pennies or nickels to keep needles from skipping. I have never seen one skip more with one than without. Scratch DJ's used to go to greath lengths to get the perfect setup. I used to have problems until I changed needles. M44G's cured all my skipping issues with no extra modifcation to tonearm weight. So like I said try the needles first.

[djslik]

On a side note...grab your Technics while you can suppliers are tapped dry and new tables are getting scarce. Used market should still be good though.

[Monomer]

On a side note...grab your Technics while you can suppliers are tapped dry and new tables are getting scarce. Used market should still be good though.

always pdx's and ttx's on the new end.


used techs will be around forever.

[Monomer]

You probably remember when scratch dj's used pennies or nickels to keep needles from skipping. I have never seen one skip more with one than without. Scratch DJ's used to go to greath lengths to get the perfect setup. I used to have problems until I changed needles. M44G's cured all my skipping issues with no extra modifcation to tonearm weight. So like I said try the needles first.

Shure's also sound terrible.


I always gig/record with NC-E's.


Then again, I do almost no scratching

[djslik]

Haha I can't comment on the sound quality but most Scratch DJ's don't care, it was how well it tracked that mattered. With Serato sound quality is a moot point.

Just mentioning the Technics if it holds any sentimental value as it does for me. My tables from 1995 are still gigging with me today.

[nastyford77]

I can't even remember which carts I'm using, but i know they are cheaper. I'm running 3.5 grams weight, 0 skate, level tonearm. My idea with isolation was cheaper than buying 2 more carts. It's not too big of a deal for me, mainly because I don't scratch too often. If I was a heavy scratcher, I would definately have to upgrade carts.