DJ's - do you share needles?

aspekt · Post by **aspekt** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:37 pm

jbs wrote:Nothing gets reggae DJs moving faster than the where's that bit that sits over your 7" panic.

what did the rastas say when they ran out of pot?

"what's this shit music?"

DC · Post by DC » Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:14 pm

Why is this even a discussion?

If you consider yourself a DJ, you should have your own needles, just like someone said with headphones.

As far as someone saying venues don't give a shit about the quality of their equipment....I dare you to check out Miss Libertine (formally Mac's on Franklin St in the city).

factory worker · Post by **factory worker** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:34 pm

DC wrote:Why is this even a discussion?

If you consider yourself a DJ, you should have your own needles, just like someone said with headphones.

As far as someone saying venues don't give a shit about the quality of their equipment....I dare you to check out Miss Libertine (formally Mac's on Franklin St in the city).

Agreed.......but how long has that venue been open?

DC · Post by DC » Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:05 pm

The venue is has only been opened for under a week...so things can only get better.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:41 am

I stand by my generalisation

exceptions granted, but time will tell with any venue

like a new car, a new sound system works when you buy it... its the wear and maintinence that is the real test

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:24 am

DC wrote:Why is this even a discussion?

If you consider yourself a DJ, you should have your own needles, just like someone said with headphones.

As far as someone saying venues don't give a shit about the quality of their equipment....I dare you to check out Miss Libertine (formally Mac's on Franklin St in the city).

I had the same needles on my decks for 2.5 years. Most club needles were actually better than mine anyway.

different story now. but I still don't bring my own, I've had bad experiences taking my equipment out of the house. If a club's needles are shot then I'll just use Marcus's ortofons...... thanx marcus

marcus · Post by **marcus** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:49 am

deviant wrote: If a club's needles are shot then I'll just use Marcus's ortofons...... thanx marcus

Ortofons rule.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:50 am

yeah love the sound, dont dig on the lifespan

left ortofons behind because of the speed of war and tear

sound great though

Scholtzy · Post by **Scholtzy** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:36 pm

I've had my ortofon's for a fair while and haven't needed to change the needles, and they get used heaps!

If you set them up properly, they shouldn't wear more any more than other needles, and I reckon the whole record wear thing is a bit of a myth.

The only thing I did notice is that they are more prone to put a 'click' on the record if your cueing back and forth like crazy and stop all of a sudden,..solution; don't cue as aggressively.

They sound so much nicer, everybody seems to swear by Shure M447's, but they haven't got shit on concords imo.

factory worker · Post by **factory worker** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:37 pm

Scholtzy wrote:I've had my ortofon's for a fair while and haven't needed to change the needles, and they get used heaps!

If you set them up properly, they shouldn't wear more any more than other needles, and I reckon the whole record wear thing is a bit of a myth.

The only thing I did notice is that they are more prone to put a 'click' on the record if your cueing back and forth like crazy and stop all of a sudden,..solution; don't cue as aggressively.

They sound so much nicer, everybody seems to swear by Shure M447's, but they haven't got shit on concords imo.

Do you take them out with you?

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:40 pm

I play 7" a fair amount

the irregularities in the records easily damage the cantilevers

the tips last like any other, but i strongly believe the cantilevers are sensitive. its the natural trade off between a good sounding, sensitive needle, and a lower fidelity, sturdier needle

My setup is always correct also

yes they shit on the 447

the 44G sound better than the 4477 also but again I decided to go from gs to 7s cos of the practicality

try putting your needle on a record and seeing how it floats, would be interesting to see if the cantilever still has its suspension

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:45 pm

hey, anyone know anything about the quality of sure whitelabel needles/carts?

Scholtzy · Post by **Scholtzy** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:46 pm

factory worker wrote:
Scholtzy wrote:I've had my ortofon's for a fair while and haven't needed to change the needles, and they get used heaps!

If you set them up properly, they shouldn't wear more any more than other needles, and I reckon the whole record wear thing is a bit of a myth.

The only thing I did notice is that they are more prone to put a 'click' on the record if your cueing back and forth like crazy and stop all of a sudden,..solution; don't cue as aggressively.

They sound so much nicer, everybody seems to swear by Shure M447's, but they haven't got shit on concords imo.
Do you take them out with you?

Always.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:47 pm

deviant wrote:hey, anyone know anything about the quality of sure whitelabel needles/carts?

no but id love to know more

Mellogs · Post by **Mellogs** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:04 pm

HEY MOM!! WERE'S THE MEATLOAF?

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DJ's - do you share needles?

Do you share needles?