Turntables

How to Cue a Record

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Whether playing a record on a college radio station, recording a song off an album, or creating a conglomeration of new sounds from existing recordings, you will need control over when a song starts... more »

How to Buy a Phono Cartridge

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A turntable uses a phono cartridge to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, which is processed through your stereo system and then output intelligibly through your speakers. A high-quality cartridge is essential for good sound... more »

How to calculate the BPM of a song

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Here is a quick and easy way to find out the BPM of a song.. more »

How to Buy a Turntable

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Although CDs are the most popular format these days, older recordings might still only be available on LPs (or even 78s). Also, records are a must for you amateur party DJs. These instructions are for buying a basic turntable. If you're an ... more »

How to Transfer LP Vinyl Records to CD

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Its easy to transfer your CD's to your IPOD, but moving those old vinyl LP records to MP3 is a little tricky. Read my article and you will be playing those old tunes in no time. You will also want to visit my article: How to Separate Tracks... more »

How to Convert Vinyl Albums to Compact Discs

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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If you’re like many of us of a certain age, some of your favorite music is on vinyl. I still have a working turntable, but the dust pops and scratches on my older albums are annoying. I’ve also gotten too lazy to get up every fifteen minutes to ... more »

How to record vinyl to CD/PC easily

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Gone are the days of vinyl. But you can still manage to get all your vinyls onto CD. Whether your a DJ and wanting to record a mix, or an oldie wanting to copy your faverouite Beatles song, this is how to copy vinyls easily.. more »

How to Restore fidelity to old vinyl records

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Old vynil records, if not scratched, can be cleaned to sound almost like new... more »

How to Clean a Vinyl Record

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Are your vinyl records getting dusty? Let your records spin well into the future by keeping them clean. Follow these few easy steps to get your records clean as new... more »

How to Replace a Turntable Stylus

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If your stylus (record needle) is slipping and sliding over your records, you can usually replace it without buying a whole new cartridge... more »

How to set up a basic DJ Turntable set

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Just got a DJ set? Well this quick guide will help you set them up to full advantadge.. more »

How to Repair a Record Player

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When a record player breaks the last thing you want is to sink your money into a newer model if you've developed an attachment to your current one. Here are some things you can do to fix it yourself as well as determine if you are able to repair ... more »

How to Troubleshoot Turntables

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Turntables, the rotating part of a phonograph or gramophone, play vinyl records with the aid of a stylus, or needle, attached to a tonearm. Since the advent of compact discs and downloads, phonographs and turntables remain in use mainly by vinyl ... more »

How to Add a Turntable to a Stereo System

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Most modern stereo receivers are not designed to handle a turntable input. But there's still a vast treasure trove of music recorded on vinyl out there that you can access if you hook up a turntable. Here's a guide to getting plugged in to vinyl... more »

How to Buy a High-Fidelity Turntable

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Whether you are a DJ who loves spinning records or an audiophile who prefers vinyl rather than CDs, the sound quality of high-fidelity turntable will be music to your ears... more »

How to Change a Record Needle

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Although records are not in wide use anymore, there are plenty of records out there which can be played and enjoyed with a record player. In this article you will learn how to change a cartridge needle... more »

How to Do a Crab Scratch on a Turntable

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Turntable techniques are difficult to master, but you can have a chance at disc jockey stardom and be the hit of the party if you do. Crab scratch is one of the many techniques seasoned disc jockeys have in their arsenal... more »

How to Find a Gramophone

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Finding a gramophone is relatively easy, despite the fact that the popularity of modern turntables have made them virtually obsolete. While the word "gramophone" refers to many types of players, it mainly describes antique, mechanical wind-up ... more »

How to Fix a Record Player Belt

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Record players were the most widely used means of playing music before cassette players, and later CD players, took over. When a record player belt is stretched, cracked or broken, you will need to repair it before you can use the record player ... more »

How to Measure a Belt to Repair a Turntable

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Belt-driven turntables will require belt replacement as the belt ages. Belts crack, break, stretch and wear which makes it difficult to determine the original size. Keep three things in mind to determine how to measure your old turntable belt and ... more »

How to Select Supplies for a Rave Party

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What supplies you need for a rave really depends what size party you are throwing. Just make sure that you gather your supplies before the event, so you aren't running around on the day of the event looking for those last few items... more »

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