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A bad phonograph cartridge can damage your records. Learn how to change a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
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A phono cartridge should last three or four months. Learn about the components of a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Inexpensive phono cartridges don't last as long. Learn about inexpensive purchase optionis for a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
The head is the phono cartridge component that connects to a tonearm. Learn how to replace a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
The phono cartridge head should just slide out of a tonearm. Learn how to remove the stylus from a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
The four phono cartridge wires should all be different colors. Learn tips for connecting a DJ phono cartridge to a turntable tonearm in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Remove stylus from phono cartridge to protect it. Learn tips for plugging wires into a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Make sure phono cartridge is firmly attached to the head. Learn how to attach the head to a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Make sure to slide phono stylus all the way into cartridge to make a good connection. Learn how to attach the head of a DJ phono cartridge to a phonograph tonearm in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Keep extra styluses when doing dj gig in case one wears out. Learn how to replace the stylus of a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
A travel case will keep your phono cartridge from getting damaged. Learn how to transport a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
You will find phonograph needles at dj stores. Learn where to find needles for a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Try different phonograph needles to find one with the right sound for you. Learn how to select a needle for a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Shure makes excellent phonograph needles. Learn about the features of a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Certain cartridges are designed specifically for djs. Learn what features to look for when buying a DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Phono cartridges with high output are good for recording. Learn what DJ phono cartridges are good for mixing and scratching in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
A good needle for scratching will not wear down your records. Learn how to buy a versatile DJ phono cartridge in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.
Have you ever found yourself in the club—moving to the music, making eye contact with other young, hip people around you—and wondered how the DJ does it night after night? Entertaining a crowd of music-conscious party animals is not an easy thing to do; just a few false moves and you’re out of favor…and out of a job. A DJ’s job is to keep that beat seamless and uninterrupted all night long. You can tell a master turntable artist not by his highly technical scratching skills, but rather by how well he mixes beats and songs together, creating the perfect playlist for a night out on the town. In order to keep the party going, you have to keep the music flowing. And you can't do that with a damaged or worn-out phonograph cartridge. In this free DJ lesson video, you will learn how to change a phono cartridge. Our expert points out all of the parts of a cartridge, then demonstrates each step in switching out the cartridge as well as replacing the stylus. He will also tell you what type of cartridges are best for scratching.
Justin Cohen Justin Cohen is a disc jockey from Northampton, Mass. He has DJed regularly at public and private functions since 2004, and had a weekly radio show on Valley Free Radio WXOJ from 2005-2007. Other accomplishments have included playing drums for numerous bands including American Business Machines, Phantom Creeps, The Prozacs, and The Accidents. He's appeared on six 6 full-length albums and two singles. He's toured around the US and Canada with his own groups, and tour managed for The Genders of Tel Aviv, Israel. He's booked events throughout Western Massachusetts since 2000. He is a member of the Flywheel Arts Collective of Easthampton, Mass. In 2007 he received an artist fellowship from the Springfield Massachusetts Cultural Council. At 21, he is the youngest to ever receive the honor.dkdk
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