Turntable : What is it?
| Turntables are rotating platforms used for playing old and new records. They consist of a cabinet,a base, a center spindle, and a tonearm. They are measured according to pitch adjustment, drive mechanism, torque, and tonearm. Modern turntables are popular equipment for disc jockeys in clubs and bars for making different music mixes for dancing or performing.
Turntables are available in direct-drive, belt-drive, manual, semi-automatic, fully-automatic, programmable, and multiple-play types. They can be connected to PCs and laptops for more sound mixing options. |
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Kinds of Turntables include the following: |
Direct-drive turntables
- Direct-drive turntables are made with heavy-duty ABS plastic cabinets and bases.
- They have a multidirectional design.
- They have a high torque, direct drive motor.
- They have dual controls for starting and stopping at will.
- Their aluminum targets are removable.
- Their aluminum tonearm tubes can have features like anti-skate and cue adjustments.
- They have a pitch range of +/-10% and an rpm range of 33 to 78.
Belt-drive turntables
- Belt-drive turntables are made up of a straight tone, skip-proof arm; several start/stop switches; a detachable target light; and a pitch control slider.
- They have a pitch range of +/- 10% and an rpm range of 33 to 45.
- They have an effective arm length of up to 190 millimeters and an under-one second braking and starting time.
- Some models have both USB and RCA outputs for PC connectivity.
Manual turntables
- Manual turntables provide all-manual functions for complete user control.
- Their tonearms are manually placed and removed after playing.
- They have speed and pitch controls.
- They have an anti-skate design that uses the rotating record’s centrifugal force to keep the tonearm centered on the platter.
- They are used for playing old and groove-free records.
Semi-automatic turntables
- Semi-automatic turntables require the tonearms to be placed manually on the record.
- They automatically shut off when the record ends, the record is removed, or when the tonearm returns to its original position.
Fully-automatic turntables
- Fully-automatic turntables operate with just a touch of a button.
- They are used for playing records in different sizes.
- They have convenient adjustments for making the correct starting position.
- They shut off when the record ends and the tonearm goes into rest position.
Programmable turntables
- Programmable turntables are rare units that allow the user to play different records according to a set order.
- They work similarly to CD players.
- They are used for playing records in different sizes.
Multiple-play turntables
- Multiple-play turntables are fully-automatic units that can play up to six stacked records on an extended center spindle.
- They automatically shut off when all stacked records have been played.
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Tonearm: If you are into record scratching, choose a turntable with a straight tonearm that prevents the needle from jumping and disrupting your mix.
Pitch adjustment: Look for a turntable with a +/-/ 10% pitch adjustment that allows you to adjust the tempo of your tracks.
Other features: For converting analog records into digital format like CD or MP3, choose a belt-drive turntable with a converter that can be connected to a computer through the USB port. This type of turntable also comes with a converting software.
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