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1210/DJM-300 Sound Quality Issue
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Sandeep C.
Hi

I've recently upgraded from my Numark DJ-In-A-Box belt-drives to 1210's and a DJM-300. I'm using Stanton Trackmaster needles. The new decks are obviously very sturdy, and the mixer is rock solid. But my only gripe is the sound. I've used a few diff needles and the treble and mids seem a bit lacking compared to my cheapo Numark Belt-Drives which seems very odd.

Could someone help me please. Many thanks!
CosmoKid
when i upgraded from my numark matrix 3 mixer to my vestax, i could swear that the sound output wasnt as loud as my previous set-up. it sounded cleaner and warmer, but not as loud.
Sandeep C.
The loudness isn't the issue. Just the sound quality, and I don't really understand why it's like that. Guess I'll do some more tweaking...
spdandpwr
the djm mixer to me sounded fine too me and i have the same setup as you. I have an mk2 and an m3d both hooked up to a djm-300 with stanton trackmaster two cartridges. Also i started off with two str8-80s with the same trackmaster cartridges and they sound worse than the techs with the trackmasters. Maybe the counterwieghts are set too high. I have mine set to 2 grams (but thats so i can save my records normally it should be at 3-4 grams) Also with the techs, you are probably now getting better low end frequency response and so the treble and mid is a little less apparent try using the eqs thats what they are there for.
Sandeep C.
Sorry for the n00b question. :( But where the hell are the counterweights on the 1210's, and how do I adjust it?
Sandeep C.
Bloody hell, can't believe I asked that! Never heard them referred to as counterweights lol. Sorry, any other suggestions please?

I swapped my spare 500 needle last night, and the sound is finally a LOT better, so I'm really happy about that. But I know the Trackmasters are better, which means I'm not setting it up right. Cheers for the help so far, much appreciated!
spdandpwr
what kind of speaker system are you using i noticed the trackmasters worked well with a rented concert system i performed on. But the stantons sound sucky on my klipsch speakers.
Psiweaver
try some new carts or something because they do get worn down with use.
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