Are belt drive turntables good for Djing?

Made of rubber, the belt helps to isolate the motor from the platter, creating less motor noise issues such as vibration. For this reason, most audiophile turntables are belt driven. It is possible to DJ on a belt drive turntable but you’re going to have a hard time getting timings right.

Can you scratch with a belt drive turntable?

Can you scratch on belt drive turntables? You can but they are not ideal. Because the platter is turned by a belt then there can be a bit of lag in the platter getting back up to speed. When it comes to scratching the ideal if to use direct drive turntables with a high torque motor.

What are the best turntables for Djing?

10 Best: DJ Turntables 2021

• Pioneer PLX-1000.
• Reloop RP-8000 MK2.
• Audio-Technica AT LP140XP.
• Pioneer PLX-500.
• Stanton T92 M2 USB.
• Numark NTX1000.
• Numark PT01 Scratch.

Can you use any turntable for Djing?

You can technically use any turntable. However, professional DJs tend to use high-end turntables with direct drive motors and quality components. A direct-drive motor is considered an essential feature for DJs.

Can a belt drive turntable be used as a DJ?

Whatever the manufacturer claims, they are totally unsuitable for DJing. The main reason is that a belt-drive deck can’t maintain a constant speed of platter rotation. And this is extremely important for a DJ because even slightest speed fluctuations will lead to galloping. The second important feature of a DJ turntable is its torque.

When was the first direct drive turntable made?

The first direct-drive turntable, released in 1969, was the Technics SP-10 – a direct ancestor of the SL-1200. In belt-drive turntables, the motor is located off-center from the platter and is connected to it with a rubber belt. As a result, belt-drive decks have lower torque and their platter speed fluctuations are greater.

Where can I find the model number of my turntable belt?

If you were unable to find your belt by searching your model number with the find my player tool (website upper left corner), then if you have the Original Equipment (OE) part number, click on our records database of over 10,000 OE part numbers crossed to modern belts.

Where is the motor located on a DJ turntable?

In direct-drive turntables, the motor is located under the center of the platter and is connected to it directly. This ensures higher torque and lower wow and flutter (i.e. platter speed fluctuations), both of which are essential for a DJ.