Technic 1210 repairs

[jonathanwilcox]

Technic 1210 repairs

Hi guys,

My first time on the platform, nice to meet you all!

Recently started fixing 1210’s for a bit of extra cash. I’d appreciate it if anyone would be able to help me:

• undertake a speed stability & torque test
• check the zero point of the pitch fader
• undertake function & load test of main IC’s under thermal imaging
• measure the heat output on a chip

Thanks v much in adv,
Jonny

[jonathanwilcox]

Best audio cables to replace with?

Hi guys,

I’m replacing my audio cables on my technic 1210 and wondered if any of you could recommend me a high quality cable?

Thanks,
Jonathan

[Patch]

Van Damm Instrument Cable. Available on eBay in any colour your heart desires.

Don’t cheap out on your connectors.

[keithace]

Where’s Xonetacular?

[jonathanwilcox]

Service / Repair details

Hi guys,

Just wondering on average how long does it take to service a deck providing you have all the parts before you start?

Obviously, this depends on how thorough you are but I was just seeking an estimate.

Thanks,
Jonathan

[the_bastet]

I bill for an hour of work per deck plus parts for a service. If any repairs need to be made (that are discovered during the service), I add an hour per repair and let the client know. If it’s a repair that is quick and doesnt have any parts that cost more than $5, i just do it without charging the extra, though.

[varsham]

audio cable

I own a pair of Audiotechnica Sound-Canceling headphones that are invaluable during my train and subway commute. However they sadly did not come with the audio cable with mic built in that they were supposed to. (I didn’t realize until 2 years later when I needed that!) I recently purchased the Beats cable but found out after testing it out that it was specifically designed for the iPhone in terms of the Mic and volume functions, so it only works for audio, play/pause/skip. I sometimes require the need to take phone calls from my smartphone while on the go so I’ve been looking for a good replacement. ShowBox VidMate Mobdro

[keithace]

@varsham

I own a pair of Audiotechnica Sound-Canceling headphones that are invaluable during my train and subway commute. However they sadly did not come with the audio cable with mic built in that they were supposed to. (I didn’t realize until 2 years later when I needed that!) I recently purchased the Beats cable but found out after testing it out that it was specifically designed for the iPhone in terms of the Mic and volume functions, so it only works for audio, play/pause/skip. I sometimes require the need to take phone calls from my smartphone while on the go so I’ve been looking for a good replacement.

what?

[jonathanwilcox]

Blown fuse

Hi guys,

I have a blown fuse in my technics 1210 mk2. I have identified one blackened fuse as part F2 TIA but can’t find it on ebay. Can anyone help?

Thanks, Jonny

[SirReal]

So…after seeing all your posts regarding fixing somebody else’s technics, I think you might be in over your head. I’m pretty sure you can find almost all your answers on youtube but the fact that you’re asking all these questions leads me to believe you’re pretty new at this. I wish you luck.

[keithace]

I think it means: fuse 2 1amp

but i would look it up and double check…

Technics SL1210 mk2 fix internal fuse replacement - a very quick guide

at the top of a google search…

Google Search

[keithace]

I am trying to merge all his questions into one thread…but i is dumb..

[jonathanwilcox]

@keithace

what?

haha I thought same Keith

[jonathanwilcox]

@SirReal

So…after seeing all your posts regarding fixing somebody else’s technics, I think you might be in over your head. I’m pretty sure you can find almost all your answers on youtube but the fact that you’re asking all these questions leads me to believe you’re pretty new at this. I wish you luck.

I’ve fixed my own technics from pretty much completely broken to top tip condition. Although I am encountering a few more problems this time around. Thanks for the wishes

[the_bastet]

@jonathanwilcox

haha I thought same Keith

SOmetimes ya need your second post on the forums to be as irrelevant as humanly (or in this case robotically) possible.

[djcolsen]

No offense mate but I would be vexed if I paid someone to fix my decks and they were trying to work out how to do it on a forum.
Might be worth having a few more trial runs on yours, complete strip them, change all the parts etc before charging someone to learn on theirs

[jonathanwilcox]

@djcolsen

No offense mate but I would be vexed if I paid someone to fix my decks and they were trying to work out how to do it on a forum.
Might be worth having a few more trial runs on yours, complete strip them, change all the parts etc before charging someone to learn on theirs

Hey DJ Colsen, I have fixed everything on my decks before. I am fully capable. I am just asking to see if there are any higher quality parts for me to replace with since I last repaired stuff (over 4 years ago) and to maybe refresh my memory. I am not going to try fix something that I may mess up.

Thanks, Jonathan

[djcolsen]

Fair enough mate, as I said no offence.

[jonathanwilcox]

few more q’s chaps:

why am I experiencing no or little resistance (swinging to and away from centre spindle) in my tone arms even though I’ve fixed and calibrated the anti-skate?

why after pitch calibration (including range) are a few dots at the correct place and others are not?

happy easter!

[jonathanwilcox]

@Patch

Van Damm Instrument Cable. Available on eBay in any colour your heart desires.

Don’t cheap out on your connectors.

Hey Patch,

What is so good about Van Damme cables?

Also isn’t it just best to buy this… Pardon our interruption...

Rather than shelling out for a cable with connectors?