over the last week i have noticed one side of my timecode vinyl dropping signal to the point the bmp fluctuates by about 2-3 bmp…
I play in clubs every weekend and normally have to weight the the needles heavy due to either
A) shit needles
B) Vibrations
What i would like to know is how do you know when it is time to change the needles using timecode? I know this may damage the vinyl more due to the fact they are being played constantly… Where a normal vinyl maybe played every 2 - 3 sessions.
If it helps my needles are stanton 500 mkII.. I have had the decks for 6 months bought off ebay
you probably should change your needles more often if you weight them. however i think that your issue is the timecode wearing out, and you need a new set of records. especially with shitty needles and a bunch of weight on them.
is this showing up just on one record, whether you change the deck/needle or not? if so, new records are in order.
My theory is that timed vinyl wears down your needles VERY FAST. A regular vinyl record has a groove. The needle fits inside the groove and the tip never actually touches the record. The timed vinyls don’t have a large groove and I would make a good bet that the tips touch the record also wearing it down super fast.
Take a close looks at a regular record and a timed vinyl. Youll see what im talking about.
I dunno, good theory but ive been running the same M44g’s for well over a year with 1-2 hours timecode wear every other day and they still sound perfect on vinyl. It does also depend on the quality and shape of the needle though.
