https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AGTujb4Nm/?mibextid=wwXIfr

edited as have just seen that you can view as guest

a turntable related video yep?

 

Edited May 9May 9 by Mike

yeah and some djs need to leave all knobs on the mixer alone too !!!!!

3,5 way too heavy for old 45s. 2.5 just fine. And dont forget to adjust anti skating accordingly

48 minutes ago, Benji said:

3,5 way too heavy for old 45s. 2.5 just fine. And dont forget to adjust anti skating accordingly

I agree with the weight comment, but I always leave the anti skate off when back cuing.

Up to you, I wouldn‘t spin any of my records without anti skating set up properly:

https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/blog/anti-skating-on-turntable#:~:text=An anti-skate mechanism%2C whether,anti-skate setting or dial.

 

5 hours ago, Benji said:

Up to you, I wouldn‘t spin any of my records without anti skating set up properly:

https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/blog/anti-skating-on-turntable#:~:text=An anti-skate mechanism%2C whether,anti-skate setting or dial.

 

You are quoting from an audiophile publication, which is aimed at getting the absolute perfect reproduction, in a perfect setting.

The video that I posted, is produced by a leading stylus manufacturer, and shows how to set up your turntable in a club setting. i.e. full of people banging and crashing about, and clumsy Dj’s trying to cue up the next record.

Also your quoted publication would, I’m pretty sure, be primarily concerned with 12” albums. There is more skate pressure present on albums than 7” singles.

As said, up to you how you set up decks.

care to explain why you think it‘s ok to leave anti skating off?

41 minutes ago, Benji said:

As said, up to you how you set up decks.

care to explain why you think it‘s ok to leave anti skating off?

To allow for back cueing.

Edited May 10May 10 by Quinvy

I‘ve been dj-ing for over 30 years and never had any issues back cueing records with anti-skating set correctly.

1 hour ago, Quinvy said:

To allow for back cueing.

Isn’t this what causes styrene burn ? 

43 minutes ago, Benji said:

I‘ve been dj-ing for over 30 years and never had any issues back cueing records with anti-skating set correctly.

So you know better than Ortofon?

Let’s just agree to disagree. 👍

1 hour ago, Dylan said:

Isn’t this what causes styrene burn ? 

No, it‘s the stylus

1 hour ago, Dylan said:

Isn’t this what causes styrene burn ? 

Yes and many great records intros have been damaged with this needless practice!

I did DJing for years and never backtracked, because I didn't want to ruin my records. If it was the stylus the burn would last all through the record.

I used to set the record going then put up the volume when finished talking. It always worked ok for me.

Edited May 10May 10 by Solidsoul

40 minutes ago, Quinvy said:

So you know better than Ortofon?

Let’s just agree to disagree. 👍

Just looked up it up. Didn‘t know you where a hip hop dj and into scratching, mixing and extensive back cueing.

35 minutes ago, Benji said:

Just looked up it up. Didn‘t know you where a hip hop dj and into scratching, mixing and extensive back cueing.

I'm no audiophile and have a cheap set up so I'm sure someone will put me right on this, I read somewhere might even have been on here that the easiest way to set up anti skate is to use a single sided record on the reverse with no groove, and adjust until the arm stays in one place. Not promoting this as a method just interested to know if in any way it is correct .

33 minutes ago, Twoshoes said:

I'm no audiophile and have a cheap set up so I'm sure someone will put me right on this, I read somewhere might even have been on here that the easiest way to set up anti skate is to use a single sided record on the reverse with no groove, and adjust until the arm stays in one place. Not promoting this as a method just interested to know if in any way it is correct .

You probably read it in the last post before this one  ... 

55 minutes ago, Woodbutcher said:

You probably read it in the last post before this one

Missed that but no saw it many moons ago but thanks for pointing out my error, happy to be on the receiving end of one of your pithy comments that always make me smile 👍

On 10/05/2025 at 21:20, Solidsoul said:

Yes and many great records intros have been damaged with this needless practice!

sorry, urban myth. it's the shape of the stylus that causes needle burn, if its shape is not suitable for back cueing. any "dj" stylus is fine but many regular stereo stylus not.

I Had Couple of Very expensive records ruined by Back Cueing in the past at venues i'd DJ'd at (Tough Girl & Love Slipped through my fingers) so after that experience i Stoped back cueing all together. Placing the Stylus at the beginning of a record then have a listen to hear how long it is before the sound kicks in and with a bit of practise it becomes a dodle and press the play button couple of seconds before you end your introducing it, works for me.

Other Nightmares for me is turning up at a venue to DJ at and finding COINS or other heavy stuff stuck on top of the head shell, when i asked the promoter why that was i was told, Old styluses mate, so it stops the record from Jumping.

Record box Box Lid Closed and headed for the exit.

I have actually come across a DJ to two who carried a couple of Cartridges & his own Mic & Headphones to Venues. 😉 Commitment or What ?

On 13/05/2025 at 15:37, Rick Scott said:

I Had Couple of Very expensive records ruined by Back Cueing in the past at venues i'd DJ'd at (Tough Girl & Love Slipped through my fingers) so after that experience i Stoped back cueing all together. Placing the Stylus at the beginning of a record then have a listen to hear how long it is before the sound kicks in and with a bit of practise it becomes a dodle and press the play button couple of seconds before you end your introducing it, works for me.

I couldn't agree more with this post!

Come on dj's throw those headphones away, stop Back Cueing , and save the intros on those precious records!!

My mate, Ped, aka "Johnny two shirts" hates it when the DJ talks over the track. So l do the promos and requests, deds, etc quickly in between. Keep 'em dancin'.

Yeah I don’t get back cueing and headphones,you should know your records well enough to know the run in timings,not rocket science 😂

On 10/05/2025 at 11:58, Quinvy said:

You are quoting from an audiophile publication, which is aimed at getting the absolute perfect reproduction, in a perfect setting.

The video that I posted, is produced by a leading stylus manufacturer, and shows how to set up your turntable in a club setting. i.e. full of people banging and crashing about, and clumsy Dj’s trying to cue up the next record.

Also your quoted publication would, I’m pretty sure, be primarily concerned with 12” albums. There is more skate pressure present on albums than 7” singles.

But does this apply to 12's that play at 45 rpm?

A friend of mine used to Dj for me, there was no way he would cue up his records.

We had some lovely long silences during his spot, with everyone looking around to see what was up. 🤣🤦‍♂️

If you’re going be a promoter, then for goodness sake try and be professional.

Quality sound system. Including a quality microphone.

Turntables adjusted correctly, with regular new styli.

Sound system set up correctly, without making people’s ears bleed.

On 09/05/2025 at 14:50, Steviehay said:

yeah and some djs need to leave all knobs on the mixer alone too !!!!!

I agree, it's so annoying. Also when they turn the volume up too high!

2 hours ago, Sue Smith said:

I agree, it's so annoying. Also when they turn the volume up too high!

Unfortunately it’s not the volume they turn up, it’s the gains! Which sounds terrible, and will kill your speakers.

Thank you for your information. Yes it does affect the speakers but luckily our own DJs have great sounding system. Best wishes

Back in 79 when I first started DJing to cue the records you could either use the lights that flicker or head phones if you went past the start of the record you pick the needle up and start again - till your happy - I still use that method in 2025 - hey guess what it works

I saw a young guy take to the decks after me who put the record on and then cued it back - my advice “your gonna duck that record and needle up” he looked t me as if to say “ I know better”