are numark turntables just as good as technics?

Question

i'm thinking of buying a dj package with numark turntables and a mixer brand new for 400.00 or buy 2 seperate used technics for about the same price.

Answer 1

The first question you should ask to your self is how serious are you in spinning? This will tell you how much you should spend. The Numarks are a good deal if your not totally serious about spinning. The Technics cost more because they have a reputation of lasting longer. I am not saying there is anything wrong with Numarks,I have Numarks TTX-1's, the package that you might be considering is cheaper, and in which, the product may also be cheaper. If you plan to be serious about spinning go with the Technics. They will last you longer (If they are in good shape) you may spend more money up front but in the long run it will save you money. You might be able to find a set up on ebay with Technics, a good mixer, head phones, and needles. Shop around dont just rush into something. And enjoy...

Answer 2

Are Numark Turntables Good

Answer 3

Numarks are alright, but I prefer to use technics because they interface with ANYTHING. Numarks can be problematic with some equipment. Given the details that you have given me, the numark is the better deal because you're getting the mixer with it. However, you really should find out how good the mixer is. If it sucks, it doesn't matter how good your turntable is.

Answer 4

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Juan, This might get a bit long-winded, so get comfortable... To transfer vinyl (analog) records to MP3 (digital) there are several steps involved, each contributing to the overall "quality". The process to convert involves playing a record (extracting the analog info from the grooves as accurately as possible), boosting and equalizing the raw / low level signal to get a line-level output, converting the signal to digital format, and capturing it in a file. A "turntable" in the classic sense only plays the record and extracts a phono (low) level signal. Next a preamplifier boosts and equalizes the signal to line (RCA) level. Some recent turntables (Audio Techinica, Numark, Ion) have a built-in "preamp" for this purpose. The Yamaha (and most other vintage turntables) and the best-sounding most expensive audiophile turntables typically do not have integral preamps. For those you have to buy an external preamp, or play through a receiver/amplifier with a "phono" section. Then you take the line-level signal and feed it into your computer for conversion. Your sound card can do the conversion using any of a variety of programs available to do this. This step is limited by the quality of your sound card. If you have a standard off-the-shelf computer with built-in / on-board sound card, you will probably get good but not great results. The inside of a computer is electrically noisy, the sampling rate of most ordinary sound cards is "ordinary" and the results are also "ordinary". For this reason, those looking for higher quality capture / conversion usually buy an external converter. Something like the M-Audio Transit, where the line-level output of the preamp plugs into this, and USB comes out the other side, and plugs into your computer. (Turntables like the Ion and Numark have something like this embedded in them, but not as high a quality.) This is also an ideal solution for a laptop - where you can't upgrade the sound card, or a line level input might not be available. mp3 quality is limited, and is not as good as CD quality or LP quality. So I would recommend capturing first to .WAV format for archival purposes, then down convert to mp3 for portability and higher song capacity. You'll need about 400-500M for each 2-sided 33RPM LP you want to capture, and the results can easily be burned to an Audio CD, then you can rip the mp3s off the CD just like you would on a purchased one. One of the biggest limiting factors that most people overlook is the cartridge. A turntable has a relatively easy job - turn the record at a constant speed, without introducing noise; keep the stylus in contact with the grooves. The cartridge/stylus has to do the hard part. Most cartridges that come pre-installed on $99 turntables are pathetic. You pretty much get what you pay for with phono cartridges. So here are two solutions I would recommend: Higher Quality: Turntable: Project Debut III (w/Ortofon OM5e cartridge) Preamp: Pro-ject Phono Box (or Bellari VP-29) D/A Converter: M-Audio Transit You'll get a very good (near audiophile quality) turntable, with a decent Ortofon cartridge, low mass adjustable tonearm, that will extract a lot of music from your records without introducing noise. Of course the setup will cost about $500, but it will be a noticable improvement over... Good Quality: Turntable: Ion/Numark Turntable with built-in USB. Preamp: built-in D/A: built-in This will only set you back about $100. Not as high quality a setup, but a lot less hassle. You probaby should start with the Numark/Ion (they appear to be practically the same turntable), and see if the results are acceptable to you. If not, return it and save up for the Pro-Ject... Or if you like the setup, but the sound is not quite there, you could always separately upgrade the cartridge.

Answer 5

Yes... Numark are more specialized in DJ equipment... Technics is on the HiFi arena....

Answer 6

I've been using this NuMark CD mixer for my DJing business I have no complaints. http://www.zzounds.com/item--NUMCDMIX2

Here's a link to some of their Turntables most get pretty good ratings. http://www.zzounds.com/cat--DJ-Turntables--2462

Answer 7

equipment wise...technics are better...but you are getting a better deal with the numark package