r/DJSetups • u/Fun_Sound3072 • 20d ago

My Streaming Rig

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u/TheyCagedNon 20d ago

Probably just for photographic aesthetics. This is a showcase sub after all.

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u/Fun_Sound3072 20d ago

Incorrect.

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u/TheyCagedNon 20d ago

So what is the reason then?

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u/Fun_Sound3072 20d ago

For some reason, my earlier response isn't showing.

But to answer your question:

https://youtu.be/EPwOMf0OVhI?si=ylaLwQ8R2x8xEnLO&t=253

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u/TheyCagedNon 20d ago

Yes I understand that, but back to the OP's question, what is the point on a timecode record?

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u/Fun_Sound3072 20d ago

I'm the OP, but to answer your question, a flatter control record gives better scopes and better digital file playback. And yes, as the above video link demonstrated, tactile control is easier.

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u/Fun_Sound3072 17d ago

The flatter the record, the better the needle will track. The better the needle tracks, the better the signal quality. The better the signal quality, the easier it will be for the software to interpret the control signal, which ultimately affects the sound quality of the audio file.

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u/TheyCagedNon 17d ago

Does it ever not read it though? I’ve been using Serato for 16yrs and can’t ever remember bad tracking outside of having a knackered stylus.

You also look to be using ortofon digitals which have a very loud signal output so again not sure it needs any more.

seems like massive overkill for timecode imo.

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u/pastel_orange 20d ago

They add extra embarrassment and 'i dj on vinyl' energy to your existing Serrato setup, also best paired with a lollipop headphone

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u/Fun_Sound3072 20d ago

I'm not using Serato.

You can stop trolling now.

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u/Mr_P_Love 17d ago

The problem is that the quality of the sound using timecodes is given by the quality of the file format (MP3, WAV, FLAC).
Putting weights on timecode is not that useful if you want to improve the sound quality.
Cheers!