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Signal tracking issues
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Signal tracking issues

double00funk 10:43 AM - 4 December, 2011
I have been using my TTM 57SL for a few years now and about a month ago I started having tracking issues. I always bring multiple needles with me to events incase I need to swap one out. I also bring never used records with me incase I run into problems with my existing one. About a month ago I started having issues with both of my left channels on my mixer. I have tried to switch my needles and control records with new (out of the package) replacements, and have had no luck. I eventually come to the conclusion that my Tech12 was having tone arm issues so I sent it in to get it serviced..... At that point I used various other tables and had the same issue, including a CDJ1000. Its only the left channel and its both channels. The tracking bar at the top of my screen will periodically go straight red, then be fine for a period of time... Any suggestions?
double00funk 5:08 AM - 9 December, 2011
The problem is also happening even if i switch my mixer into INT mode. Therefore I think I may be having issues with my soundcard in the mixer it self....
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Zach S 8:21 PM - 13 December, 2011
When in INT mode SSL doesn't need to track anything. If your having an issue with the signal getting to your 57 (thus the red tracking indicator) you will still see the red tracking indicator when using INT mode and playing the control tone.
It sounds like the problem is intermittent.
It could be the rca input on the mixer.
Try playing a control record and jiggle the rca cable going into the input of the 57 while looking at the scope view.
If you notice the circle is intermittent then the issue may very well be the rca input on the 57.
If, on the other hand, jiggling the rca cable (on the input side) doesn't seem to affect the circle in the scope view then the problem is probably somewhere in the turntable your using.
At that point I would try the same test using a CD player just to make sure the issue is in fact in your turntable or not.