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DDJ SX2 with Numark TTX Issues

R.$.P 5:21 PM - 2 August, 2016
Hey Squad,

I bought a DDJ SX2 and connected my Numark TTX Vinyl Turntables to them and also bought the DVS Expansion Pack. With the expansion pack, it looks like I can only use the TTX's with Channels 1 & 2, and the DDJ SX2 gets bumped to controlling 3 & 4.

All the audio that comes from my turntables is gargled. I can see the waveforms moving but they consistently stutter and sound gargled.

I am using the original Serato SL1 Vinyls, and installed new needles (m447's). I cleaned all the audio connections with DeOxit.

Are the Vinyls the issue?

Running it on a 2010 Macbook Pro (i7) with Serato 1.9.2
DDJ SX2 runs perfect, so I know its not the laptop.

Appreciate your input
R.$.P 5:47 PM - 2 August, 2016
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Video of issue
i am Dj fLiP 6:09 PM - 2 August, 2016
looks like it's not getting the signal correctly.. the red bar should be gray 99% of the time if the needles and timecode are working properly.

the waveform should be a constant circle.. if they're moving around, then it's not reading it properly. also, change from REL or ABS to Through, and listen to the timecode. it should be just a constant high pitch sound.

check the wiring on the cartridge, and also make sure that the cart is properly connected (and locked) to the tonearm.
R.$.P 7:44 PM - 2 August, 2016
Thanks,
The wiring on the needles looks fine.
I have played regular vinyl records without issue .

do you have any other suggestions?
I cleaned out all connections , and checked the wiring, and don't see what in particular could cause this, but I do know my control vinyls are what I used with an SL1 box. Model CV02
i am Dj fLiP 9:10 PM - 2 August, 2016
if it's playing regular records fine, but not the timecode, then it is probably the timecode vinyl.

when you go to setting, and check on the timecode, it's not a constant circle, right?
like it's moving everywhere?

if so, then your timecode's probably worn out.. i know the newer TC's are much better, so it's probably time for that upgrade anyway.
Code:E 3:24 AM - 3 August, 2016
Pioneer is stupid sometimes and I bet the DDJ is looking ofr a phono level fromt he turn tables and the the TTX's are sending out Line Level. Switch your turn tables to Phono (or vice versa)
R.$.P 8:19 PM - 15 August, 2016
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if it's playing regular records fine, but not the timecode, then it is probably the timecode vinyl.


Definitely was the timecode vinyl.
I got the America Edition CVO2.5s and game over, I see a 100% on my spectrum and the audio signal is loud and clear.

Going to deoxit all my connections and maybe get some new wires for the needle heads but otherwise, back to operating!!
i am Dj fLiP 9:37 PM - 15 August, 2016
glad to hear, man!
Nomad Collabo 11:12 AM - 20 September, 2016
Quote:
Thanks,
The wiring on the needles looks fine.
I have played regular vinyl records without issue .

do you have any other suggestions?
I cleaned out all connections , and checked the wiring, and don't see what in particular could cause this, but I do know my control vinyls are what I used with an SL1 box. Model CV02



R$P,

I've got the exact same setup as you. I've got ddj sx2 + numark ttx. but I've tried plugging it to the phono and run the ddj sx2 as a mixer but the signal is really low from the tt and no sound output. Any tips on getting it to work?