DJing Discussion

Forum
 DJing Discussion
Technics Turntables
This area is for discussion about DJing in general. Please remember the community rules when posting and try to be polite and inclusive.

Technics Turntables

RalphD 7:48 PM - 31 January, 2010
I'm a new dj looking to find a complete set-up. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Technics 1200 and Technics 1210 turntables?

I will be using Serato Live. Can you also please tell me what Serato I will need to pick up? I see that there is a SL1 and SL3?


Thank you for your help!
Ralph
DJ Prinvale` 7:49 PM - 31 January, 2010
technics info: en.wikipedia.org

SL1, SL3, 57, 68. All will work just fine.
DJ Dub Cowboy 9:45 PM - 31 January, 2010
The major difference between 1200 and 1210 is the color. The 1210 is always black and the 1200 is usually silver.

The best option for buying new tables right now is the 1210M5G. Parts are in limited supply for MK2s right now. I've heard that the MK6 will make it outside of Japan soon and the two models that will be available worldwide will be the M5G and MK6, which means the MK5 will be discontinued.
Logisticalstyles 12:48 AM - 1 February, 2010
Anybody have a black 1200? I have a black 1200 and a 1210. They look exactly alike.
dj red 2:50 AM - 1 February, 2010
1210 is the uk version and is able to switch voltage. The switch is underneath the platter.
dj_penguin 4:30 AM - 1 February, 2010
Quote:
The major difference between 1200 and 1210 is the color. The 1210 is always black and the 1200 is usually silver.


Not true. Both models were made in both colors. The 1210 has a voltage selector switch on the power supply that's accessible under the platter.
Dj-M.Bezzle 4:42 PM - 1 February, 2010
Quote:
Anybody have a black 1200? I have a black 1200 and a 1210. They look exactly alike.



I have one, i argued with a dj friend of mine for about 2 hours because he wouldnt believe i had one
DJ Dub Cowboy 5:23 PM - 1 February, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
The major difference between 1200 and 1210 is the color. The 1210 is always black and the 1200 is usually silver.


Not true. Both models were made in both colors. The 1210 has a voltage selector switch on the power supply that's accessible under the platter.



I knew about the voltage selector and I have seen black 1200s, but I have never seen a silver 1210.
DJ Bushido 6:39 PM - 1 February, 2010
Quote:
I'm a new dj looking to find a complete set-up. Can anyone tell me the difference between the Technics 1200 and Technics 1210 turntables?

I will be using Serato Live. Can you also please tell me what Serato I will need to pick up? I see that there is a SL1 and SL3?


Thank you for your help!
Ralph


if money is no object:
1210's Turntables
Poineer Mixer DJM 400 or better I have RCA 2 XLR adapters to plug into the Main Sound Board
Serato SL3
Macbook Pro/ or Windows Vista/ with 4Gigs RAM Windows 7 I feel is not ready yet. but I don't have 7 anyways so, keep what works.
External Drive 1.5TB
Please Buy a custom Case with Built-in Fans. Then you can put this together yourself.
I gave up using pre-made cases. The internal power board burns out. But if you get on with a Switch then this works well too. Make use to disconnect properly, to avoid damage to your Drive.

Basic DJ Pools:
Promo Only
Crooklynclan
Beatport
DJcity
my12in.com
mymp3pool.com
8thwonderpromos.com
This list goes on, and you can trade with other DJ's that want to push there mixes.

I hope this helps.
dj_penguin 7:01 PM - 1 February, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
The major difference between 1200 and 1210 is the color. The 1210 is always black and the 1200 is usually silver.


Not true. Both models were made in both colors. The 1210 has a voltage selector switch on the power supply that's accessible under the platter.



I knew about the voltage selector and I have seen black 1200s, but I have never seen a silver 1210.


My buddy owns one. I did a cleanup and ground-wire removal mod on it about six weeks ago. It has the EU plug, the voltage switch, and a silver plinth.
DJ Dub Cowboy 7:21 PM - 1 February, 2010
I learn something new everyday
Banana_Peter 7:40 PM - 1 February, 2010
I love the blue light
Dj Bert 8:25 PM - 1 February, 2010
Quote:
Anybody have a black 1200? I have a black 1200 and a 1210. They look exactly alike.


I got a matching pair of black 1200's
Marty Mcfly 3:09 AM - 3 February, 2010
i thought all 1210s had dipless 0 pitch as well? or is that only mk5s?
dj_penguin 4:05 AM - 3 February, 2010
Quote:
i thought all 1210s had dipless 0 pitch as well? or is that only mk5s?


All M3Ds, MK5s, M5Gs, and MK6s lack a center click in the pitch slider.
djbeats 4:12 AM - 3 February, 2010
I have a pair of those sl-1200 mk3's. They are black in color, supposedly theyre a Japanese version
DjWoody 4:21 AM - 3 February, 2010
Quote:
i thought all 1210s had dipless 0 pitch as well? or is that only mk5s?


I have a pair of 1210's MK2 and they HAVE the click on the pitch. You can mod it and take it off.
mikehabit 4:26 AM - 3 February, 2010
I have a pair of 17 year old SL1210mk2 (black). They do have a dip at the 0 pitch. I think the mk3's were the first to be dipless at 0 pitch and also have a reset.

I also have SL3 and I have never had a probelm with it running on a mac book pro.
djbeats 5:08 AM - 4 February, 2010
my sl 1200mk3's have the click and no reset button. its exactly like a 1210 mk2
the_black_one 5:20 AM - 4 February, 2010
i like the click
DJ Tecniq 1:04 AM - 19 April, 2011
Quote:
i like the click
rockin 1210 MK5's. If I woulda had more money I woulda bought the M5G's but the MK5's were on sale for $549 a piece I couldn't turn it down. bought em in 04. I personally do not like the click i can mix better w/o the click.
revoke 1:36 AM - 19 April, 2011
i got 1 blk 1200mk5 and 1 silver mk5.. I'm looking for new case colors for both..