Nothing (or very little) has changed in over 30 Years on the Technics

sounds/looks like the mk5 with a new mk number. They were moving in the right direction with the things they added on the m5g, but now they put outa new one that is the same as the ones they already discontinued. Oh well.. Ill stick with my 2 m5g's and 3 mk2's that I already own

"meh"

just another crap 1200 haha

Yeah, I was pretty excited when I read the Skratchworx article, because I was thinking they were improving on the M5G model, and then nopeee, looks more like a re-issue

If they don't step their game up Technics will eventually be left in the dust.

They aint got to change a damn thing. Its 35th anniversary edition. Tighter than yo mommas titties 35 years ago

They made the perfect turntable 28 years ago and they just can't top that.

DAMN! They really blew me away with this one. SOLD!

100% co-sign

All they have to do is create some 1200's with removeable RCA's and I'm sold.

the m5g's have digital pitch... and it only taks like 10 mins to dothe internal ground mod yourself (it takesthe logest taking off the bottom on the 1200,s that you cant get to the tonearm bottom without taking off the rubber bottom to the 1200. But i do see a need for removable rca's, would help out with alot of the bad RCA issues being fixed quickly.

I think they only go to +8 not +16

it look that way any way

I still have m3d's.. they work perfect.. why the hell would someone drop (I am assuming) 600 beans on the same turntable...retarded

All Technics has ever needed are: removable RCA cables and removable pop up lights. That's it.

I like the built-in popup light a lot better than removeable ones.

No ground cable and removeable RCA = fairly easy mod to do yourself, no?

And no, the M5G pitch is not digital, it's just a multiplier allowing you to go up to +/- 16%

It IS digtal. research is your friend.

that's the dumbest thing i've ever heard.

+1

yeah when I read the improvements I thought to myself; I have the m5g's with better features. I imagine since they are limited productions I'm sure the price will be crazy high.

Put the MK6 next to the M5G and I would pick the m5g, not even knowing the price of the MK6 (which I assume will be more then the m5g).

I'm sure some of the higher end DJ's will jump on these.

I need to report you for getting hemorroids from all that dildo sex with yourself, old loser.

^^^this guy's gonna get banned so fast...the real Engelbert Humperdinck would be ashamed.

I will buy this forum! U can't ban me BITCHES!
I will own your asses!

I'm on a 40 city tour!

then why are you wasting your time e-thuggin? Being a forum gangster is so last year. Effing herb.

no.. its a digital pitch control, like someone already said.... do research befor you post. I own 2 m5g's and it specifically says in the manual that it is DIGITAL pitch control


from here
www.djbooth.net

I've done my research already and I own one. It claims to be digital, and if it really is digital, then it isn't doing its job because there are M5Gs that need pitch recalibration over time. You won't see that on anything with a genuine digital pitch interface like what Vestax PDXs became known for.

Also, the wider pitch range is due to a multiplier, not a digital servo.

btw, djbooth.net isn't a good source for knowledge or reviews

well.. i know that... but it was the first one that came up from google.... I myself have not had to recalibrate my pitches on my m5g's ever and they have been perfect.

really, why continue to use a table that doesn't keep up to technological advancement. Where's the key lock, replaceable rca's, 78 compatability, and reverse? Why can't they make a Tech that has all of these? Personally, I could care less about the extra features, but I need key lock, so I'm gonna use a table that has it. If all cars were made to run off electricity (and were faster, cheaper, and had more features), would you continue to use one with a gasoline engine just because they've been around for almost a decade.

I'm just saying that eventually, when they're are tables being made that are 10x better than Techs(assuming they haven't changed), whose going to stick with their 1200's? I know I won't. I'll always keep 'em for sentimental value though.

Technics initially targeted audiophiles, which could be the reason why their decks have such high quality.

When you start adding these features, there are tradeoffs, a downgrade in quality. I'm not saying there always will be because there are plenty of cases in which this is not true. But right now, in our industry, it is. Numark, Stanton, Vestax and thats not even the lower part of the spectrum like American Audio and Ion and who knows.



You're complaining about the fact that Technics won't adapt to the DJ market and add highly requested features. I'm complaining about the fact that all other turntable companies won't get with the program in terms of quality.

I guess I'm arguing a completely different point then. I understand you though, other companies should have a higher quality.

eventually? LOL! they have been industry standard for 25 years. when this happens you will 80 years old and on social security wearing diapers.

I.ll tell you I have used/owned these other decks befor with all those new features..... andto be honest, I still went back to the 1200's (the ones i used befor the m5g's were over 20 years old and I still liked them better then the other ttble's that i bought and got rid of). There is this feeling that 1200's have that the other dont, and from doing extencive test, the 1200 have much better vibration dampening then other ttbles out there. I wish they would add some of the stuff that other ttbles have... but you just cant beat the reliablity of them and the feel of them.

i like 1200s the best.

i like the ttx also . for the money.

I agree with above just need some removeable RCA's and ground built-in and I would be very happy. Maybe even a removeable standard PC power cord like my KRK's and my hard drive.. keep it simple.

Where is keylock? In Serato.


78? Hip Hop DJ... who cares.

Replaceable RCA's? MMmh. OK?

Reverse? In Serato - Internal mode. hahahahah

Btw, the last one... was a joke. But, I still don't know who REAAAAALLY needs or uses the reverse function on their turntables. Of all the DJ's you see live, performing at clubs and even doing shows, how many times have you seen someone hit the reverse button?

There is a reverse on a Tech 1200!

www.vutag.com

Didn't you know!

I've seen JFB use it and he has Technics. I think he had the mod done where if you double-click the power knob, it goes into reverse. To go back to regular play, you double tap the start/stop button. I think he used it in the 57SL demo video, no? Let me check

thats not then reverse their talking about,and their was a device back in tha day that you installed in the 1200 and double tap the start/stop and it went backwards the just tap it again once and it goes foward.

Vinyl Touch™ REVERSE Kits for Technics 1200 / 1210

If you do want master tempo with vinyl, you should be using Serato. Built-in master tempo on turntables doesn't sound good at all, take a quick listen at the Stanton 150s or the TTXs that have it. The master tempo in Serato blows them all away in terms of clarity and quality.

I'll tell you what I don't like about master tempo in most devices (unless they've been updated). When you scratch, they sound like boo boo... Like echoie and shit.

This is kinda cool... but once again, useless for the vast majority.

I'd like to see them just put the brake adjustment in a better spot, other than that I'm cool. The M5G's (wich I own) are cool and half of that shit on the TTX you'll never use. RCA cables and the ground are good arguments, but the rest of that crap is just that. If any thing I'd like to see them introduce some new colors with a piano gloss finish and just put the brake somewhere else......my bad I said PUT THE BRAKE SOMEWHERE ELSE ALREADY!

A product can always be improved! Period! We shouldn't accept Status Quo!

I'm sure there's a good reason for Technics not improving the 1200, Technics is just not telling us. I bet that they're benefiting somehow by staying the same.

What do vegetables have to do with turntables?

useless upgrade for the technics purists holding on to their 20+ year old purchase.

Well Technics is the grand daddy of them all! I started on sb 101 belt joints then found some sd 1 something like that but they were direct dive that was a big improvement over the belts with dd's I got lazy with belts you have to stay on point with your dj game!
But I been on a few other brands nothing like the feel of a 1200 imo I just a old school cat that loves the new inovations in the dj game but I'll stick with my 1200 MK11

MK4 Techs have 78 rpm, removable RCAs, and, if I'm not mistaken, platinum accents.

I've read on this board that inroducing removable RCAs would affect signal/sound quality.

That sucks if the M5G isn't "really" digital.

Wow. I gotta find those rare MK(eleven). Hahahahaha.

They're prolly as rare as those 1250's! Hahahahaha

I'm buying the mk6 now just to see what the hype is about.

the 1200/1210mk2 have been in use for a long time, the reason for new versions are updates to internal componets..the 1200's are fixable no matter with model you have has long has u know what you are doing..all the 1200's are close to the orignal. kinda easy to mod! Unless you can tap the stop button and spin the platter backwards on cue/beat with your finger turning the turntable on cue then you dont deserve to rock a reverse move.and those of us that have the 57 can have that at flip of a knob or tap of a button! anyone have 1200mk's that no longer work? contact me maybe I can help or buy from you.
keep your 1200mk2,1200mk3d!! There allmost the same as the mk5-mk6 just upgrade your old decks with new tonearms and pitch control adjustments. the +16/-16 is for the birds on a TT! GET SERATO if you want to get cerative!
EVERY TURNTABLE IS GONA HAVE PITCH DRIFT AFTER A LOT OF USE****FIX* CLEAN AND LUBE SLIDE.MIGHT HAVE TO REPLACE FADER SLIDE IN SOME WORN OUT CASES** MUST TAKE APART TO REPAIR***

This sounds like a segue into an advertisement.

:-)

I do. Especially with doubles. As a matter of fact, I use all the features on my TTXs on a regular basis.Independent control of torque, stop, and start times is sweet. %50 pitch range is also very useful; instant halftime drops. I could go on. It remains to be seen if they'll last more than a few years, which seems to be the only real advantage techs have left. But when the numarks do die, I'll most likely get some more. I hate how limited I am when I have to use techs.

I'm not trying to turn this into another ttx vs technics debate, just pointing out that the additional features ARE used and appreciated by some of us. It'd be nice to see technics catch up a little instead of rehashing the same old shit.

I've seen turntablists use reverse but they were actually modded onto Technics decks. DJ Craze and DJ JFB just to name two, but yeah, for your average DJ, reverse is impractical.

use any two technics 1200's and RANE TTM57 with serato..all problems solved


case closed!

k

I prefer the M5g

+100,000,000

+900,000,000,000 to the Pepp DJ power

(Pepp DJ... check this page out and look at their mascot www.pepperdine.edu)

if google don't step their game up their gonna be left in the dust!

absolute arse. sort it out.

-1000,000,000,000,000,000,000.

hes right, they will get left. altho, saying that, they SHOULD get left. they should have got left a long time ago. however....

unfortunately, people are so closed minded in their (timbaland is great, talib kweli is the saviour of hip hop, technics are the only real dj deck, pioneer are the only real cd deck) kind of ways, that 95% of the world dont realise that technics have already been surpassed.... and im sure wont even notice when in 10 years time the 'industry standard' deck is still a 50 year old deck which hasnt changed except for a little blue led.

hey you ^ why change something thats perfect? Don't fix something that aint broke.

1200 are king, till analog dies, end of story

MK2s, my favorite

analog is on its death bed and still techs are king cause they can be used with digital programs. I bet stock in technics went up after the inception of serato

I cant remember who said they was looking for the
"GOLD"SL1200MK5G 30th Anniversary turntables. but there for sale at guitar center for the same price as a production 1200's
I all ready have six 12's so I dont think I will get these. let one of you people who know what a technics is about snap em up.

p.s... just about everything is/was analog.. its just transfered to digital signal.

pps everyone have a nice weekend!! get a 57 its digital and has ton of other controls!!

heres the link to the technics "GOLD" 1200's

used.guitarcenter.com

sickwititrecords.com

I just checked the guitar center page and there gone all ready! wow

I hate the fact that my older 1200 MKII's have the pitch lock at green light. I heard the MK5Gs don't lock at green light which would be nice for me as an EDM DJ that is constantly blending and don't like to pitch up or down to get around that.

+1

I've had to do too many rca repairs

if technics have any sense they'll be working with serato on an ITCH controller as we speak.

Neither the MK5 or the M5G (they're different decks) has a center-lock on the pitch slider. Technics eliminated the center-lock with the M3D model, and they continue to manufacture the MK2 with their current offerings to meet the demand for center-locking decks.

I'm also primarily an EDM DJ, and having spun on 1200s with and without center locks (including a buddy's jacked-up hybrid rig with one M3D and one MK2), I can tell you that M3D/MK5/M5G/MK6 style pitch slider is much easier to use for EDM.

The thing I hate most about the center click is that the center dead spot over the click detent gets wider and wider as the deck gets older, so eventually you jump from 0% pitch to +/- .7% (or .5 or .8 or whatever) in a heartbeat. Not good at all for a nice long blend.

The power switch on the MK2s always bugged me too. Can't even begin to tell you how many times I've accidentally shut off an MK2 by cueing carelessly.

what about updating the power cord to a 3 prong so we don't have to use a separate ground wire. we're no longer in the 70's, there are plenty of 3 prong outlets available today. time for an engineering update to the old classic i think.

smartest thing I have ever heard on the forum^

didn't the patent run-up on the 1200s?


someone should just clone the 1200, change a few things. It doesn't seem like Technics/Panasonic will take this thing where we want/need it to go.

I'm happy with my 4 mk2s. I like them better than my m5gs. I still haven't calibrated the break on the new techs. Does anyone know how to?

Closed mindedness had nothing to do with it... things that become industry standard aren't necessarily the best, but it is still the industry standard. Beta was better than VHS, DVORAK is better than QWERTY, and the list goes on...

There are many reasons why this happens, but at least the SL-1200 and CDJ1000 are two rock solid products - durable, reliable, and can be found in 99% of club installs - why wouldn't you want to learn to dj using this equipment? So you can be uncomfortable on a pair of 1200s when you get the opportunity to open for an A-list dj? "hey DJ (insert big name here) do you mind using my Numark turntables so I can play a song twice as fats as it should ever be played?"

If the 1200 had removable RCAs I would lose them... If it played at 78 I would get stuck recording vinyl for my buddy's grandma. If I could play a record backwards I would be on tour....

That's all she needs..100 points!!

that will be the one new feature for the MK7 40th Anniversary with anti-skate that goes to 8...
comes with gold plated rubber slip mat...

Craze actually manually turned the platter in reverse in his routine - he doesn't travel with his own decks and I have seen him do that routine in person many times on a variety of decks.

Missed this post the first time around - great idea.

All I know is, I wanna do the internal ground mod! That plus if M5g's are not in fact digital, even though they definitley claim to be, I have never had to recal mine and they have traveled the world with me! Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and so on......Never needed any recal do to mishandling or from use! Thats a great table! Super reliable and with great feel, thats what I look for in a table and the Tech M5g's do the trick!

I know there are other great tables out there, this is just my fav!

the m5g's are sick tables. i've bought mine a few months after they were released.
the only issue ive ever had with them ,is the 45 button on one deck wouldn't stay locked. i kinda liked it for scratching you could do some interesting stuff with it. i recently took that table completely apart for cleaning and fixed the button with some lube/cleaner.

you can take all the boards and components off the chasis of the m5g without soldering. i plan on painting and modifiying them as soon as i buy a pair of vestax.

yep i'm still rock mk2's and they still dont skip a beat

+1

1210 MK 5's here (model before M5G's.) solid 8 yrs strong and still going.

just looked up prices for technics and they are Ridiculous!

i want to jump back to ttables. Does anyone know a great deal on a new set?

craigslist

Looking for new. all the craiglist I saw were beat up. thanks

cgi.ebay.com

BAM!
cgi.ebay.com

The better the condition the more your going to pay. i always get good deals, you just have to keep looking and wait. i bought some 1210mk5's, numark dxm06, behringer 12" powered speaker, serato sl1 for $1000 cash. i sold the serato for 420 speaker for 200 and mixer for 150. i basically paid 230 for a new set of decks. gear was off a girl and all brand new. she also threw in the needles, gruv glide and a table.

From what I read the M5G's & new MK6's will be available worldwide in december. I knew Technics had a plan. I was worried they were gone forever :( I want M5G's! Does anyone want my 1210 MK5's? I bought em in 04 they are still in great condition.

and December....go figure right around x-mas. They are smart. If they were any smarter they'd release them sooner as no one wants to buy their turntables brand new cause of the high price. And I'm sure DJ's would love to get their hands on some Technics that haven't already owned already.

Why is this thread revived when Techs are dead and not being made anymore?? The articles are over 3 years old!

My bad I must of gotten confused..A friend told me that Panasonic were coming out with a new Technics turntable that's usb and can hook up to Serato or Traktor. So i searched the thread and found this.

That was an april fools joke.

April Fool! Lolz

you have been bamboozled my friend

www.guitarcenter.com

Did anyone who ordered the Upside Down package have their orders go through? Mine got cancelled, and they said the product is discontinued and the site shouldn't have allowed me to add the item to my cart.

i have heard of a new deck in testing

So did they ever release an official confirmation that Technics turntables were no longer going to be produced?

lol