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Gemini XL-500
by benlepensive The Gemini brand is one of my preferred brands of deejay equipment to work with. Usually very well made, decent features and a smart look, combining to make a solid product. This is one slightly older model that I had the pleasure of using a while back for a short period of time. This model has been upgraded now by a Mark 2 model, but ... you can still get this model and prices will vary from around one hundred pounds or so per deck. The model has been made with a keen eye, stylish detail as always and minimal colour work, to make it smart enough for the clubs and also trendy for the bedroom set-up. The things I liked about this model, aside from the robust build, were the features. The pitch control on this is nicely arranged to the side of the deck allowing you to access a ten percent variable movement either way mid session. This is a generous enough bend to work with different genres and tempos. A quick start up allows for speedy mixing and you should be able to manage some scratch mixing here if you know how to work it well enough, though this is not my forte! The arm is very sturdy and the needle precise enough, with a decent arm resting section too. This is often a failing point, where I feel the resting bay needs to be firmer. With this model, the bay is quite solid and your arm should feel nestled in place comfortable between sessions. Good sturdy feet allow for a non-slip movement on most surfaces and the turntable itself is sleek and textured well round the edges. Overall then, a pretty good deck, delivering a good workable sound, the basic features you need for a fair price too. Useful for beginners, but maybe lacking in add-ons for total pros. Read the complete review |
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Gemini PT-2000 III
by benlepensive Definitely one of my preferred choice of turntable makes to work, I have encountered many vinyl and CD decks in my time and use them for work, as well as a sideline hobby. Gemini was actually the first brand that I was introduced to as a kid, so I guess I have a soft spot for them. This turntable is another of Gemini's offerings for the ... discerning deejay or for the bedroom user. As with all their products, a sturdy build of model, yet surprisingly light and durable. Gemini have always made the decks light which enables you to carry them with relative ease. A minimal and understated colour scheme on this deck with subtle greys and blacks keeps the look smart and dynamic. This is a direct drive turntable and my experience with the direct drives is the boot up time is usually smoother and swifter than with a belt drive. No exception here, the quick starting motor powers the deck within a flash, meaning you can lay down the vinyl and start quickly. The pitch variation that this model offers is ten percent making it comfortable enough for most deejays to work with. I personally prefer somewhere nearer twelve to sixteen as it gives that bit more scope for creative mixing, but this will allow you to tackle a range of genres and bpms. The fader for this feature is just at the side and is easily worked by moving it up and down. You can also reset it mid-set, with a flick of a reset button, which is an interesting concept, though I not decided how practical this would be for performance. A sturdily built arm and nimble needle offer the user a good standard of sound quality and precision mixing and the balancing of the unit is good thanks to four footholds on the lowerside of the deck. A smart, speedy deck for deejays and one I enjoyed working with too, so it gets the thumbs up. A few more features would have enhanced it further, but overall a good buy, prices these days should be around one hundred pounds or so. Read the complete review |
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Numark TT1510
by benlepensive My first experience of this beast was several years ago in a club environment. To this day, I am not sure how I feel about Numark when one compares to Technics or Gemini, but they do offer sturdy enough deejay equipment for the less discerning user. That is not to say that the products are bad, but they do not always have the finesse ... that you get from higher end brands. This deck will vary in price these days depending on where you buy from, so a guide price could be anything from fifty to one hundred pounds. For your money you get a neat system though with a case which is important to keep the deck clean and dust free. Neatly hinged and with a good balancing action, it will not obstruct the worker either. In terms of features, a belt drive ensures a smooth start up and the machine will come with a couple of slipmats if bought as new. The arm is not the best I have encountered with a slightly cheap feel to it and the needle is not as precise as one would like, but it does the job and will deliver a decent sound reproduction. When we examine pitch control, the ten percent variable pitch will allow for mixing with a range of speeds and genres and this is pretty good, as some lesser models might only offer six or eight percent. The design of the pitch level is positioned neatly at the side and easy to work while you mix. The raised mounts allow you to position this deck on any surface and I remember them being quite stead fast which is important, because you not want the machine moving while you work. A stylish and chic colour scheme completes what is a solid little deck for the beginner or middling deejay. Not awash with extras, but robust and workable for club or bedroom environments. Read the complete review |
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Turntable - walnut wood - With this high quality semi automatic turntable you can bring your old vinyl collection back to life. The L-90 is not only featured with a beautiful wooden design, it is also equipped with an USB to PC connection for converting vinyl records and it ha... |
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