Discussion in audio started by waxkinglyrical aug 2 2019.
Vinyl engine strobe disc.
You can see how sharp the pattern looks a quick and easy speed check adjustment while playing records.
Download by right clicking the following pdf files and print it out with a printer set printer resolution to 300dpi or higher.
The vinyl engine has all the information you need to get the best sound from your records all completely free of charge.
Instructions 1 select the correct mains frequency for your country 2 print out the speed disc to the desired size 3 cut a 7 25mm hole in the centre for the spindle 4 view the disc under standard tungsten room lamp 5 bars should appear.
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If speed is fast or slow adjust so the large center row of dots marked with the rpm designation appear to be still.
Tonearm alignment calculator pro overhang shift calculator calculate optimum tonearm mounting distance and analyse changes in cartridge alignment.
60hz 33 1 3 and 45 rpm.
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View under fluorescent light.
Strobe discs these discs will allow you to check the speed of your turntable.
In addition the outside strobe markings are set in gradients of 2 and 4 speed deviation.
A quick demo of vinyl strobe and gold plated strobe disc.
Have a hunt online i think that i downloaded mine from vinyl engine but there are numerous available as freebies.
Cartridge resonance evaluator evaluate the resonant frequency of your tonearm cartridge combination.
Because the number of segments is important not their size you can print one off at any size you like.
Note carefully which row of dots appears to be standing still.
Thorens strobe disc owners manual service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies.
Use these free strobe discs to check the running speed of your turntable and adjust as neccasary.
Strobe discs check the running speed of your turntable.
Again they should be printed to scale and be sure to use the disc suitable for the electricity supply in your country 50hz in the uk.
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