Advantages: lighweight, slimline, durable, reasonable cheap, very good quality. Disadvantages: lightweight, slimline, some Djs do prefer bigger and heavier cartridges and styluses.
As a Hip Hop Dj for over 10 years I have always used Ortofon, personally I think they make the best cartridges and styluses, because they are slimline, it makes it easier to find particular grooves on records, especially when trying to find a groove quickly not just cueing.
Other cartridges are a lot more bulkier, which can make it hard to see exactly where you are putting the stylus.
I am definitley buying the Q-Bert Stylus though, The last set of Ortofon styluses I bought was in 2005. A pair for teaching at youth clubs (so they are robust!!!) and a pair for home and club use. They can last a long time. On the reaI though. I do have only one stylus left though.
Due to me being RECKLESS. ...
Advantages: Holds the record/Loud output/Long life/Easy to put onto cartridge Disadvantages: None that I can think of
I have been a club Dj for 12 years and have played with/for:
Mick Jagger
Pras (Fugees)
Q-Bert
DJ Hype
Microsoft
McDonalds
Heineken and much, much more:
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myspace.com/yeodie
I believe Ortofon styluses are the best, overall.
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Colour:
U nfortunately, only PINK... but this really helps finiding it easier, if you drop it on the floor in the Dj booth.
Cost:
USD35
First released:
2001
Output:
Louder than any others out there I've tried.
Packaging:
See-thru, square box.
Material:
Plastic casing holds the medal tip of the stylus.
* This plastic casing can crack, so be gentle...
Compatabilty:
Can be used with all other Ortofoncartridges of the same shape as the Scratch cartridges and vise versa.
Shelf life:
If you Dj 3 nights ...
Advantages: Lots of colours to coordinate with your car and good value Disadvantages: Although easy to adjust, it took a couple of attempts to get the hang of it
OMG we're pregnant again! I called my hubby...
"Erm, hun", I said, " well after 10 years of being careful (our daughter had just turned 10) I think our relaxed life and silent nights are going to be over..."
The phone was silent, but I could hear the the last few brown hairs on his head turning a crisp grey....Oh dear.
He came home from work with me waiting with open arms...he said "this is going to cost us a fortune" but hugged me with happiness.
Nealry nine months later....
We had listed all the items we needed and at the top was CAR SEAT.
How many car seats are there on the markets? LOADS!!!
We surfed and shopped and came accross the CONCORD TRIMAX in Mothercare.
It was suitable from 8 months which was when he would stop using his baby seat.
Cost: around £90-£120 depending on the store and sales
Colours: many ...
