Variation either way will cause teh dots to appear to "march" - just like a timing light on a car engine. You will also need to purchase a strobe light for this method. Just press the power button, and shine the pulsating LED light on strobe disc or platter timing marks and adjust the turntable's speed until the marks are stationary. Avoid rescaling. This is a neat optical illusion that helps determine if the speed is correct. If the lines freeze and remain stable, this indicates your turntable is running at the correct speed. The most popular tool for setting turntable speed is to use a strobe disk. 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 stationary by kelvinMunson » 14 May 2011 17:08, Post Use Phone Camera with Strobe Disc! FREE Shipping by Amazon. Some strobe discs are for multiple mains frequencies and speeds; only ONE ring of bars can be used at a time - eg, 33RPM at 60Hz. HiViNyws Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNKJ_uFheEftryRCvbmfNgMy previous speed test video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aZJnEje6RI It automatically captures the last speed, the maximum speed, and the minimum speed. • Hold the strobe approximately 2-3 centimeters from the lines on the disc. How to use Rega Strobe: With your turntable rotating and the speed set at 33 1/3 RPM, place the stroboscopic disc over the record spindle directly onto your turntable mat. 50 Hz Strobe Disc; 60Hz Strobe Disc Cool tool. If the stripes of the LED light must be stable and not moving, the rotation speed is correct; 4. A small piece of reflective tape on the turntable edge will work, and a supply of tape is furnished with the unit. Speed discs are a visual method of checking your turntable speed. Place the tachometer disc on the turntable of the record player and turn on your turntable. Everyone said a LED Night Lamp will do. Result: the strobe may show the correct speed, even though it is wrong! If the turntable hits the correct speed (either 33 ⅓ or 45 RPM depending on what you are testing) the strobe lines/markings will … Place the lamp so the light is shining on the disc and set the speed selector to the speed you want to test. Eyes staring at the corresponding 33.3/45 speed stripe on the tachometer disc. You can also use the device to measure speed stability. In North America, we have 60hz power. Use these free strobe discs to check the running speed of your turntable and adjust as neccasary. Post Einzelheiten: How to use: 1. Strobe Discs. l With the platter spinning at the correct speed (e.g. the thing that really threw me off is the strobe bit. When the speed is set correctly, the ring of dots or bars should appear to stand stationary. A strobe disc with a light source that pulses with the line frequency (such as a florescent bulb), is all you need. Easily and inexpensively check the rotational speed of your turntable. When the speed is accurate, the motion of the marks is "frozen" by the strobe light. The KeyStrobe-duo strobe light produces a powerful and accurate stroboscopic light which remains constant throughout long battery life. I was adjusting the speed on a turntable I’m restoring (Realistic Lab-290) and I was using my flashlight on my phone to check something, but accidentally clicked my camera. Strobily is the most accurate strobe light app on Android. You need AC mains illumination from a filament lamp, or a long-tube fluorescent lamp - NOT an energy saver type of CFL lamp. All the guides I had read gave conflicting information about what you can use to actually strobe the disc. If the lines freeze and remain stable, this indicates your turntable is running at the correct speed. With its full platter size coverage, I feel it's a more stable method to carefully place the stylus at the two primary reference points. It fits right over the turntable spindle and stays securely in place. How to use the Rega strobe Kit: Turn on the strobe light, align the light to the tachometer disc , try to put it closer and about 5-10 CM is appropriate. If your turntable is adjustable, please adjust the rotation speed of the disc until the corresponding speed strip stops. This loss of conductivity could destroy the stylus electrode from a static discharge. You need AC mains illumination from a filament lamp; I don't think a regular LED lamp will work (unless it has some circuitry to generate the pulses...). 50hz so we use the outside marks on the strobe if you live in USA for example then the mains there flashes @60hz and you would use the inside marks on the strobe disc once you have established what marks to use switch the turntable on @33rpm with a record ON THE PLATTER and put the strobe on top of the record (the records weight will by naptown d » 08 May 2011 01:38, Post 2. Made in the UK. Punch a hole in the marked center of the disc and place it over the spindle of your turntable platter. So Douk Audio designs an independent and high precision kit of strobe light & disc to solve this problem. Hold the strobe approximately 2-3 centimeters from the lines on the disc. Cue the tone arm up so your needle will not touch the disk. Hold the strobe approximately 2-3 centimeters from the lines on the disc. Place the Stroboscope disk on the Turntable platter. Download by Right-clicking the following PDF files, and print it out with a printer (set printer resolution to 300dpi or higher). Features include: - Millisecond precision LED flashing - Flashing to the beat of music - Pattern flashing - Audio tachometer mode - Torch/flashlight mode - Burst mode - Adjustable duty cycle - Flashing with screen off The newest feature in this app is its ability to flash to the beat of music. Testing your turntable’s rotation speed. If strobe is left on the disc, it may be trapped between the disc and turntable upon the next disc insertion resulting in a loss of conductivity between the disc and spindle. Used it on my vintage turntable. 33rpm) then the strobe ring under a normal fluorescent light should appear to remain stationary. The markings will be set for either a 50hz or 60hz line frequency depending on your country's power supply. Better results can be attained using the Turntabulator app for iOS. These discs will allow you to check the speed of your turntable. Is that true. by Alec124c41 » 15 May 2011 05:39, Design and Content © Vinyl Engine 2002-2020, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, HiFi Engine | FAQ | Site Policy | Advertising | Cookie Options. PUREST AUDIO ST-PT-89 Turntable Strobe Disc / Alignment Protractor Allows you to accurately adjust the speed of your turntable to 33-1/3, 45 and 78rpm. I got my cartridge tracking properly within minutes. I use the strobe pattern that is on the inner label of some M&K recordings; by using this sort of strobe disc, the speed is being set with the needle actually playing the record (i.e., stylus drag in the groove is accounted for). The new strobe discs are exactly 33 1/3 RPM. 4-way Stereo RCA Audio Manual Switcher Box Amplifier Speaker Selector Splitter, Douk Audio STB-01 LP Vinyl Turntables Metal Disc Stabilizer Record Weight, Retro Nixie Clock Inspired Modern Digital Gixie Clock 6-digit LED Shelf Clock, Solar Car Clock Portable Digital LED Clock & Calendar for Vehicle Auto Truck USB. 3. How to use: 1. Get it as soon as Wed, Dec 9. If the turntable hits the correct speed (either 33 ⅓ or 45 RPM depending on what you are testing) the strobe lines/markings will appear stationary instead of moving. Just set the StrobeLight at 60hz and point it at the revolving strobe disc. If you have previously downloaded the strobe disc, the old one was designed using 33 RPM, so it was a bit off. Product reviews can be carried out after the member login, please. To test my turntable’s speed, I use the stroboscopic system. VPI Strobe Disc. Used with the tachometer disc in the package to adjust the speed of your record player to the most accurate position and ensure the most accurate sound output. Usually the rate of the stroboscope is adjustable to different frequencies. Rega Strobe Kit. to use this method, you will need a printer and a lamp with a 50hz or 60hz bulb. Bring the best out of your vinyl with this stroboscope kit. You may need to turn off Auto Stop to allow the platter to spin without moving the tonearm. All you have to do is shine a fluorescent on them and you will see the strobe effect. The most popular tool for setting turntable speed is to use a strobe disk. These discs will allow you to check the speed of your turntable. Turn on the strobe light, align the light to the tachometer disc , try to put it closer and about 5-10 CM is appropriate. 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). Designed for use in artificial light, the disc's pattern will appear to be static when the turntable's speed is correct (because of … 5% coupon applied at checkout Save 5% with coupon. by Alec124c41 » 10 May 2011 04:18, Post A flash illuminates each individual line as it passes. Copyright © 2018 SHENZHEN CAVINS TECH LTD. All Rights Reserved. Comes in a nice "record album" style case. Most commonly at 100 (50Hz version) or 120 times a second (60Hz version). A strobe disk has is easy to use, but accuracy is based upon visual observations and the result will only be a close approximation. Nobsound 50/60Hz Stroboscopic Speed Strobe Light + Tachometer Disc for Turntable LP Record Player (Power Supply Version) 4.0 out of 5 stars 21. Frankly, I thought there would be some fairly straight forward guides to using one but for whatever reason, there was a lot of learning to do. Use True Note to test a record player to see if it's playing at the correct speed. If the appropriate dots appear to stand still, then your timing is bang on. In Use: The trick is to have the cartridge mounted so that the needle aligns perfectly on BOTH dots without moving the protractor. Use a razor blade to carefully cut an X into the center hole. 300Hz high-resolution discs need a KeyStrobe-multi. Start the platter spinning and, once up to speed, direct the strobe light at the revolving strobe disc. Place the strobe disc on your record player and start it at the 33 1/3 RPM speed 4. You will need a turntable strobe strobe disk. A stroboscope, also known as a strobe, is an instrument used to make a cyclically moving object appear to be slow-moving, or stationary.It consists of either a rotating disk with slots or holes or a lamp such as a flashtube which produces brief repetitive flashes of light. I used one of these recently to check the speed of a turntable I've had for a while. Better results can be attained using the Turntabulator app for iOS. Tap "START" in the… 50hz so we use the outside marks on the strobe if you live in USA for example then the mains there flashes @60hz and you would use the inside marks on the strobe disc once you have established what marks to use switch the turntable on @33rpm with a record ON THE PLATTER and put the strobe on top of the record (the records weight will $36.99 $ 36. 2. With the player running at 33 1/3 RPM hold the strobe LED directly above the lines to evaluate the speed of the turntable. Well, there's no place like home.Home is where my turntable is and everyone should have a two point protractor. Place the tachometer disc on the turntable of the record player and turn on your turntable. The platter or disc is marked with dots or lines. All you have to do is shine a fluorescent on them and you will see the strobe effect. 3. The stroboscopic system involves a cardboard disc with equally spaced markings that you place directly onto the turntable. The VPI Strobe Disc is a must-have for anyone that owns or uses a turntable. How to use Rega Strobe: With your turntable rotating and the speed set at 33 1/3 RPM, place the stroboscopic disc over the record spindle directly onto your turntable mat. If the appropriate dots appear to stand still, then your timing is bang on. How does a turntable strobe work? Some turntable platters will come with stroboscopic markings already on the edge. l Turn your turntable on. The result of using ordinary strobe lights on the ordinary tachometer disc is that the strobe may display the correct speed, but the measured speed is wrong. 3. Free Protractor To Align Your Turntable Cartridge! by Steerpike_jhb » 09 May 2011 16:55, Post Whether day or night, indoor or outdoor. Only 5 left in stock - order soon. An AC powered Led night light works perfect. Free turntable strobe discs. Using a conventional strobe to measure these turntables reveals a flaw: If the line frequency is low, the turntable will run slow, but so will the fluorescent light used to illuminate the strobe disc. Print and cut out the included turntable strobe disc 3. by pmstewblues » 14 May 2011 12:42, Post Essential for All Turntable Owners and Vinyl LP Fans: VPI Strobe Disc Accurately Measures Turntable Speed. Strobe Discs. 50 Hz Strobe Disc; 60Hz Strobe Disc Those strobe discs have markings for both 50Hz and 60Hz. The tried, tested and true method is the use of a strobe disc which we offer as a printable document with links below. Here's how: 1. After a ten-minute or so turntable warmup, press the DIGIstrobo’s memory store button. 50Hz Disc 60Hz Disc 1. The RPM Calculator app on my old Samsung Galaxy phone is very inaccurate, showing something like 32.7 RPM even though a strobe disc, external tach, and platter rotation count shows it right on. Simply place the supplied stroboscopic disc directly on the turntable mat. Discs are pre-scaled for printing on various paper sizes as noted. The 50Hz and 60Hz discs can be illuminated by mains lighting, but best results will obtained when illuminated by any KeyStrobe turntable strobe light. How to use the Rega strobe: • With your turntable rotating and the speed set at 331/3 RPM, place the stroboscopic disc over the record spindle directly onto your turntable mat. Those strobe discs have markings for both 50Hz and 60Hz. Download the True Note app and open it 2. The Rega Strobe Kit is designed as the perfect partner for the speed adjustable Rega Neo PSU. by naptown d » 09 May 2011 16:58, Post The strobe light uses 12VAC power supply, and the ultra-low voltage is used to ensure that you are protected from electric shock during use, and it is safe and effective. Can generate the corresponding 50/60HZ frequency flash source according to the frequency of household power supply 50/60HZ, almost suitable for being used in all countries in the world. If the mains frequency is low, the speed of the turntable will be slower. 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). Note carefully which row of … Result: the strobe may show the correct speed, even though it is wrong! A strobe disk has is easy to use, but accuracy is based upon visual observations and the result will only be a close approximation. l Place the strobe disc over the spindle of your turntable, so that strobe disc lays flat on platter. Guess the accuracy heavily depends on the phone model for this android app, the iphone method seems to get much more accurate results, as do most new phones in general from what people say. KeyStrobe's popular dual frequency quartz strobe light suitable for 50Hz or 60Hz and the new solid resin strobe disc. : Choose the frequency and paper/disc size you want. View under fluorescent light. All the other bar patterns on the strobe disc will move except this one. Eyes staring at the corresponding 33.3/45 speed stripe on the tachometer disc. Small size, easy to use and convenient to collect. 99. A strobe light flashes rapidly. the thing that really threw me off is the strobe bit. Start the platter spinning and, once up to speed, direct the strobe light at the revolving strobe disc. 3W high brightness LED output, can be used in any environment. Using a conventional strobe to measure these turntables reveals a flaw: If the line frequency is low, the turntable will run slow, but so will the fluorescent light used to illuminate the strobe disc. Set the appropriate speed and turn on the turntable. 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