Technics Analog Turntables

Technics Analog Turntables Feature Comparison Chart

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Key Features	SL-1200MK2 SL-1200MK2PK	SL-1200MK5 SL-1210MK5	SL-1210M5G
Available Colors	Silver Black	Silver Black	Black
Direct Drive Motor 1	x	x	x
Slip Pad and No-Hinge Dust Cover 2		x	x
Custom Brake Speed Control 3		x	x
High Torque 4	x	x	x
Precision Molded 5	x	x	x
Quartz Locked Continuous Pitch Adjustment/Exclusive Digital Pitch Control 6	x	x	Digital
Recessed Power Control 7	x	x	x
Pop-up Stylus Illumination 8	x	LED	LED
Improved Tone Arm Construction 9			x
Sensitive Low-mass Tonearm	x	x	x
Tonearm Height Adjustment	x	x	x
Operation	manual	manual	manual
Wow and Flutter	0.025% WRMS, ±0.035% peak	0.025% WRMS, ±0.035% peak	0.025% WRMS, ±0.035% peak
Rumble	-78dB DIN B	-78dB DIN B	-78dB DIN B

Technics Turntables Feature Explanations:

1 - Direct Drive Motor

Direct Drive turntables use Technics' original integral roto-platter Direct Drive motor for smooth, non-stop performance and unwavering quartz DD accuracy. This gives DJs the ability to spin records with quick starts, stops, and scratches, for the ultimate mixing experience.

2 - Slip Pad and No-Hinge Dust Cover

A slip pad helps to protect your records from being damaged by the metal plate when they spin. And your player is protected by the no-hinge dust cover, which lets you easily perform freestyle, and then cover up your equipment when it's not in use.

3 - Custom Brake Speed Control

It's simple to set the breaking speed to suit your liking with the SL-1200MK5, SL-1210MK5 and SL-1210M5G. After removing the slip mat, all it takes is a few twists of a screwdriver to go from a slow winding down to an instant halt, or anywhere in between.

4 - High Torque

Technics' motor provides the ability for high torque starts, so your music is sure to start right on the beat.

5 - Precision Molded

A precision molded aluminum diecast cabinet, along with a heavy rubber base material helps to absorb unwanted vibrations.

6 - Quartz Locked Continuous Pitch Adjustment

Total quartz locked continuous pitch adjustment up to ±8%. Equipped with a reset button for flexible DJ mixing and matching pitch to music playback.

7 - Recessed Power Control

Prevents the turntable from being shut off accidentally.

8 - Pop-up Stylus Illumination

Pop-up stylus illumination for use in low light environments such as DJ booth or studio control room. Allows you to view the stylus tip during play.

9 - Improved Tone Arm Construction

The improved tone arm is designed to increase skip resistance. Easy to adjust height settings and a built-in anti-skate adjustment of up to 6g make the SL-1210M5G great for scratching.