To do this, you can follow our very smart procedure described in the tutorial page. Discussion in audio hardware started by aarsonbet, may 6, 2011. To check the sizing, measure the distance from the crosshairs at the. Be patient, and align the cartridge in the headshell such that is perfect on both grids. How do i align the cartridge on the atlp120usb and atlp1240usb turntables. I see accutrak offer a pdf version for 10 usd, but it doesnt state whether the pdf is true to scale and easy to print out so i could make my own. The rega baerwald arc protractor download this protractor oops, impossible for me to set up my cartridge using.
With the old cartridge still in place, position the protractor on the platter and line the stylus tip up at the centre of the outer grid. Aim with the pin in the gauge exactly over the pivot point of the tonearm. Set up and align your cartridge with our new diskeeper cartridge protractor. On this page you can download free cartridge alignment protractors for quick and accurate alignment of cartridge stylus overhang, offset and null points.
This protractor offers an extremely accurate way to align your cartridge using the technics null radii of 58. Ortofon cartridge alignment protractor analogue seduction. Alignment protractor for cartridge dima allineamento per testina phono l 150 mm centro center foro diam7mm 7mm hole istruzioni per lutilizzo della dima per testine. These tonearm specific models offer 100% precision alignment, in a quick, accurate and repeatable manner.
Mount the cartridge onto the headshell by the bolts provided, leaving it loose for later adjustment. After completing a successful alignment once, the previous alignment can be used to set the effective length when changing to a new cartridge. I had a similar problem i have an otofon jubilee cartridge it wouldnt track properly its on a sota cosmos table sme v tonearm and align with dbp 10 alignment protractor also using the sme protracted that comes with the arm and the hifi news analog test analog protractor. Alignment protractor for cartridge dima allineamento per. Then there are special protractors like dennesen in the past, or modern copies which take into account the pivot to spindle distance, so the cartridge can be set. Setting cartridge alignment using a two point protractor.
May 30, 2017 using stevenson, baerwald, or loefgren protractor is a skill you will need to know if you ever want to change out your turntable cartridge, and each one works in the same way. When aligning a cartridge for tangency using the alignment protractor, it is essential to remember that you are attempting to align the cantilever and, hence, the stylus, not the cartridge body. Townshend alignment gauge phono cartridge alignment. Our diskeeper cartridge protractor makes cartridge alignment simple and inexpensive. In my experience, the stock cartridge in the lp120 needed to be toed in towards the center a bit for perfect alignment. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. The rega stevenson arc protractor download this protractor at. Correct cartridge alignment ensures the stylus is positioned properly relative to the grooves on the record. This gauge helps you to mount the cartridge to the headshell for the best compromise. Ive checked the website, vinyl engine and they do have some protractor templates, but not sure if any of them would give a precise alignment for my cartridge.
The mirrored finish and grid pattern allow you to precisely fix the stylus for the best possible sound with minimum record and stylus wear. Project audio systems two point cartridge alignment protractor. I think he will make you a thick plastic protractor like 4mm. Suitable for linn tonearms mounted at 211mm mounting distance. Moreover this procedure will allow to place the protractor in its exact position which will greatly simplify the alignment of the cartridge. Recommendations for rega rb700 arm alignment overhang adjustment protractor. Failure to get alignment correct you definitely get inner groove distortion during lp playback. Lofgren a alignment lofgren a inner groove radius 60. This protractor will last forever and is a fraction of the cost of most alignment tools. How do i align the cartridge on the atlp120usb and at. We have truly universal twopoint tools such as the stupid protractor, and tonearm specific types for audiocraft, helius, heybrook, linn, rega and thorens, all with easy to follow.
Apr 10, 2017 below are some downloadable pdf arc protractors, used to align a cartridge to various standard null radii. Proper alignment of a turntables stylus needle is needed in order to realize the full potential of the turntable cartridge and stylus system. Move cartridge in the headshell so that stylus lands on the crosslines of your chosen geometry b, l or s at step 1 overhang. Free turntable cartridge alignment protractor and speed discs. How to use a cartridge alignment protractor stevenson. In just a few simple steps, the protractor gives precise alignment for better sound and longer stylus life with any standard phono cartridge and radial tonearm.
The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. A comparison of phono alignment protractors for cartridge. The universal alignment gauge works with most tonearms and allows a very high degree of setup accuracy. Alignment and protractors i see a lot of concern over alignment, and sometimes questionably expensive alignment protractors. In some ways it simply takes the paper alignment gauge to the max, but in a way thats no bad thing.
Follow the instructions below to ensure your cartridge is mounted correctly. Cartridge alignment protractor tool phonograph lp phono cartridge stylus alignment protractor tool record lp vinyl with magnifier. Now why 5 different options for alignment of cartridgetonearm. Using stevenson, baerwald, or loefgren protractor is a skill you will need to know if you ever want to change out your turntable cartridge, and. If you know of were there sold, please forward that info to me. Check that the cable does not touch anything and is clear of the base. Rega protractor pdf rega stevenson alignment protractor v. I did my best with the included protractor to align the cart properly, but the technics doesnt quite use a baerwald alignment. Also is there one or two points of alignment on the protractor, do you know what geometry is employed. The rega stevenson arc protractor this protractor is an arc protractor. There are two popular alignment families, the baerwald or lofgren a family, and the stevenson family. Turntable phono cartridge stylus alignment protractor tool mirror. There are various tools available for achieving this alignment. How to use a cartridge alignment protractor stevenson, baerwald.
This way i just lay it on any lp for adjustment so i am at the correct height. The ca01 protractor lets an amateur do professional phono cartridge alignment. Refit the turntable base and reinstall the turntable in its playing location. The awardwinning feickert analogue universal protractor is an invaluable tool for aligning your phono cartridge s path across the record. How to align your turntable cartridge audiotechnica. Works with any standard 12 mounted cartridge from any brand to help eliminate tracking errors, especially on the inner grooves of the record. An alignment protractor is used to find the correct distance from stylus tip to tonearm pivot. Be sure to choose a protractor that matches your arm or turntable, as the accuracy of these protractors relies on the pivot to spindle distance being correct. The vast number of tonearms introduced in the past 40 years not only displays a large number of different concepts, but also a considerable diversity in geometries. Note to view pdf files the latest version of the official acrobat reader is required.
Proper alignment of your turntable stylus ensures the most accurate reproduction of the recording and stops it from wearing down immaturely. The three names above identify the most widely recognised compromises which you choose is up to you, but the protractor allows all three to be tried out which is unusual in itself. Does any have a pdf mounting template and alignment protractor for this arm that they could kindly email on to me or is there a source of such pdf s on the tinterweb i havent found yet. I am using a garrott brothers alignment protractor. Ortofon cartridge alignment protractor make sure your cartridge is aligned correctly with this precision alignment guage. Feickert next generation cartridge alignment tool shop. This quick video gives you an explanation of what is different about the stevenson protractor, the baerwald protractor, and the loefgren protractor. This protractor will align a cartridge to the factory technics alignment, the same that is achieved when using the supplied overhang gauge. The rega baerwald arc protractor please explain the way to use this protractor this protractor is an arc protractor. A comparison of phono alignment protractors for cartridge alignment published july 26th, 2014 by gecomtech, germany as generally agreed, the process of aligning a phono cartridge right is a fairly complex one and anything but easy.
Buying a stevenson alignment protractor steve hoffman music. B aerwald alignment protractor instructions create spindle holes where line r intersects 66. Baerwald alignment protractor pdf ok, you say i knew baerwald protractors, loefgren protractors, what is that stevenson its somewhere on the internet, stevenson shed a new light on. These printable protractors have the added benefit to be transparent images which makes them extremely useful to print on transparencies. When we receive the email, we will send you a high resolution. Beginners guide step 3 cartridge alignment using a protractor. Ortofon alignment protractor turntable cartridge setup.
Find great deals on ebay for cartridge protractor and cartridge alignment. Proper setup and alignment is crucial to get the most out of your turntable. Phono cartridge alignment protractor pdf free download. Besides, lucio a cool dude after all is helping me give them away for free. Custom protractors for turntable cartridge alignment. So it would be good to have a validation whether it really conforms to the technics alignment or not. To achieve an alignment of your cartridge, you then modify the distance between the pivot of the tonearm and the stylus. Cartridge alignment protractor correct cartridge alignment ensures the stylus is positioned properly relative to the grooves on the record. Arc protractors allow super fast, accurate cartridge alignment. For advice on cartridge setup, read our cartridge support section.
His first commercial product, a cartridge alignment tool called the wallytractor, became a hit among the vinyl cognoscenti after michael fremer wrote about it in analog corner in the november 1998 stereophile, and malewiczs full kit of wally analog tools was the joint winner of our accessory of the year award in 2002. For a more stepbystep guide, i refer you to our article. This allows you to look through the protractor while you use it. Record supply co cartridge alignment protractor tool. Mirrored finish allows you to precisely fix the stylus. The following is a method for setting cartridge alignment using a two point protractor. If the cantilever is not easily seen, align the sides of the. Estimate, measure and compare angles using degrees. Now, move the stylus to the other center grid dot and check its alignment there. Arc protractors are far superior to classic protractors since they allow a very precise, rapid and accurate setting of your cartridge. On this page you can download free cartridge alignment protractors for quick. The tksa 20 is an easytouse laser shaft alignment tool, which requires no special training to operate.
A simple protractor is the basic device for measuring angles. Alternatively, the pdf files provide protractors with clearer text and sharper lines. Free turntable cartridge alignment protractors and strobe. This article isnt intended as a detailed setup guide, but rather as an overview of the terms associated with cartridge alignment. When one stops to ponder the relationship of stylus to groove, the numbers boggle the mind.
Unfortunatey, i dont have any original mounting templates or alignment protractor and all i can find on the next are scanned copies that are not to scale. Alignment and protractors vertical tracking angle on the. When installing your phono cartridge to your tonearm, there are three major geometric parameters to be taken care of, namely, alignment, azimuth, and vertical tracking angle. You can play the videos, watch on youtube or recommended watch fullscreen. Yip of mint lp makes quality turntablearm and turntablearmcartridge specific alignment protractors. The rega baerwald arc protractor download this protractor oops, impossible for me to set up my cartridge using your protractor. At best, it can provide least count of one degree for smaller protractor and half degree for large protractors. Incorrect alignment can cause distortion and can also cause unwanted wear and tear on your stylus. Another universal protractor, this time using the stevenson alignment method. Home is where my turntable is and everyone should have a two point. Geometry to get your protractor you need to know the mounting distance pivot to spindle of your turntable. Dec 28, 2005 analog maven wally malewicz is no stranger to these pages. Proper alignment pays huge dividends in terms of improved tracking, consistent tonal balance across the entire record, ultralow distortion and increased cartridge longevity. Please note the alignment curve on an arc protractor is only suitable for the stated mounting distance.
Do not use an arc protractor unless it matches your mounting distance exactly. Home is where my turntable is and everyone should have a two point protractor. The trick is to have the cartridge mounted so that the needle aligns perfectly on both dots without moving the protractor. I find that starting with a needle and enlarging the holes grad ually with a tapered reamer makes it easier to get the right size and keep the holes centered on the lines.
For tonearms with adjustable bases, and fixed headshells such as sme arms, a. In case you cannot reach either point on the protractor please check your pivotspindle distance. Jul 24, 2017 a beginners guide to setting up your record player cartridge, this is step 3 in the series. Cartridge alignment procedure when installing a new cartridge or headshell on the atlp120usb or atlp1240usb turntable, leave the mounting hardware just. My cartridge is a ortofon 2m blue, and was wondering what would be a good free protractor to use that would best suit my turntable. This method is applicable to tonearms with slots for positioning the cartridge fixing bolts. Using stevenson, baerwald, or loefgren protractor is a skill you will need to know if you ever want to change out your turntable cartridge, and each one works in the same way.
Skf has developed a range of easytouse shaft alignment tools that are suitable for a majority of alignment tasks. Townshend alignment gauge owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. Just click on the protractor icon below for an automatic email to be generated. Before aligning your cartridge, make sure your turntable is set continued. Does anyone know of a free protractor for the technics alignment. While keeping the tip centered on the dot, align the stylus cantilever the small tube that extends from the cartridge body and has the stylus attached to it to the lines on the grid. Cartridgeheadshell adjustment audiotechnica australia. This is a basic cartridge alignment tool protractor for setting up the alignment of the cartridge to guarantee optimal tracking on your vinyl record. The baerwald provides the lowest average tracking distortion over the surface of. However, simple though it may be, the user should follow basic principles of usage to measure angles accurately. It is important that the mounting hardware not be too loose. His view is that the best item for the job is an alignment protractor made for a specific job rather than a universal protractor. The only problem is that they are designed for a specific mounting distance.
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