Setting Up Your Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo!

Join Nat Dobbie, our Systems Consultant as he takes you through the set up of your brand new Pro-Ject Audio Debut Carbon Evo turntable!
For more information on how to get the most out of your turntable check out our 5 hot turntable tips video: • 5 Hot Tips To Get The ...
From the middle of the 1990s, only a handful of years after Pro-Ject Audio Systems was founded and right at the peak of CD’s popularity, we could already see the growing number of people missing analogue music. In 1998 Heinz Lichtenegger and his UK distributor and longtime friend, Laurence Armstrong, were sitting together dreaming of a record player that would make analogue sound accessible to more people. They wanted a new model that could deliver as close to high-end sound as possible, but at a price that a new younger generation could afford. Thanks to their dear friend and ProJect’s original product manager, Jiri Kroutil, within only a few days they had a sample and the Debut was born.
Today, after more than 20 years, the Debut is one of the best-selling products in the history of hi-fi with close to 1 million units sold. As it made listening to vinyl an affordable option for music lovers, with its minimalist aesthetic and premium finish options it also made analogue fashionable again. Through the years we constantly kept improving our formula, moving with technologies and fashion trends. In the early 2010s, the Debut Carbon gave new life to the ongoing Debut revolution and now in 2020, it is time for the next generation.
The Debut Carbon is already nearly the perfect turntable, especially considering the price badge and the used materials. Now we took our time to think again. We have done a lot of research to make the Debut Carbon even better, but our main objective has not changed over the years. We still want to build an affordable high-performance turntable that not just looks incredibly luxurious and modern, but also features a great sound quality.
The Debut Carbon EVO focuses on the core aspects that make a turntable sound great. Technically correct design - expert craftsmanship - handmade in the EU. This turntable is built to last you a lifetime!
Additional features that might negatively impact the overall audio performance or longevity are left out. At that level of sonic performance, it is always better to opt for a separate phono stage. If you want Bluetooth connectivity or a USB interface - we offer a broad portfolio of components at different performance levels to suit your budget.
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[@tritrit]

Superb explanation :) thanks a lot! I felt in love with the whole turntable-thing when I was living whith 2 aussies in Melbourne during my work & travel, so it's so nice to get my own setup explained from an aussie again :D

[@jeffreysohnm.d.6794]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for your help.

[@hasturVT]

Thank you so much for the setup instructions! I had a hard time getting the proper force on it but watching ya do it was quite helpful!

[@living_entertainment]

We are here to help! :)

[@teaearlgrayh0t]

Mate, you are a life saver! Thanks a lot for such a clear presentation, subscribed and thumb up!

[@living_entertainment]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the sub!

[@barnabyzelman]

Loved the video, the way you present it is terrific. Detailed and step by step with out sounding like you're talking down to use audiophiles with toddler levels of technical knowledge 🙂 I'm still setting up my system and haven't yet decided whether or not to go with a turntable at all, vs. a solid hi-rez DAP. Cheers from the Philippines.

[@everydayslang]

Just a note, the Pro-ject site says to have the yellow (shielded) end of the cable connected to the pre amp or integrated amp. Opposite of what’s shown here

[@jimcar53]

Best explanation I've seen. Thanks very much for posting.

[@living_entertainment]

Glad it was helpful!

[@surfraptor]

Thanks, am getting one of these soon and your explanation is relaxed and basic. Cheers from Holland. :-)

[@living_entertainment]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesd1216]

Thank you for the guide in setting up my Evo, it was really helpful.

[@bofriedbo]

someone put up my project and just now i accidentally knocked the antiskate weight off (idk how either) obviously i was stressed if i had broken something, but once i saw I didn't, i still did not know how to put it back on, so thanks for the video!

[@kidoctane]

Very timely watching this .......... as l am on my way soon to pick up my new EVO.... Trying buying from LENC but with the current Black Friday sales (30% off) I just grabbed whatever I could as was worried that stocks would have sold out

[@alanbrown9834]

Just set up my brand new vinyl separates, and wow, just wow. Setting up the turntable foxed me but all is working now thanks to your video.

[@jimward4533]

Great demo ❤

[@living_entertainment]

Thank you!

[@leonardfreeman7218]

Thanks your setup video is really clear and easy to follow I’ve also ordered a yellow one so it was great to see this deck close up on camera

[@living_entertainment]

I love the yellow, I don't care what anyone says! Haha.

[@peace-yv4qd]

My Carbon Evo hopefully arrives this Friday. Thank you for the setup video.

[@living_entertainment]

Very exciting! We hope the video helps and enjoy spinning those tunes!

[@MylesWrightMusic]

Well done on the close-up on the anti-skid weight - I couldn't see before in other videos! Cheers

[@petermcfarlane6573]

Thanks for explaining about the anti-skate weight, for the life of me couldn't see the bloody fishing line attached to it when it was in the plastic bag. One thing though - the little triangle adaptor is for 45s, not 78s. Most Australian-pressed 7" singles @ 45 RPM had a small hole in the centre, like an LP. However, lots of overseas 7" singles had a large hole in the middle; that's what the adaptor is for. It even says so in the setup guide - b) Adapter for 7" singles. I have quite a few of them (overseas 45s). Never seen 78s with a large hole like that but that's not to say they don't exist. Cheers.

[@LutherusPandragon]

So in Australia you had same 45s as we had in Europe? That is interesting, i really didnt know that. Thanks for information.

[@severnsea]

Yep, in the UK the adapter is for 7" singles. Back in the day, juke boxes that you found on pubs and the like had to use 7" records with a large center holes cut into them. A lot of US singles also had a large center hole. That's what the adapter is for. 78's never had a large center hole.

[@emilywaters7854]

This is so helpful, is there a list of the cords needed to connect speakers to turntable? I was gifted the turntable but not the cords and I’m trouble finding where to buy correct cords

[@vijayshikhare4192]

Thanks for very detail video on setup. Sir I have problem with this turntable I am getting higher rpm speed around 33.45 which affect the output signal . Is there any way to correct rpm speed around 33.00 to 33.38 so that I can enjoy the music as before. Is there any way to adjust the rpm speed to 33.33 with motor itself. Does motor have preset to adjust the speed. Pl help me

[@aidanpallister7784]

Great video guys. I’m still resisting the urge to get back in to vinyl, but not sure how long I can hold out!

[@living_entertainment]

Thank you! With the launch of the Evo there has never been a better time to dip your toes back in!

[@justinlangley2513]

Great video. Don’t forget to level the plinth with the feet!

[@living_entertainment]

Very important step for sure!

[@Chrisr26]

Call me a noob, what does that mean? Getting mine tomorrow!

[@AlbySpace]

Looking forward to buy this turntable. I just think you forgot the turntable leveling step before any other adjustment, as many reviewers do.

[@living_entertainment]

Having a nice level table to work on is something we take for granted sometimes.

[@Casualfulltime]

I find pushing the stylus and cartridge as far forward as possible and making it well aligned is also key. I've found that Carbon Evo turntables out of factory require this. By the way the RCA cables need to go the other way around. As per pro-jects instructions "The yellow marked side should always be connected to the receiving end."

[@giulmartins]

Nice video. is this record player bivolt?

[@marinjuzbasic7831]

Could you, please, make a video showing how the anti skating works ? With the anti skating test (blank) record. It would be very helpful.

[@KreationPhotography]

Hi, my pro-ject does not have the white line up to the top, it is in an angle to the right if it makes sense... should i line the weight to the middle top of the arm or follow the white line? Ta

[@a-mb9373]

So i would still need to invest in some speakers as well.

[@happychaosbikelab]

My Evo arrived today in blue. I'm following along but still having difficulties with the counterweight and adjusting. The arm doesn't seem to move as I turn the dial.

[@sieteenliesdejong4449]

Hello , i have a Evo , but when i upgrade to a Acryl-it do i need to adjust the VTA . is the height oke then ?

[@Tiger-ks6ox]

06:00 wrong! Why do you say that? As per instruction - As the Connect it E cable is a parallel symmetrical cable the shield is only connected on one end. The yellow mark indicates this side. The marked side should always be connected to the receiving end (i.e. phono stage or amplifier).

[@petegeanacopulos1582]

The RCA cables that came with mine doesnt have "1" on them. Instead, it has arrows on the yellow jackets - these arrows point towards the ends of the RCA cables. Assuming this is the end i plug into the TT side of things??? Thank ya

[@hannahmcgovern41]

Do you need to plug it into an amp?

[@raddurdevic99]

Hey mate, just recently bought 1X and there is no loop on the anti skate, just a knot! Can I make one as the lenght of the thread might matter or I need to order a whole new part? Cheers

[@living_entertainment]

Honestly if you bught if from a local retailer I would be asking them to swap it out for a replacement as the hoop is a pretty specific length. Otherwise contact your online seller.

[@hmrowland6114]

Probably never use the 78 adapter? I think you underestimate the power of shellac. I'm pretty sure that adapter is for 45s not 78s. Great to see the 78 belt included, however, the stylus would ha e to be changed for 78s which have round groves no V shaped.

[@living_entertainment]

I own this turntable and I can confirm that the adaptor is for 78s with the rocker switch allowing you to swap between 33's and 45's. We do occasionally get people asking us about playing 78's but usually its for preservation purposes.

[@samuelfek]

i did everything right, got just the same turntable, but when my vinil is on, it starts to play the disc slower after a while. What could it be? can someone help

[@living_entertainment]

It could be the motor. But it is more likely to be the rubber belt is loose. You can buy the as a spare part from the store your purchased the turntable. Or online.

[@nature_sweet_vibes]

Can I use a normal rca cable to connect the turntable directly to my active speakers ? The one supplied is short and I need a 5m one. But I dont have the grounding part. Is it neccessary ?

[@nature_sweet_vibes]

@D A thx for the detailed reply. Your videos are super informative.

[@nature_sweet_vibes]

@D A haha my bad man. I saw now 😉 thx again for the response really helped me as I was going for a rca cable without grounding and I really hate the humming...

[@Dave-vb4nd]

Hi guys, I’m just new in this game and I feel dumb asking this but does this model have a pre amplifier incorporated? I just have the amplifier along with the speakers

[@living_entertainment]

No need to feel dumb at all! Great question. The Pro-Ject turntable models with a built-in preamp will always have the word “phono” in their name. So this model doesn’t have one. But I would recommend the Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 for this turntable.

[@WindsorRealEstateProperties]

Is the same tracking force for an Ortofon blue?

[@living_entertainment]

Yes it is, Daniel made the same upgrade. :)

[@WindyCity1014]

I just set up my turntable this evening and noticed the instructions did not mention the clips on the RCA cables. I saw that another reviewer on KZbin stated that Pro-ject wants the clips to be attached to the preamp side, rather than to the turntable. I'm so confused about which way is correct!

[@sabualamittath1509]

 Correct usage As the Connect it E cable is a parallel symmetrical cable the shield is only connected on one end. The yellow mark indicates this side. The marked side should always be connected to the receiving end (i.e. phono stage or amplifier).

[@anastasyasoward549]

I've been trying to get that floating for 40 min... idk what I'm doing wrong at this point. When I get it to read the correct number it tightens up... should it or should it still be floaty?

[@LawlessRick]

Hey there, once you get it balanced so that it floats that is your reference of 0 grams weight. So when you then set the numbers to 0 and then twist the counter weight to 1.7, the arm will gain weight and shouldnt float any longer. Hope this helps!

[@estherruvalcaba9296]

might be a dumb question but are the speakers necessary to be able to hear anything???

[@jonylawson73]

Yes!

[@berkleyirwin8492]

Okay I cannot for the life of me figure out how to attach the ground wire. Help?

[@topouzidd]

I’ve not seen in any video how to level the player. Are those feet adjustable? The place I put mine isn’t very level, there is no way to level the base, if I adjust the tracking force, the arm goes to the inside because of the gravity of the unleveled turntable. How can I level it?

[@living_entertainment]

Use a spirit level on your turntable and adjust the feet accordingly. You can rotate the feet to bring the level higher.

[@topouzidd]

@@living_entertainment They’re not adjustable after all.

[@living_entertainment]

Do you have the Debut Carbon Evo? Or the Debut Carbon?@@topouzidd

[@living_entertainment]

If you are working with the older style Debut Carbon, unfortunately the feet won't be adjustable. In that case, I would highly recommend something like the Pro-Ject Ground It E turntable platform. The feet are adjustable, and the extra mass can also improve your sound quality too. We have them here if you want to learn more. www.lenc.com.au/products/pro-ject-ground-it-e-turntable-platform

[@topouzidd]

@@living_entertainment KZbin keeps deleting my answer with all the info! It’s “Debut S” special edition. Google should give you the link to it but no reviews whatsoever.

[@J155P]

Not trying to purposely ask a strange question, but is it the same setup procedure if I just shaved by balls?(not upper pubic region). Someone on Reddit said this could alter the setup order? Not sure why it would matter. Thanks

[@gamebuster800]

This guy's shirt will make him invisible to AI

[@surf01er66]

Followed to the T, still get skipping on last track only . Help !!!! Thanks

[@telguaposcastles8410]

I'm so keen on this turntable, but I am so confused with all this pre amp / intergrated amp business. I thought you just bought an amp to go with your turntable? If I like the Cambridge Axa35 amp would that be compatible with the Pro Ject Debut Carbon Evo? 🤔 Ultimately all I want to do is sit in my chair with my headphones on and listen to my albums, maybe sipping on a scotch 🥃 Please Advise. 😊

[@living_entertainment]

The Cambridge Axa35 has a phonostage built into it so by pairing this turntable and that amplifier you are good to go, especially if your mainly planning on using headphones! I also recommend the Meze Classic 99 headphones for vinyl listening as well, they work exceptionally well and pair with almost every amplifier. :)

[@telguaposcastles8410]

@@living_entertainment that's great thanks 🙏 I had a Pro Ject Essential II, but I needed to get an amp with a headphone socket. I've read and watched so many videos, reviews about amplifiers, turntables, pre amps, phono amps etc.... What I'm after is exactly the Pro Ject Debut Carbon Evo, I just want to make sure I get the same standard equipment to go with it. Many thanks. 😊

[@skydog4295]

Anyone else give up on the anti skate weight? I don’t use it because it kept falling off

[@bennnFR]

Yeah that thing sucks

[@thatdudeuhate6649]

Mine just came in today and it came without the anti skate weight. The Gods must hate me. 🤣

[@living_entertainment]

Bummer, sorry to hear that, what a pain!

[@Chris-P-101]

Why is it that every time you have the camera zoomed in to the turntable, there's no record on the platter, but when zoomed back out, the record is on the platter?! And yet "we might need glasses to see what's going on???!!!"

[@living_entertainment]

This is because we shot the close ups seperately afterwards and forgot to put a record on for those shots. We didn't realise until editing unfortunately.

[@lovephotography1966]

Thus is my first turn table. You list me at 1.7🤔😒

[@szilardszabo2728]

Did as you did. Doesn't work... Still needs adjustments or the tonearm will slide off the record

[@STKeTcH]

Think I just broke the needle a bit :((

[@LutherusPandragon]

I got mine today and had to send it back same day without even playing one record on it. No idea if factory defect or i got review unit or quality control at pro-ject sucks, but counterweight was in 2 peaces with one plastic tab broken on smaller wheel was broken, motor did emit strange noise and rotating speed was not constant and left channel output was not working at all. Called store, they took it back right away and next week i will get replacement. If replacement will also have some issues i will ask for full refund, use my old thorens for few more months and save for clearaudio concept wood. also no big deal and i know hifi snobs like it but sntiskeat on fishing rod does feel and look cheap and gheto. All in all even it looks nice this is not 600€ turntable at all. Big disappointment from my side.

[@eg-g]

Me dear, get rid of that shirt asap.

[@living_entertainment]

Nat likes his shirts like he likes his music. Loud. ;)