Technics SL MKII Pitch calibration part #2 How to calibrate the pitch range.

WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT YOUR TURNTABLE FROM THE MAINS WHEN OPENING OR WORKING INSIDE THE TURNTABLE.
This is part two in a two part video showing you how to calibrate the pitch on a Technics SL MKII.
In this part I go though how to calibrate the pitch range back to its factory setting of +/- 8%.
this is a bit more simple than calibrating the 0 position.

[@robertstevenson6715]

Over 10 years old and these are still the go-to videos that have helped me countless times over the years !! From all of us a big thank you James !!!! :-)

[@stevevics]

All of your Technics vids are excellent. Has enabled me to restore 2 broken decks at my local music pub. Thanks

[@TheAnunnaki-NYC]

Finally! This is one of the best or the best way to get my 1200s pitch set perfect. Thank you 100%. I normally spin between 125-134 bpm and now after doing this adjustment I'm finding it 100% better regarding beat matching before each blend. I also adjusted my braking time as well to my preference. You have been an excellent source of my 1200 tweaks for quite some time now.

[@MournX]

by far the best technics videos out there--knowledgeable and thorough, these have been a big help to me over the last few years, big respoect and thanks-

[@noahcasser7471]

All, note that the resistance at 0 is 2.70 for mkll but is 2.87 for any tables with Quartz lock, such as Mk5 or m3d. That could account for some who have made comments saying they are having problems getting things perfect. Thanks for these vids, James. They gave me the confidence to do all this deck maintenance myself and has saved me a load of $$. It's been fun work, as well.

[@viperfrank]

no worries, thank you for your input mate, that's most appreciated.

[@aligs92]

Sweet as mate, I had troubles with my two m3d's and a mk2 with zero and pitch calibration. After watching these two videos both are now working as they should and as good as new. Respect!

[@xxxbackspinxxx]

Thanks! Had a 1200 i Bought years ago and never used because i didn't know how to fix it. Took 5 minutes. Still helping people with this video after all these years!

[@daddychunk]

Viperfrank a massive thank you brother!!! Its people like you that make KZbin so great, You've shown me what to do in an easy tutorial, and saved me money and hassle!!! Many thanks from alot of us on here!!!!

[@g33m33]

Thanks a lot for the useful info mate. Mine have the 0% perfect, and the +6 perfect,, but when the wheel runs at +3.3% or -3.3%, the pitch fader is around + or -2.3%

[@DJFuller]

Me too .what sounds be the fix for this or doesn't it matter as long as +6 is correct??

[@EMBEEclassic]

10 years later .. Also have this problem

[@PAZ1984]

@@DJFuller which solution did u find?

[@daveibo1]

thank you frank, always refer to your videos in times of need!

[@cjspease]

Thanks so much for ALL your videos. I can't tell you just how much information that I extract from each and every one. You're an AWESOME guy! You're also a very generous person to share this knowledge with everyone! Please do know that I appreciate it! Best Regards, Chris

[@rickythewolfe]

Just finished it up, you make it look so easy! One thing I will note, I happen to be overhauling a 1200M3D (as I've commented on your other vids as well, big fan of tonearm replacement btw) and I was surprised when I tried to find the cal point on the slider... nonexistent, that is till you find it on the other side (stepdads are great helpers) you'll need two people to manage or else have four hands. Thanks again, Rick

[@AlphaDawg77]

I just got some refurbished decks and your videos are frigging awesome THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@frankymoreno2605]

12 years and it’s still the only video I follow.

[@stevesheldon2342]

Video clip was very helpful. I saw that my deck was a little bit out of calibration, watched the video and had it fixed in less then ten minutes. Thanks ViperFrank!

[@Faddablack]

Thanks for this very well put together instructional video. Helped in the calibration of my 1200s.

[@kaostrip]

hi guys,and thanks viper for all your tutorial and video. my two 1210 MK2 are brand new from 95 and never tweaked or touched (i brought it to a friend of me that he never use them) he sell me the mK2 in the original box just like out of the store :-P the real factory setting of my pitch is exactly the same on Two of them! it is 0 dot ok +4.3 dot(2) ok +6.5 dot(up) ok -3.8 dot(down) ok hope this help you guys ;-)

[@chidamole]

Appreciate these videos a lot mate thanks. I got some 1200 mkII recently second hand, they're in god condition but as i'm not used to using turntables I don't know if the pitch is as accurate as it could be. I think with the aid of these videos i'll take a plunge and take them apart to if they need callibrating. Again, big ups for doing these they're very helpfull.

[@mrtopbreak333]

Best video, on how to calibrate your deck, the first one saw the fella said set the to the factory setting of 1.70 I think which clear won't work. As each pitch will have slightly different properties. Great Vid my deck all working spot on now thanks

[@271production]

@viperfrank I really must thank you, I couldnt for the life keep the mix in time, then I noticed I had a double zero and all that stuff. now it works like a charm! really helpful tutorials that are clear even to noobs like me

[@Mike-nh7by]

These videos are legendary. Thank you so much!!!

[@kolektormusik79]

hi, nice video and tips, fyi, ive just bought an mk2, two weeks ago and this is my first turntable since i collects vinyl after two years, and your video really gives a valuable information :)

[@lug00ber]

Brilliant tutorial, and the blooper reel had me in tears :D Thanks!

[@derekmarshall6427]

Back then all i noticed was the big dot stop at zero. I never knew what the dots were for me an unsolved mystery has finally been discovered! Thank you 👍🏽

[@NYCDJQuixotic]

Thanks for taking the time to do this videos. It's amazing stuff, priceless really! I'm glad I don't have to pay someone for this work. I take more pride in it by learning to do it myself, of course with the help of elec master James.

[@Orhan031]

Thanx for this and ALL of your other vids. This tuned my pitch, but also eliminated a "speed-wobble" I had on -8%. Your details are great, you should consider to be a tutor somewhere if you already aren't! Respect from Sweden.

[@fonsig1493]

So great videos James...and the outtakes ...hhh very nice!!!!Thanks for your tutorials!!!

[@schwarte99]

Hey Viper. It's been a great help! Thanks a lot man. Keep on turning the tables.

[@ziggytrix]

followed your vids and my pitch is now perfect at 0 and 6, but a little off on the + or - 3.3s, and also my range is -8 to +9.8. Prolly just the pitch adjust showing its age, but as long as I have at least + or - 8 and a good zero I'm happy.

[@Simeonital]

Can’t understand why you didn’t just unplug the phone while filming 😂 That aside, your videos are awesome. My MK2’s are 40 years old and I’ve just got them back off my son who’s had them for the last 10 years or so, mostly stored in an attic, and I’ve embarked on doing some maintenance and mods. First thing I had to do was loosen a stuck tone arm height adjuster, which is when I discovered your videos. That one and more including this one have proved invaluable. Thanks buddy👍🏾

[@tajalexanderdesign]

Thanks mate, been looking for guidance on doing this for ages. Legend, great vids.

[@viperfrank]

@Orhan031 Thank you very much, I'm glad you found the video useful. I never really thought of my self as much of a teacher but I quit enjoy it. Thank you for your comment and your kind words. Nice One ; )

[@tomchadwick8117]

Thanks for this and all your other technics videos! Been a massive help

[@kekno]

Thanks for these videos. I've noticed my pitch has been getting thrown off as of late and now I know how to sort it out. :)

[@djsabeo]

Great resource, Thanks! Part ll at the end gave me a good laugh!! Good work.

[@brassjc]

Really useful and well articulated, nice and clear. Great job, thanks very much!

[@sonboogie]

The most concise vids. Thanks a ton. 👍

[@DrGeta666]

straight forward. no bullshit. just what youtube needs. thanks mate. was so easy

[@viperfrank]

@suaveassassins Thank you, I'm glad the video was a help, it feels good to know that my videos are helping people. thanks again for your comment. nice one!!!

[@slickones09]

Best Vids and good run down on how to service the Turntables! Wicked

[@djalgoriddim]

Thanks for the vids. Gives me the confidence to crack open the case and fix this lil bugger.

[@DJDOGBONE]

The outtakes are as funny as the video is informative! Rock on man!

[@tgmnewman]

Cheers mate, think you just saved me $300 on a full service of 2 new 1200s i bought. Much appreciated, and i like the DnB tunes you're playing

[@vincethefunk]

SOLID! Now both my turntables are on the same page. :) and I spent no money. Thanks!

[@mixit313]

Cheers. Very good...and love the out takes.

[@harrisonm65]

Really learning a lot from these vids and 2 x 1200 and 1 x1210 are going to be getting the treatment very soon. The outtakes at the end of this vid are awesome though - nice touch.

[@newtechgs7471]

thanks so much for these vids, ive just stripped down a 1210 to free up a stuck arm height adjuster and you guided me along so i didnt damage anythin :).

[@viperfrank]

That's great, I'm glad to see that my videos are helping. Thank you for your feedback and comment.

[@tdotreeve]

Great videos man. Love the bloopers at the end.

[@thedjnitenurse]

Cheers mush both vids wer a BIG help!!... iv had my wheels since 91 blessem still going strong!! lol well they are now thanks.

[@user-mj5mn6nl1w]

Thank you very much! Your videos help me all time! I have 2 MK2 1200 NEW again thanks to YOU! Greetings from Hellas!

[@viperfrank]

thank you, im glad the videos help you, i much appreciate the feed back. thank you for your comment

[@stoenur89]

Awesome video. I have been DJing for 15 years and have to admit this video and others by Viper Frank are extremely thorough. My favorite part of the video is when he improvises at 4:08 mark. Hahaha.

[@hpeer8275]

This is a fantastic video! Thank you!!

[@manuelc14]

You have been lots of help great job

[@boulderdashbilly]

Nice one, you made that well easy to understand!

[@viperfrank]

@Muroanthony626 Thank you, I'm glad the video are of some use. Thank you for your comment and your feed back. Nice One ; )

[@viperfrank]

@johncheez No problem, thank you for your comment. Yeah I would do the zero position first and then the range adjustment. If the zero position is out your going to find it hard to calibrate the range using the strobe. Thanks again for your comment. Nice One ; )

[@djmityk]

you 're THE MAN ! thx for solving my problem

[@poptotheoldskool93]

thanks for putting this on as this has right help me with my decks big up pal. top man

[@djwirezupdatempo..9813]

Excellent tuition skills🌞🌞 just boosted my confidence 🌞🌞👊👊lol😅😅😅love the it will be alright on the night blunders...

[@TonyOldskool]

Superb Video, really helpful

[@PhatFuelRecords]

Thank you mate, for your videos. They are so use-full. Great! Cheers :)

[@Earnshawdj]

Thanks for that it’s very helpful, Also love the outtakes aha!

[@djshelleymack]

Great! Thanks a lot for this vid! And without an annoying voice like many youtube tutorials!

[@leighphillips1793]

Another great video thanks mate 👊

[@djr3alityATL]

Thanks brother very clear cut.....

[@DJMELODEE1]

Thanks .. Video helped a lot with calibration !!

[@delajuan35]

Man that's awesome your awesome thanks for the Video tutorial.. It's a lot of work but it beats taken it to a Specialists to do it for you thanks a lot...

[@DirtyThumper]

Good couple of informative videos here brother, will steal your knowledge and refresh my 1210's... Especially like the cheeky out takes at the end of this vid, very funny :D

[@Livinoutdoors_]

Good stuff dude. Nice work. This will Come handy for sure

[@djtransitions1]

Seriously.... Best tutorials on youtube !! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. In this case, what about the Technics M5G with the digital pitch switchable between 8% and 16% ?? Should i proceed the same way to calibrate and adjust the range on the M5G's ? If i calibrate and adjust the range at 8% will automacitally work for the 16% mode too? Your videos are very clear, straight to the subject.... And what a cool guy !! Thank you from Italy james. Marco

[@killashark23]

Damn ur a big help frank thanks for the vids, saved me alot of money.. Thanks from Cali..

[@kostasokicakole3510]

very, very good way to service the turntable, so I did my part ..

[@BANGERSANDTRASH1]

thanks man! love the bloopers!

[@DJgreg57]

Excellent ! merci Frank .

[@Tezzarito1]

Great vid , easy to follow instructions Will be doing this the mora :) Gonna check out some more of your vids now ;) ps : love the mini bloopers reel at end haha

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

Hi Mark, I have the service manual for both the MK2 and M3D... In general the resistance can range from 2.60K - 3.12K, now if you are getting a reading of 3.48K you may want to check the following: R301 = 2.7K, R305 =180OHMS, also check your pots, they made be dirty or worn and may need to be replaced.. I changed mine on my m3d because they feel like the previous owner(s) played with them like an atari 2600 game!

[@bosmanragga51]

Thanks man! Good work, i ll try that on my 1200 tonight

[@pinkpanther1987]

Firstly: you a straightup legend with the videos you post on here, its helped alot more people then you may realize :) .. so a big thank you. A simple question: this video shows how to calibrate to 33rpm on our turntables, but what about calibration at 45rpm? same procedure except having the 45rpm mode activated on the turntable when following calibration process? hows does using 33rpm vs 45rpm affect Digital DJing? Many many thanks from an appreciative viewer :D

[@DanHey08]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@JungleMeta]

damn... i fuggin did it lol. i heard it was simple but didnt sound like it. much thanks! Good ol Techs... will out live me im sure

[@deskaimusic]

Haha wonderful, love your vids mate :) Thanks a lot for these infos, big up from Berlin! Cheeeers

[@160610705]

nice one.. just did this throughoutly)) thanks mate!

[@davecooper4207]

this… this is very interesting stuff. I think I just stepped up a level.. great post

[@viperfrank]

+Dave Cooper I'm glad you liked the video, thank you for your comment.

[@smallwax]

Sick video mate thanks a bunch

[@flamesurfboards9337]

awesome vids mate. very helpful....

[@ThaKinGuiN]

Thank you very much for the clear tutorial.. It helped a lot... :) Especially the part about turning the power off was helpful, I didn't do it the first time and the deck ate my firstborn... :s

[@melcefai2247]

on ya mate! great video. really easy to follow and worked a treat!

[@viperfrank]

excellent, thanks mate. it's always good to hear that people are having success with my videos. thank you for your comment.

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

Learn this the hard way and drove myself crazy, My 1200 M3Ds were bought second hand, when i calibrated it the + & - 3.3 were lining up perfect on the pitch scale but it was when i was lining up the +6% was my problem! When I turned the pitch pot on the main board to line up 6 on the scale to 6%, +& - 3.3 went out of line and when I checked with serato I wound up having 9 - 10% at #+8... it turn out that my TTs had the platters from the MK5 which the top dots are 6.4% instead of straight 6%!!

[@elodiesalomon6932]

Love your video 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@CutmasterCliff]

Very helpful and very funny outtakes.

[@chriszanf]

Oh for crying out fuck!

[@thepahaseta]

Hello Frank, thans for the great videos! One problem I have left after following your excellent instructions: the balls pointing -3.3/+3.3 are not stationary at the right spots but instead, at about -2 / + 2.5. So, maybe I should change the pitch fader?

[@djcrazycuts6718]

Does it also apply to the -3.3, and the +3.3 ranges as well? It would be a great help if, anybody can address this issue.

[@jackjacdj]

you'r the best Frank!

[@b16mcc58]

Hey Frank, great video bud. I've just run through the process on a refurb deck. Zero was already spot on. However +6 needed some adjustment which I've done . That is now fine. But here's the rub, Zero , +3.3 and +6 is fine, but -3.3 is not. I have to move the pitch fader to about -4 to get these dots stationary. Any tips on how to adjust the minus side please ? Cheers.

[@opamusic9457]

I have the same problem. Did you solved it?

[@viperfrank]

@MrKlaasbruin Thank you, I'm glad you like the video, I will hopefully have some more videos up soon. Thanks again for your comment. Nice One ; )

[@rawbobi]

thanks man!! all the best!

[@IFTW]

Good Looking out. Helped out alot.

[@datsmabowl]

Nice one, great video ;) Bloopers cracked me up also

[@djvaddy]

Really great info ,thanks !

[@1TreukFlyyy]

Thanks a lot ! very helpful !