Technics Introduces Direct Drive Turntable SL-1200MK7 Series

Technics has unveiled its new SL-1200MK7 Direct Drive Turntable. As per Technics, this new model inherits the traditional design of the same series and maintains the same operating ease, reliability and durability, while newly adding a coreless direct drive motor and other sound-enhancing technologies. It also features new DJ play functions, such as reverse playback.

Integrations to Enhance the Operational Ease of the SL-1200 Series

• Starting Torque/Brake Speed Adjustment Function: The SL-1200MK7 employs the newest motor control technology refined through the development of Blu-ray disc products. Utilizing a microcomputer, this advanced motor control technology ensures high performance in normal rotation and also responds accurately to a wide range of DJ play styles, such as scratching. The starting torque and brake speed can be adjusted individually to suit the user’s preference.
• Pitch Control Function Enables Accurate and Stable Pitch Adjustment: The rotation speed can be set to 33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm. The pitch control function allows fine adjustment of the rotation speed within ±8%/±16%. This function achieves accurate and stable pitch control thanks to full digital control with improved tracking performance and accuracy.
• Reverse Play Function Expands the Breadth of DJ Play Styles: The platter rotates in the reverse direction when the speed selector button and Start/Stop button are pressed simultaneously. This expands the breadth of DJ play styles.
• Stylus Illuminator Featuring a High-brightness and Long-life LED: The stylus illuminator features a new push-type structure and employs a high-brightness and long-life white LED. The illumination area and intensity were reviewed to provide improved visibility of the stylus tip compared to previous models even in a dark environment.