The best needle for sampling?

NguoiDuc wrote:

MGStudios wrote:I use a Stanton T92 TT, which has a pre-amp built in.

Yeah, you can bypass the internal preamp (via the switch on the back)! Really, believe me! Just try another phono stage like the one I stated. It'll make a difference, probably more than changing the cartridge. What kinda cart you have now?

Stanton 500.v3 cartridge.

Well, it's a low price cart, but not too bad for a start. So my recommendation is still valid: Buy an external preamp and add a better cart later (preferably a hifi cart --> check needledoctor.com), if you feel you need further improvement for your sample quality. Try the one from amazon. You can still send it back, if you don't like it!

CoinUp! wrote:I The 447 mentioned here is for turntablism.but sounds very harsh and that's why it's perfect for scratching.

I disagree, I use the 447 on an MMF TT with the MFC-42 and harsh is definitely not the tonal characteristic I would associate with this needle.


Also, record care, record condition play a huge factor in how the sample will sound.

poundaproblem wrote:Also, record care, record condition play a huge factor in how the sample will sound.

don't forget eq that is very important

Yes but not when I'm sampling. I make an effort to make sure what I am sampling is as close to the original signal as possible. Between the MPC and pro tools I do all my editing after the fact. I know some that EQ prior to which is fine, but its not reversible and I usually change my mind 34486 times before I decide to lay something down

poundaproblem wrote:

CoinUp! wrote:I The 447 mentioned here is for turntablism.but sounds very harsh and that's why it's perfect for scratching.

I disagree, I use the 447 on an MMF TT with the MFC-42 and harsh is definitely not the tonal characteristic I would associate with this needle.


Also, record care, record condition play a huge factor in how the sample will sound.

Harsh maybe not be the proper word. But the 447 does emphasize on the mid/highmid/high region. Compare it with a more balanced cartdridge like a standard 500MKii and you can hear the difference.

I got some m97xe's and never use em because they bring alot of the noise up with the extra freq. response. Stick with the m44-7's and call it a day, or invest in a VPI, THEN worry about needlz. As Pound said, cleanliness of your records is more important than audiophile quality needlz.

Shure m-477. Thats my baby right there.

cosign...

thru a vestax 07 pro.... crunchy.



I think orafones are widdack.

CoinUp! wrote:But the 447 does emphasize on the mid/highmid/high region.

Sound Emphasis: big bass

lOL i'M GETTING mad mixed signals...not sure which needle to get..

The Shure Mx97e is the Cadillac of audiophile needles but if you want the same specs at a cheaper price, check out the Shure SC35C. The only difference is the weight.

MGStudios wrote:lOL i'M GETTING mad mixed signals...not sure which needle to get..

That's always going to happen when you put "best" in a thread topic

The thing is you usually get three types of answers with these threads. You get:

1. The guys who think they know what they are talking about but clearly don't (these are usually the "my friend said" kinda answers)
2. The "theory" guys who go off spec sheets, text books and WIKI but again clearly dont know what they are talking about in a real world scenario
3. The experienced user who actually has seat time using the equipment in question.

Dont think too deep into your needle selection. Truth be told they are inexpensive enough were buying a few different ones throughout the course of a year wont kill your pockets. Hell my first tt was a hand me down...lord knows what needle it had...but I rocked that sh*t like nobodys biz

them needles dont last forever, sound is subjective...what sounds good to my ears dont gotta sound good to yours and vice versa, try it out....personally I owned one of the shure m dj scratching needles before...sounded way to harsh to my ears and much lower

poundaproblem wrote:1. The guys who think they know what they are talking about but clearly don't (these are usually the "my friend said" kinda answers)
2. The "theory" guys who go off spec sheets, text books and WIKI but again clearly dont know what they are talking about in a real world scenario
3. The experienced user who actually has seat time using the equipment in question.

you forgot
4. the one who only used one type of the item in question and says it is good but never compared it to anything else

Get the Ortofon Arkiv son. I Luv mine.