this is very critical adjustment. This determines the stereo separation. The mirror is a good idea. I have seen USB cameras made for this adjustment. It's so hard to see that little stylus. UPDATE......USB cameras are really terrible. You need a really steady hand. I'm sure they make USB cameras that temporarily mount to the TT with a suction cup to give you a perfect steady image.
Using a first surface mirror where the reflective coating is on the front instead of the back can help you see the alignment a bit better. Such mirrors are available online and are not too expensive.
It would have been helpful if the instructor had actually loosened the head shell and placed the shim appropriately. Of course, we can all figure out how to do it, but seeing a skilled person show how it is done would add to the confidence of a user doing it for the first time. Otherwise, excellent demonstration.
Thank You. I have a Ortofon 2M Blue. My Azimuth needs adjustment. Without a mirror I can see it's off. Love the suggestion of using shims to get it right if needed. What is important is to get that needle perpendicular, going into the groove straight. I'll work on it.
I have a Pro-Ject 1Xpression III SB turntable and it has a small hex head screw on the rear of the tone arm, on the right side and just in front of the counterweight. When I loosen that screw I can rotate the tone arm either clockwise or counterclockwise until I get the azimuth just right. No need for shims. If you're using a Pro-ject, look for the screw first. It's tiny and it's kind of hidden on my setup but maybe they all have them. It's worth checking before you try using the shim method which, doesn't seem so great to me.
My Pro-Ject has a moveable set screw that allows the tonearm to be turned so the stylus sits vertically in the grove. Is this not recommended? Is using a shim the preferred method? Also, is this done with anti-skate weight installed? That seems to put pressure on the stylus when the stylus is placed in the grove, causing more azimuth skew. I've been running without an anit-skate weight for a while without issue.
I don’t understand why you would have to pack one side or the other. My Pro-Ject table allows me to adjustment azimuth by rotating the tone arm after loosening a screw.
While "azimuth" traditionally describes a horizontal angle, its application in vinyl records is a specialized usage that reflects the need for precise angular alignment, albeit in a different plane (vertical rather than horizontal). This adaptation of the term is considered correct within the context of audio engineering, despite the difference in the plane of measurement.
There's actually a grub screw at the rear of that tone arm that allows the arm to rotate to adjust azimuth. No shims needed. I just checked mine, and that's the story of why I'm here.
They have reasonably cheap tools for this;wherein it's a vertical plastic see through plate with horizontal lines. You use the lines to see if your cart bottom is parallel to your record surface. But this assumes that you diamond tip is glued exactly perpendicular to your cantilever. Many are not. Only way to get this perfect is with a microscope and a software program. The more you learn about carts, the more bogged down into details you become. Using your eyes like this is only going to catch egregious misalignment. In addition, Ideal VTA is 92 degrees and you can't do that with your eyes. Most folks align carts with their ears. That can only take you so far.
I'm not sure that is correct to have it at 90 degrees ! when they cut the record the cutting head is not at 90 degrees because they got to remove the material far as I know and what that angle is when they are cutting??
Very clear instructions and the macro video shooting really helped me understand what I need to do. Thanks!
this is very critical adjustment. This determines the stereo separation. The mirror is a good idea. I have seen USB cameras made for this adjustment. It's so hard to see that little stylus. UPDATE......USB cameras are really terrible. You need a really steady hand. I'm sure they make USB cameras that temporarily mount to the TT with a suction cup to give you a perfect steady image.
Using a first surface mirror where the reflective coating is on the front instead of the back can help you see the alignment a bit better. Such mirrors are available online and are not too expensive.
thank you so much ,amazing explanation the best ever
It would have been helpful if the instructor had actually loosened the head shell and placed the shim appropriately. Of course, we can all figure out how to do it, but seeing a skilled person show how it is done would add to the confidence of a user doing it for the first time. Otherwise, excellent demonstration.
Thank You. I have a Ortofon 2M Blue. My Azimuth needs adjustment. Without a mirror I can see it's off. Love the suggestion of using shims to get it right if needed. What is important is to get that needle perpendicular, going into the groove straight. I'll work on it.
You can also rotate the tone arm their is a screw on there but. This way is easier.
Wonder why they didn't point that out...this looks like a debut carbon - their own product - which has that screw for adjustments.
I have a Pro-Ject 1Xpression III SB turntable and it has a small hex head screw on the rear of the tone arm, on the right side and just in front of the counterweight. When I loosen that screw I can rotate the tone arm either clockwise or counterclockwise until I get the azimuth just right. No need for shims. If you're using a Pro-ject, look for the screw first. It's tiny and it's kind of hidden on my setup but maybe they all have them. It's worth checking before you try using the shim method which, doesn't seem so great to me.
My Pro-Ject has a moveable set screw that allows the tonearm to be turned so the stylus sits vertically in the grove. Is this not recommended? Is using a shim the preferred method? Also, is this done with anti-skate weight installed? That seems to put pressure on the stylus when the stylus is placed in the grove, causing more azimuth skew. I've been running without an anit-skate weight for a while without issue.
I don’t understand why you would have to pack one side or the other. My Pro-Ject table allows me to adjustment azimuth by rotating the tone arm after loosening a screw.
What table do you have?
Azimuth is defined as a horizontal angle. You're describing the complete opposite, a vertical angle. Please explain.
My guess is that although you are looking at the vertical stylus, the angle you are adjusting is the horizontal angle of the top side of the cartridge
While "azimuth" traditionally describes a horizontal angle, its application in vinyl records is a specialized usage that reflects the need for precise angular alignment, albeit in a different plane (vertical rather than horizontal). This adaptation of the term is considered correct within the context of audio engineering, despite the difference in the plane of measurement.
There's actually a grub screw at the rear of that tone arm that allows the arm to rotate to adjust azimuth. No shims needed. I just checked mine, and that's the story of why I'm here.
merci , mais il faut regarder avec le gabarit A&b voir si l'aiguille est correct donc compliquer de passer de l'un a l'autre
I have an OM-Blue and i love it. However the oblique form of the element does not make any adjustment easier.
Yesss
They have reasonably cheap tools for this;wherein it's a vertical plastic see through plate with horizontal lines. You use the lines to see if your cart bottom is parallel to your record surface. But this assumes that you diamond tip is glued exactly perpendicular to your cantilever. Many are not. Only way to get this perfect is with a microscope and a software program. The more you learn about carts, the more bogged down into details you become. Using your eyes like this is only going to catch egregious misalignment. In addition, Ideal VTA is 92 degrees and you can't do that with your eyes. Most folks align carts with their ears. That can only take you so far.
Sure, let's show a cartridge that doesn't need adjusting so we don't get to see him do it. Makes sense.
I'm not sure that is correct to have it at 90 degrees !
when they cut the record the cutting head is not at 90 degrees because they got to remove the material far as I know and what that angle is when they are cutting??
You’re thinking of stylus rake angle.
@@utub1473 yeah you're right
@@hoobsgroove Anyway, most people recommend 92 degrees for that. All cutting lathes are different, but they fall into a range of 91-93 degrees.
@@utub1473 depends dynamic or static measurement? I would say static 88.5° - 89.5° would be better
If the adjustment isn't correct. Would this cause a new record to stick at the start of tracks?
these cartridges are the biggest pain to align
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This is nonsense
kann man des nicht auch auf deutsch bringen oder glaubt ihr jeder ist der englischen Sprache mächtig
i bought one these needles sounded awful