Crazy how ahead of its time these were. These came out almost 15 years ago and Pioneer just put out its first controller with a motorizes spinning platter this year. And all the functionality of what's out there now already existed in these Technics decks.
Those things are so freaking cool I really want to see some in person and try them out. And that 10-inch beautiful jogwheel. Are you using the Serato CD so you can use it with Serato?
Indeed they look great, that's why I bought them, and they're pretty rare nowadays. And yeah, they have their drawbacks - can't read mp3 cds above 192kbps, have digital distorsions when scratching with master tempo on, but if you're willing to just listen or beatmatch plain audio cds, they're awesome :)
@@danielwhetstone5632 nope, can't read mp3 above 192kbps nor wav files, but they do best with audio cds, which are basically wav in the form of cda. Back in the day when these came out, djing was only on vinyl or audio cd :)
Im thinking about getting one of DZ1200 for my studio to lay some scratch elements on top of my MPC tracks... How Do you format and Add Files to SD cards? Will anyone work?
Keep in mind that you need low capacity SD card. I don't remember the maximum supported right now, but I know I had some 64 or 128mb SD cards for these players. And those are hard to find nowadays. Also, these players only read 192kbps mp3s - no wav, no 320. I didn't care about this as much, since I only used audio cds. So that's the way I recommend for you to scratch on them, using audio cd burned from a wav file
@@djJulianM Thanks for the info. They are pretty sexy but alot of hoops to jump through just do some cuts. I used to have some real 1200's back in the day. I hear these give the same feel because they have the same motor. But writing to locked SD cards and Burning whole CDs (which Imagine are becoming harder to find and more expensive by the day) just to record some cut elements geez. Also Looking a Numark HDX it has a 12 inch platter and 80GB HD built in...or Maybe Ill just get a Modern Numark Mixstream pro as it is completely standalone. The search continues.
The ones on the top left are 4 Sample Pads and 4 Cue Pads. You can record samples of few seconds long and play them along with the cd or the mp3 that is playing. And also can set 4 different cue points. And the ones in the top right are for selecting SD Card folders, and navigate through the few embedded effects. Never used the top buttons whatsoever. I made this demo video when I sold the players a few years ago, to show the buyer that they work. Was never intended as a youtube video, but I eventually uploaded it, hoping to be useful for someone.
Yes, it reads audio cds, you can burn them. It also reads mp3 cds, but only 192kbps mp3. That's the drawback, doesn't read 320kbps mp3s. I only used them with audio cds though
J'aimerais peut-être acheter une SD z 1200 moi qui ai l'habitude de mixer sur des MK2 avec une Pioneer 500 . J'ai actuellement 2 CDJ 800 à force je trouve ça ringard 2 petites caisses en plastique qui pour moi reste gadget.
I remember not being impressed with these at all, ended up buying a CDX. These things sucked for scratching. The fake record is garbage and did not sound realistic when manipulated. Lots of digital pops and clicks.
Crazy how ahead of its time these were. These came out almost 15 years ago and Pioneer just put out its first controller with a motorizes spinning platter this year. And all the functionality of what's out there now already existed in these Technics decks.
they could possibly make some boutique gear now. but modern. like the D2 or something. or just these would be out the door
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I wish they would bring them back. A newer version in black.
Those things are so freaking cool I really want to see some in person and try them out. And that 10-inch beautiful jogwheel. Are you using the Serato CD so you can use it with Serato?
they need to bring em back
Can't still get over it how these turntable are
Very nearly bought these back in the day…if they had of become popular technics wouldnt have died.
Ahead of their time. Not aesthetically pleasing though
technics died?
They look so Beautiful. There’s a Pair for sale for £400 on Facebook at the moment. I’d love them but keep seeing so many Negative Views on them
Indeed they look great, that's why I bought them, and they're pretty rare nowadays. And yeah, they have their drawbacks - can't read mp3 cds above 192kbps, have digital distorsions when scratching with master tempo on, but if you're willing to just listen or beatmatch plain audio cds, they're awesome :)
@@djJulianM awesome Thanks bud.
They would look Gorgeous next to my new SL1200GR’s. Think il give the guy a ring and Hopefully buy them.
@@djJulianM these really can’t read mp3s over 192kbps? Do they not play wav files? Shame I wanted one they look stunning
@@danielwhetstone5632 nope, can't read mp3 above 192kbps nor wav files, but they do best with audio cds, which are basically wav in the form of cda. Back in the day when these came out, djing was only on vinyl or audio cd :)
@@djJulianM can they play standard cd singles or wav files?
...This is where Technics dropped the ball with the DJ market.
Best cdj of all time. Pioneer fuck!
I'm thinking of getting one just for a cd player looks a lot better than standard cd player
Same. Slept on a new in box that just sold 2 weeks ago on eBay for 400 usd. Regret not buying.
Im thinking about getting one of DZ1200 for my studio to lay some scratch elements on top of my MPC tracks... How Do you format and Add Files to SD cards? Will anyone work?
Keep in mind that you need low capacity SD card. I don't remember the maximum supported right now, but I know I had some 64 or 128mb SD cards for these players. And those are hard to find nowadays. Also, these players only read 192kbps mp3s - no wav, no 320. I didn't care about this as much, since I only used audio cds. So that's the way I recommend for you to scratch on them, using audio cd burned from a wav file
@@djJulianM Thanks for the info.
They are pretty sexy but alot of hoops to jump through just do some cuts. I used to have some real 1200's back in the day. I hear these give the same feel because they have the same motor.
But writing to locked SD cards and Burning whole CDs (which Imagine are becoming harder to find and more expensive by the day) just to record some cut elements geez.
Also Looking a Numark HDX it has a 12 inch platter and 80GB HD built in...or Maybe Ill just get a Modern Numark Mixstream pro as it is completely standalone. The search continues.
These are not what you want if you want to lay down scratches man..
@@WAYGULOLBEEF I ended up getting a Rane ONE Kinda over kill but I found one for $600 works great!
@@othelo989 yo that is a killer deal my man! those Ranes are fantastic pieces of kit
What about the buttons on top u only played w the reverse what does all the other buttons do
The ones on the top left are 4 Sample Pads and 4 Cue Pads. You can record samples of few seconds long and play them along with the cd or the mp3 that is playing. And also can set 4 different cue points.
And the ones in the top right are for selecting SD Card folders, and navigate through the few embedded effects. Never used the top buttons whatsoever.
I made this demo video when I sold the players a few years ago, to show the buyer that they work. Was never intended as a youtube video, but I eventually uploaded it, hoping to be useful for someone.
I wish i bought them from u im lookin for a pair they seem to be very difficult to find in the us
@@frankiefingerz8047 It would have been very expensive to ship it to the US. I live in Europe.
I would suggest you would buy a pair from Japan on ebay
Oh i didnt know youre in europe theres no rush ill wait til somebody is sellin em here ill just keep lookin itll pop up someday
we used to call it 'spinning' rather than 'djing'
What are the buttons on the top left 1 - 8. Are they Hot Cue’s?
4 of them are cue pads, and another 4 are sample pads where you can store and edit 5 second samples and play with them
Track ID please
They freaking dope...
any idea what could cause a platter to stop spinning but audio still playing?
Most likely the motor went bad, or it's connections. Might be also dirty. Someone needs to open it up and check the connections and the platter motor
@@djJulianM thank you
so if i were to just burn my own cds it would be able to read em??
Yes, it reads audio cds, you can burn them.
It also reads mp3 cds, but only 192kbps mp3. That's the drawback, doesn't read 320kbps mp3s.
I only used them with audio cds though
@@djJulianM hell yeahhh, if i get me a pair i’ll only be using audio cds so that’s good for me im still burning cds constantly
How to you use one of these turntables in the US if they are 100volts
You need an adapter. I used an adapter for these as well since they were from Japan
firm 2.3?
Exactly
I had a pair and they weren't that great. The 12 o'clock position would move on me all the time. Great to look at but the functionality wasn't tere.
I agree, that's why I sold them
Qual o valor tô querendo comprar um par de techiniks como eu faço vc poderia mim informa uma loja
They go for about $700-800 a pair on ebay, usually around $350 for one piece.
J'aimerais peut-être acheter une SD z 1200 moi qui ai l'habitude de mixer sur des MK2 avec une Pioneer 500 . J'ai actuellement 2 CDJ 800 à force je trouve ça ringard 2 petites caisses en plastique qui pour moi reste gadget.
Je vous déconseille l'achat de sldz 1200 , gardez vos cdj 800 , seul truc de bien sur les sldz , le design .
@@lou-anne9703 Je vous remercie du conseil.Bonne continuation.
C'est une merveilleuse platine !
technics tried to enter into the world of dj controller but they failed. maybe they should partner with pioneer or denon...
What happened. Where did they failed.
@@Okuti8779 SL-DZ1200
Pioneer sells a cat in a poke... Technics was light years away from Pioneer, today we have Dennon, far superior to Pioneer...
I remember not being impressed with these at all, ended up buying a CDX. These things sucked for scratching. The fake record is garbage and did not sound realistic when manipulated. Lots of digital pops and clicks.
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Reloop
Shit Demo.
That's just someone messing about.