This is a perfect example of how a tutorial video should be made. Everything is clearly and friendly explained and the camera shots are where they need to be. Excellent!
First time owner here, and this video was a HUGE help. I had absolutely no idea how to balance or set the tracking force and this video perfectly explained both. Thank you SO much!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I wish I had seen this video when I got my turntable back in April. The tone arm balancing instructions were incomplete and never said anything about setting the tracking force or skate. As a result I had to take a guess and the weight of the tone arm squished and deformed my stylus. I just bought a replacement stylus and stumbled across your video. I can't express how helpful and informational this has been.
I purchased this TT and connected it to Sonos. I followed the steps in the manual and was disappointed with how muffled it sounded. I decided to search for some tips on setting up the TT and came across this video. The TT is now properly setup and sounds absolutely AMAZING! Thanks for posting this!
Thank you AT!! This is my baby and it gets used almost everyday. Superior product with phenomenal sound. I've had it since Jan and it is my favorite piece of technology along with my MacBook Pro. Thank you once again. -Ian
Just got this as my first turntable and was totally baffled by the instructions for the counterweight. Thank goodness for this video or I would have never figured it out.
Excellent set-up video. I foolishly tried to set my system up just using the instructions, and it didn't work (only had audio coming out of one speaker, and was very quiet). After watching this, I realised I'd put the counterweight on the wrong way round. After following this guide, my turntable now works a treat, and has given a second lease of life to an old surround sound system.
Thank-you! Finally a video that made sense to setup the turntable! Spent many an hour since receiving this as a present trying to get records to play properly. Working flawlessly now :)
In the manual, one will find on page 5, Initial Setup: Setting the Voltage Selector Switch This turntable has the capability to be used with either 115V or 230V AC power, 60/50 Hz. The voltage selector switch is located on the top of the housing deck, under the platter. Set the switch according to the voltage in your area. [See Figure 4.] (Note: The turntable comes shipped with the voltage selector switch set for 115V AC.)
Thank you for this video. It was a lot more clear the instruction manual and -- being a more visual person -- it was great for explaining how to set up the balance on the arm. I so far played my David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust 1st Pressing and Supertramp's Breakfast in America records on it and they sound great! It's like night and day compared to my cheaper ION record player. Might get a better amp though down the line.
The setup is almost identical except that the AT-LP120-USB includes a cartridge, and the cartridge is pre-mounted to the headshell. The AT-LP1240-USB does not include a cartridge (only a headshell). A cartridge has to be purchased, mounted and aligned. If you need more information, please contact our Audio Solutions Department (audio-solutions@atus.com, 800-443-4669).
I suggest adding a 10 second warning message before commencing the installation to alert international purchasers on the correct use of the voltage switch (115v vs 230v).
That's right.I got myself New Audio-Technica AT-LP120 online.I forgot to change the switch to 230 from 115 V ..!!! and plugged the turntable and it is now burnt.I don't know what to do now.I was so happy about purchasing this TT,I couldn't wait for it to arrive and now I'm sitting here helpless with TT that's not working and bunch of records I was looking forward to play
I just bought mine in Sweden and I waited for it some weeks to come. Finally when setting it up and realizing that no cartridge was in the package... well you can imagine how frustating was thinking that something was wrong with the package. Later I found a note at the bottom staying that no cartridge was included. Now I have to order the missing part and await more days. =S
If you keep the "lift arm que" in the up position when not using the turntable, turned off , etc, it will then work properly the next day for about 1 album play. Then it it returns to being defective like a $30.00 toy record player. I have a Pioneer PL 518 from about 1977, and the damping system works perfect. The pioneer has not been serviced since it was purchased.
Hello - Depending on where you purchased the product, it may or may not include the cartridge. AT-LP120-USB's sold in the US market include a cartridge. However, these turntables purchased in Europe do not include the cartrige. Where did you purchase your turntable?
So I agree with @Primaryspiral, this missing part should be marked in the box or something so the importingdealer can announce it on the description and the end-customer is well informed about it.
Mine didn't come with a cartridge. I thought I was a lucky guy, until I found out I was not the only one. Some have it and some don't. Don't know if there's a difference in price, but I sure thought there was a cartridge included when I paid for it. It should be better announced on the box.
To anyone considering purchasing this turntable. There are a couple of things you should know first... I purchased one a few years back, right off the bat the platter was BADLY warped & the anti skate did not work AT ALL (which are two common problems with these tables). I mean it did absolutely nothing, it was useless. I called Audio Technica about the platter, they told me to take a video of the platter spinning & send it to them. I did that & they told me to send the warped platter to them & they would send me a new one, which they did. When the same model in glossy black was available to purchase (AT-LP120BK), I sold mine on ebay & bought the newer, black model because I definitely preferred the black finish over silver but mainly because I wanted this table with a WORKING ANTI-SKATE. After setting it up I found the anti-skate on this one also DID NOTHING AT ALL AS WELL!. I recently contacted Audio Technica telling them exactly what I have explained here, & to my disappointment, they replied with an AUTOMATED message. "Hi James, Thanks for the inquiry and contacting Audio-Technica U.S., Inc (ATUS.) The AT-LP120-USB was designed as a DJ turntable. Due to its excellent sound, quality and low cost, audiophiles started using and recommending it as an audiophile turntable. The AT-LP120 was designed with the DJ in mind and has features to meet that need such as being able to reverse the direction of the turntable and robustness for record scratching. According to one manufacturer of high end phono cartridges and tone arms, a somewhat weak anti-skate mechanism might be just right for low-compliance, DJ-oriented cartridges and one of our other competitors even recommends setting anti-skate to zero for DJ use. Therefore, the AT-LP120-USB does not have the same anti-skate adjustments that you would find on a high end (and high cost) audiophile turntable. You may look into the AT-LP5 which is more designed for audiophiles and has a stronger anit-skate." Basically, they are telling me if I want a WORKING anti-skate, I have to purchase their $500 table. They are also saying the table was designed with the DJ in mind & because of that the anti-skate was made "somewhat weak" on purpose. Firstly, the anti-skate is not weak, it is NON-FUNCTIONING. Secondly, this turntable has been modeled after the famous Technics 1200, which is a DJ table. Does anyone think that table has a worthless, "weak" anti-skate? I highly doubt it. I am not knocking the AT-LP120. It's a very nice table for the price but to replyi with an automated bullshit response, especially to a customer who has purchased TWO of their tables like myself, is unacceptable. There are better options if you are looking for a table in the $250-$300 price range. -U-Turn by Orbit -Teac TN-300 is very nice -Denon 3P-300F -Pioneer PL-30-K (although some people complain the speed is off) -Rega RP1 If I had the chance, I would have purchased one of those instead of the AT-LP120.
The manual (and this presentation) don't cover how to level the platter. Do the legs actually adjust - they feel quite rigid and I don't want to break them.
Hey, here are our tips for aligning the cartridge: blog.audio-technica.com/audio-solutions-question-of-the-week-how-do-i-align-the-cartridge-on-the-at-lp120-usb-and-at-lp1240-usb-turntables/ - A-T USA
I am on my third Audio Technica LP120-USB turntable in this past month. What do I mean by that? I had to go through three exchanges before finding a unit that didn't have warped Di-Cast Aluminum platter, Anti-Skate that actually works. And most of all, one that has a "quiet" direct drive motor. I would also like to know why every unit that I have opened, the packing styrofoam is broken. This is an indication that the units that I have had, were returned previously, and put back on the shelf. With my current unit, I am questioning the Anti-Skate. Unless it is set to zero, the pull of the tonearm is extreme. Since I do not own a groveless record for testing the anti-skate, I have used a CD as a substitute. Correct me if I am wrong, but shouldn't I be able to center the tonearm on the center of that CD? Set at Zero, it veers to the spindle, as expected. However, when I turn it to one, that tone shoots over to the far right. I am talking off the CD/ Off the platter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I sent an email to Audio Technica, and never heard back.
Is it better to get a stand-alone receiver next to the AT-LP120-USB? If I can directly connect my speakers to the turntable, why would it be a good/better idea to also get a receiver?
+James Caballero The USB output allows you to connect the turntable to your computer. You can then use the included Audacity software to digitize your albums. - A-T USA
After setting the tone arm, when I attempt to set the stylus tracking force - it throws off the tone arm causing it to drop once I remove it from the locked position. Am I doing something wrong? I followed the exact instructions on your video... Set the recommend stylus tracking force by rotating the entire counterweight assembly counterclockwise. The force gauge ring will move along with the counterweight, allowing you to set the counterweight for a specific tracking force.
Hi there! Based on what you wrote, it sounds like you are doing it correctly. When you balance the tone arm, you are basically setting it to zero/neutral tracking force, which makes the tonearm hover. Then when you set the tracking force by turning the counterweight, the arm should drop because of the weight of the tracking force which you have applied. For more information, please contact our Audio Solutions team at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Welp.. Here I am experiencing vinyl for the first time now. Not sure how I feel about it yet. It's....classy I guess. The audio doesn't sound as crisp as a digital copy. It's kind of muddier of a sound... Maybe it's about the charm? idk
@6:27 - "The PHONO/LINE switch does not affect the USB output" Is this true? I just spent 30 minutes trying to figure out why I wasn't receiving any sound in Audition nor Audacity after connecting the LP120 via USB to rip some vinyl... until I switched from PHONO to LINE, which did the trick. This seems to make sense, since LINE ensures that the signal is routed through the built-in pre-amp and I (unfortunately) wasn't using an external ADC... Is my guess correct? Curious to hear why I wasn't getting audio via USB with the switch set to PHONO, in any case...
if my understanding is correct, then when the anti skate adjustment is set, the tonearm should stay in place when resting on a moving smooth side of a one-sided record. when I set mine up though, the tonearm moved toward the middle no matter what anti-skate adjustment I made. is there something wrong with the unit?
+CaliforniaLove Hey! Audio Solutions can make sure everything is set up correctly with your unit. Please email audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
You mention having the adjust the tonearm height when playing 78's but I have no idea what height setting I should try. My guess is the 78's after all are just 1 or 2 mm thicker. Got any advice?
Hi. Finally i got the TT. But i've a question: during the setup of the at lp 120, in particular when i fix the counterweight, the arm goes on the right and return to its original position. Is it a problem of the tt or it's just me who i don t know how to setup it? sorry but it's my first TT, and i m a noob :)
I have issues when the arm is on the last two songs it cuts off the sound for a second or that the arm is not in the grooves properly and I hear a light noise in the background like something is rubbing when you have headphones on it is coming through the tone arm Thank You .Rich
Can you adjust the speed, my other audio technica plays too fast right out of the box and would like to know if this has a speed adjustment so I can adjust the pitch and timing. I would fully get this model if it does!
Hey Thomas! Please contact audio-solutions@atus.com, our team will assist you with your current turntable and give you more information about the AT-LP120-USB. Thanks! - A-T USA
I've just installed this turntable and connected it to my Edifier R1700 BT speakers and only one speaker is working. With bluetooth with phone or laptop, both of them work. Do you know what might be the problem?
Not directly. You need to buy a headphone jack pre-amplifier thingy that you connect to the back of the turntable. I just got one yesterday for this turntable but they're not cheap. Can't wait to try it out.
This model turntable has been replaced with the AT LP-120XUSB, and the reviews for the new model say that the anti-skate is fixed. The new table also features a better cartridge, but the tonearm height adjustment has been removed. I recommend the next turntable up the line for Audio Technica, the LP-140, which costs a little bit more but gets you a dampened platter (the 120 has an un-dampened platter which can sometimes create resonance issues), heavier tonearm counterweight, better direct-drive torque, as well as the tonearm height adjustment and an excellent deejay cartridge. If you’re not a deejay, the cartridge also gives excellent audiophile performance, but you’ll want to replace the stylus with an elliptical type.
Question guys. Does the LP-120 have to be connected to a PC to work? I have a set of active speakers, and want to use the pre-amp in the LP-120 with the speakers and nothing else. Can I do that?
Hi, Kosta! Our Audio Solutions Team can help you optimize your setup for the AT-LP120-USB Turntable. Please contact them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks for reaching out! - A-T USA
Audio-Technica USA "Please contact them at audio-solutions@atus.com." Why don't you answer the question here in comments so the rest of us don't have to email you?
How high should you set the tone arm's height, if you're using the standard 95e cartridge (the one whose weight is 1.5-2.5 grams)? Should the height be calibrated to a particular number on the circular height adjust base? Or should you just use a ruler to measure the height from the base of the turntable to the tip and end of the arm after calibrating the tonearm's weight?
i just want to connect my speakers to this turntable man!!! Why the hell won’t it work!!! I got active speakers with a built in amplifier and it still doesn’t work! I
+Michael Angelo An RCA to 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) adapter cable is included with the turntable. The speakers must be powered (also known as active) type speakers, not passive type speakers which require connection to an amplifier or receiver to function. With powered type speakers, just use the included adapter cable to connect the turntable to the speaker(s) and make certain that the selectable phono pre-amplifier located inside the turntable is turned on. That is, the pre-amplifier selector switch on the rear of the turntable needs to be placed in the line position. - A-T USA
Maybe someone can help me, with much effort I buy this turntable and I do not want to, and I can not take the preamp, but I would like to buy a preamp that improves the quality of the audio, my question is, an external preamp would improve the quality of the sound leaving the internal preamp and changing to phono? And if so, what preamp do you recommend that you notice the difference to the internal preamp? thanks in advance sorry for my bad English, greetings
Hi! Couple of montsh ago I bought myself an Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB and I was very happy with it. But at some point when I was playing music and pitching a little bit, it just stopped rotating. It still received current but the start/stop button wasn't working anymore. I pulled it out of the socket and basically after a few tries it was working again. Two weeks later, same problem, but nothing I do seems to work. Did anyone have this problem of does anyone know what I should do or what caused this? Please help, I'll be forever grateful! :)
Apparently it's just me but I cannot get the tone arm to balance. The weight seems way too heavy because it either takes the arm all the way up or it's resting, I can't find an in-between. I keep stopping and coming back to it because I get so frustrated. I went online to check out if anyone had tips but it doesn't seem like other people are having this problem.
Not once in this video he mentioned about the TT being set on 110 Volts.Not once the Audio Technica even mentioned it in the instructions that comes with this TT.Shame on you and your company,I don't know how you pass quality control.Under SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your manual that comes with this tuntable you don't say anything about this TT being dual voltage and you would think that that would be the first thing to let the buyer know.There are so many people who use 220 voltage.I've bought your TT and plugged it in to 220V and now it is not working and ofcourse the place I bought it from tells me that it is my fault.This is the last that I'm buying something from Audio Technica.Totally careless and unprofessional.
The manual in the AT-LP120-USB I received this week was very careful to mention the 110/220V switch underneath the platter, and to make sure it was set properly before applying power.
This is a perfect example of how a tutorial video should be made. Everything is clearly and friendly explained and the camera shots are where they need to be. Excellent!
Thank you for this video because frankly, the instructions manual is crap. Much clearer with the video
First time owner here, and this video was a HUGE help. I had absolutely no idea how to balance or set the tracking force and this video perfectly explained both. Thank you SO much!
You're so welcome, Jon. Thank you for the feedback and enjoy your new turntable! - A-T USA
@@AudioTechnicaUSA the only problem is you say to rotate the counterweight counterclockwise but you turn it clockwise hmmm
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
I wish I had seen this video when I got my turntable back in April. The tone arm balancing instructions were incomplete and never said anything about setting the tracking force or skate.
As a result I had to take a guess and the weight of the tone arm squished and deformed my stylus. I just bought a replacement stylus and stumbled across your video. I can't express how helpful and informational this has been.
I purchased this TT and connected it to Sonos. I followed the steps in the manual and was disappointed with how muffled it sounded. I decided to search for some tips on setting up the TT and came across this video. The TT is now properly setup and sounds absolutely AMAZING! Thanks for posting this!
Thank you AT!! This is my baby and it gets used almost everyday. Superior product with phenomenal sound. I've had it since Jan and it is my favorite piece of technology along with my MacBook Pro. Thank you once again. -Ian
Just got this as my first turntable and was totally baffled by the instructions for the counterweight. Thank goodness for this video or I would have never figured it out.
Excellent set-up video. I foolishly tried to set my system up just using the instructions, and it didn't work (only had audio coming out of one speaker, and was very quiet). After watching this, I realised I'd put the counterweight on the wrong way round. After following this guide, my turntable now works a treat, and has given a second lease of life to an old surround sound system.
This was a huge help in getting clean audio out of both channels where prior I was only getting audio out of one side. Huge improvement.
FINALLY got my LP120 set up, thank you for this video!
Happy to help! Enjoy your turntable! - A-T USA
This was a lot clearer than the written instructions on the website, thank you!
Thank-you! Finally a video that made sense to setup the turntable! Spent many an hour since receiving this as a present trying to get records to play properly. Working flawlessly now :)
If it wasn't for you pointing out the difference between the phone/line switch - I was about to return the receiver. Thanks for posting..
In the manual, one will find on page 5, Initial Setup: Setting the Voltage Selector Switch
This turntable has the capability to be used with either 115V or 230V
AC power, 60/50 Hz. The voltage selector switch is located on the
top of the housing deck, under the platter. Set the switch according
to the voltage in your area. [See Figure 4.] (Note: The turntable comes
shipped with the voltage selector switch set for 115V AC.)
You made it so easy, so much better than reading the instructions, Thanks.
This video really helped, thanks!
Nizzu! Good seeing you here my man!
Very descriptive and informative. This was really helpful for setting up my turntable.
Thanks for the feedback, Justin! - A-T USA
Thank you for this video! Great sound quality when properly set up!
+Meredith Burruss You're welcome, Meredith! - A-T USA
Thank you for this video. It was a lot more clear the instruction manual and -- being a more visual person -- it was great for explaining how to set up the balance on the arm. I so far played my David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust 1st Pressing and Supertramp's Breakfast in America records on it and they sound great! It's like night and day compared to my cheaper ION record player. Might get a better amp though down the line.
Glad you found the video helpful, Tyler! You chose some great albums, happy spinning! - A-T USA
I don’t think I’d ever be able to figure this shit out without this video holy shit thanks
Also thanks for making this well under 10 minutes. I absolutely hate when tutorial vids are painfully longer than they need to be
Did exactly as instructed,works and sounds great!impressed with the cartridge!Love it!Thanks
Thanks so much for this quick, easy to understand video!! Just got my first lp-120 and I'm so excited haha!!
The giant cartridge at 4:48
Did you see the way he looked at it? Lol
that was actually hilarious!
@@macboogieland2897 lmao
The setup is almost identical except that the AT-LP120-USB includes a cartridge, and the cartridge is pre-mounted to the headshell. The AT-LP1240-USB does not include a cartridge (only a headshell). A cartridge has to be purchased, mounted and aligned. If you need more information, please contact our Audio Solutions Department (audio-solutions@atus.com, 800-443-4669).
I suggest adding a 10 second warning message before commencing the installation to alert international purchasers on the correct use of the voltage switch (115v vs 230v).
That's right.I got myself New Audio-Technica AT-LP120 online.I forgot to change the switch to 230 from 115 V ..!!! and plugged the turntable and it is now burnt.I don't know what to do now.I was so happy about purchasing this TT,I couldn't wait for it to arrive and now I'm sitting here helpless with TT that's not working and bunch of records I was looking forward to play
+Tupi Tupi burnt? argh.. now i know why my new T T not working.. :(
+Tupi Tupi can it be fixed?
Very thorough instructions, thank you! Got it to work.
Glad I watched, I wasn't even close to having mine properly configured. In fact my counterweight was placed on backwards.
So was mine. I have now put it on the right way so hopefully the thing will now work properly.
Thank you for this. So much easier to set the tone arm
You're welcome Mark! - A-T USA
I just bought mine in Sweden and I waited for it some weeks to come. Finally when setting it up and realizing that no cartridge was in the package... well you can imagine how frustating was thinking that something was wrong with the package. Later I found a note at the bottom staying that no cartridge was included. Now I have to order the missing part and await more days. =S
Dreaming of this already.
Hope to get it at some point in time :)
perfect... setting everything up was a breeze.
+Al Quint Awesome! Thanks for the feedback. - A-T USA
If you keep the "lift arm que" in the up position when not using the turntable, turned off , etc, it will then work properly the next day for about 1 album play. Then it it returns to being defective like a $30.00 toy record player. I have a Pioneer PL 518 from about 1977,
and the damping system works perfect. The pioneer has not been serviced since it was purchased.
very very helpful and informative.
Much better than the crappy manual, now to get the thing to actually put out any volume; barely has any when I have my speakers maxed.
+Scott Burdette Scott, if you're experiencing issues with volume please email audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Informative tutorial, quite helpful!
you need to update the product manual to refer to the webpage and to this video for more detailed instructions.
Hello - Depending on where you purchased the product, it may or may not include the cartridge. AT-LP120-USB's sold in the US market include a cartridge. However, these turntables purchased in Europe do not include the cartrige. Where did you purchase your turntable?
Thank you. That was excellent.
So I agree with @Primaryspiral, this missing part should be marked in the box or something so the importingdealer can announce it on the description and the end-customer is well informed about it.
Thanks for the very useful video!
When I first started out,
it wasn't easy.
Mine didn't come with a cartridge. I thought I was a lucky guy, until I found out I was not the only one. Some have it and some don't. Don't know if there's a difference in price, but I sure thought there was a cartridge included when I paid for it. It should be better announced on the box.
Thank you so much!
You're welcome Jaden! - A-T USA
Well, now I know! Thank you for answering. I purchased it in France. What is the reason for not including the cartridge in Europe, may I ask?
To anyone considering purchasing this turntable. There are a couple of things you should know first...
I purchased one a few years back, right off the bat the platter was BADLY warped & the anti skate did not work AT ALL (which are two common problems with these tables). I mean it did absolutely nothing, it was useless. I called Audio Technica about the platter, they told me to take a video of the platter spinning & send it to them. I did that & they told me to send the warped platter to them & they would send me a new one, which they did. When the same model in glossy black was available to purchase (AT-LP120BK), I sold mine on ebay & bought the newer, black model because I definitely preferred the black finish over silver but mainly because I wanted this table with a WORKING ANTI-SKATE. After setting it up I found the anti-skate on this one also DID NOTHING AT ALL AS WELL!.
I recently contacted Audio Technica telling them exactly what I have explained here, & to my disappointment, they replied with an AUTOMATED message.
"Hi James,
Thanks for the inquiry and contacting Audio-Technica U.S., Inc (ATUS.)
The AT-LP120-USB
was designed as a DJ turntable. Due to its excellent sound, quality and
low cost, audiophiles started using and recommending it as an
audiophile turntable. The AT-LP120 was designed with the DJ in mind
and has features to meet that need such as being able to reverse the
direction of the turntable and robustness for record scratching.
According to one manufacturer of high end phono cartridges and tone
arms, a somewhat weak anti-skate mechanism might be just right for
low-compliance, DJ-oriented cartridges and one of our other competitors
even recommends setting anti-skate to zero for DJ use. Therefore, the
AT-LP120-USB does not have the same anti-skate adjustments that you
would find on a high end (and high cost) audiophile turntable. You may
look into the AT-LP5 which is more designed for audiophiles and has a stronger anit-skate."
Basically, they are telling me if I want a WORKING anti-skate, I have to purchase their $500 table. They are also saying the table was designed with the DJ in mind & because of that the anti-skate was made "somewhat weak" on purpose. Firstly, the anti-skate is not weak, it is NON-FUNCTIONING. Secondly, this turntable has been modeled after the famous Technics 1200, which is a DJ table. Does anyone think that table has a worthless, "weak" anti-skate? I highly doubt it.
I am not knocking the AT-LP120. It's a very nice table for the price but to replyi with an automated bullshit response, especially to a customer who has purchased TWO of their tables like myself, is unacceptable.
There are better options if you are looking for a table in the $250-$300 price range.
-U-Turn by Orbit
-Teac TN-300 is very nice
-Denon 3P-300F
-Pioneer PL-30-K (although some people complain the speed is off)
-Rega RP1
If I had the chance, I would have purchased one of those instead of the AT-LP120.
Yes ?
James Zee I would definitely recommend getting the Rega Planar 1, or a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon. You will be Much happier.
Thank you!
I love mine but just broke one of the dust cover hinges. Where can I buy a replacement hinge?
Hey Tom! Please reach out to parts@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Can you please update this setup video yet again to feature the new version of the turntable with the AT95E cartridge?
The manual (and this presentation) don't cover how to level the platter.
Do the legs actually adjust - they feel quite rigid and I don't want to break them.
@Audio-Technica USA - Do I need to align the AT95e attached to the headshell using a protractor or is it factory aligned?
Hey, here are our tips for aligning the cartridge: blog.audio-technica.com/audio-solutions-question-of-the-week-how-do-i-align-the-cartridge-on-the-at-lp120-usb-and-at-lp1240-usb-turntables/ - A-T USA
I am on my third Audio Technica LP120-USB turntable in this past month. What do I mean by that? I had to go through three exchanges before finding a unit that didn't have warped Di-Cast Aluminum platter, Anti-Skate that actually works. And most of all, one that has a "quiet" direct drive motor. I would also like to know why every unit that I have opened, the packing styrofoam is broken. This is an indication that the units that I have had, were returned previously, and put back on the shelf.
With my current unit, I am questioning the Anti-Skate. Unless it is set to zero, the pull of the tonearm is extreme. Since I do not own a groveless record for testing the anti-skate, I have used a CD as a substitute. Correct me if I am wrong, but shouldn't I be able to center the tonearm on the center of that CD? Set at Zero, it veers to the spindle, as expected. However, when I turn it to one, that tone shoots over to the far right. I am talking off the CD/ Off the platter.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I sent an email to Audio Technica, and never heard back.
Hi Jonathan! Please send an Email to marcomm@atus.com so we may assist you. Thanks! - A-T USA
The video was very helpful. From what I get out of it to attach speakers you set the turntable to line correct ????
+Linda LeBold Linda, that is correct. Happy listening! - A-T USA
Where are the hinges for the dusk cover? I am a first time buyer, sorry
For anyone like me, they are inside the Styrofoam (on the sides of the box) on the bottom of it
They do a setup for the old cartridge but here they tell you what settings to have it on. Minus the demonstration.
Hi is it the same set-up as the 1240?
4:51
Thanks a lot..
Is it better to get a stand-alone receiver next to the AT-LP120-USB? If I can directly connect my speakers to the turntable, why would it be a good/better idea to also get a receiver?
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Yeah, but the AT95E has a different tracking force than the ATP-2.
He mentioned that. The 2g instead of 3.5g,
I recently purchased a thinner slipmat (half the size of the boxed one) for this player. Will it affect the play of a record?
what is the usb for? can this be connected to soundbar via bluetooth?
+James Caballero The USB output allows you to connect the turntable to your computer. You can then use the included Audacity software to digitize your albums. - A-T USA
I have a question, the on/off switch red light on my LP120 has never work. Is this significate for its use? got back in feb 2016. Thanks.
After setting the tone arm, when I attempt to set the stylus tracking force - it throws off the tone arm causing it to drop once I remove it from the locked position. Am I doing something wrong? I followed the exact instructions on your video...
Set the recommend stylus tracking force by rotating the entire counterweight assembly counterclockwise. The force gauge ring will move along with the counterweight, allowing you to set the counterweight for a specific tracking force.
Hi there! Based on what you wrote, it sounds like you are doing it correctly. When you balance the tone arm, you are basically setting it to zero/neutral tracking force, which makes the tonearm hover. Then when you set the tracking force by turning the counterweight, the arm should drop because of the weight of the tracking force which you have applied. For more information, please contact our Audio Solutions team at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
which one is using the software
Welp.. Here I am experiencing vinyl for the first time now. Not sure how I feel about it yet. It's....classy I guess. The audio doesn't sound as crisp as a digital copy. It's kind of muddier of a sound... Maybe it's about the charm? idk
@6:27 - "The PHONO/LINE switch does not affect the USB output"
Is this true? I just spent 30 minutes trying to figure out why I wasn't receiving any sound in Audition nor Audacity after connecting the LP120 via USB to rip some vinyl... until I switched from PHONO to LINE, which did the trick. This seems to make sense, since LINE ensures that the signal is routed through the built-in pre-amp and I (unfortunately) wasn't using an external ADC... Is my guess correct? Curious to hear why I wasn't getting audio via USB with the switch set to PHONO, in any case...
Hey Andrew! Please contact audio-solutions@atus.com for assistance. Thanks! - A-T USA
NO ITS NOT TRUE. AND THIS VIDEO JUST CAUSED ME HOURS OF HEADACHES BECAUSE OF HIS WRONG INFORMATION GIVEN.
if my understanding is correct, then when the anti skate adjustment is set, the tonearm should stay in place when resting on a moving smooth side of a one-sided record. when I set mine up though, the tonearm moved toward the middle no matter what anti-skate adjustment I made. is there something wrong with the unit?
+CaliforniaLove Hey! Audio Solutions can make sure everything is set up correctly with your unit. Please email audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
You mention having the adjust the tonearm height when playing 78's but I have no idea what height setting I should try. My guess is the 78's after all are just 1 or 2 mm thicker. Got any advice?
+Public Tutorials Our Audio Solutions Team can help you. Please contact them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Pay attention to the video.
Hi. Finally i got the TT. But i've a question: during the setup of the at lp 120, in particular when i fix the counterweight, the arm goes on the right and return to its original position. Is it a problem of the tt or it's just me who i don t know how to setup it? sorry but it's my first TT, and i m a noob :)
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
where does the 45 RMP adapter go?
In the receptacle (i.e. located top left of record player). You only use it when playing large hole 7' records
I have issues when the arm is on the last two songs it cuts off the sound for a second or that the arm is not in the grooves properly and I hear a light noise in the background like something is rubbing when you have headphones on it is coming through the tone arm Thank You .Rich
Hi Rich! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
are the slip matts included? i bought mine off amazon, but it was an official purchase, yet never included.
Hey, please contact parts@atus.com for assistance. Thanks! - A-T USA
does it play itself? hook up to a receiver.
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Can you adjust the speed, my other audio technica plays too fast right out of the box and would like to know if this has a speed adjustment so I can adjust the pitch and timing. I would fully get this model if it does!
Hey Thomas! Please contact audio-solutions@atus.com, our team will assist you with your current turntable and give you more information about the AT-LP120-USB. Thanks! - A-T USA
Audacity wasn't my choice but I chose to use Wave.
I've just installed this turntable and connected it to my Edifier R1700 BT speakers and only one speaker is working. With bluetooth with phone or laptop, both of them work. Do you know what might be the problem?
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
the counterweight isnt adjusting
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Can I hook the turn table up to my sound bar with the USB or anything?
Hi there! You may connect the AT-LP120-USB turntable to any LINE Level input on a powered speaker. Thanks! - A-T USA
Slightly different from set up instuctions in the box re the anti skate setting. Strange !
Can i connect headpnones directly to this turntable?
Not directly. You need to buy a headphone jack pre-amplifier thingy that you connect to the back of the turntable. I just got one yesterday for this turntable but they're not cheap. Can't wait to try it out.
If only the anti skate was actually functional...
This model turntable has been replaced with the AT LP-120XUSB, and the reviews for the new model say that the anti-skate is fixed. The new table also features a better cartridge, but the tonearm height adjustment has been removed. I recommend the next turntable up the line for Audio Technica, the LP-140, which costs a little bit more but gets you a dampened platter (the 120 has an un-dampened platter which can sometimes create resonance issues), heavier tonearm counterweight, better direct-drive torque, as well as the tonearm height adjustment and an excellent deejay cartridge. If you’re not a deejay, the cartridge also gives excellent audiophile performance, but you’ll want to replace the stylus with an elliptical type.
Question guys. Does the LP-120 have to be connected to a PC to work? I have a set of active speakers, and want to use the pre-amp in the LP-120 with the speakers and nothing else. Can I do that?
Hi, Kosta! Our Audio Solutions Team can help you optimize your setup for the AT-LP120-USB Turntable. Please contact them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks for reaching out! - A-T USA
Audio-Technica USA "Please contact them at audio-solutions@atus.com."
Why don't you answer the question here in comments so the rest of us don't have to email you?
+Kosta Triantafillou For everyone else, no the lp120 is completely a stand-alone turntable. Usb is juste an add if you want to digitize your records.
Can anyone help, I've just bought this turntable and have no idea what speakers to buy
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for recommendations. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
How high should be Tonearm for AT95e?
Hey! Please contact audio-solutions@atus.com for assistance. Thanks! - A-T USA
Spanish version please !
How high should you set the tone arm's height, if you're using the standard 95e cartridge (the one whose weight is 1.5-2.5 grams)? Should the height be calibrated to a particular number on the circular height adjust base? Or should you just use a ruler to measure the height from the base of the turntable to the tip and end of the arm after calibrating the tonearm's weight?
+Declan Fry Hey Declan, please contact audio-solutions@atus.com for assistance. Thanks! - A-T USA
Can you hook up an external preamp
+Jio arabit Please reach out to our Audio Solutions Team. You can reach them via email via email at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
+Audio-Technica USA I did
jioarabit@gmail.com
i just want to connect my speakers to this turntable man!!! Why the hell won’t it work!!! I got active speakers with a built in amplifier and it still doesn’t work! I
Hi Michael! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Does anyone know if there is a 3.5mm jack for speakers? Or do I need to purchase an adapter or something to use them?
+Michael Angelo An RCA to 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) adapter cable is included with the turntable. The speakers must be powered (also known as active) type speakers, not passive type speakers which require connection to an amplifier or receiver to function. With powered type speakers, just use the included adapter cable to connect the turntable to the speaker(s) and make certain that the selectable phono pre-amplifier located inside the turntable is turned on. That is, the pre-amplifier selector switch on the rear of the turntable needs to be placed in the line position. - A-T USA
Maybe someone can help me, with much effort I buy this turntable and I do not want to, and I can not take the preamp, but I would like to buy a preamp that improves the quality of the audio, my question is, an external preamp would improve the quality of the sound leaving the internal preamp and changing to phono? And if so, what preamp do you recommend that you notice the difference to the internal preamp? thanks in advance
sorry for my bad English, greetings
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
Hi! Couple of montsh ago I bought myself an Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB and I was very happy with it. But at some point when I was playing music and pitching a little bit, it just stopped rotating. It still received current but the start/stop button wasn't working anymore. I pulled it out of the socket and basically after a few tries it was working again. Two weeks later, same problem, but nothing I do seems to work. Did anyone have this problem of does anyone know what I should do or what caused this? Please help, I'll be forever grateful! :)
Hey! Please contact audio-solutions@atus.com for assistance. Thanks. - A-T USA
Apparently it's just me but I cannot get the tone arm to balance. The weight seems way too heavy because it either takes the arm all the way up or it's resting, I can't find an in-between. I keep stopping and coming back to it because I get so frustrated. I went online to check out if anyone had tips but it doesn't seem like other people are having this problem.
Anyone else having problems with sibilance on this turntable.. Like the s's sounding like shh.. Anyone know how to fix it?
Hey, please contact audio-solutions@atus.com for assistance. Thanks! - A-T USA
Damn that Cartridge tracks at 3.5 grams? That is way too heavy!
It sounds so complicated to use
Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for any help you may need. You can reach them at audio-solutions@atus.com. Thanks! - A-T USA
mega cartridge
Not once in this video he mentioned about the TT being set on 110 Volts.Not once the Audio Technica even mentioned it in the instructions that comes with this TT.Shame on you and your company,I don't know how you pass quality control.Under SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your manual that comes with this tuntable you don't say anything about this TT being dual voltage and you would think that that would be the first thing to let the buyer know.There are so many people who use 220 voltage.I've bought your TT and plugged it in to 220V and now it is not working and ofcourse the place I bought it from tells me that it is my fault.This is the last that I'm buying something from Audio Technica.Totally careless and unprofessional.
The manual in the AT-LP120-USB I received this week was very careful to mention the 110/220V switch underneath the platter, and to make sure it was set properly before applying power.
how do you get it to play on your Laptops internal speakers?
Hi there, where are you located? Thanks! - A-T USA