Numark TT500

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Step up your DJ game with the Numark TT500, a turntable designed for the discerning professional who values exceptional build quality without the need for digital bells and whistles. Crafted with a ultrahigh torque (5.0 kgf/cm) quartz-controlled direct drive motor, the TT500 ensures seamless and quiet operation, making it a reliable choice for any set. Whether you're spinning vinyl at a club or crafting beats in your studio, this turntable offers unparalleled responsiveness with its instant reverse function and adjustable start and brake speeds.

The TT500 features an innovative interchangeable aluminum tone arm system, providing both straight and S-shaped tone arms to suit your style and preferences. The anti-drag aluminum platter minimizes excess rotating friction, ensuring smooth and precise performance. The user-replaceable pitch fader and selectable pitch ranges (±8, 10, 20, and 50%) provide versatility, while the removable aluminum super-bright LED target light and strobe enhances visibility in dim settings.

Built with a powder-coated steel top and a rubberized base, the TT500 is robust and ready to withstand the rigors of live performance. Precise cue, height, and anti-skate adjustments give you full control over your sound, and with speeds of 33, 45, and 78rpm plus a reverse option, the TT500 is as adaptable as it is powerful, allowing you to explore every creative avenue.

Key Features:

Ultrahigh torque (5.0 kgf/cm) quartz-controlled direct drive motor
Interchangeable aluminum tone arm system with straight and S-shaped options
Adjustable start and brake speeds
Instant reverse function
Anti-drag aluminum platter
User-replaceable pitch fader
Selectable pitch ranges: ±8, 10, 20, and 50%
Speeds: 33, 45, and 78rpm, plus reverse option
Removable aluminum super-bright LED target light and strobe
Precise cue, height, and anti-skate adjustments
Durable powder-coated steel top with rubberized base

FAQs

What type of drive motor does the Numark TT500 use?: The Numark TT500 features an ultra-high torque, quartz-controlled direct drive motor with a torque of 5.0 kgf/cm, providing excellent control and stability for DJ performances.
Can the Numark TT500 accommodate different tonearms?: Yes, the Numark TT500 includes an interchangeable aluminum tone arm system, offering both straight and S-shaped tone arms to suit different DJ styles, from heavy scratching to club spinning.
What pitch control options are available on the Numark TT500?: The Numark TT500 offers selectable pitch ranges of ±8, 10, 20, and 50%, allowing for precise tempo adjustments during performances.
Does the Numark TT500 have adjustable start and brake speeds?: Yes, the Numark TT500 features adjustable start and brake speeds, enabling DJs to customize the responsiveness of the turntable to their performance needs.
What speeds can the Numark TT500 play at?: The Numark TT500 can play records at 33, 45, and 78 RPM, making it versatile for different types of vinyl records and DJ applications.
Is the Numark TT500 suitable for both battle and club DJ setups?: Yes, the Numark TT500 is designed for both battle and club style setups, offering features like an anti-drag aluminum platter and precise cue, height, and anti-skate adjustments for optimal performance.

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Numark TT500.

Setup and maintenance

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Owners note that pitch fader calibration can be off, requiring replacement; soldering skills are necessary or professional help may be needed.
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Loose connections might cause sound issues; checking these is advised before assuming major repairs are needed.
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Mods and upgrades

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Recommendations include Numark CS1 Carl Cox Signature Series cartridges as a cost-effective upgrade for used turntables.
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Owners plan to upgrade to Shure M44 cartridges for improved performance once financially feasible.
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User experience

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Long-term owners report that the TT500 is built like a tank, with motor reliability being a strong point.
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Features and functionality

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The TT500 shares the same motor as the TTX, offering more torque than Technics 1200s, which makes it ideal for turntablism.
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Comparisons

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The TT500 is essentially a TTX minus the gadgets, focusing on core functionality with a robust motor, potentially making it more reliable for some users.
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Value and pricing

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A pair of TT500s with needles and control vinyl for $200 is considered a reasonable deal, especially if the needles are still in good condition.
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jp_belanger

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over 5 years ago

As long as yours don't have motor issues, you'll be more than pleased

These turntables were the perfect budget scratch turntable with pro features. It sports the same motor as its big brother the TTX, the same pitch range, the same tone arm system, the same layout except for the obvious TTX bubble with BPM and pitch info.

It has more than enough torque for any turntablist needs, and it's at its best in battle position.

Now, I don't know if there was some problem on the assembly line, or what caused this problem exactly but one of mine started playing in reverse randomly. At first it was scarce but then it suddenly became a problem to the extent I just couldn't use it anymore. I searched online for fixes but it seems if you had this problem, the motor had a problem, and you were basically doomed.

Since the TTX has the same motor, I guess the same thing could happen. After having a CDX with CD drive issues and this problem with my tt-500, I decided to steer away from Numark, which is a shame because I was so into their products and wanted them to work.

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The Alchemist

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The Shady Band

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In this interview with AKAI, the Alchemist talks about gear and production, including MPC and turntables. "Akai: We noticed you have some turntables here too. Tell us about those.

TA: I use the Numark TT500. I love that turntable because the reverse on one button, that’s like my favorite feature. I don’t even take the needle off when I’m going through records. I’ll just reverse that back. If I hear that sample, I’ll hit reverse instead of picking the needle up because sometimes I hear something when it’s playing backwards, and it’s like, ‘woah!’ that little sound is good for something. Making beats for hip-hop, anything goes, so I might take a snare backwards and load it back into the MPC. The backward button is crazy. You know, just on command, go reverse. Oh yeah, plus the pitch range on that is killing all the other turntables. Sometimes I wanted to hear a record extremely slow, but it wouldn’t go that way. I used to have to put my finger on the side of the Technics to try to make it sound slow and it would just be wobbling it just wasn’t it. With the TT500 you can speed it up and slow it down so much you’re almost unlimited when you want to hear something in a different tone or pitch, or whatever it will work."