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sl-1200mk2

The original industry standard turntable

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Sl 1200 MK2

The SL-1200MK2 was the first Hi-Fi turntable designed in consideration of use by disco and club DJs. Technics’ staff visited clubs in Chicago and saw with their own eyes DJs using the first-generation SL-1200 as a “musical instrument.” For the development of the MK2, DJs’ opinions were collected and necessary modifications were made to satisfy their needs. One big advancement made in this model was the use of the Quartz Lock system. This achieved more accurate rotation control. Furthermore, a fader controller was adopted to simplify pitch adjustment. The vibration absorbing cabinet with integrally molded upper aluminium die-cast and lower special rubber was also created at this time. The SL-1200MK2 successfully responded to DJs’ needs. It was the bona fide model that changed the turntable from a record player to a “musical instrument.”

Specifications

  • Magnetic (no wear), direct drive (low slip) mechanism.
  • High torque (1.5 kgf·cm or 0.15 N·m), which means the platter spins at the desired speed almost immediately (0.7 seconds to reach 33 ¹⁄₃ RPM from standstill), and rapidly reacquires the desired speed, without “overshooting”, if the platter is dragged or nudged. This aids beatmatching.
  • High torque (3.3 kgf·cm for SL-1200G & SL-1200GAE)
  • High torque (2.2 kgf·cm for SL-1200GR)
  • Low wow and flutter (0.01%) i.e. the platter stays within 1/100 of 1% of the desired speed.
  • Heavy base (2.5 kg), and increased isolation of platter from base, reduced the likelihood of feedback or stylus jumping.
  • Variable pitch control, allowing the rotational speed to be adjusted from -8% to +8% (for the purpose of beatmatching). 
  • High reliability: many examples of SL-1200s lasting well over 15 years of heavy use and withstanding physical shock without functional impairment.
  • S-shaped tone arm: No longer popular on high end hi-fi turntables.
  • Dimensions MK1: 45.3 cm (w) x 36.6 cm (d) x 18 cm (h)
  • Dimensions MK2: 45.3 cm (w) x 36 cm (d) x 16.2 cm (h)
  • Weight MK2: 11 kg (net, unboxed without lid)
  • Weight G/GAE: 18 kg
  • Weight GR: 11.5 kg
  • Weight MK7: 9.6 kg[8]
  • Voltage: 220 V / 110 V (selectable)
  • Pitch Control: +/- 8% or +/- 16%
  • Starting Time (MK2): 0.7s
  • Rotation Speeds: 33-1/3 & 45 rpm
  • Rotation Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm