Turntables: Balancing a Tonearm

There are many methods of configuration of the turntables, especially a turntable as popular as the Technics SL-1200. WSUM encourages hosts to do what they need to do to make their show sound as good as possible. Please read on for instructions on balancing the turntable tonearms.

If you modify the setup of the turntables or any equipment, it is expected that you will return the equipment to a standard setup when you are done. Everyone deserves a consistent starting point from which to accommodate their needs.

If you plan on playing a lot of vinyl or scratching, please consider purchasing your own cartridge headshells and styli.