Numark PT01 Scratch DJ Turntable - Portable with Scratch Switch & USB Connectivity

Q: Is this a direct drive or belt drive turntable?
A: The Numark PT01 Scratch is a belt drive turntable.

Q: What's the type of cartridge and stylus being used for pt01 scratch?
A: The Numark PT01 Scratch uses the Numark Replacement Cartridge and Stylus.

Q: Can you hook two up to a mixer?
A: Yes, you can connect two PT01 Scratch turntables to a mixer by plugging them into the line inputs.

Q: Will this interface with a pioneer DDJ mixer?
A: Yes, the Numark PT01 Scratch features RCA outputs and is suitable for operation with a Pioneer DDJ mixer.

Q: Will source loop music and scratching all go through USB for recording or is it just the scratching vinyl that gets recorded?
A: It depends on the software and abilities of the internal sound card of your computer. If you are utilizing the PT01 USB output that is stock, the USB only provides recording of the audio/time code vinyls being played on the turntable. If you want to process the audio both on the turntable and the output of the AUX input/output, you should run the output on the other side of the PT01 and it will be recorded as a unified audio output from the PT01 & the MPC/Looper program/other audio placed on the AUX in channel as a “mixed audio” signal. The easiest way to achieve this with quality is to install a USB/Bluetooth sound card in the PT01, which only requires four screws and no soldering, and doesn't break the warranty. This provides superior sound quality because it converts ALL signals input and output to digital. This also allows Bluetooth to be recorded into DAWs or any app/program that has a selection drop-down for “audio source” that Bluetooth is there.

Q: I want a 2nd turntable. I like the scratch feature, but it is not essential. Can I save some money buying the PT01 USB and use it for scratch sometimes?
A: Yes, you can scratch on both the PT-01 USB and PT-01 Scratch. The difference is that to scratch on the PT-01 USB, you must add a mixer to use its crossfader, whereas to scratch on the PT-01 Scratch, the turntable alone is enough as it includes a switch you can use as a crossfader to open/close the path to the vinyl audio signal.

Q: What's a good preamp to connect to this turntable? $30 bucks or less?
A: The Behringer One is a good preamp to connect to the Numark PT01 Scratch and is available for $30 or less.

Q: Has anyone used this with Serato?
A: Yes, the Numark PT01 Scratch works fine with Serato. You can get 7 inch Serato records off eBay.

Q: How can you record the audio when you scratch?
A: If you have any audio recording software on your computer, you can go from the Line Out of the PT01 Scratch to the audio input of your computer. From there, you can record anything that's playing from the PT01 Scratch to the audio recording software, including the scratches.

Overall, the Numark PT01 Scratch is an ultra-portable DJ turntable that can be powered by AC adapter or batteries and is suitable for scratching anywhere you go. It features a built-in adjustable user-replaceable Scratch Slide Switch exclusive to Numark that accommodates both right- and left-handed turntablists, as well as room-filling built-in speaker and RCA outputs for external speakers. It also includes a cartridge, removable slip-mat, and protective dust cover for convenience.