Reloop SPIN!2 - Manual (Page 101)

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6. FAQ
6.1 Do I need a special stylus in order to use Spin! 2?
No. Spin! 2 will work with every needle. Still, some things should be considered to guarantee a
smooth performance:
Your needle should neither be worn out nor be dirty/dusty. If you use a headshell-mounted system
please be sure that it is aligned properly. Also its output voltage should be as high as possible to
ensure a „clean“ timecode stream. This is why we bundled the Ortofon Digitrack System with Spin!
2: due to its „Concorde“-design you dont have to make any adjustments and its very high output
(8mV) makes sure that the timecode stream is always nice and clean.
Generally speaking every turntable is Spin! 2 compatible. The better the turntable (e.g. Reloop RP-
6000 MK6) the better the results (scratch characteristics, speed droop).
6.2 Can I buy the timecode vinyl records separately?
Yes, of course. Timecode vinyl records wear out quicker than normal vinyl because you don‘t change
them after every song. Besides the normal wear and tear your records get while being used, oil or
grease will degrade the quality of your timecode vinyl. Because of that your dealer has spare re-
cords. They come in black, white and atomic green.
6.3 Why won‘t my computer recognize the Spin! interface?
There may be several reasons. We would recommend to unplug all your USB devices to eliminate
conflicts with USB soundcards for example.
Also we advise you not to use a hub to connect Spin! 2 to your computer. If possible, always make a
direct connection.
6.4 Why is there no timecode signal from one turntable? One turntable can play MP3 files, only
the second one does not work as Spin! says that it cannot find a timecode signal?
Go to „Options/ Timecode“ and check if any waveforms are displayed. If there is only one waveform
displayed then there is a faulty connection between your needle and the interface. In order for
Spin! 2 to work it needs to read TWO waveforms. Just to clarify: that means TWO waveforms PER
PLAYER, shown in red and white. First, swap your needles. If the problem migrates along with your
needle to the second turntable then your needle is either dirty/ broken or the contacts are dirty. Use
a q-tip and some cleaning alcohol to clean both the contacts on the cartridge and in the tonearm.
Please do NOT spray contact spray or anything else into the tonearm! You can check whether you
get a stereo signal out of your turntable by playing a normal record and using the panorama knob on
your mixer. If both needles work on one of the turntables but not on the second turntable then you
probably have a bad RCA cord. Please replace it. If the audio cords are permanently attached to your
turntable then contact your specialized dealer / technician and ask for help.
6.5 Why do I only hear a high-pitched tone?
You‘re listening to the timecode stream because you activated „Vinyl Bypass“, located right above
the Label Monitor. In your case, you‘re playing the timecode vinyl. Deactivate „Vinyl Bypass“ and the
control vinyl will play your digital music.
6.6 Why is the music playing in reverse?
Your turntable is playing normally yet your music is playing backwards? Your turntable may be
hooked up incorrectly. Your cables are mixed up- the left and right channels of your turntable are
reversed. Simply swap them and everything should be back to normal. If for some reason you can‘t
swap the cables then go to „File-> Options-> Timecode“ and check the box next to „Left/Right Inver-
se“. Basically this has the same effect as swapping your cables would have, however, it is always a
better to have your equipment connected correctly.
6.7 Can I play my records at 45 RPM instead of 33 RPM?
Yes. Go to „File -> Options -> Timecode“ and check the box next to „45 RPM“. Now re-calibrate Spin!
2 (make sure that the turntable‘s pitch fader is set to „0“).
6.8 Why are both tracks being played on the same channel?
Both players are routed to the same OUT PORT. In the Info Screen, click on the number after „Out
Port“ to change the routing. Typically you will want to route the left channel to Port 1 and the right
one to Port 2.