Reloop SPIN!2 - Manual (Page 90)

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5. FAQ
5.1 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).
5.2 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
records. They come in black, white and atomic green.
5.3 Why won‘t my computer recognize the Spin! 2 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.
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.
5.4 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.
5.5 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 Inverse“. Basically this has the same effect as swapping your cables would have, however, it is
always a better to have your equipment connected correctly.