May Records Baerwald Turntable Alignment Protractor

A turntable alignment protractor is an essential tool for correct turntable setup and use, this handy little device fits neatly over the spindle and helps you to accurately fit and align your cartridges/stylus, preventing damage to your records and eliminating poor audio performance that occurs as a result of mis-tracking. Fits most standard sized spindles on most machines.

 

Features:

High contrast cartridge alignment protractor provides improved visibility and eliminates tracking errors.
Avoids the over-shoot distortion to maintain high-quality sound
Extra magnifier to assist when adjusting the overhang.

 

Instructions:

1. Place the turntable alignment protractor on your turntable platter with the hole over the spindle.

2. Move cartridge/ tonearm until stylus rests exactly on centre of bulls eye. (120.9mm radius). Check that cartridge is square with outer set of gridlines. – If not, loosen cartridge mounting screws and twist cartridge lightly until it is square.

3. Move cartridge/ tonearm until stylus rests exactly on centre of inner bulls-eye (66.04mm radius), Rotate protractor around spindle as required. Check that cartridge is square with inner set of grid lines. – If not, change overhang, (move cartridge in or out along the axis) until cartridge is square.

4. Repeat step 2 and 3 till cartridge is square at both points. Tighten mounting, and recheck as above. Remove Protractor. Relax and enjoy!

 

Specification:

• Material: Acrylic
• Alignment System: Baerwal
• Type: Accessories
• Colour: White
• Length: 18.9cm/ 7.44″
• Width: 4.0cm/ 1.57″
• Quantity: 1

 

Package includes:

• 1 x Cartridge Alignment Protractor
• 1 x Magnifier