american products

torqdj

long story short, i got ripped off on ebay, bought pioneer djm 800 which was suppose to be 230v, and wen it arrived it was 120volts

ive done a bit of reading up on the net, and apparantly i can get transformers / adapters that will take care of the voltage, but another problem is the hertz, the mixer is 60 hertz yet our sockets only allow 50.

apparantly this will cause a slow burn out of the product


has any1 any experience in using american dj gear over here?? 120 volts and 60 hertz


thanks!!!

tman

Been using a CDJ200 for a year and a half now without any issues, I'll have to check the specs of the transformer when I get home...

electrofilth

hey.
i used to work for dude as a carpenter who brought a load of power tools back from america and he experienced the same thing.the tools work grand for a year or two but slowly burn out.what a bitch, cause he got them basically for half what you would pay here but to his loss eventually. sorry to say, but the same is bound to you.

seannash

electrofilth wrote: »

hey.
i used to work for dude as a carpenter who brought a load of power tools back from america and he experienced the same thing.the tools work grand for a year or two but slowly burn out.what a bitch, cause he got them basically for half what you would pay here but to his loss eventually. sorry to say, but the same is bound to you.

he should have got a step down converter,bit stupid of him not to.
think alot of sites are 120 at home now,but im not sure.
at the op,buy a step down converter and youll be fine id say,or call up an electrician and ask them

gsparx

i think you'll be fine. you can buy a transformer fairly cheaply. i've been using american gear, including a technics 1200, for over a year with no problem.
just make sure the transformer you buy has plenty of wattage (the gear you have will specify the necessary wattage). usually the more watts, the bigger the transformer and the more expensive it is.

L1011

Check the supplied power gear, it very possibly has "50~60Hz" written on it anyway, in which case you just need a step down transformer.

franklyshocked

torqdj wrote: »

long story short, i got ripped off on ebay, bought pioneer djm 800 which was suppose to be 230v, and wen it arrived it was 120volts

ive done a bit of reading up on the net, and apparantly i can get transformers / adapters that will take care of the voltage, but another problem is the hertz, the mixer is 60 hertz yet our sockets only allow 50.

apparantly this will cause a slow burn out of the product

has any1 any experience in using american dj gear over here?? 120 volts and 60 hertz

thanks!!!

I used to work in Peats in Parnell Street (in my youth) and we sold loads of step down transformers. To avoid burn out always buy a slightly bigger transformer than the one you need. It'll be more stable and you'll get less problems with power spikes or overheating if its left on.

If they're out then they can order them in.

I once sold a 1000watt step down transformer (almost €150) to an idiot who brought a GHD from the states. Which she bought for $50

If there's some idiot electrician out there using 110V equipment on a building site and not using the 110V covertors all building sites have, then I'd say don't let the lad near your equipment.