Replacement Knobs for Denon X1600???
Replacement Knobs for Denon X1600??? Posted on: 26.02.2013 by Shad Rametta So I just bought a new Denon X1600......I LOVE it! Best sounding mixer I've ever had. Brightest & most accurate VU meters I've seen on a mixer in it's price range! But, because of those bright VU meters I have a hard time seeing the position of the EQs when playing in very dark environments. It's strange, you would believe that it would illuminate them better, but it doesn't, it just washes them out, like they're not even there. I bought some Yellow Chroma Caps for the Volume Faders, so that's covered. But, unfortunately, the X1600's Potentiometer Posts won't match up w' the Chroma Caps so that they would represent their true frequency value. Do any of Y'all have any ideas for brighter colored knobs for the X1600's EQ section? I thought about just painting the existing ones a lighter, brighter color, but that's kinda' ghetto, and besides I would be worried about the paint eventually flaking off and getting into the rotary Pots & Sliders. I also thought about just getting a small LED light, but I've had those in the past, and they always end up broken, lost, or stolen. I need some help Ya'll.......THX in advance. | |
| Gaynell Rydberg 04.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by SlayForMoney
Maybe you could make a mold of the stem then use epoxy or something. |
| Latoria Kavulich 01.12.2013 | dang, cheers |
| Alphonso Deitchman 01.12.2013 | There are no 90 degree fatty knobs or any glow in the dark at the moment. The only options are regular "Super" knobs in Green, Blue, and Grey. |
| Latoria Kavulich 01.12.2013 | and the same on the DJM600, so i might go for a set of glow in the dark fattyknobs for the denon then. |
| Alphonso Deitchman 01.12.2013 | DJM 900 in central position, and with X1 knob: The original Pioneer cap: http://i.imgur.com/ipf4vpQ.png |
| Latoria Kavulich 01.12.2013 | (turned full left) |
| Latoria Kavulich 01.12.2013 | just took a couple of snaps, hold up |
| Alphonso Deitchman 01.12.2013 | The X1 knobs are offset 90 degrees clockwise on my DJM, so I guess that means the new 90 degree Chroma Caps should fit the X1600 too. |
| Latoria Kavulich 01.12.2013 | fit wise the knobs sit nice and snug, the offset is 90% clockwise. i haven't looked into the djtt knobs tbh, if they go anticlockwise then i guess you would be right about the 180% offset |
| Alphonso Deitchman 01.12.2013 | Which direction are they offset? They're on the "No" list for Chroma Caps knobs, and selecting the DN-X1600 in the DJTT store doesn't bring up any compatible knobs. Is that due to rotation or height, or is the database just out of date? |
| Latoria Kavulich 01.12.2013 | makar, they are 90% (just checked) |
| Alphonso Deitchman 01.12.2013 | The A+H and Pioneer DJTT knobs are offset by 90 degrees, whereas I'm guessing from the posts in this thread that Denon uses knobs offset by 180 degrees. |
| Katelyn Hoctor 01.12.2013 | to my understanding DJTT now sell chroma caps designed for A&H mixers with the inverted indicator line |
| Chrissy Kynard 01.12.2013 | Alright everybody, I believe I found a solution to our woes: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...obs%26_arr%3D1 This page has a numerous sellers selling similar d shafts with a wide variety of colors. Best thing about them is that they fix the issue with the chroma caps! The indicator is made on the removable color cap, enabling you to re-position it to wherever the potentiometer ends. I haven't yet purchased them, but I leaning towards doing so. The only issue I see with them is that they are molded with hard plastic, rather than the soft, injection-molded plastic of chroma caps... so it may be a style v. comfort debate. |
| Shad Rametta 05.04.2013 |
Sorry to wake up an old thread, haven't been on in a while
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| Gaynell Rydberg 04.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by SlayForMoney
Maybe you could make a mold of the stem then use epoxy or something. |
| Isa Erik 04.04.2013 | I'm believeing of buying a single Fatty Croma Cap instead of Denon's OEM for the filter and drilling the center, filling it with hot glue and molding it to fit the Denon stem. |
| Shan Bauerly 04.04.2013 | Sorry to wake up an old thread, haven't been on in a while. - I light my 1600 from above by velcro-ing an LED strip light to the bottom of the laptop. Of course, this only works if you have your lappy on a stand above the mixer - Personally, I believe the factory knobs feel great. I did, however, replace the fader caps with A&H style finger sliders. Love my 1600. |
| Joya Heiberg 12.03.2013 |
Originally Posted by djproben
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| Danae Dumler 12.03.2013 | No, I mean you should try asking Denon? Perhaps you already have but that's certainly where I would start. |
| Joya Heiberg 13.03.2013 |
Originally Posted by djproben
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| Danae Dumler 13.03.2013 |
Originally Posted by bassgoesmeow
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| Joya Heiberg 12.03.2013 | Anyone know where I can find just standard replacement knobs? I came across a fantastic deal on an X1600, but it's missing about 10 knobs or so. Any help is much appreciated! |
| Gaynell Rydberg 28.02.2013 | Welp. Turns out this is going to be way too expensive to run in small batches. |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 28.02.2013 | Huh, didn't know A&H was in there |
| Latoria Kavulich 28.02.2013 | D+M holdings. Denon, A+H, Marantz |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 28.02.2013 |
Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50
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| Gaynell Rydberg 28.02.2013 |
Originally Posted by blackavenger
Pioneer is the only one I can't test, but I have a Denon MC3000 coming in. This would help though in pushing my friend to make some since Pioneer is huge. I was worried it was just Denon/A&H. |
| Shad Rametta 28.02.2013 |
Originally Posted by Jester
Are they offset in the same way as the Denon's? I mean, do the 3 of them all line up the same way? If so, it would be in DJTT's best interest to develop a line for just those 3 manufacturers. I mean, how many peeps out there own Pioneer, A&H, and Denon gear.......I would say the majority of DJs that own mixers, have one of those major 3 company's products. I wonder if that's in the works? Well, it would only work if they did all match up. Is there anyone out there that has the means to test this? |
| Shad Rametta 28.02.2013 |
Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50
one's I currently have w' rubber/plastics paint. As a matter of fact, I believe I may just do that.... see how it turns out. Though, before I even attempt it, I'll have to buy a replacement set in case the results are less than satisfactory. I'll keep Y'all posted. |
| Gaynell Rydberg 28.02.2013 | Okay. I know that the Chromacaps do fit, but the indicator lines are reversed, so if the indicator lines add too much for a cost (like +1 or 2 bucks per knob) then would you be fine with no indicator line? You'd be able to just sharpie it in yourself :P |
| Shad Rametta 28.02.2013 |
Originally Posted by slvrdragon50
What color do you really want if the colors are limited?
like Yellow would be ideal. The key is that the indicator lines on the pots are lined in Black, rather than White...you know, just like the Yellow, Grey, Green, and GND Chromacaps are! A lighter colored knob w' a contrasting Black indication line is what will pop out in dark environments. |
| Gaynell Rydberg 28.02.2013 | I just sent my friend a message. I don't know if he's still working on plastic on his free time, but it's worth a shot. Would you guys be willing to pay more than a chromacap (smaller production size, will cost more)? What color do you really want if the colors are limited? |
| Shad Rametta 28.02.2013 | Yeah, I wanted the X1700, but I couldn't justify it. I mean at that price point, I could just as easily buy a Xone:92 & a few pedals....or even a Xone DB2 for that matter. No, the X1600 was within my budget this time around, so I have to figure out some way to make those knobs work out. At this stage I cannot believe about replacing a mixer I have only had for a week. I have to make due with what I have. If anyone figures something out, please let us know.......I will do the same. |
| Danae Dumler 27.02.2013 | Good reason to trade up to the X1700 - illuminated knobs! |
| Gaynell Rydberg 27.02.2013 | If enough people are interested, I could see if I can get my friend to make a mold to start making the knobs. |
| Shad Rametta 27.02.2013 |
Ah, that sucks. Can't really fix that so easily.
I was hoping that someone could chime in with a different mixer whose knobs would fit the X1600/1700 and happened to be of a lighter shade than traditional black. Hell, at this point I would take any color other than black. Does anyone know if Ecler knobs would fit and not be offset? Those knobs on the EVO-4 look just as beefy as the X1600's, and they are silver....LOL, those bright silvery things could probably produce their own light in a dark club/rave. |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 27.02.2013 | Ah, that sucks. Can't really fix that so easily. |
| Latoria Kavulich 27.02.2013 | they fit but for the denons they have the same issue as the A&H & pio mixer i.e the indicator lines are offset. |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 27.02.2013 | How come the DJTT knobs don't fit? Do they sit too low or does it not fit on the stem or something? |
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