Was the issue not so much with the needles than with how the decks were secured to the table ? I think that when he went to cue one deck, the other bounced (?)

Yes, the decks were on tuna cans and rubber bands. However, some M-447s would've stood up to the vibrations better than the Shure white ...

Was the issue not so much with the needles than with how the decks were secured to the table ? I think that when he went to cue one deck, the other bounced (?)

Thank you kindly for your response. I found it quite interesting -- especially that such methods date back the the dub/roots/reggae scenes.

I did notice the decks skipping a lot, and could only assume it was a faulty setup, which is unfortunate for Kode 9, being an overseas visitor and all.

Btw ...

As a disclaimer, I'm a bit new to Dubstep, and more aligned with the developments of Techno, House and more experimentally-oriented electronic music. However, over the past 2 years, Dubstep has gradually attracted and held my attention. I find its connection and aural reflection of the London ...