Gemini XL-500 II Direct Drive Turntable DJ Record Player XL500 II
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About this product
The Gemini XL-500 II is a direct drive DJ turntable with an aluminum platter and S-shaped tonearm. It offers pitch control with a +/-8% range, strobe light, and target light for precise beatmatching. Speeds include 33.3 and 45 RPM, with RCA phono output. The package includes a dust cover, headshell, and cartridge. Made in Malaysia, this silver turntable is a budget-friendly option for vinyl DJs.
Our take
I got the Gemini XL-500 II as an entry-level direct drive deck, and it does the job for basic mixing. The pitch control is functional but feels a bit loose, and the +/-8% range is limited for scratch techniques. Build quality is decent for the price—aluminum platter feels solid, but the overall construction is plasticky. The included cartridge is basic, so you'll want to upgrade. For $180, it's a fair start for a beginner on a budget, but don't expect pro-level precision.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Direct drive for consistent torque
- Aluminum platter and S-shaped tonearm
- Includes dust cover and cartridge
- Strobe and target lights for beatmatching
Cons
- Pitch range only +/-8%
- Plasticky build quality
- Basic cartridge included
Specifications
- Platter Material Aluminum
- Color Silver
- Items Included DJ Turntable, Dust Cover, Headshell, Cartridge
- Drive Type Direct Drive
- MPN XL-500 II
- Audio Outputs RCA (Phono)
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- California Prop 65 Warning
- This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Brand
- Gemini
- Tonearm Shape
- S-Shaped
- Type
- DJ Turntable
- Model
- XL-500 II
- Features
- Pitch Control, Pitch Control, Direct Drive, Strobe Light, Target Light
- Speed Settings
- 33.3 RPM, 45 RPM
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Pitch Range
- +/- 8%
- Playable File Formats
- Records
