DJ control disc configuration optimized for DJ performance
View Patent ↗The turntable platter configuration of the present invention includes a groove on the platter edge about its periphery to allow for an improved ergonomic finger control for a DJ to alter the speed of the platter rotation. The turntable platter configuration also includes a regularly spaced shape about the periphery of the platter to be used with a strobe for allowing the user to ensure the rate of the rotation is at the appropriate speed, such as 33 RPM or 45 RPM.
1. A DJ control disc, comprising:
an axis of rotation, a top surface, an outer peripheral edge about a circumference of the disc;
the peripheral edge defining a groove that extends about the entirety of the circumference of the disc; and
the peripheral edge further includes an upper portion extending axially downward from the top surface and the groove extending axially downward from the upper portion;
wherein the upper portion linearly slopes downward and radially outward from the top surface defining a bevel,
wherein the groove includes a cross section that extends through a plane which is perpendicular to the top surface and parallel to the axis of rotation, the cross section having a concave curved arc shape, and
whereby the groove being configured and arranged for removable receipt a finger of an operator, when the disc is rotated about its axis of rotation, so that the operator can manually control rotation of the disc about the axis of rotation.
2. The DJ control disc of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion including a strobe pattern thereon which is configured for strobe monitoring of the speed of the disc.
3. The DJ control disc of claim 2 , wherein the strobe pattern is in relief.
4. The DJ control disc of claim 2 , wherein the strobe pattern includes channels positioned transversely across the upper portion of the peripheral edge.
5. The DJ control disc of claim 4 , wherein each of the channels of the strobe pattern extend along both the upper portion and the groove of the peripheral edge.
6. The DJ control disc of claim 4 , wherein the groove is devoid of the strobe pattern.
7. The DJ control disc of claim 1 , wherein the top surface is configured and arranged for supporting a vinyl record.
8. The DJ control disc of claim 1 , wherein the groove is smooth about an entire periphery of the disc.