It is possible to hear the needle on a record player, but it is not always normal. The needle is a very small piece of metal that vibrates as it follows the grooves on the record. This vibration is what creates the sound waves that are amplified and played through speakers.
The amount of noise that you hear from the needle can vary depending on a few factors, including:
- The quality of the record player. A good quality record player will have a low-noise cartridge and stylus, which will help to reduce the amount of noise that you hear.
- The condition of the record. A dirty or scratched record can cause more noise than a clean, unscratched record.
- The volume of the music. The louder the music, the more likely you are to hear the needle.
If you are hearing a lot of noise from the needle, there are a few things you can do to try to reduce it:
- Clean the record. A dirty record can cause more noise than a clean record.
- Replace the cartridge and stylus. A worn-out cartridge or stylus can cause more noise.
- Adjust the tracking force. The tracking force is the amount of pressure that the stylus applies to the record. If the tracking force is too high, it can cause more noise.
- Turn down the volume. The louder the music, the more likely you are to hear the needle.
If you are still hearing a lot of noise from the needle, you may need to take your record player to a professional for repair.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about needle noise on record players:
- Some people believe that a little bit of needle noise is actually desirable, as it can add to the analog sound of the record.
- Others believe that any amount of needle noise is unacceptable.
