Turntables (record decks) & Magnets

Hi,

I am 42 and am new to this having just had a pacemaker fitted just over a week ago. Previously I used to do a bit of DJing on vinyl decks/turntables (Technics 1200's) which on the underside of each platter have a large magnet which, once placed over the spindle, surrounds the coils and forms the motor drive.
In order to 'mix' I have to stand very close to the decks, in fact almost right up against them (I'm a woman and not being a very tall one I don't have the longest of arms, nor do I have the height to take my pacemaker location far from them!). Does anyone know if the decks are likely to affect my pacemaker? I understand that if there is any effect from machinery that this would be temporary but I am wondering if this is true and if the effect (if any) would be dangerous?
Also, if there is an effect on my pacemaker from the decks is it possible to, for example, buy some clothing that would protect my pacemaker from the effect?
Thanks.
P

5 Comments

turntable

by Good Dog - 2016-01-24 06:01:39

No, not to worry. It should not be a problem. You would likely need to hold the magnet directly against your PM. The PM manufacturers always say that if you are in doubt, any problems caused by a magnet are only temporary. So if you feel "funny", simply move away from the source.
I have had my PM for thirty years and have been exposed to everything from rare earth magnets (pump couplings), combustion engines, transformers, generators, and very high horsepower electric motors. I have yet to find anything that has any effect on my PM.
So again, not to worry!

David

Wendy

by whans - 2016-01-24 07:01:15

I was wondering the same thing about magnets and bluetooth. I'm buying a new computer and it has bluetooth on it.... Any one had problems with this?

bluetooth is ok

by Tracey_E - 2016-01-24 09:01:28

There is virtually nothing around the house or office that is strong enough to affect pacers.

Thank you

by Pucs - 2016-01-25 10:01:35

Hi,
I just wanted to say thank you for your help on this. I'll give it a try and feedback if anything unusual happens.
Best wishes,
P

amps and PA

by Madamski - 2016-01-27 11:01:05

Hey! I play bass-guitar and I had the same concerns about amps. The technician told me, I shouldn´t press my chest up against an amp or lie down on one. Or stand in front of big PAs.
And as for what can happen: If I understood correctly, the PM might not recognize your heart-rate correctly cause it might get "confused" by the magnet. So in my case, if I´d have a pause while leaning against an amp the PM might not kick in, which for me having only short AV-Blocks during the days and the long Sinus-breaks while I´m asleep, doesn´t really matter. So it might depend on the kind of arythmia you have.
Another thing that could happen is that the PM might change into some lock-setting, meaning it would contuinue pacing, even if the heart would do its job. The technician said nothing can happen to me then either and I´ll definitely will notice. I´d have to go back to get the settings right again then. This is very unlikely to happen, though.

I am no expert on this and have only had my PM for 2 months, but maybe my info helps a little :) I have played my first show after PM implant last weekend and it felt great being able to make music on stage again!
Good luck!!
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