beATLab

Mega, Is the most realistic and genuine phono cartridge or turntable guy in ATL ITP. He gets that not all people can afford $ 25,000 turntables, $ 5,000 phono cartridges and 10,000 dollar phono preamps. Knows his sh**, and gut level honest. Also sales and refurbs Technics turntables, which is built like a M1 Abrams tank. If you are starting or reentering Vinyl, you work for a living and not a Trustafarian, this is the Holy Land

Excellent go-​to spot for equipment and vinyl for DJs. Fantastic customer service too! This is a store run by DJs for DJs. These guys know their stuff and will make sure you are satisfied with your experience! Highly recommended.

Great spot for record buying & DJs. Yes, it’s small, but they do pack in a lot of product.
Employees are nice & friendly…& knowledgeable. Prices are a bit more than what I’m used to seeing, but then again, what vinyl I looked at was brand new.
If you’re a vinyl collector, definitely stop in here while in Five Points. It is on the back side of a strip mall & upstairs.

Dat BeatLab… Place is solid. Best place in town for HipHop/R&B/funk vinyls plus lots of other DJ equipment etc.

This place is awesome, when you talk to the owner you’re talking to a fellow DJ and someone who truly has a passion for the art, not just a used electronics salesman.
We talked shop on turntables, gave me good advice on fixing vs buying, again not trying to make the quick buck. Gave me estimates on items that may need to be fixed on my private party purchase and also helped crunch the numbers accurately.
He also set up my heads and needles for me and even priced it below amazon.
I will be back to get my 1200s fixed up next pay day.

I went to the BeatLAB to retrieve my turntables after I left them the day before to receive service.
I called the store before making the trip and someone answered the phone and said that The BeatLAB would be open until 7pm. When I arrived at 5pm, no one was there, the lights were on and the iron gate inside was shut.
I proceeded to wait for 2 hrs and no one came. I even asked the salon next door if they knew how to reach your employee and she told me, that «he does this all the time»…he always leaves customers waiting.
The unfortunate part about this (besides the fact that I waited outside your store for 2 hours), is the fact I needed my turntables since I had a gig starting at 7pm. I lost $ 150 yesterday because your employee decided to leave 2 hours early, (breaking a promise to be open until 7pm). Not to mention other customers besides myself were waiting impatiently, and one of them even told me that he also called to confirm your store hours.
I am very disappointed since this was my first trip to your store. I usually buy vinyl records in New York City. My last purchase at A1 Records in Brooklyn, NY totaled over $ 800.00. I wanted to give The BeatLAB a try, but instead The BeatLAB experience cost me $ 150.00 in lost revenue plus a tainted reputation with owners and followers who were turned away from the event yesterday, due to the fact that the DJ was unable to perform.
Furthermore, I explained all of this to the owner/​manager and all I received was an apology and some chit chat about the fact that he was busy traveling. THIS IS NOT GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE.

This place reminds me of many turntable outfitters in San Francisco. Mega was super helpful and even gave me some speaker wire without charge. SO NICE!!! I’ll definitely be back to buy, buy, buy…

Best place to shop for DJs and producers in Atlanta. They have a great record selection, definitely quality over quantity at this place. Their collection is constantly getting updated so it’s always a good idea to check often.
They also carry a large array of equipment for DJ’s and producers; Cartridges, turntables, mixers, vintage and used synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, etc. Got a used MPC1000 for a great price from here last year. They also do repairs on Technics 1200s. Got the platter fixed last year and got it back quickly and in great condition for a good price.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, which is a lot more than I can say for most staff working in the Pro Audio/​DJ section of most big-​box music stores like Guitar Center.

Dope independent record shop opened by a couple of Atlanta based DJ’s /​Record collectors. Stock is all used records They are a certified dealer of lots of new gear and software. There is also some very nice used vintage gear that is worth peeping. I wouldn’t say the store is exclusive to DJ’s which I think is a common misconception. If you like Hip-​Hop/​Rap or any kind of Rare Groove (Funk, Soul, Jazz), there is a a large selection of LP’s all in very good condition.
If you need a turntable fixed and/​or modified, then the man called MEGA can hook you up. I’ve seen him fix an MPC to so he may work on other gear too. I have sent a couple of folks over there for repair on turntables and they have all been happy with the service provided. If you need a cable or connector inna pinch then this is your place too. Now onto the juice… which is the vinyl!
VINYL:
7″ /​45’s
4 boxes each planted at a corner of the store. A diverse mix of Funk, Soul, 80’s & 70’s hits as well as some independent releases. Have scored a hand full of interested white labels in the Hip-​Hop and Mid-​Tempo breaks genres as well as a Reggae version of «Ring Of Fire»
LP’s /​12″
One side of the store is Hip-​Hop/​Rap, FunkSoulJazz and Reggae/​Dancehall. The other side is Dance music of it’s various genres — House, Progress, DnB, Breaks and Downtempo. I mainly dig on the left side, but I do peep the Downtempo and Deep House section and when I do I usually find something nice and useful.
Reggae/​Dancehall — section is small, but there are some very useful cuts to be found and some Dancehall classics!
Funk Soul Jazz — It’s easy to blow your $$$ here. Alot of good selections I would say leaning heavier to Soul & Jazz LPs. There is also some good comps.
Hip-​Hop /​Rap — section is large and can be somewhat intimidating. I have only dug in the Hip-​Hop section twice but both times I have come up with some gems and they have been moderately priced. You’ll need to block off some time to go thru the whole section.
* All the vinyl I have handled in the store would appear to me to be in Very Good to Near Mint cond.
**There are 4 listening stations. Ask someone at the counter for a needle if you would like to listen to your finds.
***Last time I was in the building there was a LARGE selection of $ 1 records on the floor. I only looked thru 2 crates and didn’t pull any selections, so I can’t say what the grades or finds may be on those. It looked pretty random thou. There was a Ray Price Country record I thought about…

this place has everything music… from DJ equipment, CDs, Records… they even do consignment. It’s also a cool store, in my top 10. Love it.