Ortofon Concorde MKII Scratch Cartridge
Ortofon's MKII Concorde Scratch cartridge delivers the high output, stability, and increased tracking ability that DJs need for scratching and back-cueing.
Overview
With the launch of the Concorde MKII Scratch Cartridge, Ortofon has listened to the demands of vinyl DJs of all types to develop a superior cartridge series with an unprecedented level of durability, groove holding, and sound quality. The Concorde, which is redesigned from the ground up, features a more robust stylus tip with larger cut-out, as well as a replaceable textured grip and handle. The Concorde Scratch cartridge provides maximum scratch performance, offers high output, stability, and increased tracking ability. Easy connectivity to the tonearm makes setup quick and easy in any performance scenario.
- More robust stylus tip with larger cut-out
- Wider grip area for easier handling
- Replaceable textured grip and tapered handle
- Quick and convenient tonearm connection
- Attractive split housing and one-piece metal tonearm fitting
- Stylus seats tightly onto cartridge body with tactile feedback
- Provides maximum scratch performance
- High output for aggressive, energetic sound quality
- Increased tracking ability for best groove holding capability
Features:
- Fully redesigned for better durability, groove holding, and sound quality- More robust stylus tip with larger cut-out
- Wider grip area for easier handling
- Replaceable textured grip and tapered handle
- Quick and convenient tonearm connection
- Attractive split housing and one-piece metal tonearm fitting
- Stylus seats tightly onto cartridge body with tactile feedback
- Provides maximum scratch performance
- High output for aggressive, energetic sound quality
- Increased tracking ability for best groove holding capability
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Specs
- Output Voltage at 1,000 Hz, 5 cm/sec: 10 mV
- Channel Balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
- Channel Separation 1 kHz: 22 dB
- Channel Separation 15 kHz: 15 dB
- Frequency Range at -3 dB: 20 - 18,000 Hz
- Tracking Ability at 315 Hz at Recommended Tracking Force: 120 um
- Compliance, Dynamic Lateral: 14 um/mN
- Stylus Type: Spherical
- Stylus Tip Radius: R 18 um
- Tracking Force Range: 3.0-5.0 g
- Tracking Force Recommended: 4.0 g
- Cartridge Weight: 18.5 g
- Replacement Stylus Unit: Scratch
- Channel Balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
- Channel Separation 1 kHz: 22 dB
- Channel Separation 15 kHz: 15 dB
- Frequency Range at -3 dB: 20 - 18,000 Hz
- Tracking Ability at 315 Hz at Recommended Tracking Force: 120 um
- Compliance, Dynamic Lateral: 14 um/mN
- Stylus Type: Spherical
- Stylus Tip Radius: R 18 um
- Tracking Force Range: 3.0-5.0 g
- Tracking Force Recommended: 4.0 g
- Cartridge Weight: 18.5 g
- Replacement Stylus Unit: Scratch
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Single
- Shipping Weight: 0.11 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 1 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): CC SCRATCH SINGLE
- Twin (with Case)
- Shipping Weight: 0.57 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 2 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): CC SCRATCH TWIN
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(2 ratings)
Submitted May 16, 2020 by Alfonso S in Canton, OH
"Solid Cartridge"
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Bought these to compare against the digital model. Coming from the Shure M-447s, I have to say that these produce a sound closer to the Shure than the digital model. If using DVS, the dust seems to affect these more than the digital model which are designed for use with DVS. Kudos to Ortofon.
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