The S-120 carries with it a completely new technology, making it entirely dissimilar to any other cartridge in history. This technology, called asymmetric suspension, takes cartridge performance into the future by addressing numerous challenges that vinyl DJs experience everyday, making these issues a thing of the past. Asymmetric Suspension technology means that the stylus has an amazing amount of vertical rigidity, while the horizontal tracking ability is increased to levels never before accomplished. Ortofon has a patent pending for this new technology.

To a DJ, asymmetric suspension’s benefits are 4-fold. Firstly, to a DJ who requires best tracking performance for scratching and turntablism, this allows an unprecedented level of skip resistance and the ability to choose any tracking force between 1.5 to 10 grams. In both headshell and Concorde version, auxiliary weights are included to achieve additional tracking force. This not only facilitates a DJs ability to perform more demanding routines, but it also provides far less requirement for time-consuming setup and tonearm balancing. In some live scenarios, unstable turntable rigs can wreak havoc on vinyl performance. By having the ability to use an exceedingly wide range of tracking force, these problem setups can be addressed without issue, and DJs can have direct control over groove holding performance versus record wear.

• Cartridge can handle tracking force (VTF) of 1.5 to 10 grams without any difference in sound quality
• DJs who wish to preserve the condition of collectable vinyl can operate at as little as 1.5 grams without compromising sound quality or
• timecode accuracy
• DJs who need extra groove handling ability can increase the tracking force up to 10 grams without damaging the stylus assembly
• Asymmetric Suspension provides both rigidity and elasticity simultaneously
• Impervious to damage caused by adding too much weight because of extreme vertical rigidity
• Tracking ability of more than 120µm means that the stylus traces the groove better than any other DJ needle
• Amazing scratch/groove holding performance
• Tracks the most extreme pressings, even extremely loud ones with over-modulated bass
• Also provides better sound quality than was ever thought possible from a DJ cartridge
• Break down of suspension because of too much force is eliminatedOrtofon has patent pending for this technology
• Reinforced cantilever tube provides extra durability for stylus, extra tough and long-lasting

Description

Technical Specifications:

# Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 8 mV
# Channel balance at 1 kHz 1,5 dB
# Channel separation at 1 kHz 22 dB
# Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
# Frequency range at - 3dB 20-20.000 Hz
# Frequency response 20-18.000 Hz -3 /- 2dB
# Compliance, dynamic, lateral 12 μm/mN
# Stylus type Spherical
# Tracking force range 2-4 g (20-40 mN)
# Tracking force, recommended 3,0 g (30 mN)
# Cartridge colour, body/stylus Red/Red
# Cartridge weight 18,5 g
# Replacement stylus unit Digitrack

Description

Features:

* Output voltage at 1000 Hz,
5cm/sec.
6 mV
* Channel balance at 1 kHz
2 dB
* Channel separation at 1 kHz
23 dB
* Channel separation at 15 kHz
15 dB
* Frequency range at - 3dB
20-22.000 Hz
* Frequency response
20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
* FIM distortion at recommended
tracking force, DIN 45.542
< 1%
* Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force
80 µm
* Compliance, dynamic, lateral
9 µm/mN
* Stylus type
Special elliptical
* Stylus tip radius
r/R 13/25 µm
* Equivalent stylus tip mass
0,6 mg
* Tracking force range
2,0-4,0 g (20-40 mN)
* Tracking force, recommended
3,0 g (30 mN)
* Tracking angle
20°
* Internal impedance, DC resistance
750 Ohm
* Internal inductance
450 mH
* Recommended load resistance
47 kOhm
* Recommended load capacitance
200-600 pF
* Cartridge colour, body/stylus
Blue/Blue
* Cartridge weight
18,5 g
* Replacement stylus unit
DJ E

Description

Dj's all over the world can claim very high demands to their professional equipment, among which the cartridges "plays" their decisive part by realising the artistic scratching-back-cuing and mixing work, as a big part of the show.
Reliability and robustness is vital, when the cartridges night after night will have to withstand these demands in environments with extreme soundpressure and vibration.
Many years of experience from producing PRO-cartridges, and a close contact to DJ's have now resulted in new Ortofon versions directly addressed to the user by the name DJ.

Features:

* Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 6 mV
* Channel balance at 1 kHz 2 dB
* Channel separation at 1 kHz 23 dB
* Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
* Frequency range at - 3dB 20-20.000 Hz
* Frequency response 20-18.000 Hz + 3 / - 2 dB
* FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
* Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm
* Compliance, dynamic, lateral 9 µm/mN
* Stylus type Spherical
* Stylus tip radius R 18 µm
* Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,6 mg
* Tracking force range 2,0-4,0 g (20-40 mN)
* Tracking force, recommended 3,0 g (30 mN)
* Tracking angle 20°
* Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm
* Internal inductance 450 mH
* Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
* Recommended load capacitance 200-600 pF
* Cartridge colour, body/stylus Blue/Blue
* Cartridge weight 18,5 g
* Replacement stylus unit DJ S

Description

DJ's all over the world claim very high demands to their professional equipment, among which the cartridges "plays" their decisive part by realizing the scratching, back-cueing, and live artistic performance, as a big part of the show. Reliability and robustness is vital, when the cartridges night after night will have to withstand these demands in environments with extreme sound pressure and vibration.

Scratching and back-cueing impose heavy mechanical stress on the cantilever and its rubber bearing. Therefore, the Ortofon disco cartridges are equipped with cantilevers made from aluminum tube with increased wall thickness. Special attention has also been paid to the attachment of the bearing and the design of the bearing itself. This means that rough treatment will neither damage the cartridge nor degrade its stability.

The OrtofonPro cartridges were the first to combine the unrivaled Ortofon sound quality with the ruggedness that is a must for professional use.

Features:

* Output voltage at 1000 Hz,
5cm/sec.
7,5 mV
* Channel balance at 1 kHz
1,5 dB
* Channel separation at 1 kHz
25 dB
* Channel separation at 15 kHz
15 dB
* Frequency range at - 3dB
20-22.000 Hz
* Frequency response
20-15.000 Hz +3 / -2 dB
* FIM distortion at recommended
tracking force, DIN 45.542
< 1%
* Tracking ability at 315Hz at
recommended tracking force
80 µm
* Compliance, dynamic, lateral
6 µm/mN
* Stylus type
Spherical
* Stylus tip radius
R 18 µm
* Equivalent stylus tip mass
0,6 mg
* Tracking force range
3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN)
* Tracking force, recommended
4,0 g (40 mN)
* Tracking angle
20°
* Internal impedance, DC resistance
750 Ohm
* Internal inductance
450 mH
* Recommended load resistance
47 kOhm
* Recommended load capacitance
200-600 pF
* Cartridge colour, body/stylus
White/White
* Cartridge weight
18,5 g
* Replacement stylus unit
Elektro

Note :

Description

The Ortofon Pro cartridges were the first to combine the unrivalled Ortofon sound quality with the ruggedness that is a must for professional use.
There is a second reason behind the overnight success of the Ortofon Pro Series: Before we developed the cartirdges, we listened to the requirements of audio professionals and built into the design all essential features for disco and radio applications. And we have continued to listen, because even a great product can always be improved upon. The result is the new Ortofon Night Club Series featuring easier cueing, new styli, better sound, and higher stability.

Features:

* Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 6 mV
* Channel balance at 1 kHz 1,5 dB
* Channel separation at 1 kHz 23 dB
* Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
* Frequency range at - 3dB 20-22.000 Hz
* Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
* FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
* Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm
* Compliance, dynamic, lateral 7 µm/mN
* Stylus type Special elliptical
* Stylus tip radius r/R 13/25 µm
* Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,5 mg
* Tracking force range 2,0-5,0 g (20-50 mN)
* Tracking force, recommended 3,0 g (30 mN)
* Tracking angle 20°
* Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm
* Internal inductance 450 mH
* Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
* Recommended load capacitance 200-600 pF
* Cartridge colour, body/stylus Black/Yellow Neon
* Cartridge weight 18,5 g
* Replacement stylus unit Night Club E

Description

The Ortofon Pro cartridges were the first to combine the unrivalled Ortofon sound quality with the ruggedness that is a must for professional use.
There is a second reason behind the overnight success of the Ortofon Pro Series: Before we developed the cartirdges, we listened to the requirements of audio professionals and built into the design all essential features for disco and radio applications. And we have continued to listen, because even a great product can always be improved upon. The result is the new Ortofon Night Club Series featuring easier cueing, new styli, better sound, and higher stability.

Features:

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec: 6 mV
• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 23 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
• Frequency range at -3 dB: 20 - 22,000 Hz
• Frequency response: 20 - 18,000 Hz +3 / -2 dB
• FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: < 1%
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force: 80 m
• Compliance, dynamix, lateral: 7 m/mN
• Stylus type: Spherical
• Stylus tip radius: R 18 m
• Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.5 mg
• Tracking force range: 2.0-5.0 g (20-40 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 3.0 grams (30 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 ohm
• Internal inductance: 450 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 200-600 pF
• Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black / Yellow Neon
• Replacement stylus unit: Night Club S
• Tracking angle: 20
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 ohm
• Internal inductance: 450 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 200-600 pF
• Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black / Yellow Neon
• Replacement stylus unit: Night Club S

Description

Features:

* Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 5 mV
* Channel balance at 1 kHz 2 dB
* Channel separation at 1 kHz 20 dB
* Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
* Frequency range at - 3dB 20-20.000 Hz
* Frequency response 20-18.000 Hz + 3 / - 2 dB
* FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
* Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 70 µm
* Compliance, dynamic, lateral 7 µm/mN
* Stylus type Spherical
* Stylus tip radius R 18 µm
* Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,5 mg
* Tracking force range 3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN)
* Tracking force, recommended 4,0 g (40 mN)
* Tracking angle 20°
* Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm
* Internal inductance 450 mH
* Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
* Recommended load capacitance 200-600 pF
* Cartridge colour, body/stylus Silver/Silver
* Cartridge weight 18,5 g
* Replacement stylus unit PRO

Description

Features:

# Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 5 mV
# Channel balance at 1 kHz 2 dB
# Channel separation at 1 kHz 20 dB
# Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
# Frequency range at - 3dB 20-20.000 Hz
# Frequency response 20-18.000 Hz + 3 / - 2 dB
# FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
# Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 70 µm
# Compliance, dynamic, lateral 7 µm/mN
# Stylus type Spherical
# Stylus tip radius R 26 µm
# Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,5 mg
# Tracking force range 3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN)
# Tracking force, recommended 4,0 g (40 mN)
# Tracking angle 20°
# Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm
# Internal inductance 450 mH
# Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
# Recommended load capacitance 200-600 pF
# Cartridge colour, body/stylus Black/Black
# Cartridge weight 5 g
# Replacement stylus unit PRO S

Description

This cartridge is a result of a competent
design alliance between technical experts
and the world famous DJ QBert who knows
exactly what to expect and demand of the
ideal gear. The QBert has a supreme ability to
trace the grooves of your records and it is tailored specifically for scratch.
Due to its enormous output, it is perfect for scratch of all music genres
with deep bass frequencies.

Specifications:

TECHNICAL DATA: OM Q.BERT

# Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 11 mV
# Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1,5 dB
# Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
# Channel separation at 15 kHz: -
# Frequency range: 20-20.000 Hz
# Frequency response: 20-20.000 Hz -3 dB
# FIM distortion at recommended: tracking force, DIN 45.542: < 1%
# Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 90 µm
# Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12 µm/mN
# Stylus type: Spherical
# Stylus tip radius: R 18 µm
# Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0,6 mg
# Tracking force range: 2,0-4,0 g (20-40 mN)
# Tracking force, recommended: 3,0 g (30 mN)
# Tracking angle: 20°
# Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1680 Ohm
# Internal inductance: 920 mH
# Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
# Recommended load capacitance: 200-400 pF
# Cartridge colour, body/stylus: Black/White
# Cartridge weight: 5 g
# Replacement stylus unit: Q.Bert

Description

The new cartridge models
We found the name "Scratch" to the suitable for a new Orofon cartridge, doing this kind of job. The stylus unit as well as the cartridge body are made from a florescent neon-red material, which makes the complete cartridge highly apparent in spot light and luminous in ultra-violet light.
The Scratch cartridge is available in either the Ortofon OM version for mounting in standard head shells, or in the integrated Ortofon Concorde design for direct mounting in the tonearms with standard sockets. Bother versions can also be supplied in a convenient Box Set, with two extra stylus units, for practical protection and transportation.

Features:

* Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 7 mV
* Channel balance at 1 kHz 1,5 dB
* Channel separation at 1 kHz 25 dB
* Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
* Frequency range at - 3dB 20-20.000 Hz
* Frequency response 20-15.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB
* FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1 %
* Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm
* Compliance, dynamic, lateral 6 µm / mN
* Stylus type Spherical
* Stylus tip radius R 18 µm
* Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,6 mg
* Tracking force range 3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN)
* Tracking force, recommended 4,0 g (40 mN)
* Tracking angle 20°
* Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm
* Internal inductance 450 mH
* Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
* Recommended load capacitance 200-600 pF
* Cartridge colour, body/stylus Neon red / Neon red
* Cartridge weight 18,5 g
* Replacement stylus unit Scratch

Description

DJ's all over the world claim very high demands to their professional equipment, among which the cartridges ``plays" their decisive part by realizing the scratching, back-cueing, and live artistic performance, as a big part of the show. Reliability and robustness is vital, when the cartridges night after night will have to withstand these demands in environments with extreme sound pressure and vibration.

Scratching and back-cueing impose heavy mechanical stress on the cantilever and its rubber bearing. Therefore, the Ortofon disco cartridges are equipped with cantilevers made from aluminum tube with increased wall thickness. Special attention has also been paid to the attachment of the bearing and the design of the bearing itself. This means that rough treatment will neither damage the cartridge nor degrade its stability.

The OrtofonPro cartridges were the first to combine the unrivaled Ortofon sound quality with the ruggedness that is a must for professional use.

Features:

* Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 6 mV
* Channel balance at 1 kHz 1,5 dB
* Channel separation at 1 kHz 23 dB
* Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
* Frequency range at - 3dB 20-22.000 Hz
* Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
* FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542 < 1%
* Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm
* Compliance, dynamic, lateral 7 µm/mN
* Stylus type Special elliptical
* Stylus tip radius r/R 13/25 µm
* Equivalent stylus tip mass 0,5 mg
* Tracking force range 2,0-5,0 g (20-50 mN)
* Tracking force, recommended 3,0 g (30 mN)
* Tracking angle 20°
* Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm
* Internal inductance 450 mH
* Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
>li>Recommended load capacitance 200-600 pF
* Cartridge colour, body/stylus Gold/Gold
* Cartridge weight 18.5 g