Ortofon 2M Mono MM Cartridge
The 2M Series of cartridges from Ortofon have been designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove. Indeed, it is Ortofon's lasting philosophy to only ever play the recorded sound, without colouration.
The pre-existing range of 2M cartridges have rapidly been established as a reference point for all good moving magnet cartridges. From the introductory Red, through to the high-end Black; 2M is now a go-to name in moving magnet technology.
2012 sees Ortofon open up new markets within the same design principle of 2M. The 2M 78 and 2MMono offer users of older, rare vinyl a higher-quality playback medium than had previously been available.
The 2M Mono features an improved Mono engine, which provides a high level of sonic accuracy. The meticulously cut R 18µm Nude Spherical stylus is also an optimal solution for playing mono microgroove vinyl records. Re-open a whole world of Mono recordings with 2M.
Specifications:
| Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec): | 4mV |
| Frequency Range (at -3dB): | 20 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz: | +3 / -1dB |
| Tracking Ability at 315Hz: | Typically 70μm |
| Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: | 18μm / mN |
| Stylus Type: | Nude Spherical |
| Stylus Tip Radius R: | 18μm |
| Tracking Force Range: | 1.6 - 2.0g (16 - 20mN) |
| Recommended Tracking Force: | 1.8g (18mN) |
| Tracking Angle: | 20º |
| Internal Impedance / DC Resistance: | 700Ω |
| Internal Inductance: | 350mH |
| Recommended Load Resistance: | 47kΩ |
| Recommended Load Capacitance: | 150 - 300pF |
| Cartridge Colour Body / Stylus: | Black / White |
| Cartridge Weight: | 7.2g |
