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 2M Mono 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.
Technical Data:
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
Replacement Stylus Unit: Stylus 2M Mono