Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge

The 2M Series is designed for precise and accurate retrieval of the information in the record groove.
2M Red is an all-purpose cartridge that delivers open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

2M Red Technical data

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. – 5.5 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 – 20-22.000 Hz
• Frequency response – 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / – 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force – 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral – 20 µm/mN
• Stylus type – Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius – r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range – 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended – 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle – 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance – 1.3 kOhm
• Internal inductance – 700 mH
• Recommended load resistance – 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance – 150-300 pF
• Cartridge colour, body/stylus – Black/Red
• Cartridge weight – 7.2 g