Co-developed by one of the most legendary DJs of all time, the Ortofon Q.Bert provides unsurpassed handling, high output voltage, and low wear characteristics that literally put it in a class of its own. Turntablists and mix DJs alike will appreciate the strong output of this cartridge, coupled with unrivaled tracking ability and sonic characteristics. The Q.Bert features a more subdued high end, which helps to minimize surface noise from worn vinyl, and an accentuated mid-range to help bring scratching to the front of the sound stage.

Specifications

• Output voltage at 100 Hz, 5cm/sec.: 11mV
• Channel balance at 1kHz: 1.5dB
• Channel separation at 1kHz: 22dB
• Channel separation at 15kHz: N/A
• Frequency range at - 3dB: 20Hz-20kHz
• Frequency response: 20Hz-18kHz, - 3dB
• FIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: < 1 %
• Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 90æm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12æm/mN
• Stylus type: Spherical
• Stylus tip radius: R 18 æm
• Equivalent stylus tip mass: 0.6mg
• Tracking force range: 3.0 g (30mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 4.0g (40mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 1680 ohm
• Internal inductance: 920mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 200-400pF
• Cartridge color, body/stylus: Black/White
• Cartridge weight: 18,5g
• Replacement stylus unit: Q.Bert