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.

Ortofon CC Q.Bert 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


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