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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.
The Concorde Q.Bert Twin includes two cartridges with attached styli as well as a locking-clasp flight case.
Technical Specification
Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. | 11 mV |
Channel balance at 1kHz | 1.5 dB |
Channel separation at 1kHz | 22 dB |
Frequency range at -3dB | 20-18,000 Hz |
Frequency response | 20-18,000 Hz -3dB |
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force | 90 μm |
Compliance, dynamic lateral | 12 μm/mN |
Stylus type | Spherical |
Stylus tip radius | R 18 μm |
Tracking force range | 2.0-4.0g (20-40mN) |
Tracking force recommended | 3.0 g (30 mN) |
Tracking angle | 20° |
Internal impedance, DC resistance | 1,680 Ohm |
Internal inductance | 920 mH |
Recommended load resistance | 47 kOhm |
Recommended load capacitance | 200-600 pF |
Cartridge weight | 18.5 g |
Replacement stylus unit | Q.Bert |
Variant | N/A |