Ortofon 2M Mono Moving Magnet Cartridge

2M Mono Moving Magnet MM Cartridge, by Ortofon.

Step into an Era of Authenticity with the 2M Mono Cartridge, thoughtfully crafted to perfectly suit the intricacies of playing mono microgroove LP vinyl records. Immerse yourself in the authentic nostalgia of mono vinyl records brought to life with the 2M Mono.

Ortofon have optimised the design for ease of cartridge mounting, and the weight and size will fit the most common turntables on the market today. The 2M Series provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems and with a wide variety of phono preamps.

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.

2M Mono Standard / 2M Mono Verso / 2MR Mono

The Ortofon 2M Mono is available in Standard, Verso, or Reduced models.

The Verso model has twin screws protruding from the top of the cartridge mount, and is an alternative product for bottom mount headshells. Read more about the 2M Mono Verso model.

The Reduced model (2MR Mono) reduces the overall cartridge height by 3 mm, which is important on turntables where VTA is an issue. Read more about the 2MR Mono Reduced model.

Please choose the correct 2M Mono model for your turntable / tonearm. Do contact us if you require assistance or are unsure.

Features

• Optimised mono output cartridge.
• Nude spherical diamond stylus.
• Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell.
• Moving magnet cartridge with removable stylus.
• Utilises Ortofon's split-pole pin technology to reduce the eddy current and to get a flat frequency response, like with an MC cartridge.
• Anti-resonant Hopelex body.

Specifications

• Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5 cm/sec: 4 mV
• Frequency response: 20 - 20.000 Hz + 2 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability @ 315 Hz at recommended tracking force: 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 18 µm/mN
• Stylus type: Nude Spherical
• Tracking force range: 1.6 - 2.0 g (16 - 20 mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20 degrees
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 700 Ohm
• Internal inductance: 350 mH
• Cantilever material: Aluminium tube
• Recommended load impedance: 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance: 150 - 300 pF
• Cartridge colour, body / stylus: Black / White
• Cartridge weight: 7.2 g (6.0 g on 2MR model)
• Replacement stylus unit: 2M Mono

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