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A versatile choice for a modern DJ
A cartridge for old school vinyl DJs and budding wax junkies looking to spin their precious record collections in style. Ortofon’s VNL cartridge is a modern take on classic headshell-mounted cartridges that dominated the DJ scene throughout the 80s and 90s. In the world of DJing, it is important that you can tailor your setup to suit your play style. Each VNL cartridge includes a replaceable VNL II stylus which you can change when it starts to wear out. There are three different types of VNL replacement styli you can choose from, I, II and III.
These replacement styli have different compliance ratings and suspension: the VNL I stylus is flexible for improved groove tracking, the VNL II stylus is rigid which helps reduce unwanted feedback, and the VNL III is a firm stylus designed for sturdiness, a long service life and resonance reduction. Since the Ortofon VNL is attachable to any headshell, you can mount it on any tonearm with ease, allowing you to use the VNL cartridge on either your DJ or HIFI turntable, using the VNL for either DJing or to enjoy your collection.
Precision engineered for professionals
To ensure the survival of the VNL in the hectic world of DJing, the cartridge has been developed to be as sturdy as possible, using computer-assisted design and manufacturing. Each internal component is precisely machined and robotically assembled to ensure uniformity and accuracy. The industrial-grade inner components are protected by the outer body, made from hard plastic, which prevents damage and interference within.
For superior reliability, the VNL Cartridge is equipped with a spherical stylus that provides optimal groove tracking and ensures the preservation of your records. Even suitable for heavy-handed DJs, the VNL provides excellent resistance to scratching, cueing and back-spinning, whilst retaining high tracking performance for both digital vinyl systems and real vinyl records. The Ortofon VNL Moving Magnet cartridge is a fantastic option for any seasoned DJ looking for a replacement for their legacy cartridges, or for new vinyl fanatics to try a different style of DJ cartridge.
Mounted on the Ortofon SH4 Headshell
To mount the VNL, the Ortofon SH-4 headshell hosts the cartridge firmly and stylishly, and it allows you to adjust its position between 35mm and 45mm distance from the connection pins. Balanced headshell leads provide an accurate stereo connection from VNL cartridge to tonearm. An improved finger lift allows you to lift the stylus off the record with ease and less chance of touching the vinyl, and the shorter, streamlined construction gives the headshell and cartridge a low profile.
Fitted with balanced headshell leads that provide a secure connection to the VNL cartridge, this ensures accurate stereo transmission to the It is also fitted with an SME connector that is compatible with most Industry standard turntables and will attach securely to all SME tonearms. The sleek finish of the SH-4 makes for an aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic headshell, suitable for all applications.
Features
- Ortofon headshell and VNL moving magnet DJ cartridge provides a dynamic style of play
- Components are precision machined using CAM to ensure uniformity and sonic accuracy
- Dynamic and adaptable cartridge and headshell that can be mounted to all industry-standard tonearms
- Balanced headshell leads provide accurate stereo connection from VNL cartridge to tone arm
- Included VNL II stylus that can be replaced when worn out or swapped for either the VNL I or VNL III, with different suspension compliance ratings to suit your preference (sold separately)
- Spherical stylus provides optimal groove tracking for both DVS and real vinyl, whilst minimising wear to your records.
- Resistant to wear and tear from scratching, cueing and back spinning allowing you to perform professional DJ tricks.
- Ergonomic Ortofon SH4 headshell provides a secure mount and custom 35mm to 44mm adjustability
- Industry standard SME connector compatible with all SME tonearms and most modern turntables
Specifications
VNL cartridge
- Output voltage at 1000Hz: 5cm/sec. - 6 mV
- Channel separation at 1kHz: - 20 dB
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz -2/+4 dB
- Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force:
- Compliance, dynamic lateral:
- Tracking force range: 3 - 5 g
- Tracking force recommended: 4 g
- Antiskating: for best backcueing performance use “0”
- Internal impedance, DC resistance: 750 Ohm
- Internal inductance: 450 mH
- Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
- Recommended load capacitance: 200-600 pF
- Cartridge weight: 6.5 g
SH4 headshell
- Headshell length: 51.5mm
- Headshell width: 20mm
- Mounting distance (Minimum): 35mm
- Mounting distance (Maximum): 44mm
- Screw diameter (Maximum): 3mm
- Finger length: 27mm
- Connection: SME connector
- Colour: Blue
- Weight: 9.4g
General
- Total weight: 15.9 g
- Product code: 0160003