DJs involved in mixing and turntablism will appreciate the robust performance of this turntable cartridge, along with its unmatched ability to track and its sonic characteristics. The Ortofon Q.Bert features reduced highs, which helps minimize noise from worn vinyl, and a pronounced mid-range that highlights scratching on the forefront of the soundstage.

• Technical specifications:
• Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.: 11 mV
• Channel balance at 1kHz: 1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1kHz: 22 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz:
• Frequency response at -3dB: 20-18,000 Hz
• Frequency response: 20-18,000 Hz -3 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz with recommended tracking force: 90 μm
• Compliance, dynamic lateral: 12 μm/mN
• Type of stylus: Spherical
• Stylus tip radius: R 18 μm
• Tracking force range: 2.0-4.0 g (20-40 mN)
• Recommended tracking force: 3.0 g (30 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20º
• Internal resistance, DC: 1,680 Ohm
• Internal inductance: 920 mH
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm