ORTOFON 2M RED PREMOUNTED

With the 2M Red Premounted, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry.

Taking a step into music itself
Accuracy level
With the 2M Red Premounted, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. The 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth..

Compatibility
Experience the convenience of the 2M Red Premounted – a smart and refined choice for those seeking straightforward installation and effortless replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. The SH-4 headshell's resilience and stability are enhanced by its slender and refined design. A robust yet lightweight construction, coupled with an ergonomic, extended finger lift, ensures easy handling and pickup.

Split pole pin technology
The 2M Red features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat.
The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. With the 2M Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry.

Specifications
Channel balance at 1 kHz 1.5 dB
Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec 5.5 mV
Channel seperation at 1 kHz 22 dB
Channel seperation at 15 kHz 15 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz 3 / - 1 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 70 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 20 µm/mN
Stylus type Elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm
Tracking force range 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 1.8 g (18 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 1.3 kOhm
Cartridge colour Black/Red
Cartridge weight 7.2 g
Premounted cartridge weight 16.7 g
Reccomended load resistance 47 kOhm
Internal inductance 700 mH
Recommended load capacitance 150-300 pF