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CONCORDE MKII UNIVERSAL

WORLD LEADER
IN THE CARTRIDGE
INDUSTRY
2018 1984

DJ CARTRIDGES FOR CLUB, HIP-HOP AND SCRATCH APPLICATIONS

In the mid of 1980’s Ortofon began to develop and The new Pro models were given special features
manufacture DJ cartridges for Club, Hip-hop and that enabled them to cope with the stresses they
Scratch application. The silver colored Concorde were exposed to in vibrating discotheques: among
Pro and OM Pro, which combined sound quality others, a stiff stylus suspension which made it
with the ruggedness for the professional DJs, were possible to apply a high tracking force.
introduced in 1984.

ORTOFON TODAY
IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE SOUND TRACK Today Ortofon is the world leader in cartridges, facilities in Denmark. The production of cartridges
Ortofon has always been a leading company 1920s. In 1948, the company developed the first both HiFi and DJ. This is the result of combining and components is carried out at the company’s
in the field of sound reproduction. Founded in moving coil cartridge, and since then Ortofon design with technology and the highest level factory in Nakskov, Denmark. Production is
Copenhagen in 1918, Ortofon started by creating has developed and manufactured more than 300 of engineering in the audio industry. Acoustics, based on experienced workers with a high level of
technology which served as the basis for adding a different cartridges with Ortofon’s latest being the materials technology and micro mechanics are key craftsmanship. Ortofon is today recognized among
soundtrack to the silent movies of the early Concorde MkII Universal Series. competences in Ortofon´s technological prowess. consumers and industry professionals as a quality
Ortofon has its research and manufacturing brand.

1979
THE FAMOUS CONCORDE DESIGN
In 1979 the famous Concorde design was THE CONCEPT OF ANALOGUE
introduced, earning the company a Danish The Ortofon cartridges are of analogue concept, With 100 years of experience, Ortofon is proud
Industrial Design Award for its Low Mass dedicated to people who enjoy listening to music. to presents a full range of the new Concorde
Concorde integrated cartridge/headshell Contrary to digital, analogue sound is unlimited. Universal MkII cartridges which offers an
configuration. The elegant slimline Concorde No finite sampling frequency or resolution limits unprecedented level of sound reproduction. An
design allowed direct connection into any tonearm the sonic experience. When digital is a convenient Ortofon cartridge is able to bring out the true soul
with a standard bayonet mount and incorporated format for storing large volumes, the details are of analogue recording. To help you appreciate the
overhang and vertical adjustment facilities. The lost and can never be recovered. Only analogue importance of the cartridge to any music system,
new Concorde made it easier to mount and records allow you to enjoy original music as the we need to tell you a little more about how music
replace the cartridge on the tonearm. artists intended. is picked up from the groove.
 THE MAIN
COMPONENTS
2
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OF THE
3
CARTRIDGE
A cartridge consists of three basic components: the stylus that traces the record groove,
the cantilever, the part on which the stylus is mounted, and the generating system. The
generating system converts the motion of stylus and the cantilever into electrical replicas
of the sound, which can then be amplified and reproduced by the music system.

1 THE STYLUS
The stylus is the only part of the cartridge to make roughness or irregularity in the stylus would cause
contact with the record. A force must be exerted record damage. The stylus must also be very
by the tonearm to keep the stylus in the groove hard or it will wear out quickly. For these reasons,
while the record is spinning. This tracking force is quality styli are precision made from the finest and
low, usually between three and four grams. But hardest material known: pure diamond. Spherical
because the stylus has a “footprint” of less than stylus is for heavy back-cueing and scratching.
one millionth of a square inch of the record face, it Stays in the groove. Special Elliptical stylus is for
exerts a tremendous pressure: 6,000 pounds per lighter back-cueing and scratching. Best sound
square inch. At such enormous pressure, any performance.

2 THE CANTILEVER
The purpose of the cantilever is to act as respond without inertia to the twists and turns of
an intermediate between the stylus and the the groove. At the same time the cantilever should
generating system. Compared to its size the stylus be rigid, because any bending, flexing or vibration
moves at tremendous speed while tracking the would add distortion and sound coloration. The
groove of the spinning record. In order that the necessary compromise between lightweight and
cantilever may accurately transmit the rapid stylus high strength requires great ingenuity in the design
movements, it should be lightweight so it can as well as the choice of the materials.

3 THE GENERATING SYSTEM

High fidelity Ortofon cartridges follow the law – electrical current is generated in the circuit. The
of electromagnetism, discovered by the Danish direction and speed of the movement determine
scientist H.C.Oested. When material capable of the amplitude and frequency of the current. Thus
conducting electricity (a copper coil) is set into the generating system of a cartridge converts
motion perpendicular to a magnetic field - or when to movement of the stylus and cantilever into an
a magnet is moved near such conductive material output signal.
THE NEW
TECHNOLOGY MIX

APPLIED FOR
THE BENEFIT
OF USERS
Since the launch of the Concorde, we have constantly been listening to the feedback EXCHANGEABLE FINGER LIFT DJ

of our customers to continuously improve our processes and products. Reflecting our • Tapered shape allows robustness where needed
extensive experience in industrial design and technological know-how, today, the time • Metal ring is “unbroken”
• Optional colours
has come to present you the new awesome Concorde MkII.
• Wider grip area
• Grip texture
• Technological improvements have led to the best possible performance data
• Graphics area
• We believe that the Concorde MkII clear product range makes choice easier for you
The new finger lift is another major improvement.
It’s now stand alone replaceable and
EXTRA ASSETS
interchangeable part, which is perfect to
• Colours and graphic differentiation without confusion of the performance and feature sets
personalize the cartridge the way you want it.
• Possibility for customization and individualization CLUB

NEW STYLUS TIP SCRATCH

• Larger and more robust
• Easier to grip and handle
• Better fix by metal spring
RENEWED CARTRIDGE SHAPE • Tactile feedback of correct mount
• Continuous flowing lines towards the tip • Large stylus viewing cut‐out
• Elegant lines with slight curvature The new shape of the stylus allows you to
• Larger stylus tip with angled cut accurately drop the needle on a specific part of a
• Opened stylus view cut‐out record. The point of contact between the needle
• A more refined handle, tapering shape and record is very clear from any angel. The body
• Split lines and expanded colour options is wider and provides easier grip and handling.
DIGITAL
 MIX
CONCORDE MIX

OUTPUT THE MIX IS AVAILABLE IN

6 mV FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS
• Concorde Twin
FREQUENCY RANGE
20 – 20,000 Hz • Concorde Single
• Replacement stylus
TRACKING FORCE • Replacement finger lift
3g

STYLUS TYPE
Spherical

A GROOVY ALL-ROUNDER FOR NEWCOMERS. PROVIDES REASONABLE

OUTPUT AND BALANCE OF SOUND QUALITY WITH TRACKING ABILITY.
The MIX is a general-purpose model for scratch quality and a good tracking ability for virtually any
and back-cueing, provides great performance and style of music. With transparent sound across the
durability. It has a good quality spherical stylus, spectrum and excellent handling ability, the MIX
a solid cantilever, and serves general purposes represents one of the longest running values in DJ
well. It offers both reasonable output, high sound cartridges. Excellent price-to-performance ratio.
 DJ
CONCORDE DJ
A STURDY MODEL FOR SCRATCH AND BACKCUEING, PROVIDES RIGIDITY,
EXCELLENT GROOVE HANDLING AND LOW RECORD WEAR
The DJ is great for any style of music, it has most needed stringency and very low record wear.
a spherical stylus and an extremely balanced All in all: improved tracking, alongside of accurate
cantilever that provides outstanding rigidity. Not sound reproduction and an excellent groove
only does the cartridge have a most sufficient handling.
tracking ability, it also provides the DJs with the

OUTPUT DJ IS AVAILABLE IN
6 mV FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS
• Concorde Twin
FREQUENCY RANGE
20 – 20,000 Hz • Concorde Single
• Replacement stylus
TRACKING FORCE • Replacement finger lift
4g

STYLUS TYPE
Spherical
 CLUB
CONCORDE CLUB
CONCORDE CLUB ENSURES THE BEST POSSIBLE SOUND QUALITY,
INCREASED OUTPUT VOLTAGE FOR POWERFUL, ENERGETIC SOUND
The CLUB boasts the best specifications and best The CLUB’s 8 mV output voltage requires less
sound, making it an ideal choice for Club DJs in gain from the preamps, providing cleaner sound
any environment: studio, broadcast or club. reproduction and less susceptibility to feedback in
live environments.
The CLUB features Special Elliptic stylus that
allows for detailed sound quality: Special Elliptic The CLUB is also recommended for digitalizing
stylus fits better in the groove and therefore has purpose: it provides optimal quality and extracts
more contact area with the groove itself, extracting every last detail from vinyl when transferring vinyl to
more intricate details, than is possible with a any digital storage media.
Spherical diamond.

OUTPUT THE CLUB IS AVAILABLE IN

8 mV FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS
• Concorde Twin
FREQUENCY RANGE
20 – 20,000 Hz • Concorde Single
• Replacement stylus
TRACKING FORCE • Replacement finger lift
3g

STYLUS TYPE
Special Elliptical
 SCRATCH
CONCORDE SCRATCH

OUTPUT SCRATCH IS AVAILABLE IN

10 mV FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS
• Concorde Twin
FREQUENCY RANGE
20 – 18,000 Hz • Concorde Single
• Replacement stylus
TRACKING FORCE • Replacement finger lift
4g

STYLUS TYPE
Spherical

CONCORDE SCRATCH FOR MAXIMUM SCRATCH PERFORMANCE.

OFFERS HIGH OUTPUT, STABILITY AND INCREASED TRACKING
As implied by the name, the SCRATCH is intended records and it is tailored specifically for scratch.
especially for the disciplines of scratch and Due to its very high output 10 mV, it is perfect for
back-cueing. DJs prefer spherical styli, as they scratch of all music with deep bass frequences.
preserve more of the groove over back-cueing and With solid bass reproduction and extended highs,
scratching. For DJs that require increased tracking the SCRATCH is great for any style, providing
ability, the SCRATCH is up to the task. The Scratch energetic sound. Maximum scratch performance
has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of the guaranteed!
 DIGITAL
CONCORDE DIGITAL

OUTPUT DIGITAL IS AVAILABLE IN

10 mV FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS
• Concorde Twin
FREQUENCY RANGE
20 – 18,000 Hz • Concorde Single
• Replacement stylus
TRACKING FORCE • Replacement finger lift
4g

STYLUS TYPE
Spherical

CONCORDE DIGITAL PROVIDES INCREASED OUTPUT, OPTIMIZED FOR TIME

CODED VINYL
DIGITAL has been specially engineered to make the timecode signal. Furthermore, a decrease in
the most of timecoded vinyl playback. At the same the reproduction of frequencies where vinyl wear
time DIGITAL provides optimal output voltage and & crackle occur helps to minimize errors in the
sound quality for use with conventional vinyl. This interpretation of the timecode signal and helps
optimized 10 mV output voltage maximizes the timecoded vinyl records last longer.
signal-to-noise ratio of the audio being fed to the
software, which results in better interpretation of
SH-4 HEADSHELLS
1,50
The SH-4 headshell is a high-quality, solid
headshell option for DJs. The big finger grip
and shorter construction makes movement and
placement of the headshell easy and visible. The
wire terminals on the rear side are also gold plated
for better signal transmission.

The SH-4 is available in the black, silver, blue and

pink finishes.

KEY FEATURES 9

• Weight: 9.4 g
• Shell length: 51.5 mm
• Finger length: 27 mm

ORTOFON DJ ACCESSORIES AND SPARES

We offer a wide range of DJ
accessories for stylus care,
cartridges assembly and alignment
and system maintenance.

Stylus brush DJ maintenance kit Protection caps for Finger lift, available in Lead wires/Headshell cables, set
Concorde MkII, pair Black, Red, Yellow, Orange

Cartridge case Stylus pressure gauge Libelle Bubble level Protractor/Cartridge

alignment tool
SLIPMATS
Our high quality slipmats are
designed to be finest slipmats
available on the market today.
Made out of a smooth but strong
material, our slipmats provide
durability and will not scuff or
damage vinyl.

MIX DJ CLUB SCRATCH DIGITAL

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T-SHIRTS
Our high quality T-shirts are
100% cotton and 100% stylish.
They are available in different
color combinations and different
prints.

MIX DJ CLUB SCRATCH DIGITAL

SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT
Ortofon DJ cartridges have a high output voltage
which ensures an extremely high signal-to noise
ratio and full exploitation of the dynamic range of
any amplifier. Ortofon Concorde MkII cartridges
have outputs between 6 and 10 mV.

CONCORDE MIX DJ CLUB SCRATCH DIGITAL

TRACKING FORCE
Output voltage at 1,000 Hz, 5 cm/sec. 6 mV 6 mV 8 mV 10 mV 10 mV
Each DJ cartridge has a special rubber suspension
Channel balance at 1 kHz 1.5 dB 1 dB 1 dB 1 dB 1 dB designed to create the best possible tracking
ability. In order for the cartridge to track the
Channel separation 1 kHz 20 dB 22 dB 25 dB 22 dB 22 dB
record groove correctly and avoid skipping, it is
Channel separation 15 kHz 15 dB 15 dB 15 dB 15 dB 15 dB important to balance the tracking force. Ortofon
is recommending a tracking force range and a
Frequency range at -3 dB 20 – 20,000 Hz 20 – 20,000 Hz 20 – 20,000 Hz 20 – 18,000 Hz 20 – 18,000 Hz
specific tracking force for each cartridge.
Tracking ability at 315 Hz
100 µm 100 µm 100 µm 120 µm 100 µm
at recommended tracking force

Compliance, dynamic lateral 14 µm/mN 14 µm/mN 14 µm/mN 14 µm/mN 14 µm/mN

Spherical Spherical Special Elliptical Spherical Spherical FREQUENCY RANGE

Stylus type
R 18 µm R 18 µm r/R 13/25 µm R 18 µm R 18 µm A measurement of the frequencies which can
be reproduced by a cartridge. Example: a
Tracking force range 2–4g 3–5g 2–4g 3–5g 3–5g
measurement of 20 to 18,000 Hz means that the
Tracking force recommended 3g 4g 3g 4g 4g frequency area between 20 and 18,000 Hz can
be reproduced with no more than 3 dB below a
Cartridge weight 18.5 g 18.5 g 18.5 g 18.5 g 18.5 g
reference frequency level.
Replacement stylus unit Mix DJ Club Scratch Digital

STYLUS TYPE
The spherical stylus is perfect for tough handling
ORTOFON WARRANTY AND AFTERSALES and activities. Furthermore it reduces the record
wear by scratch and back-cueing to an absolute
All new purchased Ortofon products are backed by a limited warranty against defects in workmanship
minimum. Cartridges with spherical stylus are
and materials when purchased from an authorized Ortofon Partner. The warranty period is in compliance
mainly for scratch DJs.
with local rules of the Ortofon Partner country of residence.
Concorde CLUB uses Special Elliptical stylus which
All defect claims must be returned directly to the Ortofon Partner in the country or geographical area has a better frequency response and dynamic
in which it was originally purchased. The product in question must be accompanied by valid proof of Get more information about range than the spherical stylus. Normal play-back
purchase. Ortofon DJ cartridges use of a cartridge with an elliptical stylus causes
minimum record wear. Cartridges with elliptical
All DJ cartridges shall be returned in original packaging to comply with Ortofon traceability system. In case
stylus are for users who do lighter back-cueing and
of defects, the Ortofon DJ Partner will make initial investigation of the product. If warranty is granted, a
scratching and want the best sound performance.
new product will be provided.
 Ortofon DJ product catalogue 10-17/9998054
From left to right: DJ Netik, DJ Angelo, Jose Rodriguez, Eskei 83, DJ ND & DJ Rafik

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