Ortofon VNL Cartridge Standard
For turntablists and scratch DJs
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SKU: DJK44692 • EAN: 5705796013931
Ortofon VNL Cartridge Standard Product Description
The Ortofon VNL features Extra resistance to hardcore scratching and back spinning as well as High tracking performance for both DVS usage and real vinyl.
The VNL also features optimal balance of output and of sound quality with some great technological improvements, like ultrasonic welding of the components ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances.
The robotic assembly of stylus assembly offers high precision and uniformity of industrial production.
To match the multiple applications of modern DJs the VNL has 3 different stylus available with suspension types of varying feel and rigidity:
VNL I compliance, dynamic lateral 16 μm/m N - Flexible
VNL II compliance, dynamic lateral 15 μm/m N - Rigid
VNL III compliance, dynamic lateral 14 μm/m N - Firm
DJs can easily identify which stylus type best suits their individual DJ style and enables their absolute best performance capability.
The VNL Standard includes stylus II with the others available as spares.
The VNL features a spherical stylus which is perfect for tough groove handling. Furthermore, it reduces record wear when scratching and back-cueing to an absolute minimum.
The broad stance of the VNL features solid and robust design elements characteristic to Ortofon, with colors meticulously selected to emphasize sturdiness and DJ aesthetics: the cartridge body has been designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on a variety of headshells.
The VNL provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems, ensuring it stays in the groove under the most demanding conditions.
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Technical Specs
VNL technical data
- Stylus Type Spherical
- Tracking Force 4.0 g
- Output Voltage 6 mV
- Frequency Range 20-20.000 Hz
- 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 recommmended tracking force:
VNL I | 100 μm |
VNL II | 90 μm |
VNL III | 90 μm |
Compliance, dynamic lateral:
VNL I | 16 μm/m N |
VNL II | 15 μm/m N |
VNL III | 14 μm/m N |
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
Replacement stylus units: VNL I, VNL II, VNL III
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