{"product_id":"ortofon-qbert-om-cartridge-amp-stylus","title":"Ortofon Q.Bert OM Cartridge \u0026 Stylus - No Headshell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot including Headshell or hardware - do you have your own already?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most legendary scratch DJs now have their own offering from Ortofon - the Q.Bert provides excellent tracking, very high output voltage, and great dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth scratch and mix DJs will be suprised at the performance of this combination -  The Q.Bert features a more subdued high end, which helps to minimise surface noise from worn vinyl, and an accentuated mid-range to help bring scratching and basslines to the front of the sound stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q-Bert has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of your records and it is tailored specifically for scratch, allowing heavy back-cueing and performance scratch characteristics even in harsh environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11mV output (not matched by any current day Ortofon cartridge) also allows excellent sync with control vinyl DVS systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm\/sec.: 11 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation at 15 kHz: -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range @ -3dB: 20-18.000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20-18.000 Hz, -3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFIM distortion at recommended tracking force, DIN 45.542: \u0026lt; 1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force: 90 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus type: Spherical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip radius: R 18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent stylus tip mass: 0,6 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force range: 2,0-4,0 g (20-40 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force, recommended: 3,0 g (30 mN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance, DC resistance: 1680 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal inductance: 920 mH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load resistance: 47 kOhm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load capacitance: 200-600 pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge colour, body\/stylus: Black\/White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge weight: 18,5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement stylus unit: Q.Bert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544616210715,"sku":"303729","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1639\/3755\/files\/a79c49a9969a5d56acab3f49094e6bb3a91ff71f-1000x1000.avif?v=1781487003","url":"https:\/\/bounceaudio.com.au\/products\/ortofon-qbert-om-cartridge-amp-stylus","provider":"Bounce Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}