Ortofon Concorde DJ MKII DJ Cartridge

Ortofon Concorde MKII DJ — DJ Cartridge for Scratching and Back-Cueing

The Ortofon Concorde MKII DJ is a moving-magnet phono cartridge with the headshell pre-attached, so DJs can drop it onto a standard half-inch mount tonearm without alignment. Positioned as the jack-of-all-trades in the Concorde MKII line, it is engineered for scratching and back-cueing on direct-drive turntables.

What Sets the Concorde MKII DJ Apart

Unlike conventional cartridges that ship as a tiny body requiring separate headshell wiring, this model integrates the headshell and stylus into a single bayonet/SME-mounted assembly. The replaceable Stylus CC MKII DJ extends service life.

Tracking Specs for Aggressive Cueing

The 100 µm tracking ability at 315 Hz and 14 µm/m N dynamic lateral compliance keep the stylus seated during back-cueing.

• Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 100 µm — locks the stylus in the groove during fast back-cueing.
• Stylus tip radius: R 18 µm — spherical profile that minimises wear on heavily played records.
• Recommended tracking force: 4 g — sits in the 3–5 g operating window for stable cueing.

Electrical Output for DJ Mixers

The 6 mV output at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec drives MM phono inputs directly without a step-up transformer, while 22 dB channel separation keeps stereo imaging tight.

• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 6 mV — drives MM phono inputs directly.
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB — clean stereo image even under heavy manipulation.
• Internal impedance (DC resistance): 700 Ohm — pairs with standard 47 kOhm MM inputs.

Mechanical Fit and Build

The integrated headshell design drops onto any DJ turntable with a removable headshell — no rewiring, no protractor. At 18.5 g total weight, headshell balance stays straightforward.

• Cartridge weight: 18.5 g — light enough for standard counterweight setups.
• Mounting type: Bayonet / SME half-inch — fits every DJ turntable with a removable headshell.
• Cantilever material: Aluminium — balanced rigidity for stable tracking under load.