Timecode Vinyl Optimisation: The Concorde MKII Digital specifically supports timecode vinyl by reducing factors that can interfere with accurate signal interpretation. Consequently, DJs can work with DVS setups while helping their timecoded records last longer.

10 mV Output: The cartridge delivers a 10 mV output at 1 kHz and 5 cm/sec. Furthermore, this optimised output improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the audio reaching the software. Therefore, the timecode signal receives a stronger source for more effective interpretation.

Reduced Timecode Errors: The DIGITAL reduces reproduction in frequencies where vinyl wear and crackle commonly occur. As a result, the cartridge helps minimise errors when software interprets the timecode signal during DVS operation.

20-18,000 Hz Frequency Range: The cartridge uses a 20-18,000 Hz frequency range to support its timecode-focused design. This controlled response reduces unnecessary reproduction of frequencies associated with vinyl wear and crackle.

Spherical Diamond Stylus: The spherical diamond stylus uses an R 18 μm tip radius for consistent groove contact. Additionally, this design works with the aluminium cantilever to provide reliable tracking during DJ applications.

Reliable Tracking: The cartridge achieves 100 μm tracking ability at 315 Hz and supports a 3–5 g tracking force range. Ortofon recommends a 4 g tracking force for the cartridge during operation.

Conventional Vinyl Playback: Although the DIGITAL targets timecode applications, it also provides suitable output voltage and sound quality for conventional vinyl. Therefore, DJs can use the cartridge for both digital vinyl control and traditional record playback.

Direct Tonearm Mounting: The Concorde design uses a Bayonet/SME mounting format, allowing the cartridge to attach directly to compatible tonearms. Ortofon explains that Concorde cartridges attach directly to the tonearm without requiring a separate headshell.

Specifications:

• Product: Ortofon Concorde MKII Digital Cartridge
• Optimised For: Timecoded Vinyl
• Channel Balance at 1 kHz: 1 dB
• Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 10 mV
• Channel Separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
• Tracking Ability at 315 Hz: 100 μm
• Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 14 μm/m N
• Cantilever Material: Aluminium
• Stylus Type: Spherical diamond
• Stylus Tip Radius: R 18 μm
• Frequency Range: 20-18,000 Hz
• Tracking Force Range: 3-5 g
• Recommended Tracking Force: 4 g
• Internal Impedance / DC Resistance: 1200 Ohm
• Cartridge Weight: 18.5 g
• Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kOhm
• Internal Inductance: 850 mH
• Recommended Load Capacitance: 200-400 pF
• Replacement Stylus: Stylus CC MKII Digital
• Mounting Type: Bayonet/SME