Spherical Diamond Stylus: The spherical diamond suits the demands of scratching and back-cueing by maintaining consistent groove contact during record manipulation. Ortofon specifically designed this stylus profile for DJs who require dependable performance during turntablist techniques.

Exceptional Tracking Ability: The Concorde Scratch achieves 120 μm tracking ability at 315 Hz, supporting accurate groove tracing during demanding scratch routines. This high tracking capability helps maintain stylus contact while DJs manipulate records during performance.

Powerful 10 mV Output: The cartridge produces an exceptionally high 10 mV output for a powerful and energetic audio presentation. This strong output particularly benefits scratch performances involving music with deep bass frequencies.

Solid Bass And Extended Highs: The Scratch combines solid bass reproduction with extended high frequencies for an energetic sound profile. Consequently, DJs can maintain a powerful musical presentation across different styles during scratch performances.

Aluminium Cantilever: The aluminium cantilever provides a stable structure between the cartridge body and spherical diamond. This construction supports controlled stylus movement while maintaining reliable groove contact during demanding vinyl manipulation.

Scratch And Back-Cueing Design: Ortofon specifically developed the Concorde Scratch for scratching and back-cueing applications. Therefore, its spherical stylus, high tracking ability, and elevated output directly support turntablist performance requirements.

Recommended 4 g Tracking Force: Ortofon recommends a 4 g tracking force within a 3–5 g operating range. This configuration supports the cartridge’s specialised design and helps maintain consistent tracking during demanding scratch techniques.

Concorde Design: The Scratch uses Ortofon’s familiar Concorde cartridge format, providing a practical solution for compatible DJ turntable systems. Its integrated design supports straightforward use within suitable Concorde-compatible setups.

Specifications:

• Product: Ortofon Concorde MKII Scratch
• Cartridge type: Moving Magnet
• 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: 120 μm
• Dynamic lateral compliance: 14 μm/mN
• Cantilever material: Aluminium
• Stylus type: Spherical diamond
• Stylus tip radius: R 18 μm
• 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
• Recommended load capacitance: 200–400 pF
• Internal inductance: 850 mH
• Replacement stylus: Stylus CC MKII Scratch
• Application: Scratching and back-cueing
• Mounting type: Concorde / compatible bayonet mount