Powerful 10 mV Output: The VNL DANCE produces a strong 10 mV output, delivering powerful volume and clear signal levels for demanding DJ systems. This high output helps the cartridge maintain an energetic presence across club, studio, and home listening setups.

Precise Elliptical Stylus: The elliptical diamond stylus follows the record groove with greater precision than a spherical design. As a result, it captures more musical information while producing sharper details and fuller sound across your vinyl collection.

Excellent Tracking Ability: With 100 μm tracking ability, the VNL DANCE maintains secure groove contact during demanding DJ techniques. Therefore, DJs can confidently use scratching, back-cueing, and other performance techniques while maintaining consistent vinyl playback.

Rigid Aluminium Cantilever: The aluminium cantilever provides a durable foundation for the elliptical diamond stylus. Combined with Ortofon’s exclusive rubber suspension, it supports stable stylus movement while handling the demands of professional DJ performance.

Fluorescent Yellow Stylus: The neon-yellow stylus creates a distinctive visual appearance while providing practical visibility under UV lighting. Consequently, DJs can identify the stylus more easily when performing in darker booth environments.

Secure Torx T8 Mounting: The SH-2 Black headshell uses mounting screws with Torx T8 heads for secure installation. This design allows compatible Torx T8 tools to provide controlled tightening during cartridge mounting and adjustment.

4.0 Gram Recommended Tracking Force: Ortofon recommends a 4.0 gram tracking force for the VNL DANCE. This setting provides DJs with a clear reference when configuring their turntable for reliable cartridge performance.

VNL-Compatible Stylus System: The VNL DANCE works within Ortofon’s VNL cartridge system, allowing compatible styli to be exchanged when required. Therefore, DJs can adapt their setup while retaining the cartridge body and headshell configuration.

Quad Coil System: The VNL DANCE uses a quad coil system designed as part of its performance-focused cartridge construction. This configuration works alongside the elliptical stylus and high output to support detailed vinyl reproduction.

Universal Headshell Compatibility: The SH-2 Black headshell works with compatible S-shaped and J-shaped tonearms featuring a standard SME bayonet mount. This provides a practical solution for DJs who want a premounted cartridge ready for installation.

Specifications:

• Brand: Ortofon
• Product: VNL DANCE Premounted
• Headshell: SH-2 Black Universal Headshell
• Mounting Type: Bayonet/SME
• Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 10 mV
• Channel Separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz, +/-3 dB
• Tracking Ability at 315 Hz: 100 μm
• Dynamic Lateral Compliance: 12 μm/mN
• Cantilever Material: Aluminium
• Stylus Type: Elliptical diamond
• Stylus Tip Radius: R 18 μm
• Stylus Suspension: Ortofon exclusive
• Coil System: Quad coils
• Tracking Force, Recommended: 4.0 grams
• Stylus Colour: Yellow
• Cartridge Colour: Black
• Headshell Material: Glass-fibre-reinforced polymer blend
• Headshell Weight Without Screws: 9.3 g
• Headshell Weight Including Screws: 9.5 g
• Headshell Length: 51.41 mm
• Headshell Width: 21.31 mm
• Mounting Distance: 34.9–43.9 mm
• Mounting Screws: Torx T8
• Tonearm Compatibility: S-shaped or J-shaped tonearms with standard SME bayonet mount