Step into the music 2M Red With the 2M Red you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. Accuracy level Taking a step into music itself With the 2M Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. The 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth. Compatibility Universal fit The 2M Series are available in four different product variant configurations: the 2M for most common turntables on the market; the 2M Premounted, for customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm; the 2M Verso, for bottom mount headshells; and the 2MR, which is designed cartridge housing tailored for turntables and tonearms like Rega, matching their requirement for low-form factor cartridges. Features Split pole pin technology The 2M Red features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat. Output Hear the music come to life The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV, an optimized sound reproduction, and a high level of sonic accuracy. With the 2M Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. Channel balance at 1 kHz 1.5 dB Output voltage at 1 kHz (5cm/sec): 5.5 mV Channel seperation at 1 kHz 22 dB Channel seperation at 15 kHz 15 dB Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz 20-20.000 Hz + 3 / - 1 dB Tracking ability at 315Hz (at recommended tracking force): 70 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral 20 µm/mN Stylus type Elliptical Stylus tip radius r/R 8/18 µm Tracking force range 1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN) Tracking force, recommended 1.8 g (18 mN) Tracking angle 20° Internal impedance (DC resistance): 1.3 kOhm Recommended load capacitance 150-300 pF Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm Internal inductance 700 mH
