Ortofon ARKIV

The Arkiv cartridge is the first Ortofon cart specifically design to provide optimized sound quality specifically for the recording process. Featuring an output of 6mV and an elliptical stylus for extended high frequency response, the Arkiv boasts clear and accurate sound reproduction and remarkable stereo imaging making it an excellent choice for any recording situation (capturing your vinyl to digital format, sampling, etc.).

Scratching and back cueing is not recommended with this cartridge.
Set includes one extra stylus (which offsets your initial cost).

Specifications

Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec. 6 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz 2 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz 23 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz 15 dB
Frequency range at - 3dB 20-22.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-20.000 Hz ± 2 dB
Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral 9 µm/mN
Stylus type Special elliptical
Stylus tip radius r/R 13/25 µm
Tracking force range 2,0-4,0 g (20-40 mN)
Tracking force, recommended 3,0 g (30 mN)
Tracking angle 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance 750 Ohm
Internal inductance 450 mH
Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance 200-600 pF
Cartridge colour, White/White
Cartridge weight 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit Arkiv