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For turntablist and portablists

VNL

Among skilled DJs, the need for specialized tools is ongoing, driving their creative journey toward innovation's edge. These DJs consistently seek to expand performance boundaries and discover fresh artistic dimensions.

Building on this understanding and drawing from our extensive experience in industrial design and technology, we introduce the Ortofon VNL cartridge. Carefully designed to meet the demands of modern turntablists and portablists, the VNL stands as a testament to our commitment to pushing limits and reshaping possibilities.

The VNL comes with the VNL II stylus pre-mounted on the VNL cartridge body.

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Tailored to meet the distinct needs of DJs

Features

The VNL cartridge boasts an array of features and enhancements. Equipped with a spherical stylus, the VNL cartridge excels in handling tough grooves, rendering it ideal for intensive use. Furthermore, its design minimizes record wear during scratching and back-cueing. The VNL cartridge ensures high tracking performance, catering to DVS and traditional vinyl setups. This performance is complemented by a harmonious balance between output strength and sound quality.

Exceptional compatibility

Compatibility

The VNL offers exceptional compatibility across various playback systems, guaranteeing stability within the groove even under the most challenging conditions. The cartridge body is meticulously designed to facilitate effortless mounting and alignment on various headshells. The VNL is available in two distinct product configurations: the VNL and VNL Premounted. The VNL Premounted is equipped with our renowned black SH-4 Headshell.

Versatile styli options

Rubber suspension

To align with the diverse demands of contemporary DJs, the VNL cartridge offers interchangeability with three distinct styli, each equipped with suspension types of varying feel and rigidity:

  1. Stylus VNL I: Compliance, Dynamic Lateral 16 μm/m N - Flexible
  2. Stylus VNL II: Compliance, Dynamic Lateral 15 μm/m N - Rigid
  3. Stylus VNL III: Compliance, Dynamic Lateral 14 μm/m N - Firm

A synergy of innovation and craftsmanship

Ultrasonic welding and robotic precision

Amidst its exceptional performance, the VNL represents the synergy of innovation and craftsmanship. The uniformity of components is fortified through ultrasonic welding, imparting unparalleled rigidity and a freedom from unwanted resonances. Precision reigns supreme through robotic assembly of the stylus unit, ensuring consistent excellence within an industrial context.

Freestyle video by the Swiss Ortofon Champion Jerome Scratch.

Specifications
  • Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
    6 mV
  • Channel separation at 1 kHz
    20 dB
  • Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
    –2 / +4 dB
  • Tracking ability at 315Hz
    90 µm
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral
    15 µm/mN
  • Stylus type
    Spherical
  • Stylus tip radius
    R 18 µm
  • Tracking force range
    3-5 g
  • Tracking force, recommended
    4 g
  • Internal impedance, DC resistance
    700 Ohm
  • Cartridge colour
    White
  • Cartridge weight
    6.5 g
  • Premounted cartridge weight
    16.0 g
  • Recommended load resistance
    47 kOhm
  • Internal inductance
    450 mH
  • Recommended load capacitance
    47 kOhm
  • Replacement stylus
    Stylus VNL \
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