Co-developed by one of the most legendary DJs of all time, the Ortofon Q.Bert provides unsurpassed handling, high output voltage and low wear characteristics that literally put it in a class of its own.

Extended information

Turntablists and mix DJs alike will appreciate the strong output of this cartridge, coupled with unrivaled tracking ability and sonic characteristics.

The Q.Bert features a more subdued high end, which helps to minimize surface noise from worn vinyl, and an accentuated mid-range to help bring scratching to the front of the sound stage.

Technical specifications

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. 11 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz -
Frequency range at -3dB 20-18.000 Hz
Frequency response 20-18.000 Hz - 3 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmende tracking force 90 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral 12 μm/m N
Stylus type Spherical
Stylus tip radius R 18 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 1.680 Ohm
Internal inductance 920 mH
Recommended load resistance 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance 200-400 pF
Cartridge weight 5 g
Replacement stylus unit