2M Red Verso MM Phono Cartridge

2M Red Verso
The 2M Red Verso model is an alternative product for bottom mount headshells. 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

Remember when you fell in love with music? The 2M Red will rekindle that flame and make music matter again. From the moment the diamond tipped needle hits the groove you feel it. 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. 

Compatibility
Universal fit

The 2M Series is designed for easy cartridge mounting, weight, and size to fit the most common turntables today. 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 separation at 1 kHz:  22 dB
• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz:  3 / - 1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz:  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
• Cartridge colour:  Black/Red
• Cartridge weight:  16.7 g
• Premounted cartridge weight:  16.7 g
• Recommended load resistance:  47 kOhm
• Internal inductance:  700 mH
• Recommended load capacitance:  150-300 pF

Ortofon-branded products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase when used in accordance with Ortofon’s user manuals. If a defect arises during the warranty period, Ortofon, at its option will (1) repair the product at no charge or (2) exchange the product with one of equivalent functionality or one that is at least functionally equivalent to the product it replaces. This warranty excludes damage resulting from abuse, accident, modifications, unauthorized repairs, improper installation, or other causes that are not defects in materials and workmanship as well as normal depletion of consumable parts such as styli unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship.