Product Description

Description of the OM Scratch White from the official Ortofon website:

The OM Scratch White on the SH-4 Black headshell is a practical and convenient solution for our customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.

Please note, we are an AUTHORIZED ORTOFON DEALER as well as a direct partner of ORTOFON USA. Every ORTOFON product we sell comes with ORTOFON’S standard one year factory warranty. With nearly a decade of pro-audio retail experience, we offer you the expertise, commitment and attentive customer service to make sure you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase, each and every time. Please shop with confidence and peace of mind.

Shop with an AUTHORIZED ORTOFON DEALER and receive a 1 year warranty on your item:

All of Ortofon’s cartridges are backed by a 1-year guarantee against defects in workmanship and materials when purchased from an authorized Ortofon dealer. Should your item malfunction as a result of faulty materials or workmanship, Ortofon will repair the defect(s) or replace the merchandise. Ortofon’s warranty does not cover expendable items or used/demo items. 

ORTOFON OM SCRATCH WHITE FEATURES: 

• Universal mount fitting a wide range of S-shaped tonearms
• Correct Baerwald alignment with the major part of tonearms with universal mount
• Spherical stylus minimizes scratching
• Increased tracking ability
• Reinforced rubber suspension

ORTOFON OM SCRATCH WHITE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 

• Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.: 7 mV
• Channel balance at 1kHz: 1.5 dB
• Channel separation at 1kHz: 25 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz: 15 dB
• Frequency range at -3dB: 20-20,000 Hz
• Frequency response: 20-15,000 Hz 3dB/-2dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force:  80 μm
• Compliance, dynamic lateral:  6 μm/m N
• Stylus type: Spherical
• Stylus tip radius: R 18 μm
• Tracking force range: 3-5g (30-50 mN)
• Tracking force recommended: 40g (40 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
• OM cartridge weight: 5g
• OM pre-mounted on SH-4 weight incl. screws: 14.5g
• Replacement stylus unit: Scratch White