Concorde MKII Mix
Multi purpose scratch and back-cuing
ABOUT THE CARTRIDGE
Just click it on and start mixing
The Ortofon Concorde MKII Mix is designed for DJs who want dependable Concorde performance without complications. Thanks to the integrated headshell design, there is no separate cartridge alignment, no screws and no fiddly wiring – the cartridge simply twists onto any standard S-shaped tonearm with a bayonet (SME) connector, and you are ready to play within seconds.
A true all-rounder
The Mix is a general-purpose model built for mixing, scratching and back-cueing alike. Its good quality spherical diamond stylus and solid aluminium cantilever serve every style of music well, delivering transparent sound across the whole spectrum and reliable groove handling. It is one of the longest-running values in DJ cartridges for a reason.
Quality you can hear
With a well-balanced 6 mV output, the Mix provides clean, consistent sound that works confidently with any DJ mixer. The pre-installed stylus is factory-fitted, so tracking performance is right from the very first record. When the stylus eventually wears out, it can be replaced in seconds with the Stylus CC MKII Mix – no need to buy a new cartridge.
Who is the Concorde MKII Mix for?
If you are starting out as a DJ, building your first turntable setup, or simply want an affordable, proven workhorse cartridge that handles every genre and technique, the Mix is one of the best choices in its class. It offers an excellent price-to-performance ratio and lets you focus on your music, not your equipment.
About Ortofon
Ortofon is a Danish company founded in 1918, and for over a century it has been one of the world’s leading names in phono technology. Every Ortofon cartridge and stylus is developed and manufactured in Denmark, combining precision engineering with decades of experience in vinyl playback. The iconic Concorde design, launched in 1982, has become the industry standard in DJ booths and broadcast studios worldwide.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
- Cartridge type: Moving Magnet (MM)
- Output voltage: 6 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Stylus type: Spherical diamond, tip radius R 18 μm
- Cantilever: Aluminium
- Tracking ability: 100 μm (315 Hz)
- Channel separation: 20 dB @ 1 kHz
- Channel balance: 1.5 dB @ 1 kHz
- Dynamic lateral compliance: 14 μm/mN
- Recommended tracking force: 3 g
- Recommended load: 47 kOhm / 200-600 pF
- Internal impedance: 700 Ohm, inductance 450 mH
- Mounting: Bayonet / SME (integrated headshell)
- Cartridge weight: 18.5 g
- Replacement stylus: Stylus CC MKII Mix
- In the box: 1 x cartridge with pre-installed stylus, stylus guard, user guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to align or adjust this cartridge? No. The Concorde design has an integrated headshell, and the stylus comes factory-fitted. Simply twist the cartridge onto a standard S-shaped tonearm with a bayonet (SME) connector and set the recommended 3 g tracking force.
Which turntables is it compatible with? The Mix fits all DJ turntables with a removable headshell and standard bayonet/SME tonearm connector – including Technics SL-1200 series, Pioneer PLX, Audio-Technica LP120 series, Reloop and many more.
Can I replace the stylus? Yes. When the stylus wears out, simply pull it off and click on a new Stylus CC MKII Mix. The cartridge body itself lasts for many years.
Is it suitable for scratching? Yes. The spherical stylus and solid cantilever make the Mix a capable general-purpose choice for scratching, back-cueing and everyday mixing.
