Concorde MKII Twin Scratch
Maximum scratch resistance
ABOUT THE CARTRIDGE SET
Battle-ready on both decks
The Ortofon Concorde MKII Twin Scratch includes two Scratch cartridges with pre-installed styli in a rugged aluminum flight case. Matched cartridges ensure identical response on both turntables—essential for routines that transition seamlessly between decks.
Maximum scratch performance, doubled
Each cartridge delivers class-leading 120 μm tracking capability and an extra-high 10 mV output, staying locked in the groove even during the most aggressive chirps, transforms, and crabs, while delivering solid bass and extended highs.
Gentle where it counts
The spherical styli preserve more of the groove during back-cueing and scratching, protecting your battle records during endless practice. The Concorde design, with its integrated headshell, clicks right onto any bayonet (SME) tonearm—no alignment required.
Who is the Twin Scratch for?
Battle DJs and turntablists who practice and perform on two decks, and anyone who wants a spare needle on hand for competitions where a worn-out needle can’t be allowed to cut a routine short.
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 SPECIFICATIONS
- Set contents: 2 Concorde MKII Scratch cartridges with pre-installed styli
- Cartridge type: Moving Magnet (MM)
- Optimized for: Scratch, turntablism, back-cueing
- Output voltage: 10 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
- Stylus type: Spherical diamond, tip radius R 18 μm
- Tracking ability: 120 μm (315 Hz) – best in the series
- Channel separation: 22 dB @ 1 kHz
- Dynamic lateral compliance: 14 μm/mN
- Recommended tracking force: 4 g
- Mounting: Bayonet / SME (integrated headshell)
- Cartridge weight: 18.5 g each
- Replacement stylus: Stylus CC MKII Scratch
- In the box: 2 cartridges, aluminum flight case, 2 stylus guards, user guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Why a twin set for scratching? The turntables are set up on two decks—matched cartridges ensure identical tracking and output on both, and the flight case protects them between battles.
What makes Scratch special? Class-leading 120 μm tracking ability and 10 mV output—built to withstand the most aggressive techniques without skipping.
Do I need to align or adjust them? No—both cartridges come factory-installed. Just click them on, set the tracking force to 4 g, and play.
Can I replace the styluses? Yes—each one switches in seconds with the new Stylus CC MKII Scratch.
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