Concorde MKII Digital

Designed for digital vinyl systems

The Ortofon Concorde MKII Digital is specifically designed for DVS setups that use timecode vinyl. Frequencies between 1 and 2 kHz are optimized for analog-to-digital decoding, which minimizes reading errors and extends the life of your control records—whether you’re using Serato, Traktor, or another DVS platform.

Just click it and start playing

With the Concorde design featuring an integrated headshell, there is no alignment, no screws, and no wiring. The cartridge screws directly onto any standard S-shaped tonearm with a bayonet (SME) connector and comes with the stylus factory-fitted.

Strong signal, stable tracking

A high 10 mV output delivers a robust, consistent signal for reliable decoding, while the spherical stylus and 4 g tracking force keep the needle firmly in the groove during aggressive cueing and scratching. It also plays traditional vinyl with a good, balanced sound—so a single cartridge covers your entire workflow.

Who is the Concorde MKII Digital designed for?

DJs who primarily use timecode vinyl and want maximum decoding reliability and a longer lifespan for their control records. If you run your sets through Serato or Traktor, this is the cartridge made for the job.

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.

• Cartridge type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Optimized for: Timecode vinyl / DVS (Serato, Traktor)
• Output voltage: 10 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
• Stylus type: Spherical diamond, tip radius R 18 μm
• Cantilever: Aluminum
• Tracking ability: 100 μm (315 Hz)
• Channel separation: 22 dB @ 1 kHz
• Channel balance: 1 dB @ 1 kHz
• Dynamic lateral compliance: 14 μm/mN
• Recommended tracking force: 4 g
• Recommended load: 47 kOhm / 200–400 pF
• Internal impedance: 1,200 ohms, inductance: 850 mH
• Mounting: Bayonet / SME (integrated headshell)
• Cartridge weight: 18.5 g
• Replacement stylus: Stylus CC MKII Digital
• In the box: 1 x cartridge with a pre-installed stylus, stylus guard, user guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it work with Serato and Traktor? Yes. The Digital is optimized for the decoding frequencies used by both major DVS platforms and works reliably with either one.

Can it also play regular records? Yes. Although it is designed for timecode vinyl, it plays traditional records with good, balanced sound.

Why is the recommended tracking force 4 g? The increased force keeps the stylus firmly in the groove during heavy cueing and scratching on control vinyl, reducing skips and decoding errors.

Can I replace the stylus? Yes—swap it out in seconds for a new Stylus CC MKII Digital; no tools required.