Concorde MKII Scratch
Maximum scratch resistance
ABOUT THE CARTRIDGE
Maximum scratch resistance
The Ortofon Concorde MKII Scratch is engineered specifically for turntablism, scratching, and back-cueing. With a class-leading 120 μm tracking ability, it stays locked in the groove even during the most aggressive routines—chirps, transforms, crabs, and beyond.
Explosive output for deep bass
An extra-high 10 mV output makes the Scratch perfect for music with deep bass frequencies. Expect solid low-end reproduction, extended highs, and an energetic sound that cuts through any battle or club set. It is the cartridge of choice for DMC-level turntablists worldwide.
Gentle where it counts
The spherical stylus preserves more of the groove during back-cueing and scratching than elliptical profiles, protecting your battle records through countless practice sessions. And with the Concorde design featuring an integrated headshell, the cartridge clicks right onto any bayonet (SME) tonearm—no alignment, no screws.
Who is the Concorde MKII Scratch designed for?
Battle DJs, turntablists, and anyone with an aggressive, hands-on style. Thanks to its outstanding tracking, it also handles worn or poorly pressed records with ease—making it a surprisingly capable everyday cartridge as well.
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
- 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
- Cantilever: Aluminum
- Tracking ability: 120 μm (315 Hz) – best in the series
- 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 Scratch
- In the box: 1 x cartridge with a pre-installed stylus, stylus guard, user guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Scratch different from the DJ model? Higher output (10 mV vs. 6 mV) and superior 120 μm tracking ability—designed specifically to withstand heavy scratching without skipping.
Why use a spherical stylus for scratching? Spherical tips preserve more of the groove during back-cueing and scratching, protecting your records over thousands of passes.
Do I need to align or adjust it? No. The stylus is factory-installed—screw the cartridge onto the tonearm and set the tracking force to 4 g.
Can I replace the stylus? Yes—swap it out in seconds with a new Stylus CC MKII Scratch.
