Ortofon DJ

More Than A Century In The Groove

From pioneering sound technology in 1918 to becoming a recognised name in DJ equipment, Ortofon DJ has spent more than a century advancing sound reproduction. Ortofon DJ Cartridges connect the physical movement of record grooves to the music DJs hear and share. Their precision engineering continues to support DJs across different playing styles.

A Century Of Sound Innovation

Founded in Copenhagen in 1918, Ortofon developed technology that helped add soundtracks to silent movies in the early 1920s. In 1948, the company developed the first moving coil cartridge. Since then, Ortofon has developed and manufactured more than 300 different cartridges.

In 1979, Ortofon introduced its iconic Concorde design. Its integrated cartridge and headshell featured a standard bayonet mount, overhang and vertical adjustment facilities. This streamlined design simplified installation and replacement, quickly becoming a favourite among DJs worldwide.

From 1918 To Today

• 1918 – The Beginning: Ortofon was founded in Copenhagen with a passion for sound reproduction.
• 1979 – A DJ Icon: The Concorde design simplified cartridge mounting and replacement.
• Today – Still Leading: Ortofon leads the HiFi and DJ cartridge fields through design, engineering and materials technology.

How An Ortofon Cartridge Works

How does a small cartridge transform record grooves into music? An Ortofon cartridge converts stylus movement into an electrical signal. Your mixer, amplifier or audio interface then processes the signal for sound reproduction.

Three main components make this possible:
1. Stylus: The only component that contacts the record, tracing its groove while withstanding considerable pressure.
2. Cantilever: Connects the stylus to the generating system and needs to remain rigid and lightweight.
3. Generating System: Converts cantilever movement within a magnetic field into an electrical signal. Movement direction and speed determine the signal's amplitude and frequency.

Find Your Ortofon Concorde

The Ortofon Concorde range offers a selection of DJ cartridges designed for different performance styles and musical needs. Whether you're mixing at home, performing in a club, scratching or working with time-coded vinyl, each model provides specific features to support your setup. Differences in output voltage, tracking force, frequency response and stylus type allow DJs to choose a cartridge suited to their techniques and requirements. From balanced everyday performance to specialised tracking and detailed sound reproduction, the Concorde range combines Ortofon's cartridge engineering heritage with options for a new generation of DJs.

Concorde Mix - Clean And Balanced:

The Concorde Mix suits newcomers seeking reliable everyday performance, balanced sound quality and good output.

• Output: 6 mV
• Frequency range: 20–20,000 Hz
• Tracking force: 3 g
• Stylus type: Spherical

Concorde DJ - Versatile Performance:

The Concored DJ delivers high output, accurate tracking and excellent groove handling across different musical styles.

• Output: 6 mV
• Frequency range: 20–20,000 Hz
• Tracking force: 4 g
• Stylus type: Spherical

Concorde Club - Powerful Sound:

The Concorde Club suits club environments with higher output voltage, energetic sound, excellent tracking and improved groove handling.

• Output: 8 mV
• Frequency range: 20–20,000 Hz
• Tracking force: 3 g
• Stylus type: Special Elliptical

Concorde Scratch - Maximum Control:

The Concorde Scratch supports demanding techniques through high output, stability and increased tracking ability for back-cueing.

• Output: 10 mV
• Frequency range: 20–18,000 Hz
• Tracking force: 4 g
• Stylus type: Spherical

Concorde Digital - Time-Coded Vinyl:

The Concorde Digital provides increased output voltage and an optimised signal for time-coded vinyl, supporting stable tracking and groove handling.

• Output: 10 mV
• Frequency range: 20–18,000 Hz
• Tracking force: 4 g
• Stylus type: Spherical

Concorde Elite - Top-Level Performance:

The Concorde Elite features a nude elliptical diamond for superior tracking, detail and dynamic range, targeting demanding DJs.

• Output: 8.5 mV
• Frequency range: 20–20,000 Hz
• Tracking force: 3 g
• Stylus type: Nude Elliptical

DJ Accessories And Spares

Proper maintenance helps DJs care for their cartridges, styli and turntables. Ortofon offers accessories for stylus care, cartridge alignment and system maintenance, including:

• Stylus brush and DJ maintenance kit
• Concorde MKII protection caps, pair
• Finger lift in Black, Red, Yellow, Orange and White
• Cartridge case and stylus pressure gauge
• Libelle and bubble level
• Protractor/cartridge alignment tool

Discover The Ortofon Heritage

From its early sound technology to the iconic Concorde design, Ortofon combines precision engineering, durability and sound reproduction. With six Concorde models, replacement styli and essential accessories, DJs can choose equipment suited to their individual performance styles.