Ortofon VNL 1 Spherical Stylus, Flexible

About: Ortofon VNL 1 Spherical Stylus, Flexible

3 different feels to fine-tune your performance

To match the multiple applications of modern DJs, the VNL is interchangeable with 3 different styli with suspension types of varying feel and rigidity:

• Stylus VNL I compliance, dynamic lateral 16 μm/m N Flexible
• Stylus VNL II compliance, dynamic lateral 15 μm/m N Rigid 
• Stylus VNL III compliance, dynamic lateral 14 μm/m N Firm

DJs can easily identify which stylus type best suits their individual DJ style and enables their absolute best performance capability.​

The Ortofon VNL "In ViNyL we trust"

Even before the launch of the Concorde MkII, we have always studied the feedback of our customers and how they utilize our products.

Skilled DJs demand specialized tools that can help them push their creativity to the edge – consistently testing the boundaries in the realm of performance.

Understanding this and reflecting our extensive experience in industrial design and technological know-how, we present the Ortofon VNL cartridge – a model tailored uniquely to the unrelenting demands of modern turntablists and portablists.

The VNL features and improvements

• Extra resistance to hardcore scratching and back spinning
• High tracking performance for both DVS usage and real vinyl
• Optimal balance of output and of sound quality
• Technological improvements have been applied for the benefits of all users:
  • Ultrasonic welding of the components ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances.
  • Robotic assembly of stylus assembly offers high precision and uniformity of industrial production.

VNL Premounted

Expertly paired and mounted on our popular black SH-4 Headshell, the VNL is compatible with any standard DJ turntable and tonearm.

The quality of the SH-4 headshell is sturdy and rigid, with high quality tonearm terminal connections. One of the standout features of the VNL Premounted cartridge is its versatility. The universal mount fitting allows it to be used with a wide range of S-shaped tonearms, making it a great option for DJs who use multiple setups. The ergonomic design of the headshell includes a long finger lift that is easy to pick up and use, making it ideal for busy DJ sessions. And with its plug and play design, the VNL Premounted cartridge is ready to go right out of the box!

The VNL Premounted is supplied with the stylus VNL II premounted on the VNL cartridge body. 

• Features
  • Premounted on Ortofon SH-4 Black headshell
  • Universal mount fitting a wide range of S-shaped tonearms
  • Correct Baerwald alignment with the major part of tonearms with universal mount

Specifications

• Output voltage at 1,000 Hz, 5 cm/sec. - 6 mV
• Channel separation 1 kHz - 20 dB
• Frequency Response - 20 Hz – 20 kHz -2/+4 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force - 100 μm
• Compliance, dynamic lateral - 16 μm/mN
• Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm
• Tracking force range - 3 – 5 g
• Tracking force recommended - 4 g
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 700 Ohm
• Internal inductance - 450 mH
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance - 200 – 600 pF
• Cartridge weight including extra weight - 6.5 g