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Ortofon Concorde MK2 Scratch Twin Cartridge

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Features

  • The new generation of Ortofon Concorde MK2 DJ cartridges are tailored uniquely to the demands of modern turntable DJs
  • Will fit all DJ turntables with a removable headshell
  • Tailored specifically for scratch with focus on maximum scratch performance
  • Improved tracking ability and high output for scatching
  • This is two cartriges with pre-mounted styli in an aluminum flight case

Description

New Levels of Performance The Concorde Scratch allows turntablist and scratching DJs to achieve new levels of performance with an unprecedented tracking ability and extra high output. • The SCRATCH is intended especially for scratching and back-cueing. The SCRATCH uses spherical styli, as they preserve more of the groove over backcueing and scratching. • For DJs that require increased tracking ability, the SCRATCH is up to the task. The Scratch has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of the records and it is tailored specifically for scratch. • Due to its very high output 10 mV, it is perfect for scratch of all music with deep bass frequences. With solid bass reproduction and extended highs, the SCRATCH is great for any style, providing energetic sound. Firstly lock the turntable tone arm, unscrew the cartridge, gently remove the stylus from the cartridge and insert a new stylus. A stylus is changed usually by pulling straight out and in the opposite direction of the turntable's arm. If the stylus doesn't come with directions, try these: with one hand, hold the cartridge to steady it. With the other hand, using a pair of tweezers, grasp the stylus from both sides and pull. Install the new stylus: holding the stylus from the top, press it gently into the space at the tip of the cartridge where the old stylus had been. Don't force it. Cleaning of record by means of carbon fibre brush before and after every use. Cleaning of record by using record cleaning machine once in a while. Cleaning of stylus by means of a fine antistatic brush. Please remember to remove dust from the diamond tip before and after playback of each record. Use the brush in the forward direction from the rear of the cartridge towards the stylus tip and never from stylus tip to the rear of the cartridge and never from side to side. Proper adjustment of antiskating, azimuth and tracking force. The Concorde MK2 Series is available for purchase as either a single cartridge or a "Twin" set including two cartridges (both with pre-installed styli) and an aluminum flight case. Replacement styli for all the Concorde MK2 series retains the cartridges name for easily finding your direct replacement. Example: Cartridge: Concorde MK2 Mix Replacement Styli: Stylus MK2 Mix

Brand: Ortofon


Included Components: 2 x Ortofon Concorde MK2 Scratch Twin Cartridge with pre-mounted styli, Aluminum flight case


Special Feature: Scratch DJ Cartridge with Pre-Mounted Styli in Aluminum Flight Case


Material: Stainless Steel


Item Weight: 18.5 g


Style: Boom microphone stand with a telescoping boom arm


Color: White


Model Name: Concorde MK2


Compatible Devices: DJ Turntable


Signal Format: phono


Brand: Ortofon


Built-In Media: 2 x Ortofon Concorde MK2 Scratch Twin Cartridge with pre-mounted styli, Aluminum flight case


Model Name: Concorde MK2


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer: Ortofon


Number of Packs: 1


Number of Items: 1


Model Number: Concorde MKII Twin Scratch


Mfr Part Number: Scratch CC Twin


Warranty Description: 2-Year Warranty


Additional Features: Scratch DJ Cartridge with Pre-Mounted Styli in Aluminum Flight Case


Compatible Devices: DJ Turntable


Signal Format: phono


Style Name: Boom microphone stand with a telescoping boom arm


Color: White


Item Weight: 18.5 g


Enclosure Material: Stainless Steel


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • One year review
I dj at home for my own entertainment. I purchased these needles over a year ago to replace my much loved Stanton trackmaster 2 set. These needles rock. They sound great, much better than my Stanton’s. Bass is deep, highs are clear and clean. This needle is very versatile in a dj setting or really great to kick back and just listen to records. They do a good job with whatever genre you’re playing. After one year of mild use (a couple of hours a week, sometimes a little less) they still sound brand new. Very happy with my purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024 by Billy Maxwell

  • Moving Magnets.. We've got that..
Much improved design and the sonic clarity is amazing. Rugged case. The lifter arm is stronger, wider and replaceable. Excellent for beat chops, cuts, scratches...Or, just listening to your favorites on vinyl. You need to pay attention to your turntable geometry ie, (height, anti-skate & counter weight) to get these needles into the groove and keep them there whilst you're working out your ideas.. Using a pair of OG technics 1200s, I am set to/ Height= 0 - Anti-SKT =1.2 - CNTR-WT = inverted 2.2 where the CW is reversed. Yuup.. reversed CW and the vinyl rests on double felt slipmats. Top mat is soft..lower mat is firm, less grippy. Promotes better back-spin. // DJIBM ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2019 by JUSTIN ADKINS

  • Great For Scratching & Listening To Records
These needles have been really great for me. I've owned them for about 4 years now and they still work great and have lasted. I've probably scratched around 100 hours on them and listened to dozens of records with them. No loss in sound quality and no jumping out of the grooves while scratching. They are also really easy to install since you don't have to worry about tweaking to get the perfect alignment like with traditional needles. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026 by Blake

  • New Concord Design Much Better Than MK1
The main reason I got these was that Shure discontinued making M44-7 replacement stylus’s, which I was using on Technics headshells. My first cartridges were the mk1 concord style nightclubs, which sounded great, but had connection problems with some of the tonearms in club’s 1200s, also the handle was too small and thin for quickly grabbing. The new mk2 concord style has fixed these issues. My usage is 90% open format DJing and scratching on DVS, and 10% throwback vinyl sets. Comparing the sound quality to a worn M44, the low end bump was similar, the highs are nice, but that’s not apples to apples with the worn M44. The case with mounts for both is more convenient than carrying 2 large jewelry boxes. I’m satisfied with what I got for my money, but if you want to put in the time to research, you could probably get similar quality for less money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020 by D. Clayton

  • Do you like scratching
A lot more sturdy than the regular needles a lot easier to scratch with i love it will definitely grab more for back up. 2 thumbs up
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2025 by James L.

  • 2nd to none. Shure M44-7 Replacement & Possibly Upgrade
These are it. I was skeptical at first I've been using Shure M44-7s almost since i started DJing. I had the baby blue Shure 35Cs for about a year, then i moved to The Shure M44-7s. When Shure stopped making DJ cartridges i planned on getting a 2nd pair of custom Shure M44-7s because i was skeptical of anything else. Figuring they wouldn't track as well or sound right. I'm glad I trusted what other DJs were saying as well as my gut when it came to these. The Ortofon Scratch Mk2s are no joke that's the truth. I just hoped that they would work as well as a pair of my tilted m447s & so far i don't even know where the line is. They don't skip that's all i can say so if you're a scratch DJ/Turntabilist & you use real vinyl you won't look back. I have to say i was not an early user of DVS technology. I basically had to be pulled kicking and screaming into the future by the technology. I needed to know it would work on stage or in the studio. I'm a beat maker/producer sound designer & engineer that's what I do for a living so i mostly use my turntables to lay cuts on my beats & when i'm on tour with the artists i produce. Even after Serato became the standard i still used test plates when i DJ'd because i didn't trust the technology, especially on stage. I was worried something might go wrong with the laptop or the software...whatever but once i started working with Serato & had it setup correctly i realized you could rely on the technology just like you can rely on these Ortofon Scratch MK2s to not skip/jump when you're doing your thing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2022 by Mayzio

  • Very good cartridges for DVS users
These are very similar to the digital versions of this cartridge the only difference that I see is the scratch cartridge seems to be a little bit more stiff compared to the scratch cartridge both sound amazing both track very well but the only thing like I said is the scratch cartridge does seem to be a bit stiffer and does not move much when backtracking ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021 by Charlie VanDyke

  • Sexy looking turntable needle.
Highly recommended for DJ’S that love to scratch.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025 by Amazing Products

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