audio-technica AT-MONO3/SP
MOVING COIL CARTRIDGE
Specially designed for “shellac” or phonograph records
High output moving coil cartridge
Excellent production quality and wound with PCOCC coil for signal purity
Delivers excellent fidelity and superb clarity
Can be used without additional pre-amplification or a MC transformer
AT-MONO3/SP
MOVING COIL CARTRIDGE
Proven in use for many years in Japan, the Audio-Technica AT-MONO3/SP cartridge in now available in Europe and helps to bring back the pure joy of discovery and listening pleasure for 78 RPM record playing.
Made specifically for mono recordings, the cartridge only generates signal with horizontal movement. However to produce a minimal wear on the groove, the AT-MONO3/SP also has an adapted vertical compliance.
- Straight pipe aluminium cantilever and low mass stylus guarantees a high tracking ability.
- The average usage time is 500 hours extending the life span of precious mono recordings.
- High purity PCOCC allows a more transparent signal transmission offering a high efficiency and a high fidelity.
- To support the internal mechanism, the body is made of solid die-cast aluminium alloy, furthermore stiffness is achieved with the addition of rigid synthetic resin to hold the body.
“A TRUE MONO CARTRIDGE”
The AT-MONO3/SP cartridge only generates electrical signal with horizontal movement due to the horizontal configuration of the coil.
“500 HOURS OF USE”
The average usage time is 500 hours extending the life span of precious mono recordings.
| Type | Horizontal Mono Moving Coil |
| Mounting | 1/2" Centers |
| Frequency Response | 22 - 22,000 Hz |
| Body Material | Aluminium/Synthetic Resin |
| Output Voltage | 1.2 mV (at 1 kHz, 12 cm/sec) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle | 23° |
| Vertical Tracking Force Range | 3.0 - 7.0 g (5.0 g standard) |
| Stylus Shape | Conical |
| Stylus Size | 2.5 mil |
| Stylus Construction | Nude Square Shank |
| Cantilever | Aluminum Pipe |
| Coil Impedance | 40 ohms (1 kHz) |
| Coil Inductance | 190 µm (1kHz) |
| DC Resistance | 40 ohms |
| Static Compliance | 10×10-6cm/dyne |
| Dynamic Compliance | 3.5×10-6cm/dyne (100Hz) |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 400 - 47,000 ohms |
| Weight | 6.8g |
| Dimensions | 16.0 (H) x 16.6 (W) x 26.5 (L) mm |
| Replacement Stylus | When the stylus is to be replaced, replace the entire cartridge. Take the used cartridge to your Audio-Technica Authorised Service Centre. The new cartridge, or any other model which is desired among the line-up of MC cartridges sold by Audio-Technica, are available at the stylus replacement price. |
| Accessories Included | Screwdriver, 4 screws, 2 washers and 2 nuts, spacer/weight, stylus brush |
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