Video by Ortofon via YouTube
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In this video, Leif Johannsen, Ortofon’s Chief Officer Acoustics and Research, explains how to set up and align your cartridge on a turntable with an integrated headshell. If you have a turntable with a tonearm with a detachable headshell, please watch this video instead https://youtu.be/6FdVke5e7-k.
CHAPTER OVERVIEW:
0:24 Intro
1:56 Unboxing the 2M Red
6:44 Step 1: Mounting the cartridge to the headshell
11:54 Step 2: Mounting the headshell to the tonearm
12:17 Step 3: Vertical Tracking Force
16:13 Step 4: Lateral Alignment
18:07 Step 5: Anti-skating
19:21 Recap
20:40 Record Cleaning
21:25 Stylus Cleaning
PRODUCTS USED FOR THE SETUP:
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge https://www.ortofon.com/ortofon-2m-red-p-317-n-1579
Ortofon Record brush https://www.ortofon.com/record-brush-p-916-n-3444
Ortofon Stylus brush https://www.ortofon.com/stylus-fibre-brush-p-451-n-3444
Ortofon Cartridge alignment tool https://www.ortofon.com/protractor-p-452-n-3444
PLEASE NOTE:
Some of these adjustments may not be necessary or possible due to your cartridge, turntable, or setup equipment. But the more adjustment you make when setting up your cartridge, the greater experience you will get.
Always remember that cartridges are extremely delicate devices. Absolute care and attention must be given when installing your cartridge to avoid any accidental damage.
If you need more general advice on setting up your cartridge, please visit our FAQ on our website https://www.ortofon.com/support/support-hifi/faq-installation/