Experience the convenience of the 2M Red Premounted - a smart and refined choice for those seeking straightforward installation and effortless replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.
With the 2M Red Premounted, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry.
Accuracy level
With the 2M Red Premounted, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry. The 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

Compatibility
Experience the convenience of the 2M Red Premounted – a smart and refined choice for those seeking straightforward installation and effortless replacement on their S-shaped tonearm. The SH-4 headshell's resilience and stability are enhanced by its slender and refined design. A robust yet lightweight construction, coupled with an ergonomic, extended finger lift, ensures easy handling and pickup.

Features
The 2M Red features Ortofon’s very own invention: the split pole pins with a copper wire that gives you a sound reproduction so precise only your heart dares skip a beat.
The engine provides an increased output of 5.5 mV and an optimized sound reproduction and a high level of sonic accuracy. With the 2M Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms. It is like taking a step into the music itself. This is our entry-level cartridge in the series, but what an entry
Specifications
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Channel balance at 1 kHz
1.5 dB
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Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec
5.5 mV
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Channel separation at 1 kHz
22 dB
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Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
3 / - 1 dB
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Tracking ability at 315 Hz
70 µm
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Compliance, dynamic, lateral
20 µm/mN
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Cantilever material
Aluminium
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Stylus type
Elliptical
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Stylus tip radius
r/R 8/18 µm
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Tracking force range
1.6-2.0 g (16-20 mN)
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Tracking force, recommended
1.8 g (18 mN)
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Tracking angle
20°
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Internal impedance, DC resistance
1.3 kOhm
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Cartridge colour
Black/Red
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Cartridge weight
7.2 g
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Premounted cartridge weight
16.7 g
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Recommended load resistance
47 kOhm
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Internal inductance
700 mH
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Recommended load capacitance
150-300 pF