Needle Question
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 23

Thread: Needle Question

  1. #1
    Tech Guru Otacon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Mississippi
    Posts
    1,435

    Default Needle Question

    Ok so i just got my first set of vinyl turntables after being at it for about a year and a half now, and i have a question about needles/carts sorry if its a stupid question. Whats the diffrence in a OM Needle and just a "regular" needle? \

    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/ORTOFON-CONCORDE-NIGHT-CLUB-KIT/dp/B00164EUVE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1326839809&sr=8-3"]Amazon.com: ORTOFON CONCORDE NIGHT CLUB 2 KIT: Musical Instruments@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qONCJ2CqL.@@AMEPARAM@@41qONCJ2CqL[/ame]
    vs
    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Ortofon-OM-Nightclub-Turntable-Cartridge/dp/B000T9K6AQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1326839809&sr=8-8"]Amazon.com: Ortofon OM Nightclub II Single Turntable Cartridge: Musical Instruments@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419uJo36oxL.@@AMEPARAM@@419uJo36oxL[/ame]


    thanks

  2. #2
    Tech Guru djproben's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Hollywood, CA
    Posts
    2,709

    Default

    From the looks of those two pages, the OM is not installed on a headshell, so you'll need to do that yourself, while the others are on "Concorde" style headshells (which I personally detest but a lot of people dig them). Also, the OM is only a single cart whereas the others are for a pair, but you probably already knew that.
    "Art is what you can get away with." - Marshall McLuhan

  3. #3
    Tech Guru djproben's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Hollywood, CA
    Posts
    2,709

    Default

    more info from Ortofon: http://www.ortofon-dj.com/en/faq


    1.5. Is there a difference between the OM and Concorde series of cartridge?

    The sole difference between OM and Concorde cartridges is the housing and contacts found on the cartridge. Whereas the OM range requires mounting onto an appropriate headshell, the Concorde range conveniently attaches directly to the tonearm. There is no difference in sound between the two ranges, within the respective series of cartridge (ie OM Elektro versus Concorde Elektro, etc).
    "Art is what you can get away with." - Marshall McLuhan

  4. #4
    Tech Mentor killerfanatics's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Inglewood, Ca.
    Posts
    171

    Default

    Nevermind. You beat me.
    Last edited by killerfanatics; 01-17-2012 at 06:16 PM. Reason: Better answer above.

  5. #5
    Tech Guru Otacon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Mississippi
    Posts
    1,435

    Default

    this is exactly what i needed to know, thanks a ton guys!
    Last edited by Otacon; 01-18-2012 at 09:10 AM.

  6. #6
    Tech Mentor
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Posts
    277

    Default

    it's also worth pointing out that the OM version of a cartridge is going to be cheaper than the respective concorde variant.

    the concordes have two advantages: (i) they install faster and easier; (ii) it is pretty much impossible to mount a concorde the wrong way, whereas some will install an OM (or other headshell-mounted cart) incorrectly. not that it's hard but, for headshell-mounted carts, you'll need to use the technics overhang gauge or a cartridge alignment protractor.

  7. #7
    Tech Guru Otacon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Mississippi
    Posts
    1,435

    Default

    Yeah I noticed the price difference that's why i came to the pros for knowledge. Whoa, that last part kinda blew my mind...overhang gauge? I'm using a pair of Technic 1210's

  8. #8
    Tech Mentor
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Posts
    129

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by rgtb View Post
    it's also worth pointing out that the OM version of a cartridge is going to be cheaper than the respective concorde variant.

    the concordes have two advantages: (i) they install faster and easier; (ii) it is pretty much impossible to mount a concorde the wrong way, whereas some will install an OM (or other headshell-mounted cart) incorrectly. not that it's hard but, for headshell-mounted carts, you'll need to use the technics overhang gauge or a cartridge alignment protractor.
    khm. I only used Concordes until now, but now I'm gonna go for some cartridges that need mounting on headshell (prolly m44-7 or m35x). I have never mounted it and I certainly don't have 'overhang gauge' or anything similar so will I screw up my cartridge (or headshell) or can I do it without ?

    Help is appreciated.

  9. #9
    Tech Mentor
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Posts
    277

    Default

    guys, the technics overhang gauge is included with newly-purchased technics 1200s. it is used to make sure that the cart (and hence the stylus) is positioned such as to minimize tracking-angle errors. this is not necessary on a concorde cart, as those have a fixed stylus position relative to the tonearm. (ortofon designed the concordes such that the stylus position is best for 1200s.)

    you can purchase a new technics overhang gauge for $5 or so at places that sell replacement parts for technics.

    as an alternative to the technics overhang gauge, cartridge alinment protractors can be used. these are essentially calibers or stencils. (sorry my english isn't perfect--i'm looking for the correct english word.) note that these protractors are tonearm-specific. ortofon and other companies manufacture protractors appropriate for technics tonearms. they go for ~$10.
    Last edited by rgtb; 01-18-2012 at 11:22 AM.

  10. #10
    Tech Mentor
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Posts
    129

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by rgtb View Post
    guys, the technics overhang gauge is included with newly-purchased technics 1200s. it is used to make sure that the cart (and hence the stylus) is positioned such as to minimize tracking-angle errors. this is not necessary on a concorde cart, as those have a fixed stylus position relative to the tonearm. (ortofon designed the concordes such that the stylus position is best for 1200s.)

    you can purchase a new technics overhang gauge for $5 or so at places that sell replacement parts for technics.

    as an alternative to the technics overhang gauge, cartridge alinment protractors can be used. these are essentially calibers or stencils. (sorry my english isn't perfect--i'm looking for the correct english word.) note that these protractors are tonearm-specific. ortofon and other companies manufacture protractors appropriate for technics tonearms. they go for ~$10.
    Is it really necessary? Can I mount M44-7 without any gauge or alignement protectors ?

    Just screw it onto the headshell and connect the wires ?

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •