{"product_id":"ortofon-vnl-dance-dj-tonabnehmer","title":"Ortofon VNL DANCE DJ Cartridge (Elliptical)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon VNL DANCE is a DJ cartridge with an elliptical stylus that pulls more detail from the groove than the spherical models in the VNL series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge comes without a headshell – you mount it on your own using the standard half-inch fitting. The neon-yellow stylus glows under UV light, which genuinely helps with cueing in a dark booth and isn't just there to look pretty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the VNL DANCE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it brings together two things that DJ cartridges usually keep apart: stage-ready toughness and a sound you'll enjoy at home too. The elliptical diamond sits on a rigid aluminium cantilever with Ortofon's own rubber suspension, 100 µm trackability keeps the stylus in the groove while back-cueing, and 10 mV output delivers plenty of level to the mixer. When the stylus wears out, you only swap the stylus insert, not the whole cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strong, detailed signal with clearer treble than a spherical tip. House, disco, techno – anything that lives on long blends and crisp hi-hats benefits. And when the records go back to the living room after the gig, the cartridge can simply come along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the VNL DANCE for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor mix DJs who care about sound, and for anyone who wants to keep using their trusted headshell. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you mainly scratch, go for the VNL TRIX with its spherical stylus – it's built for constant abuse on the platter. And if you don't want to touch a screwdriver, take the Premounted version, which comes factory-fitted on the SH-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VNL DANCE is the sound upgrade of the VNL series for everyone who mixes rather than scratches. Tough enough for the club, refined enough for the sofa – with a glowing stylus as a small bonus for dark booths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: DJ cartridge, high-output system with half-inch mount (without headshell)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus tip: elliptical diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil system: quad coils, OFC wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 10 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 4.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrackability: 100 µm (315 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 22 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance (dynamic, lateral): 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load resistance: 47 kOhm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: black body, neon-yellow stylus (UV-fluorescent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement stylus: Stylus VNL DANCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the VNL DANCE and the VNL TRIX?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VNL DANCE has an elliptical stylus, the VNL TRIX a spherical one. Elliptical traces the groove more precisely and sounds more detailed, while spherical copes better with hard scratching and back-cueing. According to Ortofon, output voltage (10 mV), tracking force (4 g) and trackability (100 µm) are the same on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a headshell for the VNL DANCE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The VNL DANCE is supplied without a headshell and mounts with the standard half-inch fitting, so it fits practically any standard headshell. If you want to get started right away, the Premounted version comes factory-fitted on the Ortofon SH-2 – plug in, set the tracking force, play. A screwdriver is all you need to mount it on your own headshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I also use the VNL DANCE for listening at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it works well for that. The elliptical stylus retrieves more detail from the groove than a pure scratch tip, and with a 47 kOhm load it runs on any ordinary MM phono input. Note the recommended tracking force of 4 g – your tonearm needs to be able to set this value accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the VNL DANCE from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you whether the DANCE or the TRIX suits the way you play – and whether your tonearm can handle 4 g of tracking force. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, our technician Mauri will mount and adjust the cartridge on your headshell if you like. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00 or message us on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e with a properly adjustable tonearm, a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e and more \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridges\u003c\/a\u003e for your second deck.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53808893034832,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-vnl-dance-dj-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1792249406","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/ortofon-vnl-dance-dj-tonabnehmer","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}