{"product_id":"ortofon-vnl-premounted-sh-4-dj-tonabnehmer","title":"Ortofon VNL Premounted on SH-4 (DJ System)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon VNL Premounted is a DJ cartridge with a spherical stylus that comes factory-mounted on the black Ortofon SH-4 headshell, so it's ready to play straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlug in, set the tracking force, go. The VNL system is Ortofon's answer to the question of how much punishment a cartridge has to take in everyday DJ use – and how to build it so it still treats your records gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the VNL Premounted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the VNL concept grows with you: the VNL II stylus is fitted at the factory, and the VNL I and VNL III styli with differently stiff suspensions are available separately. That way you tune the system to your style without replacing the cartridge. The body is ultrasonically welded and the stylus is assembled robotically. The SH-4 headshell is sturdy and rigid, with high-quality contacts to the tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid, record-friendly signal of 6 mV that suits scratching, back-cueing and DVS setups alike. The spherical stylus copes well with heavily used grooves, the kind that inevitably turn up in DJ crates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the VNL Premounted for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor turntablists, battle and DVS DJs looking for a rugged, tunable system. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6 mV is lower than the 10 mV of the VNL TRIX and VNL DANCE – so on some mixers you'll turn the gain up a little further. And if you mainly listen at home, an elliptical tip will get more fine detail out of the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic of the VNL series, ready mounted: rugged, kind to records and tunable to your style thanks to interchangeable styli. A very sensible choice for tough DJ duty – and a considerate one for your record collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: DJ cartridge, premounted on headshell (bayonet\/SME connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadshell: Ortofon SH-4, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus: Stylus VNL II (factory-fitted), spherical diamond, radius 18 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantilever: aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage: 6 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tracking force: 4 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrackability: 90 µm (315 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 20–20,000 Hz (–2\/+4 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 20 dB (1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance (dynamic, lateral): 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance (DC): 700 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInductance: 450 mH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load resistance: 47 kOhm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.5 g (cartridge), 16.0 g (incl. headshell)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: cartridge white\/black, headshell black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement styli: Stylus VNL I, VNL II, VNL III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: VNL cartridge with VNL II stylus, factory-mounted on SH-4 headshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich stylus is fitted to the VNL Premounted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VNL II stylus is fitted at the factory. Ortofon also offers the VNL I and VNL III styli, which differ in the stiffness of their suspension. This lets you adapt the system to your style – for example for more groove hold when scratching – without replacing the whole cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the VNL Premounted fit my turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits turntables with an S-shaped tonearm and a standard bayonet (SME) connection, i.e. the common DJ decks. You plug the headshell in and tighten it with the locking collar. Then all you need to set is the 4 g tracking force and the appropriate anti-skating. Straight tonearms with a fixed headshell are not compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the VNL Premounted suitable for DVS systems such as Serato or Traktor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Ortofon explicitly positions the VNL system for DVS as well as classic vinyl setups. The rugged spherical stylus is designed for scratching and back-cueing and treats your timecode records gently. On DVS interfaces with a phono input, the 6 mV is perfectly adequate – if in doubt, raise the gain on the interface slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the VNL Premounted from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we help you find the right VNL stylus for your style instead of just sending you a box. The HD Zürisee team knows DJ and hi-fi turntables from many years of advising customers, and our technician Mauri will set up the system for you if you like. Email us at shop@hdzuerisee.ch or message us on WhatsApp at 076 534 22 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e as the foundation, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eturntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e and the other \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/ortofon\"\u003eOrtofon\u003c\/a\u003e systems for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53808895689040,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-vnl-premounted-auf-sh-4-dj-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1792249406","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/ortofon-vnl-premounted-sh-4-dj-tonabnehmer","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}