Growing demand for the ability to transcribe vinyl to digital formats has prompted the creation of the Arkiv a cartridge specially designed to provide optimized sound quality specifically for recording purposes. The Arkiv boasts clear and accurate sound reproduction and remarkable stereo imaging, making it perfectly suited for sampling, transcription, and numerous other professional applications.

Technical Specifications

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec.
6 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz
2 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz
23 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz
15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB
20-22.000 Hz
Frequency response
20-20.000 Hz +/2 dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force
80 m
Compliance, dynamic lateral
9 m/m N
Stylus type
Special Elliptical
Stylus tip radius
r/R 13/25 m
Tracking force range
2.0-4.0 g (20-40 mN)
Tracking force recommended
3.0 g (30 mN)
Tracking angle
20
Internal impedance, DC resistance
750 Ohm
Internal inductance
450 mH
Recommended load resistance
47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance
200-600 pF
Concorde cartridge weight
18.5 g