In this video, Leif Johannsen, Ortofon's Chief Officer Acoustics and Research, explains how to set up and align your cartridge on a turntable with an integrated headshell. If you have a turntable with a tonearm with a detachable headshell, please watch this video instead https://youtu.be/6FdVke5e7-k.
CHAPTER OVERVIEW:
0:00 Intro
01:35 Unboxing the 2M Red
06:48 Step 1: Mounting
09:49 Step 2: Vertical Tracking Force
13:47 Step 3: Lateral Alignment
16:47 Step 4: Anti-skating
18:16 Recap
19:29 Record Cleaning
20:08 Stylus Cleaning
PRODUCTS USED FOR THE SETUP:
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge https://www.ortofon.com/ortofon-2m-red-p-317-n-1579
Ortofon Record brush https://www.ortofon.com/record-brush-p-916-n-3444
Ortofon Stylus brush https://www.ortofon.com/stylus-fibre-brush-p-451-n-3444
Ortofon Cartridge alignment tool https://www.ortofon.com/protractor-p-452-n-3444
PLEASE NOTE:
Some of these adjustments may not be necessary or possible due to your cartridge, turntable, or setup equipment. But the more adjustment you make when setting up your cartridge, the greater experience you will get.
Always remember that cartridges are extremely delicate devices. Absolute care and attention must be given when installing your cartridge to avoid any accidental damage.
If you need more general advice on setting up your cartridge, please visit our FAQ on our website https://www.ortofon.com/support/support-hifi/faq-installation/