This model is now discontinued in the UK, but we will continue to supply the styli, to the benefit of all those existing customers out there. For suggestions on what to get in place of the Ortofon Arkiv, please feel free to call us on +44 (0)1235 511 166.
Growing demand for the ability to transcribe vinyl to digital formats has prompted the creation of the Arkiv; a cartridge specifically designed for recording purposes. The Arkiv boasts clear and accurate sound reproduction and remarkable stereo imaging, making it perfectly suited for sampling and transcription. The arkiv ships with an elliptical stylus, for extended high frequency response.
Product Availability (rrp):
Stylus Arkiv -
£45.00
TECHNICAL DATA ORTOFON ARKIV
Output voltage at 1000 Hz - 5cm/sec.6 mV
Channel balance at 1 kHz - 2 dB
Channel separation at 1 kHz - 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 315Hz at recommended tracking force - 80 µm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 9 µm/mN
Stylus type - Special elliptical
Stylus tip radius - r/R 13/25 µm
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
Cartridge colour, body/stylus - White/White
Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - Stylus Arkiv
