Ortofon VNL TRIX DJ Cartridge Premounted on SH-2 Headshell
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The Ortofon VNL TRIX is a DJ cartridge factory-mounted on a black SH-2 headshell. It pairs a spherical stylus for scratching and back-cueing with 10 mV output and a white stylus body that fluoresces under UV light. Fit it to a compatible tonearm and set the recommended tracking force of 4.0 g.
Ortofon VNL TRIX Premounted Scratch DJ Cartridge with SH-2 Headshell
The Ortofon VNL TRIX Premounted gives you a spherical DJ cartridge and black SH-2 headshell in one assembly. It is the VNL option to choose if your sets involve scratching, repeated back-cueing or switching between turntablism and regular vinyl mixing. The fluorescent white stylus body is easy to pick out under UV lighting when you are cueing a record in a dark booth.
Spherical stylus for scratching and back-cueing
Ortofon pairs a spherical stylus with an aluminium cantilever and rubber suspension designed for DJ use. The TRIX is suited to working a record forwards and backwards during a routine. If you mainly play records forwards and want an elliptical profile for detailed playback, compare the VNL DANCE instead.
Factory-mounted on the black SH-2 headshell
The cartridge comes attached and wired to the headshell, so you can skip fitting the mounting screws and connecting the small cartridge leads. The SH-2 uses an SME-style bayonet fitting. Check that your tonearm accepts the connector and that its counterweight can balance the 17 g assembly. Follow your turntable's alignment instructions, then set Ortofon's recommended tracking force of 4.0 g before playing.
10 mV output and a replaceable stylus
Ortofon rates the TRIX at 10 mV output at 1 kHz and recommends a 47 kOhm load. Connect your turntable to a compatible moving-magnet phono input or use a phono preamp before a line input. When the stylus wears, you can fit a replacement VNL TRIX stylus and keep the existing cartridge and headshell.
Who Is This For?
- Scratch DJs and turntablists: Choose the TRIX if scratching and repeated back-cueing are central to your sets.
- Vinyl DJs upgrading one deck: Choose the premounted version if you want the cartridge, stylus and headshell supplied as one assembly.
- Two-turntable setups: Order two assemblies if you want the same cartridge on both decks. Each listing is for one assembly.
Compare Ortofon VNL TRIX Premounted, VNL TRIX and VNL DANCE
- VNL TRIX Premounted on SH-2: Choose this version if you want the spherical TRIX cartridge already fitted and wired to a black SH-2 headshell.
- Ortofon VNL TRIX DJ Cartridge: Choose the standalone version if you already have a compatible headshell and want to mount the cartridge yourself.
- Ortofon VNL DANCE Premounted on SH-2: Choose this version if you want the same premounted format with an elliptical stylus for detailed vinyl playback.
- Ortofon VNL DANCE DJ Cartridge: The elliptical DANCE option for buyers who want to reuse their own headshell.
Complete Your Ortofon VNL TRIX Setup
- Replacement stylus: Keep an Ortofon Stylus VNL TRIX as a spare if you regularly scratch or take your cartridge to gigs.
- Phono mixer: Browse DJ mixers and look for a compatible moving-magnet phono input for each turntable you plan to connect.
- Record and stylus care: Browse turntable accessories for suitable cleaning tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does premounted on SH-2 mean?
Ortofon fits and wires the VNL TRIX cartridge to the black SH-2 headshell at the factory. The cartridge, stylus and headshell arrive as one assembly.
Is the VNL TRIX suitable for scratching?
Yes. Ortofon designed the spherical VNL TRIX stylus for DJ use including scratching and back-cueing.
Will the SH-2 fit my turntable?
Check that your tonearm accepts an SME-style bayonet headshell and that the counterweight can balance the 17 g assembly.
Do I still need to set the tracking force?
Yes. Balance the tonearm after fitting the assembly, check alignment as directed by your turntable manufacturer and set Ortofon's recommended tracking force of 4.0 g.
What is the difference between VNL TRIX and VNL DANCE?
TRIX uses a spherical stylus and is the option to choose for scratch-focused use. DANCE uses an elliptical stylus and is the option to compare when detailed vinyl playback is your priority.
Can I replace the stylus separately?
Yes. Use the Ortofon Stylus VNL TRIX to replace a worn or damaged stylus without changing the cartridge or headshell.
Is this a twin pack?
No. This listing is for one premounted assembly. Order two if you want to equip both decks.
Key Features
- VNL TRIX DJ cartridge factory-mounted on a black Ortofon SH-2 headshell.
- Spherical stylus for scratching, back-cueing and everyday vinyl mixing.
- Aluminium cantilever and Ortofon rubber suspension.
- 10 mV rated output at 1 kHz and 5 cm/s.
- White stylus body fluoresces under UV light.
- SME-style bayonet fitting for compatible tonearms.
- 17 g assembly weight and 4.0 g recommended tracking force.
What's Included
1 x Ortofon VNL TRIX DJ cartridge with spherical stylus, factory-mounted on a black Ortofon SH-2 headshell.
Supplied as one assembly for one turntable.
Specifications
Brand: Ortofon
Model: VNL TRIX Premounted on SH-2
Headshell: Ortofon SH-2 Black
Tonearm fitting: SME-style bayonet
Stylus type: Spherical
Stylus tip radius: 18 µm
Cantilever: Aluminium
Output voltage: 10 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/s
Tracking ability: 100 µm at 315 Hz
Channel separation: 22 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±3 dB
Dynamic lateral compliance: 12 µm/mN
Recommended tracking force: 4.0 g
Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
Premounted assembly weight: 17 g
Stylus colour: Fluorescent white
Replacement stylus: Ortofon Stylus VNL TRIX