Phono Cartridge Setup | Turntable with detachable headshell

In the video, Leif Johannsen explains the process of setting up and aligning a cartridge on a turntable with a detachable headshell. The term "detachable" indicates that the front part of the tonearm, which is where the cartridge will be mounted, can be removed. This feature allows for easier cartridge installation and adjustment. The detachable headshell is commonly referred to as a universal connector on the tonearm.
If you have a turntable with a tonearm with an integrated headshell, please watch this video instead • Phono Cartridge Setup ... .
CHAPTER OVERVIEW:
0:00 Intro
1:56 Unboxing the 2M Red
6:44 Step 1: Mounting the cartridge to the headshell
11:54 Step 2: Mounting the headshell to the tonearm
12:17 Step 3: Vertical Tracking Force
16:13 Step 4: Lateral Alignment
18:07 Step 5: Anti-skating
19:21 Recap
20:40 Record Cleaning
21:25 Stylus Cleaning
PRODUCTS USED FOR THE SETUP:
Ortofon Record brush www.ortofon.com/record-brush-...
Ortofon Stylus brush www.ortofon.com/stylus-fibre-...
Ortofon Cartridge alignment tool www.ortofon.com/protractor-p-...
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 www.ortofon.com/support/suppo...

[@ThePatMarky]

I feel like a thief now.. having such explanations of that quality without having to pay for it. I hope Audiotechnica also paid that man for using that table.. Because I want one ASAP.

[@Bigizzman01]

Thank you Leif for a very concise & informative video its helped no-end in setting up my new cartridge & turntable

[@tychomagneticanomaly]

Excellent work dear Leif Johansson. I'll try to repeat this as calm and concentrated as you did.

[@etravix]

Perfect video. I feel confident in installing the 2M Red. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertculp9189]

Excellent! First video instruction I have seen that mentioned the .52mm starting point. Thank you...

[@MrPetermc199]

Tak for mange gode informative videoer.

[@sfin01as]

Vielen Dank, Sie haben die Montage sehr gut erklärt.

[@lpizz8830]

Excellent video. I just installed a 2M Blue on my old Teac PX-500 and it was skipping. I adjusted the "length" to 52mm with a digital micrometer and I set the arm pitch to 1.8 and so far its fixed the problem. Thanks for your help!!!

[@PaulHerrera-et3gy]

Great video, now i know how to make adjustments after cartridge replacement, thank you!

[@Innuband]

Outstanding tutorial, thank you!

[@lupo631]

Excellent explanation! Thank you very much! I'm using Ortofon cartridges for more than 40 years now.

[@Ortofonofficial]

Thank you! That is great! Which cartridge are you currently using?

[@lupo631]

@@Ortofonofficial You will be surprised: Because of your explanation videos and recommendation for my turntable on your website I ordered a 2M Blue, which arrived today just two hours ago. My preferred system the last years is or better was an OMB 5, bought 20 years ago but is worn out now as you can imagine. The turntable is a Technics SL D3, bought in 1984, still working, alway fitted with Ortofon cartridges...

[@lupo631]

​@@Ortofonofficial As you recommended I took time for the change. I was really surprised what a great difference this is. Never thought that. Really astonishing what this makes a difference. The only annoying thing is, that the Ortofon test vinyl is scratchy on both sides. It was factory sealed but so sratchy I never got a brand new vinyl like this. I hope my dealer will replace it.

[@williamjones4483]

@@garycanuel3102 Anti-skating is supposed to be set at the same numerical value as the tracking force.

[@jensmaier8289]

perfect explained and very helpful ! many Thanks!

[@Themagnetic1]

This was very helpful thank you so much for the information!!! Perhaps do a record cleaning video next?

[@themrgumbatron]

wonderful tutorial. well presented sir.

[@joeyg7458]

Thanks very very helpful

[@pizzabaconcheese5536]

great video

[@senthilkumara7907]

Good Afternoon Sir

[@bobhickey77]

No mention of the Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) by adjusting the ring to increase/decrease the height of the tonearm relative the platter?

[@jeffl915]

Great video. I actually use a digital scale to measure tracking force.

[@lpizz8830]

The only sophisticated equipment I have is a cheapie digital micrometer from Walmart. Thanks again

[@jacknjill3000]

Thanks for the video! I’m always amazed at the Germans and Japanese in how meticulous they are about everything. I mean that as a positive thing and live in America and don’t see this level of detail here in America.

[@jacknjill3000]

Interesting on the 52mm distant bc they also have on new turntables platter what level to match and one I think you can download and put on the turntable. The weight on my technic TT arm is tricky bc one part moves up and down the weight, but the number marking I guess you put after you adjust the weight bc it just turns but not moving anything.

[@ulrikmortensen9426]

Even The Danes (Ortofon is Danish and the thick accent you hear is Danish)😊

[@Rebel9668]

Interesting, but my turntable also has an adjustment that raises and lowers the back of the tonearm so that the stylus sits straight up and down with the tonearm being level from front to back so I guess I'll have to figure out that adjustment myself.

[@eugeniopizzorni]

Buonasera Signor JOHANNESEN. La Ringrazio per questo video sul montaggio della TESTINA, e il bilanciamento del braccio, con regolazione forza di lettura ed ANTI SKATING. Grazie 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗. Sul mio 1200MK5 ho montato LA MC ORTOFON JUBILEE, é suona che è una MERAVIGLIA. Nel Ringraziarla, un abbraccio forte e un saluto a Tutto lo STAFF ORTOFON da EUGENIO 😉 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗🤗🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@cwood7240]

I love the way you explained the 52 mm distance which I render is the overhang. Is that the same for all tonearms or just the "S" tonearms?

[@NiiOnLood]

It's not the overhang. Overhang is the distance between stylus and spindle as stylus was placed directly over spindle. This number varies among manufacturers. Many vintage Pioneer tables require stylus to locking ring distance being 49mm to achieve correct alignment.

[@ricardooliveira3205]

Suggestion on a kit to buy to adjust and level it?

[@DavidBailey-mo2ff]

Hi Leif ,I would like to replace or upgrade my older jarrod tonearm to a newer one. Can you help? Do you have any videos on upgrading a older?? Jarrod..Thanks Linda from GA . USA

[@sensational_cellar8606]

How do you adjust to exactly 52mm? I must be very approximate because you can’t put a calliper on the stylus because it will break. I never understand how to do this.

[@rustypipe]

I wonder if the protractor is suitable for Technics 1210 You can use Technics overhang gauge and double check it with Sevenson protractor not sure if this one is good for it.

[@jtampio]

I used a digital caliper to install a Red on a Denon 300 yesterday and was able to visually line up the end of the stylus with one side of the caliper fairly well; might be off by a bit but hard to get more precise for the reasons you note.

[@prewinder]

Hello. I just bought an SH-4 Headshell in a store and now I discover that it is only supplied with very long screws. Is something missing in the packet or why do you only deliver the headshell with over 1 cm long screws? They are far to long for the 2M Red pickup that I have.

[@quandtlee7754]

Normally, how to match the impedence between cartridge and phono stage? For example, the internal impedence of MC cartridge is 5Ω, how many the ohm of impedence for phono stage?

[@TheBodhisattvaWisdom]

Wonder what model AT turntable this is?

[@edwinsinclair9853]

How about vertical tracking angle?

[@shakeelrufaie993]

Although you have explained well, yet your written caption on the screen comes in between and hides the display badly.

[@rickc661]

Yep. good vid. the fairly easily replaceable SAE head shell design ( about $25. including the critical wires ) is very good. as mentioned, some designs are not easily replaceable - and the 4 tiny wires / contacts are VERY fragile. break one and an expensive T'table can instantly become worth about 2 cents. pathetic design by companies, what about durability ? by now Cartridges should have a standard plug into end of tonearm design. I think maybe Technics had a system but somehow it didn't fly. ??

[@eugeniopizzorni]

Mi perdoni Signor JOHANNESEN, la ORTOFON JUBILEE, l' ho acquistata dai Fratelli GIORGIO e GIANNI UNCINI di GENOVA 😁😁🤗🤗🔝👏👏❤️🔝🔝🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@ferre77]

I just purchased this and it’s not balancing to 1.8. But on my digital scale it’s saying 1.8.

[@senthilkumara7907]

Which country are you from Sir

[@senthilkumara7907]

Need some clarification sir

[@jedi-mic]

You need to tell people to twist the cartridge slightly in the head shell it is better alignment for the faster in a groove buy a millimeter or little bit more. Wally has done tests on zmith alignment and I found out 78% is inaccurate and this is even on expensive cartridges makes no difference on price even if yourself claim its half a percent and this is never correct majority of the time you can always get the tool to measure it from him

[@bristolfashion4421]

With the Dane, we frequently find that the demeanour is calm and relaxed. This may be due to something in the water - or else perhaps a consequence of pleasure derived from listening to recorded music of a good quality. Who knows?