Ortofon OM Q.BERT ON SH4

Name: Ortofon OM Q.BERT ON SH4
Brand: ORTOFON
SKU: ORT-OM-Q.BERT-ON-SH4
Price: 2500 ZAR
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The Ortofon OM Q.BERT Premounted on SH-4 Black (OM Q.BERT on SH-4) is a turnkey, factory-assembled turntablist setup combining the ultra-high-output Ortofon OM Q.BERT moving magnet (MM) cartridge with the heavy-duty Ortofon SH-4 black aluminum headshell. Co-developed with scratch pioneer DJ Qbert, this combo brings the aggressive skip resistance, midrange-forward acoustic punch, and massive 11 mV output voltage of the OM Q.BERT directly to any standard S-shaped DJ tonearm without requiring manual cartridge alignment or delicate lead wire assembly.

Core Performance Features

Factory Pre-Mounted & Aligned: Eliminates mounting hardware setup and lead wire wiring; ships pre-aligned to standard 52 mm Technics geometry for immediate plug-and-play installation into any standard SME bayonet socket.
Massive 11 mV Output Signal: Delivers an ultra-hot 11 mV output to DJ mixer phono preamps, delivering maximum dynamic impact, low noise floor, and powerful scratch cut visibility.
Midrange-Forward Scratch EQ: Voiced specifically with an accentuated midrange curve so scratch samples, vocal cuts, and snare hits slice through dense club sound systems and heavy basslines.
Ergonomic Long Finger Lift: The SH-4 aluminum headshell features an extended, curved finger lift providing confident, steady manual needle-drops and cueing in low-light booths.
High Groove Retention & Skip Resistance: Features a reinforced suspension and stiff cantilever built to withstand aggressive backcueing, fast juggles, and heavy finger manipulation.
Low-Wear Spherical Diamond: Fitted with a precision spherical diamond tip that sits higher in the groove microgeometry, reducing record wear and groove burn during repetitive cue-point scratching.
DVS & Real Vinyl Tracking: Fully optimized for clean performance on traditional analog vinyl pressings as well as digital vinyl systems (DVS) like Serato DJ Pro, rekordbox, and Traktor Scratch.

Technical Layout & Specifications

Package Contents: 1 x Ortofon OM Q.BERT Cartridge pre-mounted on 1 x Ortofon SH-4 Headshell (Black).
Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet (MM).
Mounting Connection: Universal SME 4-pin bayonet.
Stylus Profile: Spherical (R 18 µm).
Output Voltage: 11 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec).
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 18,000 Hz (+3 dB / -2 dB).
Tracking Force Range: 2.0 g – 4.0 g (20 – 40 mN).
Recommended Tracking Force: 3.0 g (30 mN).
Tracking Ability: 90 µm (@ 315 Hz at recommended tracking force).
Channel Separation: 22 dB (@ 1 kHz).
Internal Impedance / DC Resistance: 1,680 Ohms.
Internal Inductance: 920 mH.
Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kOhms.
Recommended Load Capacitance: 200 – 400 pF.
Total Assembly Weight: ~14.4 g (Cartridge 5.0 g + Headshell 9.4 g).