Pro-Ject Pick it MM E MM Cartridge

Entry level moving magnet cartridge

The new Pick it MM E

The phono cartridge is one of the most sound-forming and sonically critical part of a turntable. It transforms the physical grooves of a record into an electrical signal. This signal determines the base quality of the music playback. Moving-Magnet (MM) cartridges are the most common and affordable solution. These can be manufactured less expensive compared to Moving-Coil (MC) and an additional advantage is the replaceable stylus. Our goal was to design a cartridge which delivers a high quality music playback while keeping the price as low as possible. The Pick it MM E is the perfect starting point for every budget vinyl lover.

Ultimate price-performance ratio

The Pick it MM E uses a low mass system which is realized with a miniature neodymium generator magnet. Due to the lower inertia the result is a clear improvement of tracking accuracy. The conical diamond tip delivers a warm and smooth high quality audio reproduction with low background noise. The enclosure is made of resonance optimized ABS which results in a total weight of around 5,5 grams. The highly damped body effectively reduces mechanical vibration induced colorations to a vanishing level.

Features

• NEW entry level Pick it MM cartridge
• NEW Pro-Ject Audio cartridge design
• Low mass moving magent system
• Improved tracking due to low inertia
• Highly damped ABS body reduces mechanical vibration
• Very low colouration and low noise playback
• Musical all-purpose cartridge
• Conical diamond
• 1/2 inch mounting standard
• Special design protects the stylus

Technical Specifications

• Cartridge principle: MM (Moving-Magnet)
• Output voltage at 1 kHz: 3,8 mV (3,54 cm/sec)
• Tracking ability at 315Hz: 70 μm
• Dynamic compliance: 14 μm/mN
• Frequency response: 10 - 20 000 Hz +/- 2dB
• Stylus type: Conical
• Tracking force, range: 1,8 - 2,2 g (mN)
• Tracking force, recommended: 2,0 g (mN)
• Height stylus tip to top mounting surface: 18,2 mm
• Tracking angle: 23°
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kΩ
• Cartridge weight: 5,5 g