Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced

True Balanced Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge

Pro-Ject Pick it PRO Balanced

True Balanced Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge
$249.00
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Overview

With Pick it PRO Balanced, no longer are you limited to moving coil cartridges to begin a balanced signal chain! As word spreads about the merits & attainability of Pro-Ject’s True Balanced concept, we aim to make it even easier for you to dip your toes in the balanced pond.

The Problem…

To achieve their relatively high output voltage, MM cartridges require far more coil windings. This means there’s a much greater length of metal through which the signal must travel. This in turn amounts to higher internal impedance values relative to MC cartridges and greater susceptibility to interference. To stave of noise & interference, most all the moving magnet cartridges on the market use a generator shield that’s tied to the right channel ground. As such, balanced signal transmission from the cartridge is no longer attainable.

…and the Solution

To solve this problem, Pro-Ject Audio Systems has teamed up with Ortofon to develop a new MM cartridge design that does not associate the generator shield with the right channel ground. Long & short, Pick it PRO Balanced sends a symmetrical signal that, with a Pro-Ject True Balanced turntable, phono preamp & cable, delivers the balanced audio experience starting from a moving magnet phono cartridge – an industry first!

Details & Specs

Model Pick It PRO Balanced
Cartridge Principle moving magnet (MM)
Output Voltage (1kHz) 4mV
Channel Separation (1kHz) 22dB
Tracking Ability (315Hz) 70μm
Frequency Response (+/- 2dB) 20Hz-20kHz
Stylus Type bonded elliptical
Stylus Tip Radius r/R 8/18μm
Tracking Force Range 1.8-2.2g (18-22mN)
Recommended Tracking Force 2.0g (20mN)
Tracking Angle 20°
Compliance 12μm/mN
Internal Impedance 750Ω
Internal Inductance 450mH
Recommended Load 47k Ω
Recommended Capacitance 150-300pF
Cartridge Weight 7.2g

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