Ortofon MC 100

• Manufacturer: Ortofon

• Building time: about 1983 - min. 1985
• Color: blue

• Principle: MC
• Frequency response: 5 - 50,000 Hz; 20 - 20,000 Hz (+3, -1 dB)
• Channel separation:
• Channel balance:
• Crosstalk attenuation:
• Output voltage (1,000 Hz): 0.09 mV/ 5 cm/s
• Termination resistance:
• Inductance:
• Needle type: elliptical, nude
• Recommended contact force: 15 mN

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
  • U' models: for mounting on u' headshell, shape like OM series.
  • MC 100 U: also blue housing;
  • MC 200, MC 200 U: housing colour silver.

• The MC 100 was described by Ortofon as a "junior" model of the 200 version (according to the Ortofon description, see link).

Reports

• Audio 03/1983: Test cartridge 200 - 400 DM

Link

• http://www.ortofon.com/mc-100-200-p-638