{"product_id":"audio-technica-at33xmono-i-mono-mc-cartridge","title":"Audio Technica AT33xMONO\/I Mono MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e The AT33xMONO\/I is an MC cartridge dedicated for playback of mono 33.3 and 45rpm records (not 78rpm). The new 'x' update feature various refinements that take it to the next performance level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is their top mono MC Cartridge and uses the new refinements found throughout the '33x' range including the new multi piece body designed to lower resonance. This cartridge provides an exceptionally clear monaural sound with a substantial low end and reduced surface noise.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt uses a neodymium magnet and permendur yoke (shaped for optimal monaural sound reproduction) to provide highly efficient power generation (which is the main difference between this cartridge and the AT33xMONO\/I which uses a Samarium cobalt magnet and pure iron yoke).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA 0.65mil Conical stylus is used with a hard duralumin cantilever.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe architecture of this model means that it just generates signal from horizontal movement only, which is optimal for mono record playback and helps reduce surface noise and record wear to a minimum. There are two PCOCC (\u003cspan\u003ePure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting Copper) \u003c\/span\u003ewound coils wired in the horizontal plane which means there's output from both sets of terminals meaning that it can be used into a stereo tonearm\/system without any other changes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDue to the appropriate compliance in the vertical direction this cartridge will not damage stereo records.  The newly developed suspension mechanism and rubber damper design (with lower dynamic compliance than other A-T cartridges) enable the cartridge to be used with a variety of tonearms The newly developed suspension mechanism uses piano wire for even better tracking accuracy, lowering the dynamic compliance slightly for more substantial audio, particularly in the mid-low range. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe body of the cartridge is made from a combination of materials including diecast zinc, aluminium and a high rigidity polymer, all with the aim of increasing rigidity and reducing resonance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"plain\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrequency Response    20 to 30,000 Hz\u003cbr\u003eVertical Tracking Angle    20°\u003cbr\u003eTracking Force    2.0 to 2.4 g (2.2 g standard)\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Load Impedance    ≥ 100 ohms (when head amplifier connected)\u003cbr\u003eCoil Impedance    10 ohms (1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003eDC Resistance    10 ohms\u003cbr\u003eCoil Inductance    27 μH (1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003eOutput Voltage    0.42 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm\/sec., horizontal signal)\u003cbr\u003eOutput Balance    1.0 dB (1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003eHorizontal\/Vertical Output Ratio    25 dB (1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003eStylus Shape    Nude conical\u003cbr\u003eCantilever    Duralumin pipe\u003cbr\u003eStatic Compliance    14 × 10-6 cm\/dyne\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Compliance    6 × 10-6 cm\/dyne (100 Hz)\u003cbr\u003eDimensions    16.1 mm (0.63”) × 16.6 mm (0.65”) × 26.1 mm (1.0”) (H × W × D)\u003cbr\u003eAccessories Included    Non-magnetic screwdriver; Brush; Washer* × 2; Cartridge installation screws* (M2.6) (8.0 mm (0.31”) × 2, 10.0 mm (0.39”) × 2, 13.0 mm (0.51”) × 2); Protector\u003cbr\u003eThreaded Hole    M2.6 × 2\u003cbr\u003eStylus Curvature Radius    0.65 mil\u003cbr\u003eType    MC\u003cbr\u003eWeight    10.1 g (0.36 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deco Audio Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53439537938696,"sku":"da_audiotechnica_at33_I_mono_mccart","price":479.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3603\/7640\/files\/at33xmono_1_01.webp?v=1772783586","url":"https:\/\/decoaudioshop.co.uk\/products\/audio-technica-at33xmono-i-mono-mc-cartridge","provider":"Deco Audio Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}