Since SP records have monaural modulation, when combining an SP stylus with a stereo body, such as the AT-VM95SP, it is recommended to use the “MONO ON” function “ of your standard Stereo Phono Preamplifier to minimize record surface noise.
AT-VM95SP, as stereo cartridge for SP mono records, when used with a dedicated archiving phono preamplifierequalizer incorporating various functions to generate a mono signal from Stereo inputs (Mono L+R, Mono L, Mono R, LR Variable Mix) allows professional archivers to minimize noise and distortion by sampling the least damage side of the grooves from an old record.
Technical Specification
Audio Technica AT-VM95SP/H
Model AT-VM95SP Type VM Stereo Dual Magnet Mounting 1/2” centres Frequency Response 20 - 20,000 Hz Output Channel Balance 1.5 dB (1 kHz) Output Voltage 2.7 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec) Vertical Tracking Angle 23° Vertical Tracking Force Range 4.5 - 5.5g (standard 5.0g) Stylus Shape SP 3 mil Conical Bonded Stylus Size 3 mil Stylus Construction Bonded Round Shank Cantilever Aluminium Pipe Coil Impedance 3.3 kΩ (1 kHz) Coil Inductance 550 mH (1 kHz) DC Resistance 485 Ω Static Compliance 12 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne Dynamic Compliance 2 x 10 – 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz) Wire Used for Coil T.P. Copper Recommended Load Impedance 47,000 Ω Recommended Load Capacitance 100-200 pF Cartridge Weight 6.1g Dimensions 17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 ( H x W x D mm) Replacement Stylus AT-VMN95SP Accessories Included Two 11 mm installation screws; Two 8 mm installation screws; Two washers
