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Numark CS-1 DJ Cartridge: Professional Dance Music Stylus

Name: Numark CS-1 DJ Cartridge: Professional Dance Music Stylus
Brand: Numark
SKU: CS-1

Optimize Your Mix with Professional DJ Cartridge The Numark CS-1 is a professional DJ cartridge engineered for dance music. It delivers true full-range frequency response with a fine tip circular diamond stylus and high output, making it an ideal choice for club and mobile DJs. The included head...

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Overview

Optimize Your Mix with Professional DJ Cartridge

The Numark CS-1 is a professional DJ cartridge engineered for dance music. It delivers true full-range frequency response with a fine tip circular diamond stylus and high output, making it an ideal choice for club and mobile DJs. The included headshell and stylus ensure easy setup and optimal performance.

Specifications:

Frequency Response: 20 to 22,000 Hz
Output: 6mV
Channel Separation: 32dB (nominal)
DC Resistance: 430Ω/ch
Inductance: 400mH/ch
Weight: 18.0g
Channel Balance: Within 1.5dB
Tracking Force: 3g
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ 200pf
Stylus Tip: Fine Circular Diamond
Application: Club and Mobile DJs

Key Features

Frequency response: 20 to 22,000Hz

Channel separation nominal: 32dB

Weight: 18.0g

Stylus tip: fine circular diamond

Application: club and mobile DJs, high output

Specifications

Frequency Response

20 to 22,000Hz

Channel Separation (Nominal)

32dB

Weight

18.0g

Stylus Tip

Fine circular diamond

Application

Club and mobile DJs, high output

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the frequency response of the Numark CS-1 DJ Cartridge?

The Numark CS-1 DJ Cartridge has a frequency response ranging from 20 to 22,000Hz.

What kind of stylus tip does this cartridge feature?

It is equipped with a fine circular diamond stylus tip for accurate tracking.

What is the recommended application for this DJ cartridge?

This cartridge is specifically recommended for club and mobile DJs due to its high output and robust design.

How much does the Numark CS-1 DJ Cartridge weigh?

The cartridge has a weight of 18.0g.

What is the nominal channel separation provided by this cartridge?

It offers a nominal channel separation of 32dB, contributing to clear sound imaging.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Boasts a wide frequency response range of 20 to 22,000Hz, ensuring full reproduction of music frequencies.
Offers a nominal channel separation of 32dB, contributing to clear stereo imaging and sound quality.
Designed with a fine circular diamond stylus tip, providing precise groove tracking and durability.
Specifically optimized for "club and mobile DJs," indicating suitability for demanding professional environments.
Features a high output, ensuring a strong signal for robust sound reinforcement in loud venues.

👎 Cons

Weighs 18.0g, which is on the heavier side for a cartridge and may require careful balance adjustments on some tonearms.
While a fine circular diamond tip is durable, some DJs might prefer elliptical or spherical tips for specific scratching or mixing styles.
The frequency response range is good but doesn't explicitly state ultra-high fidelity specific to audiophile playback, focusing on DJ use.
The "high output" feature, while beneficial for club environments, might require gain adjustment on sensitive preamps.
The application focus on "dance music" and "club and mobile DJs" suggests it might not be universally optimized for all music genres or hifi listening.