Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge

AT-MC2022

Produces a sharp, vibrant
soundscape lets you hear and
feel every detail of your music

  • Integrated stylus and 0.22 mm cantilever, formed from a single lab-grown diamond, eliminates the distortion caused by conventional bonding for pure signal transmission and fast transient response
  • The integrated diamond cantilever is lab-grown using CVD (chemical vapor deposition) process
  • Body constructed of titanium and aluminum with an elastomer undercover to reduce undesirable resonance
  • Utilizes the same magnetic circuit as the AT-ART20 for highly efficient power generation, greater output voltage and realistic sound reproduction
  • High-quality terminal pins (with gold plating that’s approximately 30 times thicker than on conventional pins) reduce contact resistance
  • Black accents on cartridge body are inspired by traditional shippo enameling (Japanese cloisonné)
  • Threaded cartridge mounting holes allow for easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm
  • Comes with specially designed walnut storage case, featuring acrylic window with laser-engraved 60th anniversary logo and serial number. In addition, the packaging uses a traditional Japanese Echizen Washi paper.
  • Hand crafted Ion plating that achieves both high durability and a stunning mirror finish

    * Due to limited production of this product, the replacement parts are in limited supply. When the stock of parts is depleted, it may be changed into another available model.

    The result of 60 years of phono cartridge research and development, the AT-MC2022 offers cutting-edge technology for the analog audio aficionado. This innovative moving coil cartridge produces a sharp, vibrant soundscape that lets you hear – and feel – every detail of your music.

    The highlight of the cartridge is its unified stylus-cantilever, formed from a single, lab-grown diamond. This unique construction eliminates the distortion caused by conventional bonding of stylus to cantilever, allowing for a purer transmission of the vibration from the record groove to the coils. The very slim 0.22 mm diamond cantilever ensures extremely high propagation velocity and fast transient response.

    The AT-MC2022 adopts the highly efficient magnetic circuit originally developed for the AT-ART20, resulting in greater magnetic flux density and output voltage. The hybrid construction of the cartridge body consists of an aluminum base and titanium housing, with an elastomer undercover to reduce undesirable resonance. Threaded mounting holes allow for easy installation to a headshell or integrated tonearm, and high-quality terminal pins (with gold plating that’s approximately 30 times thicker than is conventional) reduce contact resistance.

    In celebration of Audio-Technica’s 60th anniversary, the AT-MC2022 moving coil cartridge features design accents inspired by traditional shippo enameling (Japanese cloisonné) and comes in a specially crafted walnut storage case with flip lid, drawer and acrylic window engraved with the product’s serial number and the 60th anniversary A-T logo.



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  • AT-MC2022 Specifications

    Type

    Moving coil cartridge

    Playback Frequency Range

    20 ~ 50,000Hz

    Output Voltage

    0.55mV (1kHz and 5 cm/sec.)

    Channel Separation

    30dB (1kHz)

    Output Balance

    0.5dB (1kHz)

    Tracking Force

    1.6 - 2.0g (1.8g standard)

    Coil Impedance

    12 Ω (1kHz)

    Direct Current Resistance

    12 Ω

    Load Impedance

    >100 Ω (when head amplifier connected)

    Coil Inductance

    25μH (1kHz)

    Static Compliance

    21 x 10-6cm/dyne

    Dynamic Compliance

    15 x 10-6cm/dyne (100Hz)

    Stylus

    Unified line contact 2.2 × 0.12 mil

    Cantilever

    Ø0.22 mm solid boron

    Vertical Tacking Angle

    20°

    Dimensions

    H17.3 x W17.7 x D26.7 (mm)

    Weight

    9.5 g

    Accessories Furnished

    Non-magnetic screwdriver, Washer x 2, Protector, Brush,
    cartridge installation screws 5mm x 2, 8mm x 2, 10mm x 2, 12mm x 2,
    Case (wooden box), Accessory pouch