Audio Technica AT XP5 High Output DJ Cartridge 0.3 0.7 mil Elliptical Stylus, 5.5 mV, Carbon fiber Cantilever | AT-XP5

AT-XP5

1/2" Mount Elliptical Phono Cartridge For DJs

The AT-XP5 is specially designed for the needs of DJs. This cartridge features a highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body and a tracking force of 2 to 4 grams. It also offers a powerful output level of 5.5 mV, and its 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tracks the record groove with high accuracy for outstanding audio reproduction. Plus, the cartridge is specifically designed to provide maximum visibility of the stylus tip.

Key Features

• Frequency Response: 20-18,000 Hz

• Channel Separation: 20 (dB at 1 kHz)

• Vertical Tracking Force: 2.0-4.0 g (3.0 g standard)

• Stylus Construction: Bonded round shank

• Recommended Load Impedence: 47,000 ohms

• Output: 5.5 mV (1 kHz, 5 cm/sec.)

• Channel Balance: 2.0 dB (1 kHz)

• Stylus Shape: 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical

• Cantilever: Carbon fiber-reinforced ABS

• Mount: Half-inch

• Replacement Stylus: ATN-XP5

ATN-XP5 Replacement Stylus for AT-XP5 Cartridge

Rounding out Audio-Technica's new DJ line are two new moving magnet DJ phono cartridges. Born out of Audio-Technica’s legendary Hi-Fi heritage and developed with DJ’s, the new cartridges combine specialist DJ requirements with superior high-fidelity sound.

Both the AT-XP5 and AT-XP7 have been designed to be robust and reliable, with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus and a tracking force range of 2.0 to 4.0 grams, offering the ultimate tracking ability for even the widest grooves and deepest bass. This tracking ability is combined with a powerful output level, with the AT-XP5 giving 5.5 mV and the AT-XP7 giving 6.0 mV. Both cartridges feature a highly rigid, lightweight polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)/glass fiber body for minimized vibrations, and the cartridges are also designed to give maximum visibility of the stylus tip for accurate cueing. The new DJ cartridges from Audio-Technica give DJ’s superior sound without compromise.

Audio-Technica Exhibits New Line of DJ Products

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is debuting its line of DJ products at the 2018 NAMM Show. The range includes the ATH-PRO5X and ATH-PRO7X Professional DJ Headphones, the AT-LP1240-USB XP Direct-Drive Professional DJ Turntable, and the AT-XP5 and AT-XP7 Moving Magnet DJ Cartridges.

Audio-Technica is pleased to introduce two DJ-specific headphone models: the over-ear ATH-PRO5X (available in black and white) and the on-ear ATH-PRO7X (available in black). Both models feature impressive power handling, excellent isolation, robust construction, and maximum comfort for long sessions.

The AT-LP1240-USB XP is a direct-drive professional DJ turntable outfitted with the new AT-XP5 DJ cartridge. The turntable offers a host of high-performance features that make it ideal for pro, mobile and club DJ use.

Rounding out the DJ line are two new moving magnet DJ phono cartridges. Born out of Audio-Technica’s legendary Hi-Fi heritage and developed with DJ’s, the new cartridges combine specialist DJ requirements with superior high-fidelity sound.

Trusted by Professionals

Whether it’s on the boardroom table, the stage or in the studio, Audio-Technica products are trusted time and again by industry professionals looking for reliable, lovingly developed audio products for all budgets.

It’s Audio-Technica’s commitment to innovation, customer service and meticulous design that ensure professionals turn to us to provide solutions in conferencing, houses of worship, broadcasting, live sound, recording studios and beyond.

For over 50 years Audio-Technica has worked alongside leading figures in sports and music broadcast to develop and hone a range of products that deliver on the highest level.

Audio-Technica have developed and delivered products to power the Grammys, World Cup, Super Bowl, Commonwealth Games as well as every Summer and Winter Games from Atlanta 1996 to Sochi 2014

50 Years of Devotion to Music

For over 50 years Audio-Technica has worked alongside leading figures in sports and music broadcast to develop and hone a range of products that deliver on the highest level.

Audio-Technica have developed and delivered products to power the Grammys, World Cup, Super Bowl, Commonwealth Games as well as every Summer and Winter Games from Atlanta 1996 to Sochi 2014.

A Legacy in Innovation

Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica positioned itself immediately as a leader in the manufacture and design of innovative audio products. It’s expertise in innovation quickly spread to various new fields and led to the development of tone arms, microphones and headphones. Audio-Technica soon became a benchmark in those fields. Making history.

A self-made man and audiophile, Hidéo Matsushita was the former Director of the Tokyo Museum of Modern Art. It all started in his workshop, with the hand crafting of stereo cartridges. 50 years later, Audio-Technica has become one of the global leaders in audio innovation.

A Passion for Listening

Humility, passion, creativity and expertise in sound are the core values behind Audio-Technica’s legacy, greatly inspired by its founder - whose imprint on the company’s philosophy is still felt today. Audio-Technica’s passion for listening evolved in the 70’s, when it started designing headphones, building upon a legacy in innovation, meticulous engineering and artistic design.

Today, Audio-Technica’s audio products have become globally synonymous with consistently high sonic performance paired with impeccable build construction and artistic design.