Electro Acustic/ELAC 444
444-E : 28,800 (around 1970)
444-12 : 25,900 (around 1970)
Commentary
MM type cartridge corresponding to the top model.
444-E uses an elliptical needle, and 444-12 uses a 0.5 mil needle.
The elliptical needle can suppress the distortion caused by the pinch effect.
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Model Rating
| Type | MM Type Cartridge | |
| Model Name | 444-E | 444-12 |
| Frequency characteristic | 10 Hz to 24 kHz | |
| Proper needle pressure | 0.75 ~ 1.5g | |
| Output voltage | 10mV/10cm/s | |
| Channel balance | 1.5 dB or Less (1 kHz) | |
| Channel separation | 26 dB or More (1 kHz) | |
| Traceability | 075g/100Hz(3.8cm/s) | |
| Compliance | 33x10cm-6/dyne | |
| Stylus Diameter | 0.2x0.8mil | 0.5mil |
| Vertical tracking angle | 15 ° | |
| Coil inductance | 320mH | |
| Load impedance | 47k Ω | |
| Cartridge Finish Color | Chrome | |
| Grip Finish Color | Black | |
| Exchange needle | D444-E(¥18,100) | D444-12(¥15,700) |
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