AT 36 ML

The Audio Technica AT 36 ML is a moving coil (MC) cartridge designed for vinyl playback, featuring a microline stylus with a bare diamond tip. This cartridge operates with an output voltage of 0.12 mV at 1 kHz, measured at a distance of 5 cm from the stylus. The design incorporates a gold-plated cantilever for improved signal transmission. The frequency response ranges from 10 Hz to 50,000 Hz, ensuring a wide range of audio reproduction. It boasts a channel balance of less than 0.5 dB at 1 kHz and a channel separation greater than 30 dB at the same frequency, which contributes to an accurate stereo image. The compliance is rated at 35 x 10^-6 cm/dyne static and 9 x 10^-6 cm/dyne dynamic at 100 Hz. For optimal performance, the recommended tracking force is between 1.2 and 1.7 grams, and it is compatible with termination impedances greater than 20 ohms and up to 100 ohms. The cartridge weighs in at 7 grams, making it a lightweight option for turntables.