Audio Technica AT-OC9XEB Moving Coil Cartridge

Product Summary

The Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEB is a dual moving coil phono cartridge designed to deliver detailed and dynamic vinyl playback. As part of the respected OC9X series, it combines Audio-Technica’s moving coil generator technology with carefully engineered materials for precise sound reproduction.

The cartridge features a 0.3 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical stylus mounted on an aluminium cantilever. This stylus profile follows record groove modulation more accurately than a conical stylus, helping improve frequency response and reduce distortion during playback.

Audio-Technica’s dual moving coil design uses independent left and right channel coils arranged in a reverse V configuration. This layout helps reduce stylus pressure while improving channel separation and stereo imaging.

A rigid aluminium body helps minimise unwanted resonance, while a neodymium magnet and pure iron yoke increase magnetic energy for improved signal accuracy. Threaded mounting holes also simplify cartridge installation on standard headshells.

Key Benefits

• Dual moving coil phono cartridge for detailed analogue playback
• 0.3 × 0.7 mil bonded elliptical stylus
• Aluminium cantilever for stable tracking
• Reverse V dual coil arrangement improves stereo separation
• PCOCC copper coils support clean signal transmission
• Neodymium magnet and pure iron yoke enhance magnetic efficiency
• Rigid aluminium body reduces unwanted vibration
• Threaded cartridge body simplifies installation
• Standard ½-inch mount compatible with most tonearms
• Made in Japan

Technical Specifications

Cartridge & Stylus

• Type: Dual Moving Coil (MC)
• Stylus Shape: Bonded elliptical
• Stylus Size: 0.3 × 0.7 mil
• Cantilever: Aluminium pipe

Performance

• Frequency Response: 20 – 30,000 Hz
• Output Voltage: 0.32 mV
• Channel Separation: 25 dB (1 kHz)
• Channel Balance: 1.5 dB
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.0 g
• Tracking Force Range: 1.8 – 2.2 g

Electrical

• Coil Impedance: 12 Ω
• DC Resistance: 12 Ω
• Recommended Load Impedance: 100 Ω or higher
• Coil Inductance: 25 μH

Physical

• Mount Type: Standard ½-inch mount
• Dimensions: approx. 17.3 × 16.8 × 25.7 mm
• Weight: approx. 7.6 g
• Colour: Blue

What’s in the Box

• Audio-Technica AT-OC9XEB moving coil cartridge
• Cartridge installation screws (multiple lengths)
• Washers
• Non-magnetic screwdriver
• Stylus protector
• Cleaning brush
• Product documentation