Ortofon Concorde Nightclub II Twin

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About the Ortofon Concorde Nightclub II Twin

The Ortofon Concorde Nightclub II Twin is a pair of Concorde Nightclub MkII cartridges, each with its elliptical stylus fitted, made for playing vinyl in clubs. According to the product's retail description, it is a new generation of club cartridges following the Night Club series, and Bonedo gave it 5/5, calling it an all-round talent. Ortofon no longer makes it, so Ortofon Concorde Nightclub II Twin hire in Madrid is a practical way to use it: Peak Entertainment hires it out in Madrid and across Spain.

What it is rented for

Hire it for vinyl sets in clubs and at events. According to Bonedo, its 52 mm overhang is matched to Technics 1200/1210 decks, so it could be paired with the Technics 1200 MK7, Technics 1210 M5G or Technics 1200 M7L 50th Anniversary from the catalogue. The retail description says its output works well with DJ mixer phono stages; it could be used with a Pioneer DJM A9, Pioneer DJM V10, Allen & Heath Xone:92 or Rane MP2015, plus the Juego Isonoe Case. Bonedo notes it was not designed for scratching; for that, there is the Ortofon Concorde Scratch Twin.

Key specs

• Concorde format: complete MM unit with integrated headshell, stylus included and SME bayonet mount.
• Output 8 mV at 1 kHz / 5 cm/s.
• Special Elliptical stylus, 13/25 µm tip radius.
• Tracking force 2 to 5 g, 3 g recommended.
• Frequency response 20–20,000 Hz ±1.5 dB; 20–22,000 Hz range at −3 dB.
• Recommended load 47 kΩ and 200–600 pF; 18.5 g per cartridge.
• Black body with orange stylus; discontinued by Ortofon, it takes S/E replacement styli and the Nightclub E MKII is still sold by retailers.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire the Ortofon Concorde Nightclub II Twin and what is included?

Hire costs €40 excluding VAT for the pair of Concorde Nightclub II cartridges, each with its stylus fitted. Peak Entertainment hires them out in Madrid and for events across Spain; when you ask for a quote and availability by phone, WhatsApp or email, check what is included.

What tracking force does the Nightclub MkII need for scratching and backspins?

The spec sheet recommends 3 g, within a 2 to 5 g range. In Bonedo's test, at 2 g the stylus stayed in the groove on normal-speed scratches and backspins; from 3 g it is completely safe on faster or more complex ones.

Is the Ortofon Concorde Nightclub MkII still in production?

No. Ortofon's DJ FAQ lists the NightClub series as discontinued, although its replacement stylus is still on sale. The current line is the Concorde MKII: Elite, Club, Digital, Scratch, DJ and Mix, and all but the Elite also come as Twin. Peak Entertainment keeps the Nightclub II for hire.