Grado DJ200i DJ Cartridge

Professional DJ Phono Cartridge with OTL Cantilever Technology

The Grado DJ200i is a moving-iron phono cartridge built for professional DJs who demand reliable back-cueing and warm musical reproduction. Built around a specially engineered transmission line cantilever, it transfers the music signal with minimal loss while withstanding the mechanical stress of scratching. The DJ200i is the right choice for working DJs who need a hand-assembled cartridge that survives nightly back-cueing without sacrificing the warm Grado sound.

What Sets the DJ200i Apart in the Pro DJ Market

The four-piece OTL cantilever pairs with oxygen-free coil wire and a high-polished diamond stylus mounted in a brass bushing. The Flux-Bridger generator system lowers effective tip mass and electrical inductance, giving faster transient response than typical DJ cartridges.

Signal Output and Electrical Characteristics

The electrical design targets standard MM phono stages, so no step-up transformer is required. The 4 mV output drives typical DJ mixers without extra gain, and the 47 kΩ input load matches the MM phono standard.

• Output Voltage: 4 mV @ 3.54 CMV (45 degrees)
• Recommended Input Load: 47 kΩ
• Inductance: 47 mH
• DC Resistance: 475 Ω

Tracking Force, Weight, and Channel Separation

Tracking force is where a DJ cartridge earns its keep, and the DJ200i is rated for a 2–5 gram range that covers both conservative listening and aggressive back-cueing. The 6 gram weight keeps headshell balance straightforward on most DJ tonearms.

• Tracking Force: 2–5 g
• Cartridge Weight: 6 g
• Channel Separation: Average 25 dB (10 Hz – 30 kHz)

Stylus, Cantilever, and Frequency Response

The stylus and cantilever assembly determines how cleanly a cartridge traces the groove. The DJ200i uses a bonded elliptical diamond on an aluminum OTL cantilever, with a 10 Hz – 55 kHz response that extends well above the audible band for cleaner transient detail.

• Stylus: Bonded diamond, elliptical, brass bushing
• Cantilever: Four-piece OTL, aluminum, oxygen-free coil wire
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 55 kHz
• Replaceable Stylus: Yes