Pro-Ject Pick it MC2 Cartridge

Pick it MC2 – Smooth sound and precise detail reproduction

The Pick it MC2 sets new standards for affordable hi-fi sound and demonstrates why moving-coil (MC) cartridges are the preferred choice for audiophile music lovers. Only MC systems fully utilize the advantages of balanced connections, allowing dynamics, detail, and soundstage to be optimally realized.

Thanks to its lightweight stylus and coil assembly, the Pick it MC2 offers an extended frequency range and excellent impulse response. This ensures finer resolution even at the lowest signal levels and clear, vibrant sound reproduction. The low source impedance reduces susceptibility to external interference and minimizes hum, while a high-quality phono preamplifier guarantees optimal signal amplification.

A particular highlight is the elliptical stylus on an aluminum cantilever, which delivers a richer tone and more subtle details compared to the Pick it MC1. Combined with the resonance-optimized ABS housing and a weight of only about 5 grams, the MC2 offers perfect compatibility with most entry-level to mid-range turntables.

Through the careful selection of high-quality Japanese components for the diamond stylus and cantilever, a cartridge system was created that impresses both musically and technically. After extensive fine-tuning, the Pick it MC2 delivers a crisp, detailed sound reproduction and is suitable as a versatile all-rounder for music lovers looking to enter the world of MC cartridges.

Features

• Entry-level Pick it MC pickup
• Cartridge design by Pro-Ject Audio
• Elliptical needle mounted on aluminum cantilever
• Improved detail and sound resolution
• Extended frequency range
• Neodymium N40H magnet
• Square generator coil
• 6N OFC windings made of pure copper
• Resonance-optimized ABS housing
• Genre all-rounder for diverse music styles
• Easy and quick assembly
• ½-inch mounting with threaded holes

Technical data

Cartridge type: MC (Moving-Coil)
Output voltage at 1 kHz: 0.4 mV (3.54 cm/sec)
Crosstalk attenuation at 1 kHz: >27 dB
Sampling capability at 315 Hz: 70 µm
Dynamic compliance : 15 µm/mN
Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz ±1 dB
Stylus: Elliptical on aluminum cantilever
Tracking force range: 1.7 – 2.1 g
Recommended tracking force: 1.9 g
Height of needle tip to mounting surface: 17 mm
Vertical scanning angle: 22°
Recommended termination resistance: 50–200 Ω
Weight: 5 g