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Small black cartridge with elliptical stylus tip, half-inch mount, PPS glass-fiber body

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATXP5 cartridge

SKU CH-8VH4-MS9K9 MPN ATXP5

A DJ cartridge with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, 5.5 mV output and 20–18,000 Hz response for precise tracking

  • Spec summaryChannel Separation: 20 (dB at 1 kHz) Vertical Tracking Force
  • Frequency range20-18,000 Hz
  • Measurements0.68 in × 0.67 in × 1.2 in
  • Highlights0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical bonded stylus tip Highly-rigid poly
  • Product weight0.22 oz
  • Elliptical bonded stylus tip traces grooves precisely with 0.3 x 0.7 mil dimensions
  • High-output 5.5 mV signal drives mixers directly without extra gain
  • Adjustable 2.0 to 4.0 gram tracking force suits varied DJ techniques
  • Rigid PPS/glass-fiber body resists resonance for cleaner playback
  • Half-inch mount fits standard turntables for quick installation

DJ cartridge for high-output tracking

The Audio-Technica ATXP5 is a half-inch mount phono cartridge built for DJ use. Its 5.5 mV output drives mixer inputs directly without extra gain. The bonded elliptical stylus measures .3 by .7 mil and tracks at 2.0 to 4.0 g with a 3.0 g standard setting. A rigid PPS and glass fiber body keeps the generator stable during back-cueing and scratching.

Sustained tracking under heavy use

The carbon fiber-reinforced ABS cantilever and nylon wire suspension maintain precise groove contact through repeated cueing and high-amplitude modulation. Channel separation holds at 20 dB at 1 kHz while channel balance stays within 2.0 dB. The 20 degree vertical tracking angle and 1.0 H coil inductance preserve consistent output during long sets without thermal drift or mechanical fatigue.

Phono-stage interface limits

The cartridge requires a 47,000 ohm load impedance and 100 to 200 pF load capacitance for correct frequency response up to 18,000 Hz. Coil impedance is 6.7 k ohms with 990 ohms DC resistance at 1 kHz. Output drops outside the 20 to 18,000 Hz range. Buyers needing lower tracking force or moving-coil topology will need a different cartridge design.

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Price $70.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAudio-Technica
Model nameATXP5
Accessory categoryOther
Audio & video
Frequency range20-18,000 Hz
Size & build
Measurements0.68 in × 0.67 in × 1.2 in
Product weight0.22 oz
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size104 × 72 × 30 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 5.5 mV output run hot or draw extra power during long DJ sets?

The cartridge is passive and generates its 5.5 mV signal without any power draw, so it adds no heat or noise to the system.

What tonearm mount does the ATXP5 need to fit my turntable?

It uses a standard half-inch mount, so any tonearm with a universal headshell or integrated half-inch slots will accept it directly.

Will the 47,000 ohm load impedance work with my older mixer's phono input?

Yes, 47,000 ohms is the standard moving-magnet load, so virtually any legacy phono preamp or mixer input will match correctly.

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