Songbird

About the Songbird

The Sumiko Songbird is a moving coil phono cartridge known for its ability to deliver rich and colorful vocals, particularly enhancing the low and mid-end frequencies in genres like funk and rock. It features an elliptical stylus with dimensions of 0.3 x 0.7 mil, mounted on a treated aluminum pipe cantilever. The cartridge has a weight of 8.5 grams and dimensions of 17 x 18 x 28.5 mm. It is available in two output voltage configurations: a low version with 0.5 mV output and a high version with 2.5 mV output. The recommended tracking force is 2.0 grams, with a range of 1.8 to 2.2 grams. The internal impedance varies between models, with the low version typically having a lower impedance than the high version. The frequency response spans from 12 Hz to 40 kHz, offering a channel separation of 30 dB at 1 kHz and a channel balance of less than 0.5 dB at 1 kHz.