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Ortofon RMG212 Headshell / Counterweight

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Hi ! I restored an Ortofon RMG212 and installed as per Ortofon specifications a 32g headshell. With the counterweight set to 0, my initial weight is already about 8g (it should be 0g), so I can't apply a 4g on the cartridge. Any recommendations?

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You have to adjust the counterweight using the set-screw on the side for zero balance - see picture. - B.K. 09:56:16 09/09/24 (0)
The Ortofon RMG 212 is unique in that sliding the counterweight backwards will balance a lighter (as opposed to heavier) cartridge. A counter intuitive counter weight :-)

The tonearm is dynamically balanced. The spring pulling agains the circular housing around the tonearm tube provides balance and tracking force.

B Kearns
RE: Ortofon RMG212 Headshell / Counterweight - DaveV 17:30:03 09/07/24 (0)
The Vinyl Engine website has instructions for SMG & RMG Arms.
My now edited earlier post was in error as it referred to the SMG adjustment. Now I see that the RMG was meant to carry a 31 gram SPU and changing that involves re-adjustment of the counterweight.

Edits: 09/08/24 09/09/24

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