Ortofon RS-212D 9" dynamic-balance tonearm

The Ortofon RS-212D tonearm takes analog sound reproduction to a higher level with highly configurable VTF options and a dynamic balance system for increased stability when tracking warps and other anomalies.

The RS D-Series tonearms can be used for a wide array of cartridges, featuring anti-skating control.

Adoptable cartridge weight: 18 g - 40 g

Features:

  • Dynamic balance graduated vertical tracking force (VTF) control through a new spring design
  • The new short wire spring, housed in the pivot case, eliminates unwanted vibrations in the tone arm
  • VTF in the range 0-5 grams can be precisely adjusted by means of the supplied digital force gauge
  • Anti-skate control adjusted by calibrated dial in the range 0-5 gram
  • Tone arm height, and thereby VTA, is easy adjustable on the tonearm base
  • Detachable headshell and tonearm cable, with standard SME-type connectors

Please note: The AS-212S, AS-309S, RS-212D, and RS-309D tonearms have a Japanese geometry, which will not directly fit the normal Baerwald alignment. Baerwald alignment has a zero tracking angle error at 66 mm and 120.9 mm distance from the center of the platter.

RS-212D 9" tonearm Technical data

Effective mass (without headshell)  - 3.5 g
Effective length (distance between the stylus and pivot point)  - 231mm
Mounting distance between the pivot point and turntable center)  - 216mm
Offset angle  - 22 degrees
Overhang  - 15mm
Inner null point  - 58,5 mm
Outer null point  - 114,5 mm
Tracking force adjusting range (direct reading)  - 0 - 5 g

Height adjustment range  - 42 mm - 57 mm
Diameter of  the armbase mounting hole  - 34 mm - 36 mm
Diameter of the center shaf  - 16 mm
Fixing holes PCD  - dia. 50 mm
Size/Thread  - dia. 3.2 mm (dia. 3mm x 20mm and dia. 3 mm wood screw)
Digital scale DS-1 included
Headhell SH-1 included

Download the RS-212D Userguide here
Download Armbase fixing location drawing here
Download Mounting template drawing here
Please read our recommendations for alignment of RS and AS tonearm models here.