Shure M44-7H Scratch Cartridge with Headshell

by Shure

Product Features

• Unique wide-diameter Type S cantilever, Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet (MM)
• Tracking force of 1-1/2 to 3 grams
• Rugged construction
• Will not unduly wear your vinyl
• 9-1/2mV output

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 6 x 4 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002E2LZG
• Item model number: DSH M44-7-H
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #999 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #12 in Musical Instruments > DJ, Electronic Music & Karaoke > DJ Equipment > Accessories

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Simplifying the setup for turntablists worldwide, Shure recently announced the release of the M44-7-H Turntablist Cartridge pre-mounted on a Technics headshell. Scratch DJs can now virtually eliminate setup time and install this model directly onto a turntable tonearm.

Shure's premium scratch needle, the M44-7 has earned a reputation because of its ability to deliver great sound without skipping. Along with ultra-high skip resistance, the M44-7 offers a high output and minimizes record wear, making it the battle needle of choice for champion scratch DJs worldwide, including the former Invisibl Skratch Piklz, X-ecutioners, and The World Famous Beat Junkies.

The M44-7-H will debut in Shure's exclusive new line of DJ cartridge packaging. This exciting new clear-tube package is both reusable and recyclable.

Product Description

Revived exactly the same as the original, this legendary battle needle offers ultra-high skip resistance and ultra-high output. The needle of choice for many champion DJ's worldwide, including The former Invisibl Skratch Piklz, X-ecutioners, and The World Famous Beat Junkies. Engineered for scratch DJ's and turntablists, the M44-7 is designed not to skip under even the most demanding circumstances. Combining Shure's unique wide-diameter Type S cantilever with a tracking force of 1.5 to 3.0 grams, the M44-7's rugged construction is highly durable, but will not unduly wear your vinyl. With a 9.5 mV output, the highest on the market, the M44-7 produces very powerful, resonant sound.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply The Best, Obviously..., November 6, 2010

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Alpha Helix (New York City) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shure M44-7H Scratch Cartridge with Headshell (Electronics)

I've been DJing for a while now - my weapon of choice is obviously the Technics 1200s series turntables with Serato Scratch Live - and this Shure M447 Cartridge/Headshell Combo. It is actually really convenient, especially for those of you who are learning to mix, scratch, and whatever else using turntables.

Not a lot really needs to be said, but this cartridge is the top pick amongst the majority of DJs I've worked with over the years. Most club DJs will swear by this cartridge, and personally I feel the best fit is with the Technics Headshell. Not to mention it looks slick installed on a black or silver model 1200.

To be fair, I should also mention that I've owned a variety of Stanton and Ortofon cartridges over there years - some for different styles of music, although the M447 does the job of all of them, and exceptionally well. The audio quality is superb across various genres and at this time it is my most heavily used cartridge. Naturally, I do have two pairs of this cartridge which all mount beautifully in the Shure Blue Cartridge Case which I also highly recommend. For backups I use the Ortofon Q-Bert and Digitrak cartridges, although the M447 is still my favorite.

You can't go wrong, this is a 5-Star product across the board!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pro-DJ Review, February 14, 2008

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Osvaldo Silva Jr. - See all my reviews
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If you don't know Shure's reputation, you probably are not from this planet... This is the best scratch cartridge ever made !! Perfect sound quality, insane for scratches, loud bass response, long last standing and so on. Do not waste your time and money... GET IT RIGHT NOW !!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars shure m44-7h, October 18, 2010

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Allan L. Reyes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shure M44-7H Scratch Cartridge with Headshell (Electronics)

cool packaging comes pre-installed into the headshell comes with extra wires, screws, and a small screwdriver. the sound is a lot better than my ortofons