Jico J44-7 and Impact Cartridge Reviews

It’s now been five years since Shure discontinued their M44 cartridges. Japanese manufacturer Jico have made replacement styli for them for a long time, but now their latest range also includes replacements for the carts themselves, an upgraded nude stylus, and a whole new cart designed by Toshi Nakama from Vestax.

JICO IMPACT Cartridge

  • Designed for club DJs, the JICO IMPACT delivers a more “punchy” low-end than the J44 models.
  • Comes with N44-7 IMP NUDE stylus and stylus guard
  • The NUDE stylus is made out of a whole diamond for longer lifespan, improved sound quality and better tracking performance
  • Recommended for club DJs who prefer thicker bass
  • Made in Japan

JICO OMNIA J44A 7 IMP DJ NUDE BLACK

  • Mounted on JICO headshell and stylus guard included
  • J44A 7 DJ IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge with N-44-7 DJ styli is designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure M44-7 cartridge and N447 stylus
  • Provides a lively, vigorous, and dynamic sound
  • Made in Japan
  • The entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips only for the old style

JICO OMNIA J44A 7 IMP AURORA NUDE BLACK

  • Mounted on JICO headshell and stylus guard included
  • J44A 7 Cartridge with N-44-7 AURORA stylus is designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure M44-7 cartridge and N447 stylus 
  • Provides a lively, vigorous, and dynamic sound 
  • Glows in the dark (UV Reactive)
  • Made in Japan
    • The entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips only for the old style

JICO J44A 7 AURORA IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge

The Jico J44A 7 AURORA IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge is a DJ cartridge with stylus designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure M44-7 cartridge and N447 stylus.

 

Jico J44A 7 DJ IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge

Provides a lively, vigorous, and dynamic sound.
Reproduces powerful bass frequencies with a smooth, balanced sound, similar to the specification of the genuine Shure M44-7 cartridge.

 

JICO is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Mixware. Interested dealers, contact the Streetwise Sales team for more information.

NEW Styli & Cartridges From JICO!

JICO OMNIA J44A 7 IMP DJ NUDE BLACK

Jico OMNIA J44A 7 DJ Cartridge Single is a DJ cartridge mounted on a headshell with styli designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure M44-7 cartridge and N447 stylus.

Made in Japan, the N-44-7 DJ IMPROVED NUDE stylus is attached to this cartridge making it a great choice for entertainers looking to produce a lively, vigorous, and dynamic sound for their events.

Features

  • Mounted on JICO headshell and stylus guard included
  • J44A 7 DJ IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge with N-44-7 DJ styli is designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure M44-7 cartridge and N447 stylus
  • The entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips only for the old style
  • Made in Japan

JICO OMNIA J44A 7 IMP AURORA NUDE BLACK

The JICO OMNIA J44A 7 AURORA IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge is a DJ cartridge mounted on a headshell with stylus designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure M44-7 cartridge and N447 stylus.

Made in Japan, the N-44-7 AURORA IMPROVED NUDE stylus is attached to this cartridge making it a great choice for entertainers looking to produce a lively, vigorous, and dynamic sound for their events. When exposed to UV light, the Aurora stylus glows in the dark. 

The entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips only for the old style.

  • Mounted on JICO headshell and stylus guard included
  • J44A 7 DJ IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge with N-44-7 DJ styli is designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure M44-7 cartridge and N447 stylus
  • Glows in the dark (UV reactive)
  • The entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips only for the old style
  • Made in Japan

N-44G AURORA IMPROVED NUDE Replacement Styli (2-pack)

Made in Japan, this double pack of N-44G AURORA IMPROVED NUDE styli are a great choice for entertainers looking to reproduce a broad, smooth sound with great audio response and 3D audio imaging. When exposed to UV light, Aurora styli glow in the dark. The entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips only for the old style.

  • Designed to reproduce a broad, smooth sound with specifications similar to the genuine Shure N44G styli
  • Compatible with JICO J44D and Shure M44G cartridges  
  • Glow in the dark (UV Reactive)
  • The entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips only for the old style
  • Stylus guards included
  • Made in Japan

JICO N-WHLB NUDE Replacement Stylus (2-pack)

N-WHLB stylus is designed to reproduce the qualities of the original Shure Whitelabel stylus. Made in Japan, the entire tip of a NUDE Stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips.

The tip angle and round shape are identical to those of a standard bonded tip, while the diameter size is similar in comparison to the SAS series.

  • N-WHLB stylus is designed to reproduce the qualities of the Shure Whitelabel stylus 
  • The entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips only for the old style 
  • Compatible with the Shure WHITELABEL cartridge 
  • Made in Japan

JICO is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Mixware. Interested dealers, contact the Streetwise Sales team for more information.

Headliner – Mod Base and Mod Riser

Mod Riser

The Headliner Mod Riser desktop production stand was designed to improve your workflow and help you stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk. It fits compact devices like synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules. The angled design makes it easier to reach knobs and view LCD screens.

Adjustable book-end brackets keep gear from moving around, while a removable center divider can be used to fit 2 small devices side by side. The Headliner Mod Riser is made from solid steel with non-slip rubber pads to keep stand securely in place.

The MOD BASE is the companion stand to the Mod Riser. Use them together to form a solid dual desktop stand with the included joining plates.


Mod Base and Mod Riser

The Headliner Mod Base desktop production stand was designed to improve your workflow and help you stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk. It fits compact devices like synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules. The angled design makes it easier to reach knobs and view LCD screens.

Adjustable book-end brackets keep gear from moving around, while a removable center divider can be used to fit 2 small devices side by side. The Headliner Mod Base is made from solid steel with non-slip rubber pads to keep stand securely in place.


Features – Mod Base

  • Fits compact devices like synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules.
  • Improve your workflow and stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk
  • Angled stand makes it easier to reach knobs and view LCD screens
  • Solid steel construction with non-slip rubber pads keep stand in place
  • Adjustable book-end brackets keeps gear from moving around
  • Removable center divider to fit 2 small devices side by side or one larger device
  • Use with Headliner Mod Riser to make 2-tier stand
  • Fits two devices up to 8” x 7.75” or one device 16.25” x 7.75”
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 19″ x 7″ x 5″

Features – Mod Riser

  • Fits compact devices like synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules.
  • Improve your workflow and stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk
  • Fits compact devices like synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules.
  • Improve your workflow and stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk
  • Angled stand makes it easier to reach knobs and view LCD screens
  • Solid steel construction with non-slip rubber pads keep stand in place
  • Adjustable book-end brackets keeps gear from moving around
  • Removable center divider to fit 2 small devices side by side or one larger device
  • Use with Mod Base to make 2-tier stand
  • Fits two devices up to 8” x 7.75” or one device 16.25” x 7.75”
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 19″ x 7″ x 10.5″
  • Riser height: 6.25”

Headliner is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Mixware. Interested dealers, contact the Streetwise Sales team for more information.

NEW Styli & Cartridges From JICO!

A variety of popular JICO Styli & Cartridges are now available for pre-order! This next assortment includes the Shure M44G & M44-7 replicas as well as more Shure, Stanton and Pickering replacement styli, which are all in high demand. 
 
All JICO models in our assortment feature the new NUDE stylus. Made in Japan, the entire tip of a NUDE stylus is composed of diamond, as opposed to bonded tips. The tip angle and round shape are identical to those of a standard bonded tip, while the diameter size is similar in comparison to the SAS series.
 
This assortment of JICO skus will be available in early June.

Shure

JICO N-44G IMPROVED NUDE Replacement Stylus

JICO N-44G DJ IMPROVED NUDE Replacement Styli (2-pack)

JICO N-WHLB NUDE Replacement Stylus

JICO N-44-7 AURORA IMPROVED NUDE Replacement Styli (2-pack)

JICO J44D IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge

JICO J44A 7 AURORA IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge

Stanton

JICO D6800SL DJ NUDE Replacement Stylus

JICO D5107AL DJ NUDE Replacement Stylus

Pickering

JICO D150DJ NUDE Replacement Stylus

JICO D1507DJ NUDE Replacement Stylus

JICO is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Mixware. Interested dealers, contact the Streetwise Sales team for more information.

Mixware Welcomes JICO!

Mixware welcomes JICO!

JICO Custom Shop cartridges and replacement styli can now be ordered from Mixware in the US and Canada. All JICO products are artisanally hand-crafted in Japan since 1949 and are renowned for their superb quality and excellent fidelity.  We are now taking orders for the first 2 skus, the J44A 7 DJ IMP NUDE Cartridge and styli, which is a replica of the Shure M44-7, as well as the N-44-7 DJ IMP NUDE Replacement Styli (2-pack). These are likely some of the most in demand products and will start shipping in early May. Due to shortages of raw materials, more products will be added as they become available. We expect to add the Shure M44G replica as well as more Shure, Stanton and Pickering replacement styli in the coming weeks and months. 

JICO IMPROVED NUDE SERIES Cartridge & Stylus


J44A 7 DJ IMPROVED NUDE Cartridge 

SKU: J-AAC0063

  • Designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure M44-7 cartridge and N447 stylus

  • Provides a lively, vigorous, and dynamic sound

  • Made in Japan

MAP: $149.99

N-44-7 DJ IMPROVED NUDE Replacement Styli (2-pack) 

SKU: J-AAC0055

  • Designed to reproduce the powerful bass frequencies and smooth output of the original Shure N447 stylus

  • Package includes two N-44-7 styli

  • Made in Japan

MAP: $169.99

JICO is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Mixware. Interested dealers, contact the Streetwise Sales team for more information.

Headliner – 2 and 3 Tier Desktop Synth Stands

2 Tier Stand

The Headliner Desktop Synth Stands were designed to improve your workflow and help you stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk. It fits two or three (depending on model) devices like synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules. The angled design makes it easier to reach knobs and view LCD screens.


Top Features:

  • Improve your workflow and stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk.
  • Fits either two or three devices such as synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules.
  • Angled stand makes it easier to reach knobs and view LCD screens.
  • Solid steel construction with non-slip rubber strips keep stand and equipment in place.
  • Width adjustable from 7.25” to 11.5”. Best fits devices from 8” to 14” in width.
  • Overall dimensions of 3 tier stand (WxDxH): 7.25”-11.5” x 17” x 17.5”.
  • Includes non-slip rubber strips.

-Fits*: Akai Fire, Alesis SR-16, Arturia SparkLE, Behringer Crave, Behringer TD-3, Behringer RD-6, Elektron Digitone, Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3, PreSonus ATOM SQ, Akai LPD8, Akai MPX8, Dreadbox Typhon, Korg nanoPAD2, Korg SQ-1, Korg Volca Bass, Korg Volca Beats, Korg Volca Drum, Korg Volca Kick, Korg Volca NuBass, Korg Volca Sample 2, Roland Boutique Series, Roland MC-101, Roland TB-3 Touch Bassline, Roland TR-6S
*Some devices may not fit on all tiers.


Headliner is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Mixware. Interested dealers, contact the Streetwise Sales team for more information.

Headliner- Starlight USB Condenser Microphone, with desktop stand and shock mount


Starlight | USB condenser microphone with desktop stand and shock mount for Mac and PC


Do you want to improve your vocal sound during live-streams, vlogs, or meetings… And look stylish doing it? Then look no further than the vintage-style Headliner Starlight USB microphone. It includes a desktop stand for optimal positioning, a shock mount to eliminate rumble, and a USB cable – everything you need to setup to capture your voice.

Starlight brings studio-quality audio to your desktop with the convenience of plug-and-play connectivity. It is designed to work with your existing Mac or Windows computer, and delivers rich, warm vocal sound, while minimizing background noise during audio streams and recordings.

Top Features:

  • USB condenser microphone with desktop stand and shock mount for Mac and PC
  • Bring studio-quality audio to your desktop with the convenience of plug-and-play connectivity
  • Delivers rich, warm vocals, while minimizing background noise during audio streams and recordings.
  • Includes a desktop stand for optimal positioning, a shock mount to eliminate rumble, and a USB cable – everything you need to capture your voice.
  • Plug and Play on OS X and Windows

Technical Specs

  • Sample Rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz
  • Bit Depth: 16 bit
  • Capsule: 16mm Back Electret capsule
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 40Hz-18KHz
  • Max SPL: 136dB(≤1% THD at 1kHz)
  • Sensitivity: -35dB±2dB(0dB=1v/pa at 1kHz)
  • Connection: USB

Contents of Package:

  • Headliner Starlight microphone
  • Shock Mount
  • Desktop Stand
  • USB cable

Headliner is exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Mixware. Interested dealers, contact the Streetwise Sales team for more information.