Details about cutting the master lacquer for your pressing project.
Lacquer cutting is the process of transforming an audio recording into physically cut grooves on the surface of a lacquer disc via a machine called a lathe. This cut lacquer is used as the master in the electroplating process to create stampers which are then used to press your album.
Have your own preferred lacquer cutter? We welcome all outside lacquers.
The amount of time that is allowed per side of a record is determined by RPM, track volumes, and gap separations.
33RPM |
45RPM |
RECOMMENDED: 18 minutes |
RECOMMENDED: 12 minutes |
MAXIMUM: 23 minutes per side |
MAXIMUM: 15 minutes per side |
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