manufacturing process
vinyl mastering types
studio/pre-mastering
dubplate
DMM
Our standard is Direct Metal Mastering, the newest technology in vinyl manufacturing. The groove is cut directly in copper metal. Transient response is greatly improved. Stampers are plated directly from the DMM Copper Master, eliminating two of the three plating steps required for lacquers. In short, DMM yields better detail resolution and a lower noise ratio. This is especially good for long play albums, or audiophile material.
Lacquer/Stamper
Lacquer is the standard industry technology. It is old but it works. The process involves cutting a master plate (a mirror of the stampers), after which a stamper (a metallic plate that stamps the record) is made. This stamper is then punched into the hot vinyl to create the record. The advantages of this medium are obvious when creating vinyl for dance music. The pressing can at times be louder, and contains more visually appealing grooves. We are one of the few companies to offer both methods of mastering. We realize different customers have different requirements , and as such will accommodate any special requirements. Please call or e-mail for details.