Uturn Cork Mat

Vibration damping cork delivers cleaner playback.

Uturn cork mat.

1 8 thick 300 mm diameter. The cork and rubber mat is a combination of the qualities in each to make an ideal mat. It absorbs mechanical sound partially. Travel mats may be as thin as 1 5 mm while some with extra cushioning may be 6 mm.

If you don t achieve a perfect fit cut some of the corks to fit. Best cork rubber turntable mat. Improves sound quality playback with cork s natural dampening properties lessens vibrations improves bass and treble frequency response. Complete the entire perimeter of the mat with corks until the entire mat liner has been lined with corks.

Some folks with acrylic platters prefer to forego the mat and instead place their records directly on the acrylic which is totally fine. The orbit s arm is optimized for use with a 1 8 thick mat. The cork mats are 3mm thick 1 8 and sized to fit any turntable. It also helps to reduce vibration and resonance which improves the overall sound quality.

Helps prevent static build up. Corkery2 cork n rubber turntable platter mat 1 8 audiophile slipmat made in usa 4 5 out of 5 stars 137. In addition to being a departure from leather or felt the cork style mat also has its own characteristics that give your records a unique sound. Apply hot glue to the flat half of each cork and press the cork into the liner or mat.

The cork it turntable mat is an interesting alternative to the more common leather turntable mat. This product stands in for the ultimate cork turntable mat review. Cork mat supports 12 10 and 7. That said many folks prefer using no mat with the acrylic platter.

Thin mats take up less space while traveling and thick mats do a better job of protecting sensitive knee joints. The orbit s tonearm is optimized for use with a thick platter mat. I contacted uturn audio about the need for a mat with my acrylic platter and this was their response. Due to the combination of cork and rubber this mat is heavier than the rest.

Grips record better than standard felt mats. Fluance turntable platter mat rubber black durable audiophile grade silicone design for vinyl record players pfhtrp 4 6 out of 5 stars 123. All of our turntables come with a standard felt mat included. 6 pieces coaster absorbent cork bar cork mat round plant coasters soft table cork board for kitchen hot pads pots pans diy craft supplies 12 inch 10 inch 8 inch 4 1 out of 5 stars 15 14 99 14.

I recommend trying both and going with whichever sounds best to you i ended up preferring using a mat with mine. Fine grain natural tan cork. Every orbit comes with a felt mat but our cork mat improves acoustics and can help reduce static.