GOOD TO KNOW
Preparing Audio
Audio Preparation is Key! The most crucial aspect of vinyl production is proper audio preparation. It’s essential to use a dedicated vinyl master for your record – not the same master used for streaming platforms or CDs. Your audio must be specifically mastered for vinyl!
Technical Requirements
We will provide detailed specifications below to help avoid any surprises. While our cutting engineer can adjust these parameters during the mastering process, incorporating them earlier in the mixing stage will yield superior results.
- make wav or aiff file
- 16/24 bit (please do not send 32 bit files!)
- min 44.1 kHz
- cut below 10Hz and over 16 000 Hz
- do not use flanger and chorus on the deep range
- stereo image between +0.5 and +1.0
- deeps less 300 Hz in mono
- max 22 min/side
- limiter/maximizer +/- 0 db
- master +/- 0dB
- -12 RMS
- be especially careful not to have a peak in it!
- upload the audio in one file per page. The file name should start with the page, e.g. Axxxx.wav
Professional Support
If you’re new to vinyl mastering, don’t worry! We’re here to help with technical guidance or can connect you with experienced mastering engineers who specialize in vinyl production. The earlier these considerations are implemented in your mixing process, the better the final result will be.Let’s work together to ensure your music sounds its absolute best on vinyl!
Don’t forget to attach
Please fill out a cue sheet for mastercut! You can use our Cue Sheet Generator App or you can find the sample here: Cue Sheet
Preparing Design and Artwork
The most reliable way to achieve flawless print quality is using our designe templates. Here’s what you need to know for optimal artwork preparation:
Technical Requirements
- Always submit files as print-ready PDF
- Minimum resolution: 300 DPI
- Color space: CMYK only
- Include 2mm bleed on all sides
- Keep crop marks outside the artwork area
- Embed all fonts or convert them to curves
Need assistance with your artwork? Our team is always happy to help make your vinyl packaging look perfect!
Produce Color Vinyl
Would you like a colored vinyl record? Browse through our base colors for translucent, transparent, and solid colored vinyls!
Please note that these colors are digitally created samples. While we’ve tried to accurately represent the actual appearance of the records, physical vinyl products may vary. If exact color matching is important to you, please contact us, and we’ll try to provide physical samples.
It’s important to know that colored vinyl records tend to have slightly more surface noise than black records, particularly during quiet passages, lead-in, and lead-out areas.
While we typically keep colored materials in stock, occasional shortages of certain types may occur. If this affects delivery times, we’ll inform you during the consultation process.
Links and downloads
During vinyl production, you may need the following documents:
Process of vinyl production
We want you to fully understand our vinyl record manufacturing process. Below you’ll find a detailed timeline of each production phase, helping you track exactly what happens at every stage of creating your records.
Take a moment to explore our manufacturing timeline and discover the journey your music will take from start to finish.
Quotation
Contact us by email or via our quote request form. We will help you find the most suitable construction for you, calculate the costs and determine the most important deadlines.
Paperwork
Send us the orderer details, based on which we will fill out the order form for you, which we will ask you to sign and return. We will also need a copyright declaration from you stating that you have the publishing rights to the vinyl record.
Upload creatives
We will send you a link, please upload here the graphic files and audio materials along with the corresponding cue sheet.
First payment
According to the agreement we will send you a proforma. Please transfer the first installment of the vinyl record production price. After this, we will issue the advance invoice.
Testpress
We will prepare the testpresses (3pcs) and send it to you (unless you have previously indicated that you do not need it). Please listen carefully and let us know as soon as possible. We will only start production after your approval. The test press is always black, 140g vinyl regardless of the color and weight of the records you ordered.
Second payment
Please arrange for the payment of the second installment according to the previous process.
Shipping and final invoice
We deliver the vinyls on time. Since we use courier services for this, please check all packages: although damage is rare, we can never be sure. At the same time, we will also send you the final invoice by email.
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