How Do We Get Your Music Into That Tiny Groove on Your Record? 🤔 - How Lacquer Mastering Works

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Have you ever wondered how that one tiny groove on a record can generate such beautiful (and massive) sound coming out of your speakers? Or how we get all your music into that tiny groove on a record?
It’s an amazing, almost magical process called lacquer mastering, and in today's video, Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen shows you how it’s done.
• What is the theory behind how that one tiny groove emits such big sounds?
• How do we cut that initial groove from your master recording?
• What are all the steps involved with lacquer mastering?
• What mastering issue can cause every record pressed to skip?
• How many minutes per side is optimal for vinyl sound quality?
It’s an amazing process to witness. We hope you enjoy it!
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[@chumpire]

You cut, plated and pressed the LP I ordered wonderfully! And in 6 weeks! I appreciate the attention to detail and the quick turnaround.

[@cript0girl]

this is so nice

[@jonwcs5842]

Dude is cool

[@steveide2062]

Definitely interesting and magical how that process works. I would have loved to have seen your pressing process as well.

[@johnjschaffer3171]

Thanks Tony, very informative. I Listened to records for years and never knew what was involved in cutting a record.

[@roncarlson7682]

The mastering engineer doing the cut is, to my mind, one of the most talented members in the process. As you mentioned, s/he determines levels, tonal balance , playability and all the rest that makes a good sounding record - like dealing with inner groove distortion which complicates a set and forget mentality. I was reminded of Todd Rundgren/Utopia's debut album which, at the time, had a super long side - way over the optimum 22 min. - at a bit over 30 min (the other was a bit over 28 min.). The individual that cut that one was presented with a true challenge. Yes, it did suffer from a compromised level, but the fact it got cut and was playable is remarkable. Thanks for the look at this part of the process, Tony.

[@tonyvv]

you're 100% correct. it's a real art...

[@coolboy4rocks]

Vinyls, CDs, DVDs, very confusing but amazing technology

[@shadowsearcy]

THANK YOU, TONY! This was very informative and educational, and you video quality was excellent!

[@WayneRayChavis]

👉🏻💯👈🎶🎶🎙️🎧

[@D2theGRecords]

still waiting on a reply on your "Why won’t indie artists invest anything in marketing their music?" topic

[@tonyvv]

Patience is a virtue 😉

[@cecilia_mackie]

Wow! Love your page! Let’s connect?