Vinyl Cleaning Tutorial | Audio-Technica Record Care

[@klaymoon1]

Very helpful. Thanks, AT!

[@twinsig]

Bought one of these months ago.. a classic POS! Had dropped fibers on my LPs since day one..

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi Charles - We are very sorry to hear about your trouble. Can you please send us your contact information so we can have someone from our team contact you directly? Thank you! - A-T USA

[@twinsig]

@@AudioTechnicaUSA no worries. I bought a disk washer

[@46thandBliss]

Hi, I have the AT-6011a and when I use the brush as instructed, the dust on the record forms a line where I placed it. It rarely collects the dust and actually removes it from the record. When I brush the collected dust after it's done moving kind of . But leaves unsightly marks on the record. Is there any way to prevent this?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! From time to time you do need to do a wet wash with something like the AT6012 record care kit. The AT-6011a will loosen the debris from the grooves, but it need to be picked up and removed by the wet wash. Thanks! - A- T USA

[@MightyMacT]

This video says five drops of the solution in the each of the two holes, but the back of the box says to use 2ml between the two holes. Which is the proper way?

[@VictorO92]

I have the same question. The product instructions say 4 ml in total which is roughly 200 drops...

[@Buffypoodle]

It says to fill up both holes using the dot markers on the bottle. Unless I’m doing it wrong?

[@omrikad]

Any updates on what works best?

[@jungle_cs]

How many records is the deep clean good for before you need to apply more solution? Or is it good for just side a and b of a disk and then you need to re fill it?

[@andrewajjones122]

This is a good question 🤔, no reply?

[@eightcoins4401]

One unit on the bottle is alot and only makes sense for absolutely filthy records. 6 drops (3 each hole) is enough for the average LP My bottles last me 1-2 years

[@Tee2000DE]

Unfortunately, it leaves fibers on the plate.

[@john_nate]

Just bought the AT6012 Record Cleaning Kit today, and it looks like the velvet pad on the brush doesn't get moistened after I drop the solution into the holes... Not even in 5 or 10 min time. What might be the problem here?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi Ivan! Be certain that you’re adding enough solution (4ml) evenly to the two holes on the cleaning brush. The material on the brush will not be excessively wet but rather have just a slight dampness to clean record surfaces. For continued use, add cleaning solution drops as needed. Let us know if adding more solution doesn’t fix the issue. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@nignaggin1219]

Is there a correct position for the at6013a? It sometimes makes a loud squeak/scratching noise when lowered on a spinning record.

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi Nick! It just sits over the spindle. The is only one way to place it on the record. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@samysnes]

Can the 6012 be used for dry cleaning?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there, absolutely! You don’t have to use the cleaner if you don’t need to. Our anti-static brushes are great, if you just need a dry brush: www.audio-technica.com/en-us/catalogsearch/result/?q=anti-static%20record Thanks! - A-T USA

[@andylee9251]

If I use the sonic broom and then wipe the excess dust off, will the brush still be wet enough for me to clean another record? And how long will the record take to dry generally?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi Andy! Yes, it will and the record dries in about 5 seconds. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@eightcoins4401]

Im not AT and one year late, but id recommend using only 2 drops per hole unless you have a REALLY dirty record. 5 a hole is quite excessive

[@Ascorbicon]

If I have the AT6012 CLEANING kit do I need to buy an anti-static brush or no?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi Marco! Using both would be ideal. The AT6011a Anti-Static Record Brush helps remove harmful dust and contaminants from your vinyl records. Its conductive synthetic fibers help to dissipate static. It also increases the lifetime of your cartridge and improves your listening experience by reducing surface noise. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@goingefishingteam6741]

After cleaning with AT6012 cleaning kit, how long time should I wait before playing the record?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! You may play the record once the cleaning solution has dried from the record surface. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@zenthicshadow1210]

Hi! I need an answer. Can I use the 6012 without the cleaning solution? Thanks!

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! Yes you may however, using with the brush with the cleaning solution will provide the best results. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@Milk_slurper]

can you use a velvet brush without any solution?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! Yes, that is correct. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@raffaelefilella6461]

Could someone tell me how to make the vinyl spin without playing the record as shown in the video? I have an audio technica atlp60x

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at [e-mail]. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@robinbergersen3726]

If you have a automatic turntable, how do you just keep it to spin without letting the pin to drop?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! Please contact our Audio Solutions Team for help. You can reach them at [e-mail]. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@ianjaynes5235]

With your needle arm lifted, move it slightly toward the record and it will begin to spin.

[@ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣΜΠΑΚΟΥΛΑΣ-η2σ]

Dear Experts from Audio Tecnica! I Salute you from Greece Athens! I have an important question. How do I care the slipmat on my turntable? How can i clean it from dust? Thank you.

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi there! Please contact our EU office for help. You can reach them at [e-mail]. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@peteritogray8990]

😍😍😍

[@franklinwest815]

Will the brushes scratch my albums?

[@AudioTechnicaUSA]

Hi Franklin, no they will not. Thanks! - A-T USA

[@andmoreagain]

I can confirm that this brush scuffed the fuck out of a brand new record of mine. Doesn't seem to really add any surface noise, but really bothers me. I also realized it was shedding fibers so I stopped using it.

[@johnzamora8333]

I Use The dish washer or just a second with no soap and it takes all the dust was taking the dogs for me when you get a dishwasher is a sucking on the dishwasher that’s why you won’t even for a second if Just a second only because you’re on it

[@johnzamora8333]

What I had showed you that I was crazy but when they see how it came out they liked it you have to see it in person too to not judge it that you want to judge it when they do they don’t know how it works this is your Mari Minary but you use an

[@goldsmg7165]

Do carbon fibre scratch the record ?

[@suggs1376]

wondering as well

[@gabrielgarza3707]

@MisatoMadeRamen same. I don't hear any pops on the vinyl but it worries me. That's why I get worried when I clean my records. Is a velvet record brush a good safe choice?

[@someguitardude8462]

The AT6013a is the single most useless product I've ever bought and that's saying something. It doesn't clean AT ALL, causes insane amounts of static and even scratches records.

[@asylumrain]

All these seem to do is just pile the dust up. I have no idea how to clean these and it’s annoying af

[@stijn8588]

Yeah fr. I have one like the first one he showed and if you lift it up directly you leave one big line of dust on your record all in one place. I usually do brush it off the side gently but even that doesnt work optimal oftrn

[@eightcoins4401]

With carbon brushes, you need to gently tilt it so the bristles are diagonal so they actually pick up and dont just collect dirt

[@eva7801]

1:06 what?? Why and how

[@eightcoins4401]

This grounds the brush with the tables motor. There used to be an AudioQuest one with contact specifically for grounding , but its not on the market anymore