How Vinyl Records Are Made
What is a Vinyl Record? Vinyl records are flat discs made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic known for its durability. Unlike early records made of shellac or wax, modern vinyl records use this material for its strength and sound quality. These records are engraved with grooves that store sound waves, allowing music […]
Mastering for Vinyl: Tips for Digital Mastering Engineers
Posted with permission www.iZotope.com by Jett Galindo, iZotope Contributor Since the resurgence of vinyl in the mid-2000s, vinyl sales have shown no signs of slowing down. But with its return comes a new set of challenges for the aging medium—new genres with increasingly complex production styles, the major paradigm shift from analog to digital production, and […]
