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DIY Vinyl Recording Units

The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder Creates Custom Records from Home

— October 12, 2019 — Art & Design
The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder is an at-home audio solution for users who are looking for a retro way to create their very own custom mixes and albums. Coming in at roughly the same size as a conventional turntable, the unit uses a ~20 pound lathe utilizes a diamond stylus to etch sound waves into the surface of a blank vinyl disc in a real-time manner. Users can pack between 10 and 15 minutes of audio onto each side of the record, which can be played immediately following being cut.

The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder is backed by an array of talented experts and is positioned to launch next week as part of a Kickstarter campaign that will get first units out to customers by December 2020.
Trend Themes
1. Home Vinyl Recording - The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder is a DIY solution that allows users to create custom vinyl records from the comfort of their homes.
2. Retro Audio Technology - The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder appeals to audiophiles and those seeking a nostalgic audio experience with its use of retro technology that allows for DIY vinyl production.
3. On-demand Music Production - The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder disrupts traditional vinyl production methods by enabling users to create custom vinyl records on-demand and at a fraction of the cost.
Industry Implications
1. Music Production - The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the music production industry, allowing independent artists and labels to produce small batches of custom vinyl records in-house.
2. Home Audio Technology - The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder opens up opportunities for the home audio technology industry to develop and improve DIY vinyl production technology for the mainstream market.
3. Physical Media Sales - The Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder presents a potential disruption to the physical media sales industry, giving consumers the ability to create their own custom vinyl records rather than relying solely on pre-made albums.
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