Project Cork Mat Review

These inexpensive models have a thin cork layer adhered to a rubber backing.

Project cork mat review. The cork it is you guessed it nothing more than a cork turntable mat. Project cork it record mat sound tuning through replacement of platter mat. Wow this mat makes a huge difference to the already good sound from this deck. This cork mat replaced the felt mat provided with my project debut se3 turntable.

The cork it comes only in brown and has a 300mm 12 diameter coming in at 1 5mm thick. It is very thin so that there is no need to adjust the arm height. I immediately noticed a visible seam across about 1 4 of the diameter of the mat where 2 pieces of cork were spliced together. Pro ject cork it turntable mat this cork platter mat uses the technology of yesteryear only 2mm thick this mat will readily replace rubber mat or an average felt and may even be put on turntables not usually supplied with a mat most arms are going to have sufficient height adjustment.

It reduces static dramatically compared with the felt mat. It is very thin so that there is no need to adjust the arm height. It absorbs mechanical sound partially. Between 30 and 60 are cork yoga mats with a thicker layer of cork and may also include carrying straps or.

This product stands in for the ultimate cork turntable mat review. Pro ject cork mat review this cork platter mat uses the tech of yesteryear by richard black 14 july 2009. I convinced myself that after reading the reviews 25 00 for a piece of cork maybe wasn t that bad an idea. Both it and its leather it counterpart are designed to replace the common felt mats which are said to over damp records and cause excessive static buildup.

Due to the combination of cork and rubber this mat is heavier than the rest. The interaction between the record and the surface can be tracked very easily by the supersensitivity of a good pick up cartridge. Cork is a material which has been used on turntables for a long time now and it s obvious to see why our verdict at a near giveaway price this mat certainly begs to be tried. It reduces static dramatically compared with the felt mat.

The mat came in a timely manner and i put it on my pro ject esprit turntable. This cork mat replaced the felt mat provided with my project debut se3 turntable. The cork and rubber mat is a combination of the qualities in each to make an ideal mat. Wow this mat makes a huge difference to the already good sound from this deck.

Cork yoga mats start around 30 but you get what you pay for in most cases.