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Upload Instructions

Email: [email protected]
File Transfer: WeTransfer.com

Please send 2 separate files — Side A.wav
                                             Side B.wav

Free pre-mastering included.

24-bit preferred, 16-bit accepted. No MP3s.

What Is a Dubplate?

A dubplate is a custom vinyl record cut one-at-a-time in real time. No pressing plant, no molds — just your audio carved directly into a plastic disk with a diamond stylus. Perfect for DJs, selectors, limited releases, collectors, or a one-off gift.

Audio Requirements

Format: WAV. 24-bit preferred (16-bit OK), 44.1 kHz or higher. No MP3s.

Limiting: Avoid brickwall limiting. Pre-limited is fine, but dynamic mixes cut louder and cleaner.

Bass & Low-End Phase: Center all bass below ~150 Hz (100% mono / +1.0 correlation). We can mono lows in pre-master if needed.

Phase & Stereo Imaging: Keep stereo correlation positive (above 0) in the 150 Hz–4 kHz range to avoid cancellations. Above ~10 kHz, wide stereo can cause distortion or “splash” on vinyl — use with care. Always check mixes in mono before sending.

Sibilance: Control harsh “S” sounds. De-ess in mix or we’ll address during pre-mastering where possible.

Clipping: Don’t clip. Square-wave distortion is amplified on vinyl and is bad for the cutting head.

Highs: Avoid heavy boosts above 10 kHz. Content above ~15 kHz can distort or splash during cutting.

Sequencing & Length: Longer sides require lower volume (higher surface noise). Inner grooves lose high-end and distort more on bright/loud material. Put the most detailed/high-freq tracks first; save quieter/less-bright tracks for the end. Follow max side lengths.

DIN 45 = –20 dBFS RMS @ 1 kHz = 5 cm/s lateral velocity

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Cutting Rates (per minute by RPM)
RPM @1 @10 @25 @50
45 RPM $2.50 $2.25 $1.75 $1.50
33⅓ RPM $2.25 $2.00 $1.50 $1.25
78 RPM FLAT

⚠️ Stylus Wear by RPM: 33⅓ RPM = standard wear. 45 RPM = higher groove velocity → more wear. 78 RPM = fastest groove velocity.

Max Recording Times (guideline — some can go longer; LOCKED cannot)
Format Sides RPM Max Time (per side / total)
5×7″ 1 33⅓ 2:30 min LOCKED
5″ 2 33⅓ 2:30 min (5 total) LOCKED
7″ 1 45 5 min 
7″ 2 45 5 min (10 total)
10″ 1 45 10 min
10″ 2 45 10 min (14 total)
10″ 1 33⅓ 12 min 
10″ 2 33⅓ 12min (24 total)
12″ 1 45 12 min 
12″ 2 45 12 min (24 total)
12″ 1 33⅓ 16 min 
12″ 2 33⅓ 16 min (34 total)
10″ 2 78 (Half Speed) 4.5 min (8 total) LOCKED
12″ 2 45 (Maxi Single) 4.5 min (8 total) LOCKED
Standard rows are guideline maximums (longer possible with level/fidelity trade-offs). LOCKED rows are fixed at 4 minutes per side (8 total).


Discount Codes

Discounts can be provided by private code only after we review your project. Codes expire in 30 days.


Artwork & Packaging

Item Option Amount Min Order Notes
Center Labels Home-Printed (Cricut) $1.00 ea 10 Color, matte paper.
Center Labels Pro Print (full-color) Quote 25 Matte or gloss; volume price breaks.
Engraved Labels 3.5" CNC Engraving Quote 10 CNC engraved center labels.
Stickers (PRO) Die-Cut 3.5″ (full-color) Quote 10 Outdoor vinyl. Breaks at 25+/50+.
Stickers (PRO) Die-Cut — Custom Quote 10 Holographic Breaks at 25+/50+.

Amounts are per item unless noted. Final quotes after file review.


Private Studio Policy

We are closed to the public — all orders are handled online only.
If you need to send labels, please mail them to us. No in-person drop-offs or pickups are available.


Turnaround Time

Typical turnaround: ~14 business days


Payment

All major cards via Stripe. Upfront payment secures your place in the queue.


Shipping Info

White sleeves packed in premium vinyl mailers with tracking.


Rights & Permissions

You must own or have permission to cut the music to vinyl.


No Refund Policy

Due to the custom nature of dubplates, all sales are final.