Vertere Acoustics Techno Mat Record Player Mat

Introducing the first record player mat from Vertere - the Techno Mat - a new accessory to the Vertere range designed to improve the performance of your record player.

Techno Mat is a two-layer circular mat comprising a randomly fibrous designed top layer bonded onto a Cork/Polymer compound layer. The top layer provides the record with an almost air cushion-like support. This air cushion keeps the inherent properties and characteristics of the vinyl record itself unchanged. The lower layer provides the required interface and connection to the platter in an inert manner. The two, in combination, create as neutral a support for the vinyl record as possible.

Techno Mat is available in two versions: With a 4.5 mm centre hole optimised for use with Vertere MG-1, SG-1 and RG-1 record players, or a 7 mm centre hole suitable for all other record players.

The underside of the Techno Mat also features a timing strobe, allowing you to check platter rotation speed for 45 / 33 rpm settings.

Before installing your new Techno Mat, first, check the tracking weight / force and the VTA that you have your tonearm set to and ensure that after you've installed the Techno Mat, the settings remain the same. If necessary, adjust the VTA and the tracking force as required to ensure that your original, optimised tonearm / cartridge settings remain as they were.

Techno Mat is approximately 3 mm thick, which, with a 240 mm tonearm represents a 0.72° change in VTA. This is both audible on most systems, and the transition away from the arm being parallel to the record surface will change the tracking force on quite a few tonearms.

Please contact Audio Sanctuary if you require advice or assistance in adjusting your tonearm settings.

Specifications

• Mat Thickness: 3 mm
• Construction: Fibrous Top Layer with Cork / Polymer Compound Layer.
• VTA Adjustment Required: 0.72°
• Spindle Hole Size: 4.5 mm or 7 mm versions available.
• Strobe Underside: Checks platter rotation speed for 45 / 33 rpm.

More Information

• Techno Mat, by Vertere Acoustics