Ep424: New Pressing Plant - ONYX Record Press, Los Angeles
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ONYX Record Press in one of the newest record plants in the world. Opening in 2023 and based in Los Angeles, founders Moe Espinosa (aka Drumcell) and Gil Tamazyan talk to use about the vision of ONYX records and help educate us on the art of vinyl production.
Interview start
Why open a vinyl pressing plant in 2023?
What does ONYX do different?
What are common mistakes that ONYX is addressing?
People can visit the pressing plant
Where does the pressing waste end up?
ONYX’s approach to stampers
Materials, black & coloured pellet talk
Are we still seeing growth in vinyl numbers?
Is sound compromised by various colours and variants?
Increase in warped and scuffed records
What’s lead time for records at the moment?
Developing new talent for pressing records
Wild mastering jobs – locked grooves, vinyl tricks
Making a $7,000 record out of hashish
Pressing records with items inside
What’s in the future for vinyl records?
Impact of record weight (180g)
What are the recommended sleeves for vinyl?
Sequencing music for the vinyl format
Interview wrap up
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.