Your records will be in stereo.

The PHONCUT blank discs are made of our special recipe of vinyl for the highest fidelity, longest durability and cleanest cut.

PHONOCUT and our distribution partners will provide the blanks discs.

The cost will be € 10 each.

PHONOCUT discs as durable as commercial pressed vinyl records.

Max playtime will be 10-15 minutes (~3 songs) per side, depending on sonic profile of the audio.

A high quality direct drive motor.

Inspired by the original shellac record format.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonograph_record#78_rpm_disc_sizes

No.

Yes.

PHONOCUT uses a diamond stylus.

You can cut ~100 records per diamond stylus.

The stylus is held by a cartridge that can be easily replaced, upgraded, or refurbished (comparable to the ink cartridges of your printer).

Yes. Any turntable will also be delighted to play back your PHONOCUTs.

Yes.

No, this machine enables anyone to easily cut high quality records with just the push of a button.

You can connect all audio sources via an 1/8" stereo mini jack.

It's in development. More on that soon.

Yes.

Like with “mixtapes,” you may cut a PHONOCUT record for personal use from music acquired legitimately.

Yes. We will be paying Private Copying Levy as a part of the sale of each PHONOCUT and PHONOCUT blank disc.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_copying_levy#Blank_music_CDs_and_recorders

PHONOCUT only works blank discs from PHONOCUT. Attempting to use blanks not certified by PHONOCUT will void the warranty and may damage the unit.

Absolutely, as long as you either create and/or own the license for the music you plan to sell.

Yes. A discount for adding 10-packs of blanks to your PHONOCUT pledge is currently available as part of our Kickstarter campaign.

Reaching our funding goal PHONOCUT will strictly follow their accountability guidelines.

We warranty PHONOCUT against manufacturing defects for 12 months.

Yes. PHONOCUT optimizes the audio for your cuts.

Just plug in your ⅛” connector from your line level source and cut. You can cut directly from your iPhone, for instance. No additional equipment is required.

PHONOCUT BLANKS will include a record sleeve and label.

This will be handled automatically by PHONOCUT.

This will be handled automatically by PHONOCUT.

Yes. PHONOCUT cuts can be scratched like any other pressed disc.

Our current prototype cuts at 33 ⅓ however we have plans for PHONOCUT to also cut at 45 rpm.

PHONOCUT’s cartridge is the heart of PHONOCUT, containing both the cutting head and the cutting stylus. Because replacing the stylus is highly complicated we will establish a cartridge exchange and servicing program where you will be able to have your cartridge serviced or exchanged. We have yet to establish our network of authorized service locations so it is not yet possible for us to establish the price of this service.