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APC–2 – A professional record cutter for producing original playback discs

The APC-2 is a professional record cutter designed to produce original playback discs with superior sound quality in real-time, developed in partnership with analog media experts SUPERSENSE.

professional audio disc recording system

introducing: APC–2

a professional record cutter built and designed for producing original playback discs with superior sound quality in real time. available exclusively via our collaborative partners and masters of analog media, SUPERSENSE. our shared vision is to enable access to anyone who wants their music or sound on a physical record. so far, only a limited set of machines has been built. email us to find out how to get this machine.

Technical Specifications

Motor: Direct drive precision polished tungsten shaft, variable speed control, wow and flutter < 0.01% WRMS, 1.5 ppm accurate reference clock.
Pitch Motor: Variable pitch control, automation possible directly from DAW, allows locked grooves and other specialty cuts.
Cutting Head: Stereo feedback cutting head, automated lift mechanism.
Vacuum System: Integrated vacuum hold down and swarf removal.
Heating: Temperature controlled heating.
Amplifier: Integrated power amplifier with feedback and RIAA encoder.
Monitoring: RIAA amplifier with headphone/line output, custom tonearm.
Network: Remote control over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
Power: One 230V/120V IEC connector for the entire system.
Color: Black.
Material: Powder coated aluminium, granite.
Dimensions: 1300 x 600 x 400 mm (51 x 23.6 x 15.7 in).
Weight: 140 kg (308 lbs).

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