Recommended Times for Lacquer Cutting

Written By Michael Greig Thomas

The following recommended times are per side.

Maximum recommended times for 33 1/3 RPM 12" discs is 24 minutes. Optimum time is 16 to 18 minutes*.
Maximum recommended times for 33 1/3 RPM 12" discs at boosted DANCE LEVELS is 12 minutes.  Optimum time is 8 to 10 minutes*.

Maximum recommended times for 45 RPM 12" discs is 12 minutes.  Optimum time is 10 minutes*.
Maximum recommended times for 45 RPM 12" discs at boosted DANCE LEVELS is 9 minutes.  Optimum time is 6 to 8 minutes*.

* longer times may require compromise in level and/or equalization.

Michael Greig Thomas

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