The MC-02 (Mini Cut 02) is a record recording lathe developed and manufactured by JC Record Lathes in Brazil. Over the past few months we have been thoroughly testing the MC-02 unit, making modifications and getting it ready for full production. We want this machine to be able to give the same professional end results that we are used to, whilst also offering something different to the lathe cutting industry in terms of size, portability and ongoing support.
The MC-02 is capable of both cutting and embossing. It has a dynamic head system, which comes frequency mapped with head resonances accounted for in software, for the flattest possible head response. Due to the main use likely being stereo diamond cutting, the MC-02 has full head suspension with a counterweight for initial balancing, a spring for final suspension and an oil dashpot for damping.
One aim with the MC-02 is full user control. The machine is made in a way where the user can modify and upgrade easily, with readily available parts. Spinner Town will be one of two worldwide distributers for the machines with the other being in the United States. The MC-02 will be available later this year and pricing with full information will be publicly available nearer the time. Below is some technical information and a test cut for you to hear and A/B check against the original master file.
Technical Specifications
Lathe
- Stepper motor with O-ring belt drive
- Mounted microscope and reticle for groove width measurement
- Vacuum tube and chip jar
- Clamps directly to the turntable
Suspension
- Counter weight for initial head balancing
- Spring for fine tuning and final suspension
- Oil dashpot for dampening when cutting with a diamond
Cutterhead
- Dynamic head using 362 type shanks
- The kit includes an adapter for compatibility with 320/340 styli types, allowing for different diamond and sapphire stylus options
- Stylus heating posts
Manual Control Unit
- Pitch (Groove spacing)
- Stylus heat
- Lead-in groove
- Track markers
- Lead-out spiral/lock groove
- Calibrated volume level LEDs
- 12v power
- Inline fuses for the cutterhead
For those of you wanting to hear a test cut from the MC-02, see the link below. This was cut using a 320 diamond housed in our 362 to 320 adapter that is included with the machine. The audio is volume matched to make an easy A/B comparison for reference.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WCy8NJpJGrGep0Hj_A6scBN8rguxLwxl?usp=drive_link
For any questions about the lathe, feel free to get in touch via the contact form on our website.
www.spinnertownblanks.com