Hexmat: Yellow Bird Record Isolator Platter Mat
Sold by Turntable Lab
$149.95
use in place of a standard record mat to improve sound quality and performance made of anti-static composite material (15) contact points on each side, perfect grip 7" / 10" / 12" record size compatible designed to work with most clamps + weights dimensions: 10.83" diameter / 275mm thickness: 3mm weight: 76g made in Budapest, Hungary "Instead of increasing mass, the concept focused on minimizing the contact surface between the record and its support. By reducing this interface to near-zero—approximately 1–2 square millimeters—the record is effectively decoupled from the underlying structure. This radically alters how vibrations are transmitted and dissipated. The resulting HEXMAT isolator employs a carefully engineered internal structure and material composition to isolate harmful vibrations while enabling efficient energy transfer. Its design allows the vinyl record to retain its natural damping characteristics, leading to improved transient response, enhanced clarity, and reduced harmonic distortion. Previously masked details in recordings become perceptible, and overall sonic accuracy is significantly improved. Instrumentational measurements support these observations, demonstrating improved dynamic behavior and reduced noise levels, attributed to more precise groove tracking." - Hexmat