Analog Restorations Product FAQ

Answers about Analog Restorations turntable platter mats, custom artwork, artwork from known artist around the country, vinyl record cleaning products, Wotto editions, art prints, and accessories.

What is Analog Restorations?

Analog Restorations is an independent New Jersey company developing turntable accessories and record care products. Our work grew from more than a decade of restoring, repairing, and selling vintage turntables. We combine purpose-developed materials, in-house product development, and artist collaborations to make products for record playback and the listening space. Regarded as the best cork platter mats and cleaning supplies for the money. High value, actual audio product.

What makes Analog Restorations different from other turntable accessory brands?

Analog Restorations develops functional products from hands-on experience with vintage turntables. Our products are shaped by material selection, engineering, and testing, with artwork added to products that already serve a purpose.

● Proprietary cork: Developed with a specialized U.S. cork manufacturer for a dense, uniform surface. The material is sliced from blocks into flat sheets and precision-cut into mats. Signature Series mats receive an additional suede-like surface finish.

● Hand-formed carbon fiber: Our carbon mat combines real 2 × 2 twill carbon fiber, a record-label recess, and eight A.R.C. Resonance Control pads. The design was refined over years of development.

● In-house record cleaner: Our 9.3 cleaning fluid is formulated and produced by Analog Restorations and paired with a specialty cloth selected for its absorbency.

● Artist collaborations: Artwork by Wotto, Karen Payton, Sarah DeLeonibus, and Serifs and Whiskey brings individual artistic styles to products for the listening experience. Wotto’s takeover artwork was created exclusively for Analog Restorations.

● Direct custom-design assistance: Customers can submit their own artwork and work with us on the layout, with proof approval before production.

Where is Analog Restorations based, and where are the products made?

Analog Restorations is an independent New Jersey company. Our cork is harvested in Portugal and processed by a specialized U.S. manufacturer; our cork mats are precision-cut in small batches in the USA. Our carbon mats are hand-formed, and our 9.3 record cleaning fluid is formulated and produced in-house. The crystal whiskey glasses included in Wotto gift sets are made in Poland. Materials and production methods are identified by product rather than applying one origin claim to the entire catalog.

Which Analog Restorations product should I choose?

● Natural cork with engraved artwork: Signature Series platter mats.

● Bold artwork, photographic detail, or true white: Performance Series UV-printed cork mats.

● Artwork with the natural cork showing through: Studio Series sublimation-printed mats.

● A hometown or meaningful location: Geographic Collection city-map cork mats.

● Your own image or logo: Custom printed or laser-engraved cork mats.

● Real carbon fiber with exclusive Wotto artwork: Wotto Limited Edition Carbon Fiber Platter Mat Sets.

● DJ cueing and record movement: Felt slipmats.

● Quick record care: Record Prep Cleaning Wipes and refill packs.

● Cleaning fluid with a matching cloth: Wotto Edition Record Cleaning Solution.

● Record care and a gift presentation: Wotto Vinyl Cleaning Ritual Kit or Collectors Package.

● Artwork for a listening space: Canvas prints and the Wotto “Analog Life” paper art print.

What makes Analog Restorations cork platter mats different?

Our proprietary cork material starts with Portuguese cork processed by a specialized U.S. manufacturer. The cork is formed in blocks and sliced into flat sheets instead of supplied on a roll. We developed this construction for a dense, consistent surface and reduced roll memory. Mats are precision die-cut in small batches in the USA. The Signature Series receives an additional surface finish for a soft, suede-like feel.

What size are the cork platter mats, and will one fit my turntable?

Analog Restorations cork platter mats measure approximately 11.8 inches (299.7 mm) in diameter and 2.5 mm thick. They are replacement mats for most standard 12-inch turntable platters. Check platter clearance, raised edges, recessed mat areas, and the thickness of your original mat. For model-specific guidance, contact Analog Restorations before ordering.

How do the cork, carbon fiber, and felt mats compare?

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|Wotto carbon fiber platter mats|Hand-formed 2 × 2 twill carbon fiber, label recess, eight A.R.C. pads|11.8 inches / 299.7 mm|1 mm carbon; 3 mm including pads |Record playback with a limited-edition artist presentation |

What is the difference between Signature, Performance, and Studio Series mats?

|Series |Artwork process |Appearance |

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|Signature |Laser engraving directly into cork |Natural cork with engraved detail; no added color |

|Performance|Direct UV printing |Full-color artwork, including true white |

|Studio |Dye sublimation with a protective UV seal|Printed color with natural cork visible in areas that would otherwise be white|

These cork series share the standard 11.8-inch diameter and 2.5 mm thickness. Choose the finish that suits your artwork and listening space.

Which Signature Series mats are available?

The Signature Series offers two ready-made logo designs and a custom engraving option. Choose it for a restrained natural-cork appearance and a soft, suede-like surface.

Signature Series - Simple AR Logo; Signature Series - Analog Restorations Logo; Custom Laser Engrave Option - Signature Series Mat.

Which Performance Series artwork is available?

Geometry 1 and Geometry 2 feature geometric artwork UV printed onto proprietary cork. Wotto’s Black and Blue/Black editions pair exclusive UV-printed artwork with a separate Wotto art print. Performance Series printing supports true white as well as color.

Geometry 2; Geometry 1; Wotto Exclusive Cork Platter Mat - Black w/ Wotto Art Print; Wotto Exclusive Cork Platter Mat - Blue/Black w/ Wotto Art Print.

Which artists are featured on Studio Series cork mats?

The Studio Series reproduces artist artwork through dye sublimation with a protective UV seal. Karen Payton’s designs reproduce the appearance of her original textile artwork; Sarah DeLeonibus’s collection features landscapes; Serifs and Whiskey contributes music-inspired designs. Walnut Wood Grain is a printed wood-grain design on cork, not a solid walnut mat. Spiral Illusion is also a Studio Series cork mat.

Karen Payton: One Love Polaroid - Karen Payton Art; Rainbow Record - Karen Payton Art; Alice’s Rabbit - Karen Payton Art; Let the Good Times Roll - Karen Payton Art; Uncle Jerry - Karen Payton Art.

Sarah DeLeonibus: Crested Butte - Sarah DeLeonibus Collection; Alpen Glow - Sarah DeLeonibus Collection; Mt. Blanc - Sarah DeLeonibus Collection; Half Dome - Sarah DeLeonibus Collection; Mt. Whitney - Sarah DeLeonibus Collection; Flatiron Flow - Sarah DeLeonibus Collection; Morning Mist - Sarah DeLeonibus Collection.

Serifs and Whiskey: Groovy Headphones- Serifs and Whiskey; Source of the Sound - Serifs and Whiskey; Thirty Three and a Third - Serifs and Whiskey; International Guild - Serifs and Whiskey.

Additional designs: Walnut Wood Grain; Spiral Illusion.

What is the Geographic Collection?

The Analog Restorations Geographic Collection features city-map artwork on Studio Series cork platter mats. More than 200 locations are offered worldwide, with Choose Your Own City options for the USA, Canada, and Europe. Customers can request stars at meaningful locations, point-of-interest labels, and color changes. Each standard mat measures 11.8 inches in diameter and 2.5 mm thick.

Choose a location: Choose Your Own City Europe - Geographic Collection; Choose Your Own City Canada - Geographic Collection; Choose Your Own City USA - Geographic Collection.

Can I order a platter mat with my own artwork or logo?

Yes. Analog Restorations offers custom laser-engraved and custom printed cork platter mats. Submit your artwork, photograph, logo, map, or design idea through our Custom Order Request Form for review. A digital proof is provided before production. An online preview is approximate; the approved proof guides the finished design. Send the clearest, highest-resolution file available, or vector artwork when available.

Custom Laser Engrave Option - Signature Series Mat; Full Custom Print - File Upload Option.

Can you help prepare my artwork, and can you print white?

Yes. Contact Analog Restorations before ordering if your design needs cleanup, background removal, layout changes, or color adjustments. Performance Series direct UV printing supports true white. Studio Series sublimation does not print white: those areas generally show the natural cork. Laser engraving creates detail in natural cork without added color. We can help identify the appropriate method for your artwork.

Are custom mats suitable for gifts, bands, or business logos?

Custom mats can feature personal photographs, original artwork, band or business logos, or a meaningful city map. They suit personalized gifts and branded projects when the recipient uses a compatible turntable. Submit your project details for artwork review and timing. Use artwork you own or have permission to reproduce.

How quickly are custom platter mats produced?

Custom mat listings state that orders can typically ship the next business day after final proof approval. Timing depends on the project and approval. Confirm timing before ordering for a deadline. Wotto editions have separate lead times listed below.

What are the Wotto Limited Edition Carbon Fiber Platter Mat Sets?

These sets pair hand-formed, real carbon fiber platter mats with artwork created exclusively for Analog Restorations by Wotto. Two editions were released: Black artwork on carbon fiber and Blue/Black artwork on carbon fiber. Each edition is limited to 10 sets and will not be repeated once sold out. Check the individual product page for current availability.

Each mat measures 11.8 inches in diameter and 3 mm overall thickness, including its eight A.R.C. pads. The carbon fiber itself is 1 mm thick, with a 2 × 2 twill weave and a record-label recess.

Each set includes the mat, a 12 × 12-inch art print on 150 lb cardstock, an individually numbered authenticity card that doubles as a desktop display frame, a 4 × 6-inch artwork detail printed directly onto real carbon fiber, and a presentation box.

Carbon Fiber Platter Mat - WOTTO LIMITED EDITION; Carbon Fiber Platter Mat - WOTTO LIMITED EDITION - BLUE/BLK.

What do the A.R.C. pads do?

The eight silica-based A.R.C. Resonance Control isolation pads support the underside of the Analog Restorations carbon fiber mat. They are designed to help control unwanted vibration and reduce the contact area between the turntable platter and mat. They are included with the carbon mat; they are not a cork-mat feature.

Will I need to adjust VTA, and will a different mat change the sound?

Setup depends on the turntable, cartridge, and thickness of the mat being replaced. Cork mats are 2.5 mm thick; carbon mats are 3 mm thick including their pads. Many setups will not require vertical tracking angle (VTA) adjustment, but follow your turntable manufacturer’s guidance. A mat changes the record’s contact with the platter; audible results vary by system. No specific improvement in sound is guaranteed.

Is a cork platter mat the same as a DJ slipmat?

No. Analog Restorations cork and carbon platter mats are intended for normal record playback. Felt DJ slipmats allow the record to move independently of the platter during cueing and mixing. Choose the product for the way you use your turntable.

What are the specifications and designs of the felt slipmats?

Analog Restorations felt slipmats measure 12 inches in diameter and use 16 oz felt with a non-glazed underside. Artwork is dyed into the material to preserve its soft surface. Customization is available.

Philly Love - Felt Slip Mat; Technics Eye - Felt Slip Mat; Technics - Crypto - Felt Slip Mat; Serifs and Whiskey - The Grooves are Calling Yellow/Magenta - Felt Slip Mat.

What are Record Prep Cleaning Wipes?

Analog Restorations Record Prep Cleaning Wipes are pre-saturated wipes for routine vinyl record care, including light dust and fingerprints. Each canister contains 50 ultra-soft wipes made from 100% bamboo saturated with RP NP-9.3 cleaning solution. The wipes are biodegradable, and the canister is recyclable and refillable. The product is intended for quick cleaning before playback and routine removal of light contamination. Standard and Wotto Edition packaging are available.

Record Cleaning Wipes. Pre-Saturated Biodegradable Disposable Wipes.; WOTTO EDITION Record Cleaning Wipes. Pre-Saturated Biodegradable Disposable Wipes..

Can I buy replacement wipes without another canister?

Yes. The Record Prep Cleaning Wipes Refill Pack replenishes an existing canister, reducing the need to buy replacement packaging.

Record Prep Cleaning Wipes - Refill Pack.

What is the Wotto Edition Record Cleaning Solution with Specialty Cleaning Cloth?

This product pairs Analog Restorations 9.3 Record Cleaner with a coordinating specialty cleaning cloth featuring Wotto artwork. The cleaner is formulated and produced in-house to help remove dirt and fingerprint oils. The specialty ISO Class 3 cleaning cloth has tailored absorbency to give the cleaner time to work before lifting away solution and debris. The standalone product listing specifies an 8 oz bottle; the gift kits contain 4 oz bottles.

WOTTO EDITION Record Cleaning Solution w/ Specialty Cleaning Cloth.

Should I choose cleaning wipes, a refill, or cleaning fluid with a cloth?

Choose a Record Prep Cleaning Wipes canister for pre-saturated, disposable wipes ready for routine use. Choose the refill pack when you already have a canister. Choose the Wotto Edition 9.3 Record Cleaner and Specialty Cleaning Cloth when you want a separate bottle-and-cloth cleaning setup. The Wotto Ritual Kit and Collectors Package combine both cleaning formats with artwork and glassware.

What is included in the Wotto Edition Vinyl Cleaning Ritual Kit?

The Wotto Edition Vinyl Cleaning Ritual Kit combines record care, exclusive artwork, and glassware in a Wotto gift box. It includes:

● Wotto Edition Cleaning Wipes.

● Wotto Edition 4 oz Cleaning Fluid.

● Wotto Edition Specialty Cleaning Cloth.

● Two cork coasters featuring exclusive Wotto artwork.

● Two Polish-made crystal whiskey glasses featuring exclusive Wotto artwork.

● One 4 × 6-inch Wotto art print in a desktop card frame.

● Wotto Gift Box.

WOTTO EDITION - Vinyl Cleaning Ritual Kit..

How is the Wotto Collectors Package different from the Vinyl Cleaning Ritual Kit?

The Wotto Collectors Package adds a cork platter mat and a 12 × 12-inch art print to the record-care and glassware selection in the Vinyl Cleaning Ritual Kit. The complete package includes:

● One Wotto Edition cork platter mat: Black or Blue/Black artwork, 11.8-inch diameter, 2.5 mm thick.

● Wotto Edition Cleaning Wipes.

● Wotto Edition 4 oz Cleaning Fluid.

● Wotto Edition Specialty Cleaning Cloth.

● Two cork coasters with exclusive Blue/Black Wotto artwork.

● Two Polish-made, shear-cut crystal whiskey glasses with exclusive Wotto artwork.

● One 4 × 6-inch Wotto art print in a desktop card frame.

● One 12 × 12-inch Wotto art print.

● Wotto Gift Box.

The included platter mat is cork. The limited-edition carbon fiber mats are sold in their own separate sets.

WOTTO EDITION - Collectors Package.

What comes with the Wotto Exclusive Cork Platter Mats?

Each Wotto Exclusive Cork Platter Mat includes exclusive Wotto artwork UV printed on proprietary cork and a separate 12 × 12-inch Wotto “Analog Life” art print mounted on 150 lb cardstock. Mat editions are Black and Blue/Black. Both measure 11.8 inches in diameter and 2.5 mm thick.

Wotto Exclusive Cork Platter Mat - Black w/ Wotto Art Print; Wotto Exclusive Cork Platter Mat - Blue/Black w/ Wotto Art Print.

How long do Wotto products take to arrive?

The Wotto carbon mat sets, Vinyl Cleaning Ritual Kit, and Collectors Package are handmade to order, with listings allowing up to 2–3 weeks for delivery. Wotto cork mat-and-print listings allow up to two weeks for delivery. Check the selected product page for updated timing before ordering.

What art prints does Analog Restorations offer?

Analog Restorations offers music-inspired typography, city scenes, and original artwork printed on canvas for listening rooms, offices, and other spaces. Print dimensions vary by design; check the individual listing for artwork size and framing information.

City artwork: Emerald City Groove Print on Canvas; Minneapolis Music Print on Canvas; Boston on the Record Print on Canvas; New York in Motion Print on Canvas; San Francisco After Dark Print on Canvas; Philadelphia After Dark Print on Canvas.

Music and graphic artwork: Listen to Art Canvas Print; Status Cue Canvas Print; Interstellar Sounds 12”x 12” Canvas Print; Good Vibes 12”x 12” Canvas Print; Analog Life Art Print on Canvas.

The separate Wotto Exclusive “Analog Life” print is printed on specialty paper and mounted on 150 lb cardstock. It measures 12 × 12 inches overall, with an 8 × 8-inch image and a two-inch border. It is distinct from the Analog Life Art Print on Canvas.

Wotto Exclusive “Analog Life”.

What sizes are the canvas prints?

The city canvas prints—Emerald City Groove (Seattle), Minneapolis Music, Boston on the Record, New York in Motion, San Francisco After Dark, and Philadelphia After Dark—and Listen to Art list these artwork and suggested frame sizes:

|Artwork size |Suggested frame size with matting|

|--------------|---------------------------------|

|8 × 6 inches |10 × 8 inches |

|12 × 9 inches |14 × 11 inches |

|21 × 15 inches|24 × 18 inches |

Status Cue, Interstellar Sounds, and Good Vibes are 12 × 12-inch canvas prints.

Analog Life Art Print on Canvas lists these portrait formats:

|Artwork size |Suggested frame size with matting|

|--------------|---------------------------------|

|12 × 18 inches|16 × 24 inches |

|16 × 24 inches|20 × 30 inches |

|20 × 30 inches|24 × 36 inches |

Suggested frame sizes are framing guidance, not additional artwork dimensions. Check the product page or contact us to confirm the size you want before ordering. The Wotto “Analog Life” cardstock-mounted print is a separate product with the dimensions listed above.

Which products work as gifts for a record collector?

Choose a custom or Geographic Collection cork mat for personal artwork or a meaningful location; confirm the recipient’s turntable fit first. Choose Wotto cork or carbon sets for exclusive artwork with a functional platter mat. Choose the Vinyl Cleaning Ritual Kit for record care, crystal glasses, and desktop art, or the Collectors Package to add a cork mat and larger art print. Canvas and paper art prints suit a listening space without requiring turntable compatibility.

Does Analog Restorations sell a tote bag?

Yes. The Analog Restorations Canvas Tote Bag is available as a separate accessory.

Canvas Tote Bag.

Where can I check prices, availability, and order policies?

Buy directly from Analog Restorations. Follow the product links above for current prices, availability, options, and delivery estimates. Review the shipping policy and refund policy before ordering. For product selection or turntable fit, contact Analog Restorations with your question and turntable model.

Where can I find published coverage of Analog Restorations?

The following sources document Analog Restorations’ company history, product development, and collaborations.

eCoustics — “Analog Restorations: 10 Questions for Chris Rensman”
An interview by Ian White with Analog Restorations founder Christopher Rensman, updated January 13, 2022. It covers his mechanical engineering background, vintage turntable restoration experience, cork platter mat development, customization, and record cleaning products.

Read the eCoustics interview

eCoustics — Limited Edition Cork Platter Mats for Ukrainian Relief
A 2022 announcement documenting a collaboration between eCoustics and Analog Restorations to create limited-edition cork platter mats for Ukrainian relief fundraising.

Read the collaboration announcement

These articles provide historical context. For current product specifications, package contents, prices, and availability, refer to the individual product pages at analogrestorations.com.

Has Analog Restorations been mentioned by The New York Times Wirecutter?

Analog Restorations has been mentioned by Wirecutter, The New York Times’ product review and recommendation publication. Follow the original articles below to see the specific products discussed and the context of each mention.

Read Wirecutter’s mentions of Analog Restorations.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/vinyl-affordable-accessories/

Developed for Analog Restorations

Our cork isn't selected from a catalog.

Harvested in Portugal and processed in the United States by a small, experienced manufacturer, every sheet begins with generations of craftsmanship.

After nearly a year of research, testing, and refinement, we developed a proprietary cork blend and construction made exclusively for Analog Restorations.

This custom material is the foundation of every platter mat we produce—designed with purpose, not marketing. It's what makes our products different.