Archives: FAQs

Where can i find graphic templates for printing my own art on labels?

Right here! Click on any image to download the proper template.

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Audio File Submission and Folder Organization.

Follow these steps to place your order and send your files correctly. 🛒 How to place an order Select the product on our website Choose the format — 7″, 10″ or 12″ Enter the total minutes of audio and complete the checkout You will receive your Order Number by email (example: #1995) 📁 Step 1 […]

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How Does Cutting Work?

“Cutting” is the process of engraving music tracks onto a vinyl. A cutting needle creates a groove on the vinyl surface, also known as the “groove,” physically representing the sound of your music. Track Length and Groove Width: Think of the groove like a road for your music to travel. If you have a few […]

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What About Copyrights ?

Berliner Vinylwerk operates in Berlin, Germany, under German Federal and Regional Law. We are authorised to cut original tracks onto vinyl exclusively on behalf of the client and for the client’s sole interest. Our role is purely technical: we engrave audio content exactly as received, without modification. We have no means of verifying the origin, […]

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What About Sound Quality ?

The final sound outcome depends on the quality of the source you provide : .mp3 files will sound as .mp3, uncompressed files (.wav .aiff) that have been professionally edited will sound fully. The length of data engraved on the record’s side affects volume : the shorter the louder.  Especially for DJs, we highly recommend to […]

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What About Covers ?

Cover printing is subcontracted to a typography and delivery schedule is affected. Cover and label templates come for free and it’s up to you to adequately fill them (with exact measures and high-quality images). If you need our services for graphic issues we charge €30 regardless of the quantity of records ordered.

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What’s Quality Check ?

Quality Check relates to the feasibility and the final outcome of your project : it is prerequisite if your track has not been professionally edited. We need to generate a vinyl-optimised preview of your sound : this is not a mastering service but a rendering of the final outcome. NB: We cannot guarantee feasibility for […]

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Can you cut an Mp3?

Technically yes, nevertheless the quality of the record will be very low : it will sound as an MP3.

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In which format should I send the files?

we definitely prefer “.wav” and “.aiff” for the cutting service; “.wav” or “.aiff” files should be at 24 or 16 bit, with peaks at -6dB (full scale) for us to provide a suitable mastering service; further options apply to the mixing service (separated channel by separated channel).

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What is the “control”?

“Control” means that we check your file (for free) in order to see if it respects the standards needed to be printed on vinyl, then: If your file respects adequate values we cut the record without additional cost. If your file does not respect standards we must then optimise it (price indicatively ranges €5-€10/track). Some […]

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