Record your own vinyl at home with this kit to get your LoFi EPs

The Swedish company Teenage Engineering has released a new turntable for vinyls, Recording Factory PO-80with an aspect that, of course, many of us would like to have at home, although it not only shines with its aesthetics vintage: gives you the ability to cut your own LoFi vinyl records at home, as well as play them back.

Yes, it sounds crazy, but all this player needs is a USB power supply, as well as a 3.5 mm input from device of your choice so you can create your own EPs. However, there are some important limitations. It’s limited to mono recording, and with Record Factory you’re not going to record more than one b-side single.

record factory comes with 5″ cutting discs and supports four or three minutes of recording per side at 33rpm and 45rpm., respectively. Of course, you can also connect the included 7″ adapter for playback. discs more, although you won’t be able to cut them.

Now, like any great novelty, there must always be some flaw. In this case, We are talking about quality Music not as good as the original if cut off, so don’t expect it to sound like it’s in the studio. However, Teenage Engineering already knows this and has a mastering app to help you improve it.

Record Factory, a complete DIY experience in turntable form

On the other hand, and already focusing on this striking deviceit turns out it’s meant to be taken out of the box and made to feel like a needlework expert in pure Ikea style. And it’s that this one comes in separate pieces, although don’t worry, it’s not that hard to put together with the Dutch company’s cabinets.

It was created in collaboration with Japanese designer Yuri Suzuki, who was also responsible for a similar player in collaboration with Japanese publisher Gakken (an anime magazine). With PO-80, you even get a copy of Gakken magazine in the box.

And the last detail: the vintage record factory is equipped with built-in speakers, Music old school. All this will cost you $149.

So if you want a complete DIY experience, from building your own turntable to making your own vinyl and even mastering your own music, this sounds like a great option.