Mastering, cutting and vinyl pressing to deliver high quality products.

Our in-house cutting studio is built around the legendary Neumann VMS70 lacquer cutting lathe, with an SX74 cutterhead and an Ortofon GO741 cutting amplifier. Exceptional mechanical engineering and precise electronic control let us transfer audio onto lacquer with accuracy, stability and consistency. We manage groove geometry, cutting levels, frequency response and stereo information with the technical limits of the vinyl format in mind. High-resolution digital processing, dedicated monitoring and precision analogue equipment give us the flexibility to handle different sources and musical requirements. Every stage, from audio preparation to the finished lacquer, is performed in-house. With cutting and pressing in the same facility, AFG keeps direct technical control from the original master to the finished record.

At the heart of our facility is a Pheenix Alpha AD12, a modern evolution of the renowned Toolex Alpha pressing technology, built for precision, reliability and consistency. Steam pressure, heating and cooling cycles are carefully controlled for accurate material distribution, groove replication and dimensional stability. We specialise in 12-inch records in 140g and 180g, made from carefully selected PVC compounds with calcium-zinc stabilisers, compliant with European REACH regulations. Alongside classic black we offer solid, transparent and translucent colours, including custom blends, marbled and mixed-colour effects, which can be combined within the same run, subject to technical requirements. Black generally gives the quietest surface; coloured compounds and special effects may bring slightly higher surface noise or the occasional audible imperfection, particularly in quieter passages. Every run goes through regular visual and audio checks, with operators supervising production directly.