Ludic Audio Turntable Rubber LP Slipmat

Ludic Audio Rubber Turntable Mat In Black (L-31)

Overview

In a vinyl playback system, the platter mat plays a key role in how mechanical energy is managed between the record and the turntable. The Ludic Audio Rubber LP Slipmat – Black (L-31) focuses on absorption and damping, using the natural properties of rubber to help control vibration and resonance at the source.

Rubber mats like the one from Ludic Audio are commonly chosen for their mass and inherent damping characteristics. Compared to lighter materials such as felt, rubber is more effective at absorbing low-level vibrations and reducing the transfer of motor noise or platter ringing into the record itself. This behaviour in turntables and record players are often associated with a more grounded presentation, improved bass control, and a quieter background during playback.

Where rigid materials like acrylic tend to reflect energy back into the record, rubber works in the opposite direction by absorbing energy and dissipating it within the material. This makes rubber slipmats a practical option for turntables where isolation and resonance management are priorities, particularly in systems that benefit from additional mechanical damping.

The Ludic Audio rubber slipmat sits flat on the platter and provides even, consistent contact across the underside of the record. As a slipmat, it naturally supports standard 12-inch LPs as well as 10-inch and 7-inch records, making it suitable for a wide range of vinyl formats and listening styles.

Finished in black, the Ludic Audio Rubber LP Slipmat, L-31 integrates easily into both modern and classic turntable setups and installs without adjustment on most turntables - please check for VTA adjustment on your turntable if required. From a Groove Central perspective, this is a dependable rubber slipmat for listeners seeking stability, vibration absorption, and a more controlled analogue playback character without complicating their system.

Key Features

• Rubber construction chosen for vibration absorption and resonance control

• Heavier, damped material helps stabilise records during playback

• Assists in reducing the transfer of motor and platter noise

• Provides consistent contact between record and platter

• Suitable for 12″, 10″ and 7″ vinyl records

• Black finish to suit a wide range of turntable designs

Technical Stuff 

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