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Resonance-the problem
Resonance causes audible distortion; muddying of the bass, losing its distinct notes.
Voices become less clear, smeared with unwanted sibilance. The deep black space between notes becomes less pronounced.
The sound stage becomes indistinct, slam and dynamics are less pronounced and the overall clarity, presence and sense of musical realism is lost.
In effect, resonance has robbed your system of its true potential.
WE HAVE THE SOLUTIONS
RÉSONANCE - LE PROBLÈME
La résonance cause une distorsion audible - une confusion des basses, avec les basses perdant leurs notes distinctes. Les voix deviennent moins claires, brouillées par une sibilance indésirable. L'espace noir profond entre les notes devient moins prononcé, la scène sonore devient indistincte, l'impact et la dynamique sont moins marqués et la clarté globale, la présence et le sens du réalisme musical sont perdus. En effet, la résonance a volé à votre système son véritable potentiel.
Overview-The MitMat Company
About Lawrence Mittler - Founder
With a career deeply rooted in home audio retail, and then as a sales representative, Lawrence has encountered a wide spectrum of audio equipment and learned that enthusiasts seek the ultimate live experience through their systems. Identifying an underappreciated market niche in isolation products, Lawrence diverged from the traditional, mass-based approach to resonance control.
Through research and experimentation, he discovered a novel, low-mass, and cost-effective material using "microcell" technology. This material, foundational to MITMAT™ products, employs thousands of tiny gas "bubbles" as shock absorbers. This offers an innovative solution to unwanted resonances, rivaling or surpassing heavier alternatives.
À propos de Lawrence Mittler - Fondateur
Avec une carrière profondément ancrée dans l'audio domestique, de la vente au détail à la représentation commerciale, Lawrence a rencontré un large éventail d'équipements audio et a appris que les passionnés cherchent l'expérience live ultime à travers leurs systèmes. Identifiant une niche de marché sous-estimée dans les produits d'isolation, Lawrence s'est écarté de l'approche traditionnelle basée sur la masse pour le contrôle des résonances.
Par la recherche et l'expérimentation, il a découvert un matériau novateur, de faible masse et économique, utilisant la technologie "micro cellule". Ce matériau, fondamental pour les produits MITMAT™, emploie des milliers de petites bulles de gaz comme amortisseurs, offrant une solution innovante aux résonances indésirables, rivalisant avec ou surpassant les alternatives plus lourdes.
Microcell Resonance Absorption Technology
Experimentation with numerous lightweight materials, objective measurements and countless evenings involving a few friends with good ears has led to the material that is used in all MITMAT™ isolation products.
The material uses microcell rigid foam to dampen low-frequency resonance, with a reduction of 3-10 dB. The micrometer-flat sandwich layers top and bottom also constrain resonance and dampen mid-to-high platter ringing by up to 20dB.The microcell technology traps thousands of tiny gas “bubbles” in a PVC matrix. In effect, these gas bubbles act as tiny “shock absorbers” to absorb the resonate energy which is then dissipated as heat.
The results are low weight and discrete resonance products that are either as effective, or more effective than isolation products using mass to address unwanted resonances.
L'expérimentation avec de nombreux matériaux légers, les mesures objectives et d'innombrables soirées impliquant quelques amis aux bonnes oreilles ont mené au matériau utilisé dans tous les produits d'isolation MITMAT™.
Le matériau utilise de la mousse rigide microcell pour atténuer la résonance à basse fréquence, avec une réduction de 3 à 10 dB. Les couches sandwich ultra-plates en micromètre en haut et en bas contraintent également la résonance et atténuent le tintement du plateau dans les moyennes à hautes fréquences jusqu'à 20 dB. La technologie microcell piége des milliers de petites bulles de gaz dans une matrice de PVC. En effet, ces bulles de gaz agissent comme de minuscules "amortisseurs" pour absorber l'énergie résonnante qui est ensuite dissipée sous forme de chaleur.
Le résultat - des produits de résonance efficaces, de faible poids, discrets, qui sont aussi ou plus efficaces que les produits d'isolation utilisant la masse pour adresser les résonances indésirables.
The MITMAT™ Platter Mat
The 3mm platter mat is completely flat for maximum contact with the platter and ideal for most tonearm setups, replacing stock mats between 2-5mm. The 3mm thickness will have minimal, if any, affect on the Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA).
Le tapis de plateau de 3mm est complètement plat pour un contact maximal avec le plateau et idéal pour la plupart des configurations de bras de lecture, remplaçant les tapis d'origine entre 2 et 5mm. L'épaisseur de 3mm aura un effet minimal, le cas échéant, sur l'Angle de Suivi Vertical (VTA).
Better definition, focus, dimensionability and tonality of the overall presentation. Offers extremely high return on investment.
I have been selling turntable peripherals for over 30 years and have found that isolation mats properly fitted on the turntable always seem to improve results. Whether its improved harmonics, details or isolation from feedback , the results speak for themselves. Microcell anti-resonance technology is a cutting edge technology that the Mitmat offers at a reasonable price . Highly reccommended
When using the MitMat on many systems we find that the bass was tighter and more focused, allowing the mid range and treble clarity to shine through.
Music is vibration but so too is noise. And let’s face it only the music is desirable. Isolating our precious music from extraneous noise is therefore a necessity and to this end products such as those created by MITMAT should be considered as a must have for all music enthusiasts. The MITMAT isolation platter for turntables is the first item I listened to and it delivers. We do demonstrations for customers in our store all the time and the sonic improvement is easily noticeable. For the price of two or three records it is a very affordable way to get more of the music you love.
I was quite happy with my Hi Fi system - it sparkled. Several years ago I purchased a platter mat using a PVC /air bubble matrix for my TD 206 turntable and was amazed at the improvements to the sound-especially more detail, somewhat cleaner high notes and tighter base. When I heard that essentially the same technology was used for various component mats and footers I called Lawrence Mittler and asked for a few samples. Well, with each component I placed on the 12 mm foundation mat with 12 mm footers I noticed an immediate improvement-greater resolution and detail, clean high frequencies and tighter base. And, to my surprise, the soundstage which had stopped at the edge of the component rack, now extended well into the room, with greater height, width and depth. With some passages of music the impact was like a body slam. I have now added the mat and footers under each of my components-my system is now simply quite magical and feel the MitMats are the best money I have spent on my system.
My son surprised me a few weeks back for several reasons-first with the purchased a new double vinyl record and secondly because he had no way of listening to it in his room. Out went a request to family and friends for a record player, and an amplifier. I had a pair of small KEF bookshelf speakers from my days at university. His grandfather supplied a Dual 604 record player in perfect shape and an uncle supplied a 30 watt amplifier and a phono stage. We were all set. We set the system up in his bedroom and placed the system on an IKEA cabinet. Unfortunately the record player, amplifier and speakers all needed to be placed on the top of the cabinet so I was worried about resonance from the speakers. Particularly given that the Dual 604 was a suspension table and prone to resonance. We decided to listen to an album by Florence and the Machine that I was very familiar with to get a sense of how good my son’s system was and to check for resonance. Unfortunately my concern was justified-the music was somewhat muddled, sibilance was pronounced, the high notes lost their edge, bass was muted, and everything was just a bit flat. I had hoped for a bit better even though my son was quite pleased. I decided to see check with the 2001 electronics store in Newmarket to discuss what I was convinced was a resonance issue and see if they had a solution To my surprise they did. They had just brought in a product called the MITKIT: a 3mm record platter mat, an 18 inch 15 inch 6mm isolation mat to be placed under the record player and 4 6mm thick footers all in black. The resonate material itself is made from PVC and infused with thousands of tiny air bubbles that act to defuse unwanted resonce .I added 4 additional footers that sold separately. I placed the footers under the speakers, replaced the hard rubber stock platter mat and placed the record player on to the foundation mat. We put the needle down and wow-what a difference. Suddenly we heard music and to my surprise a reasonable presence that had been missing altogether. The treble was clean, the bass was tight and the disturbing sibilance was almost gone. Given this experience I thought others should know that an inexpensive solution from a Canadian company is available to help with unwanted resonance issues.