The Pro-Ject Cork & Rubber it 1MM is a high-quality turntable platter mat made from a carefully blended cork and rubber composite. Isolating the vinyl record from the turntable platter is one of the most important steps in achieving clean, noise-free vinyl playback, and the material blend used here addresses the shortcomings of both standard felt and plain rubber mats.
Standard felt mats carry poor anti-static characteristics, which attract dust to the record surface and contribute to increased surface noise. Thick rubber mats, by contrast, can over-isolate the record from the platter, promoting static build-up that results in clicks and interference during playback. The Cork & Rubber it combines the acoustic damping properties of rubber with the natural anti-static characteristics of cork, offering a balanced solution that reduces noise, controls resonance, and keeps the record surface cleaner between plays.
At 1mm thick, this variant is recommended by Pro-Ject for use with dense or heavy platters, where a thinner mat allows the record to couple more effectively with the platter mass for improved bass definition and timing. The mat fits turntables with a standard 300mm platter diameter, making it compatible with the vast majority of belt-drive and direct-drive decks on the market.
Pro-Ject also produces the Cork & Rubber it in a 3mm version, suited to thinner metal platters where additional acoustic isolation is beneficial, as well as the Cork it (pure cork) and Leather it mats for listeners who prefer alternative materials.