TAZstudio Acrylic Turntable Mat is designed to keep your records firmly in sync with the rotating platter to avoid skipping and improves the dynamic range of sound quality playback with its dampening qualities (lessens vibrations), lessens/helps eliminate static electricity on your records and grips your record better than standard felt mats. PROTECTS THE RECORD'S SURFACE AND AVOIDS ANY UNWANTED DAMAGE Whether you've just caught up with the vinyl craze or you are a long-time aficionado, this beautiful and practical turntable acrylic slipmat is going to improve your enjoyment many fold. More durable than plain turntable mats yet still able to maintain the safety of your records while reducing static electricity, it will cut the crackling noises way down and tone down unwanted vibrations, giving you a “warm” sound to your favorite records. THE ULTIMATE FINE-TUNING FOR YOUR VINYL LP RECORD PLAYER Don't be confused by all the great options out there. Slip mats are made of synthetic fabrics and are used by DJs to enhance scratching techniques and cue records. This acrylic TURNTABLE MAT is designed to keep your records firmly in sync with the rotating platter to avoid skipping and improves the dynamic range of sound quality playback with its dampening qualities (lessens vibrations), lessens/helps eliminate static electricity on your records and grips your record better than standard felt mats.