Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Professional Audio Cutting Styli & Phono Cartridges
Micro Point has been at the forefront of audio technology since the 1950s, pioneering cutting styli and lacquer discs that revolutionized the vinyl industry. As part of Transco Blanx Ltd, we continue this legacy by delivering precision-engineered cutting styli and high-end moving magnet phono cartridges to mastering studios and pressing plants worldwide. Our expertise spans over 35 years of supplying critical components to industry leaders, ensuring unparalleled sound quality and reliability. Partnering with Orbray Co Ltd, the global leader in precision jewels, we integrate advanced materials like Boron Cantilevers and Nude Diamond Microridge styli to achieve authentic audio reproduction. Every Micro Point product carries a unique laser-etched ID, ensuring traceability and provenance for our clients.Our commitment to innovation is exemplified by Aligned Groove Technology (AGT), which optimizes the synergy between cutting styli and playback cartridges for maximum vinyl performance. Backed by endorsements from renowned studios like Abbey Road and Bernie Grundman Mastering, our products are trusted by professionals who demand excellence. Handcrafted in the UK to exacting standards, our solutions combine meticulous design with decades of accumulated expertise. We remain dedicated to advancing vinyl technology while honoring the craftsmanship that has defined our brand for generations.
Services
Cutting Styli Manufacturing
Phono Cartridge Production
Aligned Groove Technology
Custom Audio Solutions
Stylus Replacement Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialized expertise in cutting styli and phono cartridge technology.
- Our products are handcrafted in the UK using premium materials like Boron Cantilevers and Nude Diamonds.
- Each stylus includes a unique ID for traceability and provenance verification.
- We maintain partnerships with industry leaders like Orbray Co Ltd for advanced material innovation.
- Our solutions are endorsed by top mastering studios including Abbey Road and Bernie Grundman.
What people say
Outstanding quality
Transparent sound
Impressive performance
Exceptional durability
Accurate reproduction
Services
Cutting Styli Manufacturing
Micro Point produces precision cutting styli for mastering studios, featuring 1 or 3 micron diamond tips. Our styli ensure accurate groove cutting with minimal distortion, using proprietary Aligned Groove Technology for optimal vinyl performance. Each stylus includes a unique ID for traceability and comes with digital tip imaging documentation.
Phono Cartridge Production
We manufacture high-end moving magnet phono cartridges like the MP5xM, engineered for flat frequency response and low distortion. These cartridges use Boron Cantilevers and Nude Diamond styli to achieve transparent sound reproduction, meeting the demands of professional mastering engineers worldwide.
Aligned Groove Technology
AGT ensures perfect alignment between cutting styli and playback cartridges, maximizing vinyl's sonic potential. This proprietary technology reduces phase distortion and improves stereo imaging, delivering clearer highs and tighter bass response across all record formats.
Custom Audio Solutions
We develop tailored audio solutions for recording studios, including specialized mounting hardware and replacement components. Our products are rigorously tested in collaboration with leading studios to ensure compatibility with various cutting systems and playback equipment.
Stylus Replacement Services
We provide replacement styli and technical support for maintaining optimal performance. Our services include easy-to-install components with comprehensive documentation, ensuring minimal downtime for professional mastering operations.
Questions
What makes Micro-Point cutting styli unique?
Each stylus includes a laser-etched ID for traceability and uses premium materials like Nude Diamond tips, ensuring unmatched precision and durability.
Are Micro-Point products handcrafted?
Yes, all products are meticulously handcrafted in the UK to exacting standards, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering.
What is Aligned Groove Technology (AGT)?
AGT optimizes the synergy between cutting styli and playback cartridges, maximizing vinyl's potential through precise alignment of critical components.
Do you offer replacement styli for existing cartridges?
Yes, we provide replacement styli including WSH-2, NSH-2, and variants for Westrex and Neumann systems with 1 or 3 micron tips.
What warranty does the MP5xM cartridge include?
The MP5xM comes with a three-year warranty, reflecting our confidence in its durability and performance for professional studio use.
