Maxell 108527 Optimally Designed Flat Packs with Low Noise Surface 90 Min Recording Time Per Cassette, One Color, One Size

These are IEC (International Electrotechnical Committee)
standards. They provide broad standards for all tapes,
and end the need to align a deck for an individual tape. … These are IEC (International Electrotechnical Committee)
standards. They provide broad standards for all tapes,
and end the need to align a deck for an individual tape.
Type 1 is for normal "iron oxide" tapes (Fe2O3), Type 2
is for high-bias "chromium oxide" tapes (CrO2), Type 3
(obsolete) is for FeCr (ferric chrome), and Type 4 is
for Fe (Metal). Type 2 tapes tend to be more expensive
than type 1, and type 4 tapes are the most expensive.
This is because type 2 tapes tend to have less noise and
flatter high frequency response than type 1, and type 4
tapes tend to have even flatter highs and even less noise.

Some Type 1 tapes are more expensive than other Type 2 tapes,
and may be worth the extra price. More expensive tapes come
in better shells, have better lubrication, fewer dropouts,
smoother frequency response, and better uniformity from tape
to tape. Even though the types imply a particular tape
formulations, the type really refers to the tape performance.
For example, some iron oxide tapes have an unusual oxide
formulation with very small grains that conforms to the type
2 standard better than the type 1 standard. These tapes
will be labeled type 2, but may not have any chrome in them.

Most modern cassette recorders sense the tape type by the
holes in the back of the housing and adjust bias and
equalization to compensate for the differences. A few
top cassette recorders (the Revox and several Nakamichis)
automatically align to a particular tape by recording test
tones and then setting their own equalization.

In practice, each brand and model tape is slightly different.
For the very best recordings, adjust your recorder for the
tape you use most, or buy the tape which works best in your
recorder. Manufacturers adjust each recorder for a specific
tape at the factory. So the best tape might be the one
referenced in the recorder owner’s manual. In a recording
studio, it is common to align the bias and equalization for
the specific tape used, and stick with that tape.

Taken from : http://stason.org/TULARC/entertainment/audio/general/14-24

As I recall, two blank tapes are included. At least that’s how many are on my computer desk.

type 1

As pictured, tiny print on 2-pack reads Imported by Maxell Corp of America NJ and Canada, assembled in Indonesia, Maxell limited lifetime warrant, see details inside (which I cannot, the audiocassettes are shrinkwrapped…) If there’s something specific I should look for on the package please send another query.

I ordered these but was unable to use with the old tape recorders my elementary school owned. They just wouldn’t play at all – even though the recorders were in working condition!

It might be your cassette machine. There are also tabs at the edge of the cassette tape itself. Those tabs have to be in place. Otherwise, your machine won’t allow any type of recording.

It doesn’t say on the packaging. Most likely older stock.

Yes they can be recorded over with no problem. Eventually, due to mechanical degradation of the tape surface, due to playback or recording over, there will be some degradation, but this is usually negligible until hundreds of passes have been made. BTW, video tapes are a different story, they usually show signs of re-r… Yes they can be recorded over with no problem. Eventually, due to mechanical degradation of the tape surface, due to playback or recording over, there will be some degradation, but this is usually negligible until hundreds of passes have been made. BTW, video tapes are a different story, they usually show signs of re-recording degradation after the first rerecording.

7.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches

Hello and thank you for your interest. These cassettes are universal so can ve used to record on any cassette recorder regardless of the manufacture or make. Thank you.

Ours are "standard size" in the examples of a an old school boom box, or a car or home stereo. Ours are NOT micro cassettes for hand held pocket recorders.

Yes they did. Very small phillips head screws.

You will receive 2 tapes. This listing is for 1 package of 2 tapes.

Hello,

Yes, once you have recorded onto these blank tapes, you CAN then play them in your Walkman wm-fx323. Additionally, we stock nearly 10,000 different cassette tapes.

Good but not great (7.5 out of 10)

Hard to find cassette tapes anymore…I like to keep these on hand as I still use my cassette player from time to time and like to make my own exercise tapes. I’ll remain old school until the player finally dies. Nothing against new technology, but if your electronics still work, why not use them until they don’t?

You receive 2 cassettes w A and B side’s. Remember to be on A side starting out.
Same as what originally was produced, remember cassette quality sound and you’ll most likely really like these.
Price point seems a bit high for 2 cassettes, but needed tapes immediately for legalities.
Arrived faster than scheduled.

Great product! Great seller. I bought these for my 12 year old who has an old stereo that he wanted to try to record stuff on. They upgraded the shipping so it came in much sooner than anticipated AND included a bonus blank tape!

Great for everyday recording, or for making your own mixtape for personal use.

Good value. Bought for my niece who is obsessed with ‘old tech’. Lol her words, not mine. She recently got a cassette player and I bought her these so she could make mix tapes, remember those?

They arrived quickly and in good shape. I would buy again

Sometimes difficult to find cassettes, so I was glad to find these & they work great.

I use this tape to record my recent show that I played lead guitar on. The sound quality was fantastic as well as the price of the tapes. I’m completely satisfied with my order.

These are the larger older blank cassettes for the larger hard to find recorders

Great quality! I Can tell by its packaging alone—smooth, clear recording.

Me agrada tener mi música del recuerdo en un caset porque este producto es de buena calidad selorecomiendo