The Tascam 424-S C-60 High Bias Type II Cassette is a top - pick for high - fidelity recording. It's specially made to work perfectly with TASCAM Portastudio cassette recorders. This amazing cassette outperforms standard Type II tapes. It offers excellent output levels, low distortion, and crystal - clear musical sound. Rooted in the golden age of home recording, the Tascam 424 - S gives a modern twist to a classic, meeting the strict needs of today's audiophiles and professional musicians. Engineered with high coercivity and nearly double the retentivity of regular cassette tapes, it ensures better imaging and great storage capacity. With industry - leading specs, it performs at its best in recalibrated and restored vintage TASCAM Portastudio workstations. It has the same high - quality features as the Master 424 Studio Cassette, but without the gold collector reels. Whether you're a beginner music lover or a pro sound engineer, this cassette is ideal for capturing every detail of your recordings. The Tascam Portastudio changed home recording over 40 years ago, being the base for many iconic albums and having a loyal fan base including stars like Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, and the Beastie Boys. As vintage TASCAM Portastudios are still expensive in the used market, the 424 - S Cassette shows TASCAM's dedication to analog recording. Experience the top - notch cassette technology with the Tascam 424 - S and take your sound to a new level. Key Features: Exclusive TASCAM design and packaging inspired by classic Portastudios; The highest - quality mastering cassette available; Coercivity of 540 Oe for excellent recording; Retentivity of 1700 Gauss for high - fidelity and strong output. Specifications: Physical Properties: Base Material is Polyester Tensilized, Standard Width is 3.81mm, Width Tolerance is +0/ - 0.05mm, Total Thickness is 16.3μm, Base Thickness is 12.2μm, Yield Strength is Kg/3.81mm >=0.70, Breaking Strength is Kg/3.81mm >=1.5. Magnetic Properties: Coercivity is 540 Oe, Retentivity is 1,700 Gauss, Erasure Field is 1,800 Oe, Squareness is 0.72. Electromagnetic Properties: Output Level for 3% THD is +2.6dB, Third Harmonic Distortion is 2.0%, Maximum Output Level at 12.5 KHZ is - 0.5dB, Sensitivity at different frequencies as specified, Reference Level to Bias Noise Ratio is - 60.0dB, Reference Level is 250nW/m, Recommended Bias is 2.0dB/n. Package Contents: One Tascam 424 - S C - 60 High Bias Type II Cassette, a protective cassette case, and a product manual.
Using the Tascam 424 - S C - 60 High Bias Type II Cassette is easy. First, make sure your TASCAM Portastudio recorder is in good working condition. Open the cassette compartment of your recorder and gently place the cassette inside, aligning it properly. Close the compartment and you're ready to start recording. To get the best results, set the recorder according to the cassette's recommended bias of 2.0dB/n. When recording, speak or play your music clearly and steadily. As for precautions, keep the cassette away from magnets and extreme temperatures. Magnets can mess up the magnetic data on the tape, and high temperatures can damage the tape's physical structure. For maintenance, store the cassette in its protective case when not in use. This will prevent dust and dirt from getting on the tape. Also, don't touch the tape with your bare hands as the oils from your skin can cause problems. If the cassette gets dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the outside of the cassette. And that's it! With these tips, you can enjoy using your Tascam 424 - S cassette for a long time.
