Tascam 424-S C-60 High Bias Type II Cassette

The Tascam 424-S C-60 High Bias Type II Cassette is your go-to choice for high-fidelity recording, specifically engineered to complement TASCAM Portastudio cassette recorders. This exceptional cassette tape outshines standard Type II tapes by delivering outstanding output levels, low distortion, and unmatched musical clarity. With a heritage rooted in the golden era of home recording, the Tascam 424-S is a modern take on a classic, designed to meet the rigorous demands of today’s audiophiles and professional musicians alike.

Engineered with high coercivity and almost double the retentivity of standard cassette tapes, the Tascam 424-S ensures that your recordings exhibit enhanced imaging and superior storage capacity. Backed by industry-leading specifications and formulated to perform at peak efficiency in recalibrated and restored vintage TASCAM Portastudio workstations, the 424-S Cassette offers the same high-quality characteristics as the Master 424 Studio Cassette but without the gold collector reels. Whether you’re an amateur music enthusiast or a professional sound engineer, this cassette provides the perfect medium for capturing every nuance and detail of your recordings.

The Tascam Portastudio revolutionized home recording over 40 years ago, becoming the backbone for countless iconic albums and earning a loyal fan base that includes legendary artists like Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, and the Beastie Boys. As vintage TASCAM Portastudios continue to command premium prices in the used market, the 424-S Cassette stands as a testament to TASCAM’s commitment to preserving the art of analog recording. Experience the gold standard in cassette technology with the Tascam 424-S and elevate your sound to new heights.

Key Features

• Exclusive TASCAM design and packaging inspired by classic Portastudios
• Highest-quality mastering cassette on the market
• Coercivity of 540 Oe for superior recording
• Retentivity of 1700 Gauss ensuring high fidelity and strong output

Specifications

• Physical Properties:
• Base Material: Polyester Tensilized
• Standard Width: 3.81mm
• Width Tolerance: +0/-0.05mm
• Total Thickness: 16.3μm
• Base Thickness: 12.2μm
• Yield Strength: Kg/3.81mm >=0.70
• Breaking Strength: Kg/3.81mm >=1.5
• Magnetic Properties:
• Coercivity: 540 Oe
• Retentivity: 1,700 Gauss
• Erasure Field: 1,800 Oe
• Squareness: 0.72
• Electromagnetic Properties:
• Output Level for 3% THD: +2.6dB
• Third Harmonic Distortion: 2.0%
• Maximum Output Level at 12.5 KHZ: -0.5dB
• Sensitivity at 315 Hz: -1.0dB
• Sensitivity at 3150 Hz: -1.1dB
• Sensitivity at 10 Hz: -1.5dB
• Sensitivity at 12.5 Hz: -1.0dB
• Sensitivity at 15.5 Hz: -0.6dB
• Reference Level to Bias Noise Ratio: -60.0dB
• Reference Level: 250nW/m
• Recommended Bias: 2.0dB/n

Package Contents

• One Tascam 424-S C-60 High Bias Type II Cassette
• Protective cassette case
• Product manual