The Maxell XLII Collection: The Gold Standard of Type II Cassettes

The Maxell XLII is arguably the most iconic High Bias (Type II) blank cassette ever produced. Known for its distinct gold-and-black aesthetic and exceptional 'Epitaxial' cobalt-doped ferric oxide formulation, the XLII remains the top choice for audiophiles and home recording enthusiasts.

At UltraFerric, we curate every major variation of the XLII line- from the early 1980s 'Gold' era to the high-performance 1990s 'Black Shell' editions.

Whether you are using a vintage deck like Nakamichi or a modern portable player, the Maxell XLII offers the perfect balance of low noise, high output, and that signature analog warmth.

Explore our stock of sealed New Old Stock (NOS) and C-stock Maxell XLII 46, 60, 90, and 100-minute tapes.

Maxell XLII Specs:

• Tape Type: Type II (High Bias)
• Equalization: 70µs
• Formulation: Cobalt-Doped Ferric Oxide (Epitaxial)
• Best For: Hi-Fi Mixtapes, Multitrack Recording, Archival Audio.
• Common Lengths: 46 min, 60 min, 90 min, 100 min, 110 min.