We are in love with Axia tapes, and so will you after you hear them sing.
This is Axia's top of the line type I tape of 1996, and a proud holder of our prestigious 'Super Ferric' badge. Type I cassette fidelity at its best. Tight, powerful, distortion free bass, angelic sounding highs, and neutral, lush, and mesmerizing vocals. You've got to hear it to believe it. We will take it over most type II tapes any day!
Let us record one for you on the Nakamichi CR-7, and you'll be forever grateful for this discovery.
The AXIA K1 (1996 JP) is a high-quality, blank audio cassette tape designed for professional and personal use. Manufactured by Fuji under the Axia brand, this cassette is known for its superior fidelity and durability. The AXIA K1 is a Type I cassette, which means it is optimized for high-fidelity audio recording and playback.
2. AXIA K1 Technical Specifications
Material: Polyester-type plastic film with a magnetic coating.
Width: 0.15 inches (3.81 mm).
Track Width: 1.5 mm for mono, 0.6 mm each for stereo channels with a 0.3 mm separation.
Speed: 1+7⁄8 inches per second (4.76 cm/s).
Tape Length: Available in various lengths, including C60 (30 minutes per side), C90 (45 minutes per side), and C120 (60 minutes per side).
3. User Reviews
Users praise the AXIA K1 for its clear and distortion-free sound quality, making it suitable for both music and voice recordings. The cassette is also noted for its reliability and durability, with many users reporting successful recordings without issues.
4. AXIA K1 Key Features
Magnetic Coating: The cassette features a magnetic coating based on gamma ferric oxide, which provides excellent sound quality and durability.
Write-Protect Notches: The cassette has write-protect notches to prevent accidental recording over existing content.
Compatibility: Designed to work with standard cassette decks, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of playback equipment.
5. Improvements over Previous Generation
The AXIA K1 (1996 JP) builds upon the advancements in magnetic tape technology, offering improved sound quality and durability compared to earlier generations. The use of gamma ferric oxide and the double-coating technique enhances overall tape output levels, making it a reliable choice for high-fidelity recordings.
