AXIA PS-IIs (1987 JP) Cassette Tape

AXIA PS-IIs Cassette Description

This is the second best type II of this series, surpassed only by the more expensive PS-IIx,  

The Ultimate Catalog of Audio Compact Cassette Blank Tapes  quotes Axia's marketing material for this tape which we find to be spot on:

"Axia's new double orientation technology brings out the full potential of this high-energy, low-noise, ultra-fine magnetic particle material. The finer the magnetic particles, the more easily they are disrupted by repulsive forces between them, and the performance of ultra-fine magnetic particles cannot be fully exploited with conventional one-time orientation. The new PS-S uses double orientation to align the magnetic material and achieves the world's highest angular ratio. The performance of the ultra-fine magnetic particles is fully exploited to create a high-power magnetic layer that captures the sound of a CD. Double orientation changes the sound of cassettes...  The PS-IIS offers high resolution and beautiful transparency. High fidelity sound suitable for digital sound sources. The wide dynamic range ensures that rich bass and overtone components up to ultra-high frequencies in CD sources are captured. High MOL Combines low noise with maximum tape sensitivity, shaping up noise reduction suitability for CDs. Double orientation further enhances dubbing characteristics. Running  PS (Precision and Silence) mechanism for clear CD sound by suppressing noise and modulation noise.  Precision and Silence mechanism. Driving stability has also been dramatically improved.  Driving stability has also been dramatically improved."

The AXIA PS-IIs (1987 JP) is a high-quality blank audio cassette tape designed for professional audio applications. It is part of the AXIA series, renowned for its advanced magnetic tape technology. This cassette tape is engineered to provide exceptional sound quality, making it suitable for digital sound sources and high-fidelity audio recordings.

AXIA PS-IIs Technical Specifications

• Magnetic Material: Ultra-fine magnetic particles
• Orientation Technology: Double orientation technology for enhanced performance
• Dynamic Range: Wide dynamic range to capture rich bass and overtone components up to ultra-high frequencies
• Noise Reduction: High MOL (Magnetic Oxide Layer) combines low noise with maximum tape sensitivity, suitable for CDs
• Bias and Sensitivity: Relative bias: -1.5, Relative sensitivity: +0.5dB

User Reviews

The AXIA PS-IIs (1987 JP) has received positive reviews for its performance. Users have noted that it offers high resolution and beautiful transparency, with high fidelity sound suitable for digital sound sources. The cassette's ability to suppress noise and modulation noise has been particularly praised, ensuring clear CD sound quality.

AXIA PS-IIs Key Features

1. Double Orientation Technology: Aligns magnetic material to achieve the world's highest angular ratio, fully exploiting the performance of ultra-fine magnetic particles.
2. High Resolution and Transparency: Offers high resolution and beautiful transparency, capturing the sound of a CD with clarity.
3. Wide Dynamic Range: Ensures that rich bass and overtone components up to ultra-high frequencies are captured.
4. Precision and Silence Mechanism: Running PS mechanism for clear CD sound by suppressing noise and modulation noise.
5. Driving Stability: Dramatically improved driving stability for reliable performance.

Improvements over Previous Generation

The AXIA PS-IIs (1987 JP) builds upon the advancements of the previous generation by incorporating double orientation technology. This innovation significantly enhances the performance of the ultra-fine magnetic particles, leading to a high-power magnetic layer that captures the sound of a CD with greater fidelity and clarity.