AXIA PS-IIs (1989 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 (1989 JP) is a high-quality, blank audio cassette tape designed for professional audio applications. This cassette tape is engineered to provide exceptional sound fidelity and durability, making it suitable for recording and playback of digital sound sources.

AXIA PS-IIs Technical Specifications

• Magnetic Material: Utilizes ultra-fine magnetic particles for enhanced performance.
• Double Orientation Technology: Aligns magnetic material to achieve the world's highest angular ratio, ensuring high resolution and beautiful transparency.
• Dynamic Range: Wide dynamic range captures rich bass and overtone components up to ultra-high frequencies.
• Noise Reduction: High MOL (Maximum Output Level) combines low noise with maximum tape sensitivity, suitable for CDs.
• Mechanism: Equipped with the Precision and Silence mechanism to suppress noise and modulation noise, ensuring clear CD sound.

User Reviews

• Users praise the AXIA PS-IIs for its high fidelity sound, excellent transparency, and robust construction. The double orientation technology is particularly noted for its ability to enhance dubbing characteristics and improve driving stability.

AXIA PS-IIs Key Features

1. High Resolution: Offers high resolution sound suitable for digital sound sources.
2. Beautiful Transparency: Provides clear and transparent audio reproduction.
3. Wide Dynamic Range: Captures a wide range of frequencies, including rich bass and overtone components.
4. Low Noise: Combines low noise with maximum tape sensitivity, making it suitable for CDs.

Improvements Over Previous Generation

The AXIA PS-IIs builds upon the advancements of its predecessors by incorporating double orientation technology, which significantly enhances the performance of ultra-fine magnetic particles. This innovation allows for a higher power magnetic layer that captures the sound of a CD more effectively, providing improved sound quality compared to conventional cassettes.