AXIA PS-IIx (1988 JP) Cassette Tape

AXIA PS-IIx Cassette Description:

The AXIA PS-IIx (1988 JP) is a high-quality, blank audio cassette tape designed for optimal performance in recording and playback. It is part of the first generation of the PS-x series, known for its superb quality and value for money.

AXIA PS-IIx Technical Specifications:

• Type II Tape: Compatible with high (150% of normal) bias and replay with the 70 μs time constant, typical of Type II cassettes.
• Magnetic Material: Utilizes ferricobalt formulations optimized for Type II recording and playback settings, ensuring high signal-to-noise ratio and low high-frequency MOL and SOL.
• Noise Reduction: Equipped with a noise reduction function that minimizes level movement while maintaining high MOL and low noise levels.

• "The PS-IIx expresses the mid-low range more richly, making it compatible with digital sources by increasing the mid-low frequency MOL by 0.5 dB compared to the PS-IIs".
• "The high-level Takao MOL captures all overtone components and even the reverberations are beautiful, ensuring a rich and detailed sound".

AXIA PS-IIx Key Features:

• Deep and Dense Mid and Low Frequencies: Compatible with digital sources, increasing mid-low frequency MOL by 0.5 dB.
• High-Level Takao MOL: Captures all overtone components and reverberations, enhancing sound quality.
• Noise Reduction Function: Optimized to minimize level movement and maintain high MOL and low noise levels.
• Taping Performance: Designed for high sensitivity and minimal degradation of sound quality due to high output or changes in frequency bandwidth after taping.

Improvements over Previous Generation:

The PS-IIx offers improved performance over the PS-IIs by increasing the mid-low frequency MOL, enhancing its compatibility with digital sources.