BASF LH Maxima I Type I Blank Cassette Tape — 1985-1987
BASF LH Maxima I Type I Blank Cassette Tape — 1985-1987
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Cassette Description
The BASF LH Maxima I cassette tape is a high-quality, Type I audio cassette designed for professional use. Manufactured by BASF, a renowned German chemical company, this tape is known for its excellent sound quality and durability. The LH Maxima I is part of the LH series, which has been a staple in the audio industry since the 1970s.
Cassette Technical Specifications
- Type: Type I
- Frequency Response: Optimized for a wide range of acoustical frequencies
- Dynamic Range: 54.0 dB
- Bias Noise: -48.3 dB, -51.4 dB(A)
- THD @ Dolby Level: 1.1%
- MOL400(THD=1%): -0.5 dB
- MOL400(THD=3%): +2.6 dB
- MOL1k(3%): +1.8 dB
- SOL10k: -2.2 dB
Cassette Key Features
- High-quality, ferric-based tape
- Optimized for professional audio applications
- Excellent dynamic range and low bias noise
- Suitable for a wide range of recording levels
Improvements over Previous Generation
The BASF LH Maxima I cassette tape represents an improvement over its predecessors in the LH series, offering enhanced sound quality and durability. It is designed to meet the stringent standards of professional audio recording, making it a reliable choice for musicians, producers, and audio engineers.
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For the 1985-87 production of this tape I recorded high energy rock music with integrated LUFS of around -10 (not a lot of dynamic changes). My recording levels had peaks just barely over +3 on a Nakamichi 482z. I found no need for noise reduction, as any hiss was negligible and didn’t distract from the tracks. Although it doesn’t take a super-high recording level, the BASF LH Maxima does not need to, as it has low noise for a type 1 tape. This is a very nice sounding tape. I will be purchasing more.