Imation 542 Type I - 1999 US
Imation 542 Type I - 1999 US
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Imation 542 Type I Blank Dictation Cassette Tape - 1999 US
Imation 542 Overview
The Imation 542 (1999 US) is a Type I normal bias blank dictation cassette tape produced by Imation for the US professional and office market. Designed specifically for voice dictation applications, the 542 uses a gamma ferric oxide formulation optimized for speech recording in portable dictation recorders and office transcription equipment. New sealed NOS condition.
Technical Specifications
- Tape Type: IEC Type I (Normal Bias)
- Bias EQ: 120 microseconds
- Formulation: Gamma ferric oxide
- Application: Voice dictation / transcription
- Market: United States
- Year: 1999
- Condition: New sealed NOS
Key Features
- Dictation Optimized: Formulated specifically for voice frequency recording in professional dictation equipment.
- Imation Reliability: Produced by Imation (spun off from 3M in 1996), inheriting decades of magnetic media manufacturing expertise.
- Collector Rarity: New sealed late-1990s Imation dictation cassettes are rare survivors of the transitional era between analog and digital office recording.
FAQ
Q: Can the Imation 542 be used for music recording?
A: While technically compatible, dictation cassettes are optimized for voice frequencies. For music recording, a standard Type I or Type II audio cassette is recommended.
Q: What condition is this tape in?
A: New sealed NOS. Free US shipping on orders $75+. Ultra Ferric.
