{"product_id":"imation-542-type-i-blank-dictation-cassette-tape-1999-us","title":"Imation 542 Type I - 1999 US","description":"\u003ch1\u003eImation 542 Type I Blank Dictation Cassette Tape - 1999 US\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImation 542 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape Type: IEC Type I (Normal Bias)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias EQ: 120 microseconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulation: Gamma ferric oxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: Voice dictation \/ transcription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarket: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New sealed NOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDictation Optimized: Formulated specifically for voice frequency recording in professional dictation equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImation Reliability: Produced by Imation (spun off from 3M in 1996), inheriting decades of magnetic media manufacturing expertise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector Rarity: New sealed late-1990s Imation dictation cassettes are rare survivors of the transitional era between analog and digital office recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the Imation 542 be used for music recording?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: While technically compatible, dictation cassettes are optimized for voice frequencies. For music recording, a standard Type I or Type II audio cassette is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What condition is this tape in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: New sealed NOS. Free US shipping on orders $50+. Ultra Ferric.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"90","offer_id":53099663163711,"sku":null,"price":12.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60","offer_id":53099663196479,"sku":null,"price":11.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/2261\/9967\/files\/comingsoonJPG.jpg?v=1728595418","url":"https:\/\/ultraferric.com\/products\/imation-542-type-i-blank-dictation-cassette-tape-1999-us","provider":"Ultra Ferric","version":"1.0","type":"link"}