KEEP For Digital Sound (1992 JP)

KEEP For Digital Sound Cassette Description

The KEEP For Digital Sound (1992 JP) cassette tape is a digital audio format that extends the compact cassette technology. It operates on the same 0.15 inches (3.8 mm) width as analog compact cassettes and at the same speed of 1+7⁄8 inches (4.8 cm) per second. This digital cassette tape is designed for high-quality audio storage and playback, utilizing Precision Adaptive Sub-band Coding (PASC) for efficient compression.

KEEP For Digital Sound Technical Specifications

• Media Type: Magnetic cassette tape
• Encoding: Precision Adaptive Sub-band Coding (MPEG-1 Audio Layer I)
• Capacity: Theoretically 120 minutes; longest available tapes were 105 minutes
• Write Mechanism: Multi-track stationary head
• Developed by: Philips, Matsushita Electric
• Usage: Digital audio
• Extended from: Compact Cassette

User Reviews

User reviews for the KEEP For Digital Sound cassette tape are not readily available. However, the digital compact cassette technology was well-received for its ability to offer high-quality digital audio in a compact format.

KEEP For Digital Sound Key Features

• Audio Compression: Utilizes PASC for efficient compression of digital audio.
• Track Layout: Nine heads are used to read/write half the width of the tape, with eight tracks containing audio data and the ninth track for auxiliary information such as song titles and track markers.
• Compatibility: Compatible with digital compact cassette players.

Improvements Over Previous Generation

The KEEP For Digital Sound cassette tape represents an improvement over the analog compact cassette by offering digital audio quality. This transition from analog to digital significantly enhances sound clarity and reduces noise, making it a superior option for audio storage and playback in the early 1990s.