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Cassette Description
The Maxell Metal Vertex is a high-quality audio cassette tape designed for professional and enthusiast use. Produced from 1990 to 1992, this cassette tape is notable for its back-coated metal tape, which enhances sound quality and durability.
Cassette Technical Specifications
Tape Type: Back-coated metal tape
Recording Format: Analog magnetic tape
Capacity: 45 minutes per side (C90)
Tape Width: 0.15 inches (3.81 mm)
Track Width: 1.5 mm per mono track, divided into left and right channels for stereo playback
Playback Speed: 1+7/8 inches per second (4.76 cm/s)
Cassette Key Features
Back-Coated Metal Tape: The unique back-coating enhances sound quality and reduces print-through.
Rugged Build: The cassette housing is designed for durability and resistance to wear.
Analog Magnetic Recording: Ensures high-fidelity audio reproduction.
Type IV Metal Tape: Indicates advanced tape formulation suitable for high-quality recordings.
Improvements Over Previous Generation
The Maxell Metal Vertex represents an improvement over earlier cassette tapes by incorporating a back-coated metal tape, which was a novel feature at the time. This innovation provided better sound quality and durability compared to standard ferric oxide tapes .
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