Sony UX (1986-1987 US-JP) Cassette Tape

Sony UX Cassette Description

The Sony UX cassette tape, produced from 1986 to 1987 for both the US and Japanese markets, is a high-quality, Type II audio cassette designed for professional and personal use. It features a premium magnetic tape formulation that ensures reliable and clear audio recordings and playback.

Sony UX Technical Specifications

• Type II Tape Formulation: Utilizes ferricobalt and chromium(IV) oxide for enhanced magnetic properties.
• Magnetic Properties:
  • Remanence: Approximately 3500 G, suitable for high-fidelity audio recordings.
  • Coercivity: Around 350 Oe to 1200 Oe, indicating moderate to high resistance to demagnetization.
• Dynamic Range: Achieves a signal-to-noise ratio of at least 60 dB, making it suitable for high-fidelity audio applications.
• Frequency Response: Reliable reproduction of frequencies from 30 Hz to 16 kHz, with minimal distortion at high recording levels.

User Reviews

• "Sony's entry-level, premium Type II cassette. Lovely understated shell and hubs. Good quality tape inside. Doesn't need much bias tweaking, will get the most out of most decks."

Sony UX Key Features

• Premium Magnetic Tape: Ensures clear and reliable audio recordings.
• Type II Formulation: Suitable for high-fidelity audio applications.
• Compact Design: Standard 4 by 2.5 by 0.5 inches (10.2 cm × 6.35 cm × 1.27 cm) dimensions.

Improvements over Previous Generation

Sony transitioned from their previous UX formulation (1986) to an improved formulation in the middle of production of this 1988 run. The 1988 UX cassette tape benefits from this improvement, making it a high-performance cassette, especially if it uses old UX-S formulations.