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TDK D (1984-1986 JP)
TDK D (1984-1986 JP)
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TDK D (1984-1986 JP) Cassette Tape
1. TDK D Cassette Description
The TDK D (1984-1986 JP) is a Type I audio cassette tape designed for general-purpose recording and playback. It is known for its balanced performance and reliability, making it a popular choice among users during its production period. The tape is manufactured in Japan and is available in various lengths, ranging from 30 to 180 minutes.
2. TDK D Technical Specifications
- Magnetic Particle: Grained Ferric
- Coercivity: 380 Oe
- Remanence: 1450 Gauss
- Squareness Ratio: 0.81
- Operating Bias: -0.5dB
- MOL 315Hz: +3.0dB
- MOL 10kHz: -8.0dB
- Sensitivity at 315Hz: -0.5dB
- Sensitivity at 3.15kHz: -0.5dB
- Sensitivity at 10kHz: -0.3dB
- Sensitivity at 16kHz: -0.0dB
- Bias Noise: -55.0dB
3. User Reviews
- The TDK D cassette tape is praised for its reasonable performance and reliability. Users appreciate its ability to reproduce serious bass and maintain a warm, full-bodied tone. It is also noted for its dark, smooth, and shiny tape, which adds to its overall quality.
4. TDK D Key Features
- Type I Tape: Designed for standard ferric formulations, suitable for most cassette decks.
- Manufactured in Japan: Ensures high-quality magnetic tape.
- Available Lengths: Ranges from 30 to 180 minutes, catering to various recording needs.
- Balanced Performance: Offers a good balance between price, aptitude, and reliability.
5. Improvements over Previous Generation
The TDK D cassette tape evolved from the TDK LN and was first introduced around 1972. While it was a basic type I cassette, it still provided reasonable performance. The earlier versions of the TDK D (1986~1992) are held in higher esteem due to their better tape particles, which resulted in a smoother and shinier tape.
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