TDK Professional SM (1997-2001 US) Cassette Tape

TDK Professional SM Cassette Description

The TDK Professional SM cassette tape is a high-quality, professional-grade audio cassette designed for precise and reliable recording. Manufactured between 1997 and 2001 in the United States, this cassette tape is engineered to meet the demands of professional audio applications.

TDK Professional SM Technical Specifications

• Color of Tape: Black
• Base Material: Tensilized Polyester
• Tape Width: 3.81 mm
• Total Thickness: 17.0 mm
• Base Thickness: 12.0 mm
• Coating Thickness: 5.0 mm
• Tape Length: 1 meter
• Yield Strength: 7.5 N
• Break Strength: 15 N
• Magnetic Properties:
  • Magnetic Particle: Super Avilyn
  • Coercivity: 54 (680) kA/m (Oe)
  • Remanence: 175 (1750) mT
  • Squareness Ratio: 0.86
• Recording Characteristics:
  • Operating Bias dB: 0
  • MOL at 315 Hz dB: +5.0
  • MOL at 10 kHz dB: -6.5
  • Sensitivity at 315 Hz dB: +0.5
  • Sensitivity at 10 kHz dB: +0.7
  • Bias Noise: -60.5 dB
  • Print-through: 55 dB
  • Erasure: 70 dB
  • Uniformity at 315 Hz dB: 0.3
  • Uniformity at 10 kHz VU: 0.3

User Reviews

Users have praised the TDK Professional SM cassette tape for its reliability and high-quality performance. One user noted, "I've used this tape in my Tascam 244 and 246, and it has always produced excellent results. The TDK SM-X and SA-X tapes are known for their high quality, and this tape is no exception" .

TDK Professional SM Key Features

1. Professional-grade magnetic tape designed for precise recording.
2. Black color for easy identification.
3. Tensilized polyester base material providing strength and durability.
4. Magnetic particle Super Avilyn ensuring high-quality audio reproduction.
5. Optimized magnetic properties including coercivity and remanence.

Improvements over Previous Generation

The TDK Professional SM cassette tape builds upon the improvements of the SM-X mechanism, which includes enhanced stability and positive head contact. The SP-AR mechanism in this cassette incorporates a transparent window created with integrated dual-layer technology, contributing to optimum shell strength and maximum resonance damping .

This cassette tape is ideal for professionals seeking reliable and high-quality audio recording solutions.