That's CD-I (1987 JP) Cassette Tape

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That's CD-I Cassette Description

The cassette tape, also known as an audio cassette or blank tape, is an analog magnetic tape recording format designed for audio recording and playback. Invented by Lou Ottens and his team at Philips, it was released in August 1963. The cassette tape is a compact, portable medium that contains two miniature spools of magnetically coated polyester-type plastic film, wound together in a protective plastic shell.

That's CD-I Technical Specifications

• Media Type: Magnetic tape cassette
• Encoding: Analog signal, in four tracks
• Developed by: Philips
• Usage: Audio storage

User Reviews

• "The cassette tape is a reliable and versatile medium for recording and playing back audio. It has been a staple in music for decades."
• "I have used cassette tapes for both personal recordings and data storage, and they have always performed well."

That's CD-I Key Features

• Reversible: Cassette tapes can be played in both directions, allowing for continuous playback without manual intervention.
• Mono and Stereo: The tape can be recorded in either mono or stereo, with each track divided into left and right channels for optimal sound quality.
• Track Width: Each mono track is 1.5 mm wide, with a 0.3 mm separation between tracks for stereo recordings.
• Tape Speed: The tape moves past the playback head at 1+7/8 inches per second (4.76 cm/s).

Improvements over Previous Generation

While the cassette tape was not significantly improved upon in terms of technical specifications, it did offer a more portable and user-friendly alternative to reel-to-reel audio tape recording. The development of higher-grade tapes with improved coatings, such as chromium dioxide (CrO2) and cobalt-adsorbed iron oxide, enhanced sound quality and durability. These advancements made cassette tapes a popular choice for both music and data storage until the advent of digital formats like CDs and DATs.