8 best cassettes

Cassettes, also known as cassette tapes, are a type of magnetic tape storage medium that was widely used for audio recording and playback. Here's some information about cassettes:

  1. Physical Format: Cassettes consist of a pair of plastic shells, usually made of polypropylene, that house a length of magnetic tape. The tape is coated with a ferrous material that can record and reproduce audio signals when passed over playback heads in a cassette player.

  2. Audio Recording: Cassettes were primarily used for recording and playing back audio content. Users could record music, spoken word, or any other audio content onto a blank cassette using a cassette recorder. This made cassettes popular for creating mixtapes and recording personal voice memos.

  3. Playback Equipment: Cassette tapes required a cassette player or recorder for playback. These devices were available in various forms, including portable players, home stereo systems, and even car audio systems. Portable cassette players, like the Sony Walkman, were particularly popular for on-the-go listening.

  4. Track and Side Configuration: Cassettes typically had two sides, each with its own set of tracks. Users could flip the cassette to access the other side. Common configurations included C-60 and C-90 tapes, which could hold 30 or 45 minutes of audio per side, respectively.

  5. Sound Quality: The sound quality of cassettes was considered acceptable for portable music listening and personal recordings. However, it was not as high-fidelity as vinyl records or modern digital formats. The quality could vary depending on the tape type (normal, chrome, or metal) and the playback equipment's quality.

  6. Advantages: Cassettes were favored for their portability and ease of use. They were smaller and more durable than vinyl records, making them suitable for use in portable players.Additionally, cassettes did not have the surface noise issues associated with vinyl records.

  7. Disadvantages: Cassettes were not without their drawbacks. They were susceptible to wear and tear, leading to degradation of audio quality over time. They could also suffer from issues like "tape hiss," a background noise inherent to magnetic tape recordings.

  8. Obsolescence: Cassettes have largely been replaced by digital audio formats like CDs, MP3s, and streaming services, which offer better sound quality and convenience. However, cassettes remain a nostalgic and collectible format for some enthusiasts.

  9. Cultural Significance: Cassettes played a significant role in the music industry and pop culture, especially during the 1980s and 1990s. They were a common means of distributing music and personal recordings.

In summary, cassettes were a popular magnetic tape storage medium primarily used for audio recording and playback. They were widely used in portable players, home stereo systems, and car audio systems. While they have become largely obsolete in the digital age, cassettes are still appreciated for their nostalgic value and as collectibles among audio enthusiasts.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best cassettes on the market
  

Maxell 108562 Brick PacksMaxell 108562 Low Noise Surface 90 min Recording Time Audio Cassettes, Great for Everyday Recording (Pack of 5) Protective Case Included

Maxell

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Product description

The Maxell UR-90 Audio Cassette Tape is great for everyday recording. It has low noise surface which provides a suitable media for music and voice recording . The is 60 minutes of recording time or 30 minutes per side. This Cassette toe is ideal for personal and portable cassette players, includes protective case

  • Great for everyday recording. Normal bias audiotape.
  • Comes in a pack of 5 cassettes.
  • Low noise surface provides a suitable media for music and voice recording.
  • 90 minutes of recording time (45 minutes per side).
  • Ideal for personal and portable cassette players, includes protective case.

User questions & answers

Question: Is this an MP3 tape suitable for use with sSony walkman
Answer: No absolutely not. Used it one time with brake cleaner and it never worked again.
Question: The image is of 90 minute tapes. The item description says 60 minute tapes. Which is it
Answer: Hi winster. We do not recommend storing anything inside our sprayers. Clean out the sprayer per the chemical manufactures instructions, and then rinse with warm water to ensure there is no residue. This will ensure the sprayer's seals and gaskets remain intact and undamaged. Thank you for your question. We appreciate it.
Question: is a "1 pack" just one tape, or 5 tapes
Answer: The tank is made from HDPE (high density polyethylene). We do not recommend using either chemical in this unit. For your application you should consider item number 1046.
Question: are these your everyday run of the mill tape cassettes? I need the regular size...thanks
Answer: No. It’s not for paint. It is for spraying pesticides or other chemicals. Thanks

Maxell 108575 Optimally Designed for Voice Recording Brick Packs with Low Noise Surface - 90 Minute Audio Cassettes, 7 Tapes Per Pack

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Product description

The Maxell UR-90 normal bias cassette tape is optimally designed for voice recording, its low noise surface provides a suitable media for music as well. Total recording time per cassette tape is 90 minutes or 45 minutes per side. Seven cassette tapes included in one package.

  • Optimally designed for voice recording
  • Low Noise surface provides a suitable media for music
  • Total recording time per cassette tape is 90 minutes or 45 minutes per side

User questions & answers

Question: Are these clear
Answer: type 1
Question: Is this tape type 1 (ferro), type 2 (chrome), or type 4 (metal
Answer: As I recall, two blank tapes are included. At least that's how many are on my computer desk.
Question: May I use it in a Sony recorder TCM-200DV
Answer: These are IEC (International Electrotechnical Committee) standards. They provide broad standards for all tapes, and end the need to align a deck for an individual tape. Type 1 is for normal "iron oxide" tapes (Fe2O3), Type 2 is for high-bias "chromium oxide" tapes (CrO2), Type 3 (obsolete) is for FeCr (ferric chrome), and Type 4 is for Fe (Metal). Type 2 tapes tend to be more expensive than type 1, and type 4 tapes are the most expensive. This is because type 2 tapes tend to have less noise and flatter high frequency response than type 1, and type 4 tapes tend to have even flatter highs and even less noise. Some Type 1 tapes are more expensive than other Type 2 tapes, and may be worth the extra price. More expensive tapes come in better shells, have better lubrication, fewer dropouts, smoother frequency response, and better uniformity from tape to tape. Even though the types imply a particular tape formulations, the type really refers to the tape performance. For example, some iron oxide tapes have an unusual oxide formulation with very small grains that conforms to the type 2 standard better than the type 1 standard. These tapes will be labeled type 2, but may not have any chrome in them. Most modern cassette recorders sense the tape type by the holes in the back of the housing and adjust bias and equalization to compensate for the differences. A few top cassette recorders (the Revox and several Nakamichis) automatically align to a particular tape by recording test tones and then setting their own equalization. In practice, each brand and model tape is slightly different. For the very best recordings, adjust your recorder for the tape you use most, or buy the tape which works best in your recorder. Manufacturers adjust each recorder for a specific tape at the factory. So the best tape might be the one referenced in the recorder owner's manual. In a recording studio, it is common to align the bias and equalization for the specific tape used, and stick with that tape. Taken from : http://stason.org/TULARC/entertainment/audio/general/14-24
Question: Will these tapes fit into a car stereo
Answer: 45 PER SIDE

Product features

Blank Audio Cassette Tape

The Maxell UR-90 normal bias cassette tape is optimally designed for voice recording, its low noise surface provides a suitable media for music as well.

Recording Time

Total recording time per cassette tape is 90 minutes or 45 minutes per side. Seven cassette tapes included in one package.

Maxell Corporation

Established in the United States in 1969, Maxell Corporation of America, a technology and marketing leader, is a full line supplier of OEM and consumer batteries, lenses, and digital media products for the consumer, professional and data storage markets.

The company also offers a full line of electronics care and maintenance products, along with storage products and a well-known brand of headphones, iPOD/MP3 peripherals and speakers. In addition, Maxell supplies industrial batteries for Advanced Meter Infrastructure and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, as well as cellular phones and power tools.

Reshow Cassette Player – Portable Tape Player Captures MP3 Audio Music via USB – Compatible with Laptops and Personal Computers – Convert Walkman Tape Cassettes to iPod Format (Silver)

Reshow

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Product description

Recapture your youth by breaking out your favorite mixtapes and transferring them to your iPod, iPad or mobile device! If you grew up listening to your favorite bands on a cassette tape, you know there’s nothing quite like the sound of strumming guitars and thumping bass as it poured through the headphones of your shiny new Walkman. Well now, thanks to the Reshow Cassette Player you can convert all your old tapes and mixtapes to a digital MP3 format so you can listen to them on your new iPod or mobile device. Main Features: USB Transfers Tapes to MP3 USB 2.0 Port VGA Card with 32mb Memory Requires Pentium 4 (1.7 GHz) or Above Material: Plastic / Iron Power Supply: 2×AA Batteries, 3V DC or USB 5V DC Power. Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 2000/7/8/10/; Mac older than version 10.5 (Mac operation requires download of free software) Order Includes: USB Cassette Player Headphones Software CD USB Cable User Manual NOTE:  If your laptop or PC doesn't have a CD-ROM, contact us and we'll send you a digital copy. Please refer to the user manual to ensure music optimization. As a reminder, sound quality is highly depended on tape viability. For better sound quality, please avoid signal interference. Battery and tapes are not included WARNING: For your safety, please ensure battery condition is new and good before using. Keep away from fire as the item’s main material is plastic. Keep out of reach of children, except under adult supervision. Your youth is calling; pick up our Walkman/USB converter today and enjoy the sounds of the past in glorious clarity. Get yours now by clicking ‘Add to Cart’.

  • CONVERTS TAPE TO MP3 – Our unique tape recorder quickly converts old cassettes to MP3 format via a USB cable. Also works with laptop CD burners.
  • STANDARD WALKMAN USE - Lightweight, Compact Size, Better than just a recorder, it works perfectly as an old school, vintage Walkman with any standard headphones
  • VERSATILE DESIGN – Works perfectly with any standard 3.5mm AUX jack, meaning you can use headphones, earbuds, or an audio port to your car speakers.
  • CLEAR SOUND QUALITY – By transferring your cassettes to MP3s in a quiet room, you can enjoy crystal clear sound quality with even the oldest bands.
  • COMPLETE TRANSFER KIT – Each order comes with converter software, a guide and a 5V DC USB power cord to make conversion quick and easy.

User questions & answers

Question: Once you download mp3 to your computer, can you then burn a CD to use in your car
Answer: Yes. Depending on the software you use,.... It comes with Audacity and you can also download Audacity online. I already had it so.... Using Audacity to record, it saves as an Audacity file. Again, using Audacity, you can then convert to wav, mp3, or other formats. It does not automatically record to mp3, it records as a digital file, not mp3. So to answer your question, once recorded as a digital file, you can convert to mp3, yes.
Question: is it compatible with windows
Answer: Audacity is awesome software. I use it on Windows 10 all day. Make sure you get the latest version. It is free, btw.
Question: how can I download the software
Answer: There is apparently not a special software for this device. If you have Audacity or GarageBand on your computer (or download Audacity using the included disc/suggested link) you should be able to plug in this device and record your own MP3's from it.
Question: Will this also just play cassettes
Answer: Ok-just read the answer from a question in 2016! --YES it can!

Maxell 108527 Optimally Designed Flat Packs with Low Noise Surface 90 Min Recording Time Per Cassette

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Product description

The Maxell Blank Audio Cassette Tape is optimally designed for voice recording bad its low noise surface provides a suitable media for music as well. The total recording time per cassette tape is 90 minutes or 45 minutes per side.

  • Optimally designed for voice recording
  • Low Noise surface provides a suitable media for music
  • Total recording time per cassette tape is 90 minutes or 45 minutes per side
  • Optimally designed for voice recording, its Low Noise surface provides a suitable media for music, as well
  • Total recording time per cassette tape is 90 minutes or 45 minutes per side

User questions & answers

Question: What type of cassette is this ? Type 1? Type
Answer:
Question: How tapes are included in this pack
Answer: No Amazon doesn’t but Cuddledown & Brooks linen have some nice ones that you can buy separately. 👍
Question: Whats the difference between type 1 and type
Answer: It isn't what I'd call dark. More of a lighter blue grey. It is quite pretty. The duvet cover is holding up well.
Question: will this hold only 45 min per side or does it hold a little more
Answer: My king size measures around 88-1/2". My bed has a footboard that covers the box springs. The duvet drops just below the top mattress. It looks beautiful.

Guardians Of The Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 [Cassette]

Hollywood Records

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Product description

Guardians of the galaxy awesome mix vol. 1 is the collection of songs featured in the film. Music plays a major role in Guardians Of The Galaxy as the 1970s songs featured in the film are part of the storyline in a unique way. Explaining how the songs come to play in the story, director James Gunn says, 'One of the main story points in the movie is that Quill has this compilation tape (Awesome Mix #1) that he got from his mother before she died that she made for him. It was of songs that she loved, all songs from the 1970s, and that's the only thing he has left of his mother and that's the only thing he has left of his home on Earth. He uses that as a connection to his past and to the sadness that he feels of having left all that and lost all that.'



From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team the Guardians Of The Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand with the galaxy's fate in the balance.



Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy, which first appeared in comic books in Marvel Super-Heroes, Issue #18 (Jan. 1969), stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen, Djimon Hounsou, with John C. Reilly, Glenn Close as Nova Prime and Benicio Del Toro as The Collector. James Gunn is the director of the film with Kevin Feige, p.g.a., producing. Louis D'Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Jeremy Latcham, Nik Korda and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy is written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman.

SRAM Force XG-1270 12-Speed Cassette Black, 10-36T

SRAM

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Product description

With the move to SRAM's 12-speed road group, the need for a cassette with an extra cog is a given, however, SRAM took it upon itself to completely rethink gear ratios altogether. Thanks to its 10-tooth starting cog, borrowed from its mountain bike technology and afforded by its use of an XDR driver body, the Force XG-1270 12-Speed Cassette provides newer, wider gearing ranges for the modern road, gravel, and cyclocross rider.Like its Red XG-1290 cassette, SRAM claims the 1270 is specifically designed for electronic derailleurs offering smoother and faster shifting. Where it differs is in its use of pinned cogs versus a fully machined cluster where it gains some grams but is significantly less expensive. It's Mini Cluster construction of steel reduces weight and increases durability and offers a longer lifespan when compared to cogs made of titanium or aluminum. It's only compatible with wheels using an XDR freehub driver, however, many companies already offer the driver so there's a good chance all your wheel needs is a simple freehub swap.What we have really come to enjoy with the XG-1270 12-Speed Cassette is its ability to offer a more gradual gear progression between the cogs thanks to SRAM's X-Range technology. All 3-gearing options use the smallest possible jumps with at least five one-tooth increments for smoother shifting and a steadier cadence. When used with a 1x chainring or close ratio (13-tooth jump) 2x chainring, it's always easy to find just the right gear.

  • Cog Sizes: 10-26t, 10-28t, 10-33t
  • Cog Material: steel
  • Hub Type: XDR freehub driver
  • Recommended Use: road cycling
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years

User questions & answers

Question: Will this fit my 2019 force axs 2x12 that is currently running a 10-33t? lbs seems to think it needs new derailleur
Answer: star seal
Question: does this come with the xdr driver
Answer: Wood
Question: The 10-33t is pictured, but the title says this is the 10-36T correct? Will I need a different chain coming from the 10-33t
Answer: A little over 15 1/8 inches.
Question: Are these the same cassettes you can buy at Meijer brand spanking new 5 for
Answer: 8” and for more comfort, we got a 2” topper but I wouldn’t go any higher than that. My teen uses the bed.
Question: How are these tapes packaged? Are they individually wrapped like in the picture
Answer: At least 8'. Beware of ceiling fans!
Question: Are they clear and reel to reel
Answer: Full size mattress, not a twin.
Question: is it 90 minutes per side or 90 minutes for the whole tape
Answer: Brazil

Blank Cassettes, 60 Minute Storage Capacity, Normal Bias Type Flat, Set of 4 for Radio, answering Machines, Boomboxes, and More

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Product description

Blank tapes are hard to find, but we've got 'em!

Record on the blank cassette tape using radio players, answering machines, voice recorders, and more! Listen on car radios, radio players, boom boxes, walkman's, and anything else that plays a standard cassette tape. These cassette blank for your needs!





These blank cassette tapes are great for everyday recording, including voice, all types of music, or video tape recorder. These blank cassette tapes for recording 60 minutes of time each! That's 240 minutes of recording in one set. High quality audio cassettes tapes record sound loud and clear. Hear your favorite songs with crystal clear clarity. These blank audio cassette tapes fit all standard recorders and players. Need cassette tapes blank to record the latest music, audio notes, or more? These casette tapes audio tape anything you need. Fits all standard recorders and players. Perfect for song recorder equipment, as tape recorder tapes, car radios, boomboxes, walkman's, and more!



  • These blank cassette tapes are great for everyday recording, including voice, all types of music, or video tape recorder
  • These blank cassette tapes for recording 60 minutes of time each! That's 240 minutes of recording in one set.
  • High quality audio cassettes tapes record sound loud and clear. Hear your favorite songs with crystal clear clarity.
  • These blank audio cassette tapes fit all standard recorders and players. Need cassette tapes blank to record the latest music, audio notes, or more? These casette tapes audio tape anything you need.
  • Fits all standard recorders and players. Perfect for song recorder equipment, as tape recorder tapes, car radios, boomboxes, walkman's, and more!

Updated Cassette to MP3 Converter, USB Cassette Player from Tapes to MP3, Digital Files for Laptop PC and Mac with Headphones from Tapes to Mp3 New Technology,Black03

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Product description

Cassette to MP3 Converter, USB Cassette Player Recorder to MP3 Convertor, Portable Audio Tape Player USB Cassette Capture for Mac PC Laptop





【Main Features】

♫ Rediscover your old cassette tapes on the go.

♫ Convert your old mix tapes and cassette to MP3 to Playback on iPod/MP3 player or burn to CD.

♫ Portable design fits in virtually any bag and enables you to play and transfer anywhere.

♫ Plug and Play USB device, no drivers required.

♫ Flexible battery or USB-powered operation.

♫ Comes with Tape Converter software to guide you through transfer.

♫ Audio output enables you to listen on your stereo, Headphones, or other speaker system.





【System Requirements】

❀ One available USB2.0 port, Requires pentium4 CPU or above

❀ 512MB RAM or above, 1GB free HDD space

❀ CD-ROM for installation

❀ Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista 32bit 64bit/Windows 7/ 8/ 10





【Package Included】

✔ 1 x USB Cassette Capture

✔ 1 x USB Cable

✔ 1 x 3.5mm jack earphone

✔ 1 x Software CD

✔ 1 x User Manual





【Note】

☞ Battery and tapes are not included.

☞ If you laptop or PC doesn’t have a CD-ROM, contact us and we'll send you a digital copy.

☞ Please refer to the user manual to ensure music optimization, or according the picture to operation. As a reminder, sound quality is highly depended on tape viability.

☞ If you have any question about this item, please feel free to contact us, we will try to help.

  • 【Tape to Digital Files】 USB cassette capture is a small USB tape player that works with all kinds of tapes. Converting the music on your tapes into MP3 files is a new innovation to digital these old tapes in a cheap way. This device also has an easy-to-use USB connection.
  • 【Portable Size Stander 3.5 Jack】 The portable size allows it to fit in virtually any bag and enables you to play and transfer music anywhere. Support 3.5mm AUX jack, you can connect it to your car speaker, speaker, or just connect it with an earphone to listen the music.
  • 【Compact Design】 Lightweight and compact. It runs on battery or USB power. Besides,when it connect to USB power or connects to your computer, This cassette will not need a battery, which is easy to use. You can use power bank as a battery.
  • 【Software Required】 Come with software CD to guide you to convert your cassette tapes , Compatible with all Windows System and Mac OS. It is very easy to convert your cassette collection and edit the Audio.
  • 【Package Included】 If you laptop or PC doesn’t have a CD-ROM, please contact us and we'll send you a digital copy. Package included: 1 x USB Cassette Capture, 1 x USB Cable, 1 x Software CD, 1 x 3.5mm jack earphone, 1 x User Manual ( Cassette tape is NOT included ).

User questions & answers

Question: Are these the same cassettes you can buy at Meijer brand spanking new 5 for
Answer: The case is transparent and the color of the tape is looks brown.
Question: How are these tapes packaged? Are they individually wrapped like in the picture
Answer: Yes I just opened one up and there are tiny ones on each end. Tape cassettes are becoming obsolete but these seem to work in a recorder. I hope this is what you waned to hear.
Question: Are they clear and reel to reel
Answer: There are 8 audio cassette tapes in each package.
Question: is it 90 minutes per side or 90 minutes for the whole tape
Answer: Cindy G these are the Regular size cassette tapes approximately 2 1/2" inch wide X 4" inch long. Not micro size.These fit like a desktop portable recorder from Radio Shack or those older Boom Box's or Stereo Cassette Decks.

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