ANA[DIA]LOG | The Tape Dialog: Tape types (I-II-III-IV) & formulations @anadialog | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
In this second episode of the Tape Dialog Podcast, together with Karim Qqru we explore the main tape types, the subcategories, the formulations, the issues, the characteristics, the story behind them and an overview of a few vintage cassettes. Don't miss it!

Errata Corrige: In the video I claimed that only Sony, BASF, Scotch and Agfa made Type III cassettes but there are several other brands. Also I forgot to mention, as some of you correctly pointed out, that the dark color of the Type III tape is only on the outside (chrome) while the inside (ferric) is light brown. That is because of the employment of the two types of formulations in one.

Prior episodes:
Ep. 1: youtu.be/3lhYAYu6HDc

Reference links:
New Type II cassettes: youtu.be/WJDNA9iwUi4
Dual C-844 (double speed deck): youtu.be/r5zQ8SYbxFQ

Index:
0:00 - Brief magnetic recording history & tape
3:49 - Type 0
5:16 - Type I
10:49 - Type II
22:16 - Type III
27:36 - Type IV
39:18 - Metal Evaporated tape
40:33 - Toxic waste & health issues
41:35 - Reel-to-reel formulations

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