Tascam

Tascam MASTR 424 High Bias Studio Cassette Tape

3.9 (121 reviews)

Experience Superior Audio with TASCAM Master 424 Studio Cassette The TASCAM Master 424 Studio Cassette is a high bias Type II cobalt oxide cassette engineered for outstanding output and unmatched musical clarity. Specifically designed for use with TASCAM Portastudio cassette recorders, this limit...

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Overview

Experience Superior Audio with TASCAM Master 424 Studio Cassette

The TASCAM Master 424 Studio Cassette is a high bias Type II cobalt oxide cassette engineered for outstanding output and unmatched musical clarity. Specifically designed for use with TASCAM Portastudio cassette recorders, this limited release cassette delivers professional-grade audio performance.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Tascam
  • Model: MASTR 424 STUDIO CAS
  • Type: High Bias Type II Cobalt
  • Coercivity: 540 Oe
  • Retentivity: 1700 Gauss

Key Features

TASCAM exclusive design and packaging with a nod to one of our most loved Portastudios

Highest-quality mastering cassette on the market

Coercivity 540 Oe

Retentivity 1700 Gauss

Specifications

Product Type
Studio Cassette Tape
Bias Type
High Bias
Coercivity
540 Oe
Retentivity
1700 Gauss
Packaging
TASCAM exclusive design

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • TASCAM exclusive design and packaging offers a distinct aesthetic appeal, nodding to classic Portastudios.
  • Positioned as the highest-quality mastering cassette on the market, suggesting superior audio fidelity for recording.
  • Features a coercivity of 540 Oe, indicating a robust magnetic property for stable sound recording.
  • Offers a retentivity of 1700 Gauss, which contributes to maintaining recorded audio signal strength over time.
  • Provides a specialized recording medium for enthusiasts and professionals seeking a high-bias cassette tape.

👎 Cons

  • As a cassette tape, it has inherent limitations in capacity and access speed compared to digital recording media.
  • The product is a high-bias cassette, meaning it requires recording equipment compatible with Type II (CrO2) tapes for optimal performance.
  • The exclusive design and packaging may lead to a higher price point than standard cassette tapes.
  • Requires a physical cassette player or recorder for playback and recording, which might not be readily available to all users.
  • Durability and longevity of the magnetic tape can be affected by physical wear and environmental conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Tascam MASTR 424 tape features an exclusive design and packaging, paying homage to Tascam's Portastudios, and is marketed as the highest-quality mastering cassette available.
This is a high bias studio cassette tape, which typically requires a recorder capable of handling Type II (CrO2) tapes for optimal sound quality.
The Tascam MASTR 424 tape has a coercivity of 540 Oe and a retentivity of 1700 Gauss, indicating strong magnetic properties for recording.
While it is a cassette tape, its designation as a "highest-quality mastering cassette" suggests it's aimed at users seeking superior audio fidelity for their recordings.
Yes, to fully utilize its high bias characteristics, you will need a cassette recorder that supports high-bias (Type II) tapes.