Description
Premium Retail Ready Audio Cassette Tapes
Here at Pressing Media we offer one of a kind audio tape manufacturing services! Choose from white or black Cassette Shells as the standard. Forty five minute audio cassette tape duplication included. Our custom printed J-Card inserts are full color on both sides.
Side A & Side B cassette labels are printed full color CMYK and include perfect application. We then assemble into a ultra-clear cassette case with shrink-wrap.
Includes free barcode, free shipping to your door, free PDF proofs and digital images of the product before we ship. Strict Quality control is done an each and every retail package. 0% Overs / Unders. Exact Quantity Only. No extra charges or fees.
The production of audio cassette tapes involves several meticulous steps, each contributing to the final quality of the tape. The process combines precision engineering with detailed quality control to ensure high fidelity sound reproduction.
- Magnetic Tape Production
- Base Material:The process begins with the creation of the tape itself, usually made from a base material like polyester, known for its strength and durability.
- Magnetic Coating:The base material is coated with a fine layer of magnetic particles, typically iron oxide or chromium dioxide. This layer is critical for recording and retaining audio signals.
- Slitting:The coated material is then slit into narrow strips, typically 3.81 mm wide, which will become the tape inside the cassette.
- Cassette Shell Assembly
- Plastic Shell Creation:The cassette shell, made from injection-molded plastic, is produced separately. These shells are precision-engineered to protect the tape and ensure smooth operation in playback devices.
- Assembly:The magnetic tape is wound onto two spools, which are then inserted into the cassette shell. The shell is typically assembled with screws or ultrasonic welding to keep the parts securely in place.
- Rollers and Pads:Inside the cassette, pressure pads and rollers are added to ensure the tape moves smoothly across the playback heads in cassette players.
- Recording and Duplication
- Master Tape Creation:A master recording is produced, usually from a higher quality source like reel-to-reel tape, to ensure the best possible audio quality. 16 bit & 24 bit Side A & Side B master .wav files accepted.
- High-Speed Duplication:The master tape is used in high-speed duplication machines that can produce hundreds of copies simultaneously. This process imprints the audio onto the magnetic tape within each cassette.
- Quality Control:After duplication, each tape undergoes quality checks to ensure that the audio is clear and free from defects like dropouts or excessive hiss.
- Labeling and Packaging
- Label Application:Once the tapes are recorded, labels are applied to the cassette shells. These labels include information about the artist, album, tracklist, and sometimes additional artwork.
- Packaging:The final step involves packaging the cassettes in plastic cases with printed inserts that include album art, liner notes, and other details. The cases are then shrink-wrapped and boxed for distribution.
- Final Inspection:Before shipping, a final inspection ensures that the cassettes meet quality standards and are ready for retail or distribution.
