| Magnetic tape | |
| Audio
tape.
Comes in many widths and formats - from 1/8th” cassette tape to 1” wide 24 tracks. May also be formated to contain digital information as well. Magnetic recording tape is made up of several layers: |
| an antistatic backing coating to reduce potentially destructive static buildup during tape transport | a durable acetate, polyester, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) base |
| a layer of magnetic oxide which "remembers" the magnetic fluctuations applied to it by the record head | a smooth top coating to reduce physical wear on record and playback heads |
| Drop
out
Print-through Saturation |