We are digitizing old cassette tapes into digital file formats such as WAV, MP3, etc. We can also create an Audio CD (Compact Disc). It is possible to divide the Audio CD into tracks, just like commercial Compact Discs. Additionally, we can perform basic digital editing on the recording: adjust volume, remove noise, alter tone, and eliminate clicks or pops.
Magnetic cassette tapes were a dominant audio medium in the music market during the 1970s and 1980s. The first cassette tapes were developed in the 1960s primarily for recording and playback of spoken sounds, such as telephone conversations or dictations. However, with technological advancements, cassettes became a popular medium for music.
Cassette tapes consist of a rigid plastic casing with two holes, where magnetic tapes are housed. These tapes were coated with iron oxide or chromium dioxide, allowing for recording and playback of sound. Cassettes came in various lengths and capacities, with common options allowing for 60, 90, or 120 minutes of music, speech, or sound.
During the 1980s, cassette tapes gained popularity due to their ease of use and compact size compared to other formats like vinyl records or CDs. Many people created their own mixtapes with favorite songs, enabling portable music listening in cars or portable cassette players. If you’re curious about what was recorded on cassette tapes in Poland during those years, you can explore interesting videos on YouTube channels like “Towary Modne” by Mr. Adam Śmiałek.