Where are cassettes made?

Cassette Tape Is Now Being Made in Springfield National Audio Company will soon begin manufacturing its own cassette tape to be used in audiocassettes. The company’s supply of tape was finally drying up, more than five decades after the cassette tape was first invented…

Does anyone still manufacture cassette tapes?

Steve Stepp, the president of National Audio Company in Springfield, Missouri—the only producer of magnetic tape for cassettes in the United States, and the largest manufacturer of the format in the world—notes that by and large, the biggest consumer group of audio cassettes right now is those under 35.

What companies still make cassette players?

As of 2020, Marantz, Teac, and Tascam are among the few companies still manufacturing cassette decks in relatively small quantities for professional and niche market use.

Where can I get a cassette tape made?

1. National Audio Company. National Audio Company is the largest manufacturer of professional quality cassette tapes in the US. Located in Springfield, the company offers expert cassette duplication services to protect the integrity of your recordings.

Does Maxell still make cassette tapes?

Until the beginning of 2020, Maxell still produced UR ferric-oxide-based cassettes for the international market. Maxell has since stopped distributing their UR cassettes outside of Japan. Maxell audio cassettes were available in 46, 60, 90, 100, 120 and 150 minute lengths.

Are metal cassette tapes still made?

CrO2 (CO) and metal tapes are no longer produced. Never used (still in the wrapper) and used tapes can be found offered on eBay, sometimes for ridiculously high prices. In other words the situation is not hopeless.

How much does it cost to have cassettes made?

Cost – Cassettes can be made professionally in super small runs as low as 50 or 100 units for $1-2 per unit, depending on length and artwork options. In most cases, you’d have to order 1,000 CDs to get a per-unit rate that would beat that.

What is BASF tape?

BASF was one of the world’s top manufacturer’s of tape, who started production in the late 1930s of acetate tape. Later the plant was burned down and they restarted production in a new plant with tapes with a PVC backing, starting in 1952.

Does Hitachi own Maxell?

Hitachi Maxell is a consolidated subsidiary of Hitachi, and therefore a Related Party of Hitachi.