Audio Cassette


 * AKA Compact Cassette

=Types=
 * Type I
 * Type II
 * Type IV
 * Microcassette

=Audio=
 * Cassette bias and equalization
 * Dolby noise reduction

=Data formats= A number of early personal computers used audio cassettes to store programs and data.


 * Apple II series
 * Atari
 * Colour Genie
 * Commodore
 * IBM PC
 * TRS-80
 * Video Genie
 * ZX Spectrum (BLK format)

=Sticky-shed syndrome= Sticky-shed syndrome is a condition created by the deterioration of the binders in a magnetic tape, which hold the iron oxide magnetizable coating to its plastic carrier.

=Resources=
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_Cassette
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sticky-shed_syndrome