play – FrankSavePoint.it | https://franksavepoint.it Retrotech device rescue and recovery Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:51:31 +0000 it-IT hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://franksavepoint.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Screenshot-2025-05-29-alle-19.10.14-1-32x32.png play – FrankSavePoint.it | https://franksavepoint.it 32 32 247361053 BASF audio cassette Ferro Extra I – sealed https://franksavepoint.it/prodotto/basf-audio-cassette-ferro-extra-i-sealed/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:50:53 +0000 https://franksavepoint.it/?post_type=product&p=1576 BASF Ferro Extra I – Technical Specifications

  • Type: Compact Cassette, Type I (Normal Bias, IEC I)

  • Tape Formulation: Ferric oxide (improved high-output ferric)

  • Recording Lengths: 60 min (30 min/side)

  • Frequency Response: approx. 30 Hz – 16 kHz (depending on deck and recording conditions)

  • Output Level: High-output for a Type I, designed for better dynamics

  • Noise Level: Slightly higher than Type II tapes, but reduced hiss compared to standard ferrics

  • Shell Design: Transparent or semi-transparent housing with precision hubs for smooth tape transport

  • Manufacturing Origin: Germany, Brazil, South Korea (varied by production year and market)

  • Production Years: Circa 1991 – 1995 (later rebranded as Emtec after BASF tape division transition)

]]> The BASF Ferro Extra I is a Type I (Normal Bias) audio cassette, widely recognized as one of BASF’s most reliable and high-performing ferric tapes from the early 1990s. Designed for everyday recording with enhanced fidelity, it offers warm bass response, balanced mids, and clean treble—often praised for delivering audio quality above the average for its class.

Available 60 minutes lengths, the Ferro Extra I features a transparent shell with precision hubs, ensuring smooth tape travel and durability. Originally manufactured in Germany, Brazil, and South Korea, this cassette was part of BASF’s premium consumer line before the transition to Emtec branding in the mid-90s.

Ideal for music lovers, collectors, and anyone looking to capture the authentic analog sound experience, the Ferro Extra I remains a classic choice for recording and playback.

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