This document discusses and compares several types of audio recording devices, including cassette recorders, mini disc recorders, and DAT recorders. Cassette recorders record analog audio on tapes but have a poor signal-to-noise ratio requiring correct recording levels. Mini disc recorders store digital audio on compact discs using lossy compression, making copies lose quality but protecting originals. DAT recorders use 6mm tape cartridges for high quality digital audio storage and transfer, but the devices are bulky with fragile tape parts.

1. Definition & Devices
AUDIOTAPES
Ulrich L. Mapanao

2. -tape on which sound is recorded
-a tape recording sound
AUDIOTAPE

3. There are several types of audio recording devices that
range from analog to digital. Here are some of the most
popular recording devices that one can use for a variety
of purposes.
Introduction

4. Cassette Recorder

5. This analog audio recording device records sound
on tapes at 1.875 inches per second. It is good for
voice recording which is why it was the device
choice for people who want to record conversations
for many years. However, it has a poor signal-to-
noise ratio, which means the recording levels need
to be set correctly.
CASSETTE RECORDER

6. One can expect plenty of noise when recording in
quiet environments and quiet voices. Because of
the media it uses for storage, storage is key to keep
the recordings in tact and of great quality. Cassette
tapes are known to degrade over time, so this device
is only recommended for people who can store
tapes properly and who are only expecting to record
voices.
CASSETTE RECORDER

7. MiniDisc Recorder

8. This digital audio recording device stores its
recordings on optical disks. The data is compressed
using a unique system, which means it cannot be
copied easily. The data needs to be decompressed
and then recompressed when being copied.
MINIDISC RECORDER

9. This process involves losing quality, which is ideal
for people who want to protect the original quality
of their recordings. Their compact size make them
ideal for recording audio in remote places, although
this same compact size may create problems in
operating the devices especially for people who
have big fingers or people who are not used to
operating small devices.
MINIDISC RECORDER

10. Also known as the Digital Audio Tape recorder, the
DAT recorder is a digital audio recording device
that uses 6 millimeter tape cartridges to store
recordings. By doing this, it is capable of recording
high quality audio, and by being a digital device, it
is quite easy to transfer data between the device to a
computer.
DAT Recorder

11. It provides cassette tape quality with digital
capability, but it does have its downside. It is a
bulky device and its tape recording parts can be
easily damaged by impact
DAT RECORDER