DAT Discussed at Recording Tip of the Day Tips

What DAT?

DAT Explained. DAT (Digital Audio Tape) was originally intended to be the replacement technology for cassette tapes, but they never really caught on for consumer use. They remained expensive, and the price of a single DAT tape is still much more than that of a single cassette. However, they did find their home in most commercial recording studios, utilized primarily as a mix-down device. DAT tapes are a convenient way to store large amounts of digital information and they don’t take up a great deal of space. They are not on the “must have” list for any home studio, but still, they are nice to have if you can afford it.

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Daily Recording Tip: Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Explained
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