The Master 424 Studio C-60 High Bias Type-II Cobalt Cassette from TASCAM is a genuine high bias mastering cassette tape designed for use in studio cassette recording workstations, such as TASCAM's own Portastudio. Featuring a tape formulation engineered and tested specifically in restored, vintage TASCAM Portastudio units, the Master 424 was designed for high-performance and is based upon tapes used to record such legends as Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Wu-Tang Clan, Beastie Boys, and the Mars Volta.

This cassette was engineered for high-fidelity sound and boasts high coercivity for superior storage capacity and nearly double the retentivity of typical cassettes tapes, ensuring enhanced imaging of your recordings. The high bias tape produces excellent audio output that is 4 dB louder than the industry standard, making it ideal for mastering applications. With packaging designed as a nod to the beloved Portastudio, and undeniably standout specs, the TASCAM Master 424 Type-II cassette tape is a great choice for any cassette recording workstation.

For Use with Cassette Recording Devices    Type II Cassette Form Factor    High Bias and Ultralow Distortion    High Coercivity and Retentivity    Louder than Average Output Level    Tensilized Polyester and Cobalt Oxide

• Genuine high-bias Type II cobalt-oxide cassette tape for use in cassette recorders
• Ultrahigh output (4 dB louder than standard Type II cassettes)
• Low distortion and great clarity 
• High coercivity of 540 Oe for maximum storage capacity 
• Strong 1700 gauss retentivity for high-fidelity recordings 
• Tensilized polyester for durability
• Formulated and engineered in recalibrated and restored vintage TASCAM Portastudio workstations 

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this Gen 2 version card work with Nikon Z8 that has latest firmware 2.0?

A: Yes, the ProGrade Digital 325GB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Cobalt Memory Card is compatible with a Nikon Z8 camera.

Q: 2. Are these compatible with the Red V Raptor? I know they aren't the "Red Approved" angelbird ones but the specs seem to be more than enough to work.

A: According to ProGrade, the ProGrade Digital 650GB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Cobalt Memory Card (2-Pack) will be compatible with the RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR Camera once RED updates the firmware.

Q: 3. will these cards work in Nikon D7000 ?

A: The CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards are not compatible with Nikon D7000. The camera is compatible with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards.

Q: 4. Will this card work with the Sony A7siii?

A: No, that is a CFexpress B card. The A7s III uses an CFexpress A type card. This is a few options. https://bhpho.to/2ISP87r and https://bhpho.to/3dIxO05

Q: 5. Will the 165GB work in the Nikon Z9? I see nikon does not list the 165gb model as compatible. If it will work, does it work as effectively as the 325gb or will there be performance differences (aside from total memory)? Thank you

A: ProGrade Digital 165GB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Cobalt Memory Card have the same reading and writting speed as the 325GB CFexpress card. The only difference between both cards is the size.

Q: 6. With the minimum sustained write speed of 1500MB/s, how many shots can a Nikon D6 shoot to fill the D6 buffer?

A: There are many variables to the write speed on the ProGrade Digital 325GB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Cobalt Memory Card. If there is no bottlenecks, one could take photos continuously without filling the buffer (i.e. Canon 1DX Mark III) until the card is full.

Q: 7. Per the 25 AUG 2022 Update of Nikon Article ID 000044081 the Z9's Supported 325 GB Pro Grade CFExpres Type B Cobalt 1700R Memory Card is: PGCFX325GCPNA. The Manufacturer's Part Number of the cards offered by B&H are: Individual Card: PGCFX325GCPBH Pack of Two: PGCFX325GCP2BH Are the Memory Cards offered by B&H exactly what Nikon lists as being supported?

A: The product is the same. At B&H we have our own SKUs. This is the only thing that is different.

Q: 8. How many minutes of a ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit will hold the 325GB Cobalt card if record in 4.1K 50fps ?

A: The ProGrade Digital 325GB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Cobalt Memory Card will be able to hold 30 minutes of recording in ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit 4.1K 50fps.

Q: 9. Will this work with the canon R5?

A: Yes, this card is compatible with the R5.

Q: 10. Does the ProGrade Digital 1.3TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Cobalt Memory Card work with the Nikon Z8?

A: Yes, the ProGrade Digital 1.3TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Cobalt Memory Card should be compatible with the Nikon Z8 camera. It has not been tested specificly but Nikon does list that brand as compatible.