DAT

The Digital Audio Tape (DAT) format was developed by Sony in the late 1980s as a professional digital audio recording and playback technology. The DAT format is a magnetic tape technology primarily used for recording and playback of high-quality digital audio. DAT tapes store audio data in a digital format, allowing for precise reproduction of sound without the degradation associated with analog formats. DAT became popular in professional audio production due to its high fidelity and ability to store large amounts of data in a compact form factor. The format utilizes helical scanning to record and read data from the tape, and DAT players are equipped with specialized heads and electronics for accurate playback. Despite its initial popularity, DAT has been largely supplanted by other digital audio storage formats such as CDs and digital files due to their greater convenience and versatility. Learn More about DAT