Illustrated Media Format Guides

Minifon tape

AKA
Protona Minifon Attaché
Era
1959–1967
Format
analog
Developed by
Monske & Co GmbH
(Max) Capacity
2 hours
Size
11 × 7.8 × 1.15 cm
Fun facts
  • Like its predecessor, the Minifon wire, this format was intended for covert recording
  • The tape closely resembled the Compact Cassette format but was its own unique design
  • A microphone in the shape of a pen was included with purchase of some recorders