Open reel tape
AKA
Magnetophone, magnetic tape, reel-to-reel, open reel audio
Era
1927–1980s
Format
analog
Developed by
Fritz Pfleumer
(Max) Capacity
1927–
Size
Various
Fun facts
- This format is available in many widths: 1/4", 1/2" 1" and 2" are the most common widths
- A common tape speed is 7 1/2 inches per second (ips); other recording speeds are 3 3/4, 15, and 30 ips
- This was the primary format used by professional recording studios until the late 1980s
