Hangkazetták

Hangkazetták, also known as audio cassettes or simply cassettes, are an analog magnetic tape recording format for storing sound. Invented by Philips in Hasselt, Belgium, and introduced in 1963, the compact cassette quickly became a popular medium for music reproduction and voice recording. The cassette consists of a plastic shell containing two spools onto which a thin magnetic tape is wound. Sound is recorded and played back by passing the tape over a read/write head.

Early uses included dictation and voice recording, but the format gained widespread popularity with the advent of pre-recorded music albums and the ability for consumers to record their own music from radio or other sources using portable recorders. The cassette tape offers a convenient and relatively portable way to store and play audio. While they were eventually superseded by digital formats like CDs and MP3s, cassettes experienced a niche resurgence in recent years, particularly among audiophiles and as a retro medium for independent music releases. Their inherent analog nature and the tactile experience of handling tapes are often cited as reasons for their continued appeal.