Long Playing Tape: Quality Compromise?

[A-Barr]

Good weekend, all,

Just wondering, as a tape newbie, is there a qualitative difference in long playing vs. regular tape? If they can fit 3600' in the same space as 2500', I think there must be a reason they use the thicker formula for the 2500' spools. Is it less likely to stretch? Print through?


Thanks,

[A-Barr]

Bump?

[dsw]

Will stretch more but that shouldn't bother you unless you rewind over and over again a lot many times.

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The backing is thinner as is the oxide layer. The deeper the layer of oxide, the better the recorded signal. More tape to record a signal of lesser quality at 3600'. Your choice. It will have a 'sound', but is it a sound you will like?

[A-Barr]

Hm, US Recording Media says

This tape is the same as SM911 except on a thinner, long play 1 mil [as opposed to 1.5] base. Same performance but longer record time.

But then again, they have a vested interest... although I would expect them to have a vested interest in selling less tape at a higher cost.

Thanks for the responses!