Audio cassette production in St. Petersburg. You can read more about our services here. Answers to popular questions concerning our activities are collected in the FAQ section.

Radio TAPES

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  (minimum print run is 20 copies)
  (more than 5 panels — upon request)

* Tape length is calculated as the length of the longer side multiplied by 2. Thus, if the longest side of the master record is 30 min, a C-60 cassette (60 min total length = 30 min * 2) is required.

** ModoKing KL-HX — new brand of magnetic tape by a Chinese manufacturer. Similar to Panarec by frequency response and peak level. Maximum cassette length is 94 minutes (C-94).
ECP — BASF technology tape with good frequency response and high record level. Maximum cassette length is 74 minutes (C-74).
AMPS — tape from a Chinese manufacturer, having lower peak record level (-3dB) and, accordingly, lesser signal/noise ratio. Maximum cassette length is 71 minute (C-71).

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Audio cassette production and duplication

Audio cassette production and duplication

Below the table see important technical notes regarding master tracks preparation! For the printing layout templates, look here.

Prices for 2024

Cassette prices depend on quantity and tape length. The table shows prices in Russian roubles for a cassette without tape (C-0). Recording price is specified separately. Maximum tape length is 94 minutes. The exact price for your specific tape length can be found using calculator.

NB! Tape length is calculated as the length of the longer side multiplied by 2. Thus, if the longest side of the master record is 30 min, a C-60 cassette (60 min total length = 30 min * 2) is required.

Please upload your master files as 2 tracks, one per side: A.wav and B.wav. Joining separate tracks into master files — from 300 RUR, depending on complexity.

≥ 100 pcs 50—99 pcs 30—49 pcs 20—29 pcs
Recording 30 35 45 60
Smokey 5161 53 79 145 183
Chinese cassettes screws 101 123 145 183
Glitter and two-colour cassettes 104 127 145 183
ECP recycled cassettes 93 103 145 183
Italian cassettes 125 135 145 183
Boxes "Classic" 40 50 100 110
Slim boxes 52 60 100 110
Coloured and transparent boxes 65 75 100 110
Italian norelcos 90 95 100 110
Double boxes 135 145 155 175
Triple boxes 155 165 175 205
Shrink wrap 9 11 15 25

NB! Not all desired tapes are always available. Please plan your releases in advance! See which cassettes and boxes are available in the catalogue.

NB! Minimum print run is 20 copies.

NB! A print run can include cassettes and boxes of different colours.

Production term, in the case of all required cassettes and files being present, is 3 weeks. When it's technically possible, we can complete the order in a shorter term, extra charge for urgent orders is determined individually.

Endless loop tapes

Prices and availability of endless loop tapes can be checked here.

Attention! We do not make recording on endless loop tapes.

Pad printing (on the cassette shell)

For print runs up to 100 copies:

For each additional 100 copies: +500 RUR

There is a possibility of printing with two or more colours, ask for the price.

Cover artwork

Digital printing. Offset printing is possible upon a preliminary agreement.

Look here for templates and examples.

If non-standard packaging or special templates are desired, please contact us via email.

Covers

Printing a 2-sided cover on glossy or normal paper of 130 g/m2 density (possible densities are 80, 100, 150, 170, 200, 250 и 300 g/m2).

from 100 pcs 50—99 pcs 30—49 pcs 20—29 pcs
1—2 panels 25 30 40 50
3 panels 30 35 45 55
4 panels 35 40 50 60
5 panels 40 45 55 65
6 and more panelsask

Stickers

Glossy/mat film, thickness 0,08/0,10 mm.

from 100 pcs 50—99 pcs 30—49 pcs 20—29 pcs
one sticker 20 20 27 31
two stickers 27 27 35 41

Printing stickers of other sizes is possible (as inserts for cassette boxes etc.)

Slipcase (O-card) for box or cassette

300 g/m2 paper with mat or glossy lamination:

from 100 pcs 50—99 pcs 30—49 pcs 20—29 pcs
one-sided printing 70 70 80 90
two-sided printing 100 100 110 130

Soft touch lamination:

from 100 pcs 50—99 pcs 30—49 pcs 20—29 pcs
one-sided printing 85 85 95 105
two-sided printing 120 120 130 150

Bradpack

300 g/m2 paper with mat or glossy lamination:

from 100 pcs 50—99 pcs 30—49 pcs 20—29 pcs
one side 120 120 130 135
two sides 145 145 155 170

Soft touch lamination:

from 100 pcs 50—99 pcs 30—49 pcs 20—29 pcs
1 side 135 135 145 150
2 sides 165 165 175 190

Obi-strip

CopiesPrice
20—49 40RUR
50—99 30RUR
≥100 30RUR

Embossment

Image embossment on paper or cardboard: the embossed image can be filled with paint, with foil of different colours or stay colourless.

Stamp for embossment 40mm*40mm: 2000 RUR. Full price depends on number of copies, colour, stamp size and implementation options.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Master files are accepted in WAV or MP3 format (44.1 или 48 kHz), 16/24/32 bits, stereo. Before recording on tape we check the phonogram and make premastering if needed. You can always check the master tracks by sending them to us in advance.

Layout and design services are discussed individually.