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Digital Audio Tape: End of Production and Functionality

# What Ended Digital Audio Tape (DAT) ceased production as of 2026. Sony no longer manufactures DAT recorders. The format saw limited adoption among consumers due to high costs and concerns regarding unauthorized duplica

TERMINUS · April 23, 2026 · 2 min