Cassette tape adaptor

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A typical cassette adapter.
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A typical cassette adapter.

The cassette adapter was invented to allow one to play music through sound systems with a tape player but no auxiliary input. It consists of a 'dummy' tape that contains a tape head in the place where the tape player normally reads the tape. The head is then connected to a wire going out the side of the tape enclosure which usually has a male Jack plug on the end.

This can then be plugged into a Portable audio player such as a minidisc, CD or mp3 player. This is most useful in cars.