DAT tapes are between 15 and 180 minutes in length, a 120 minute tape being 60 meters in length. DAT tapes longer than 60 meters tend to be problematic in DAT recorders due to the thinner media. The DAT standard allows for four sampling modes: 32 kHz at 12 bits, and 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz at 16 bits. Certain recorders operate outside the specification, allowing recording at 96 kHz and 24 bits (HHS).

Sony Dat Tape 35 Min $4.25 Each 65 Min $6.25 Each 95 Min $8.25 Each