National Audio is the largest manufacturer of professional quality audio cassettes in the USA.
Founded in 1969, National Audio steadily grew over its first twelve years, becoming the leading distributor of Ampex recording tapes and Fidelipac broadcast cartridges for the professional market. In 1980, we began manufacturing audio cassettes at our Springfield, Missouri plant. As demand for high-quality cassettes increased, our production expanded to keep pace.
By the late 1980s, our “Audio Pro” cassettes had set the industry standard for excellence in cassette duplication. With steadily rising sales, we invested in additional production equipment and, in January 1989, relocated to a 28,000-square-foot facility. In May 1998, we expanded again into a 135,000-square-foot factory to accommodate growing demand.
In early 2005, as major cassette duplicators shifted focus to CD duplication, National Audio recognized the ongoing demand for cassettes in educational materials, religious programming, high-quality music, and audiobooks. To meet this need, we expanded our duplication services, acquiring equipment from several of the nation’s largest duplicators and increasing our customer base.
National Audio’s success is built on five core principles:
- Produce the highest-quality products
- Meet customer needs
- Deliver orders on time
- Offer competitive pricing
- Maintain honesty and courtesy in every interaction
National Audio:
- Has been serving the professional recording industry for over four decades
- Uses 700 tons of professional-grade cassette shells annually
- Loads over 44 million feet (8,333 miles) of cassette tape daily
- Operates 65 cassette loaders
- Is committed to using the latest technology to develop superior cassette products
- Proudly manufactures some of the first and, ultimately, the last audio cassettes in the USA
The equipment added during 2005-2006 alone established National Audio as one of the largest duplication facilities ever assembled. Our commitment to reliability and stability has ensured that we remain a trusted manufacturer of blank and duplicated cassettes for years to come.
National Audio continues to lead the industry in product excellence and customer service. With a long-term vision for innovation and quality in audio duplication, we are here for the long haul. We are the largest manufacturer of professional-quality audio cassettes in the U.S., and as music fans and recording artists rediscover the warmth of analog sound, demand for cassettes continues to grow.
Our services go beyond cassettes and optical media. We offer analog-to-digital transfers, helping businesses and individuals preserve spoken word, music, and data. Unlike most companies that transfer at a 1:1 rate, National Audio has developed a system that allows transfers at a 32:1 rate while also improving audio quality. We also provide flash duplication for books, magazines, and other recordings.
Whether you need full production—including layout, design, imprinting, duplication, printing, assembly, and shrink wrap—or just one step in the process, we can accommodate projects of any size. From 100 copies to 100,000, National Audio delivers cost-effective, high-quality solutions for all your audio needs.
