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In this audio piece, the prevalent soundscape is dominated by the mechanical hum of a machine. The machine in question is a portable tape recorder, specifically designed for mini-cassettes. Its compact size and portability are suggested through the light, almost tentative sounds it emits. The audible process of rewinding the cassette tape is the main focus here. The device emits a squeal-like sound, reminiscent of a rodent's call, as the tape rapidly retreats, reeling backwards. It's an unmistakable sound that would be familiar to anyone who has ever handled a tape player or recorder. The distinct clacking of the plastic cassette as the tape is rewound, contributes to the overall mechanical ambiance. The noise is nostalgic, a reminder of a time when these machines were a common part of our everyday lives. As the tape shuttles backwards, the listener can almost envision the spools of the cassette turning, the magnetic tape winding back onto its reel. The audio concludes
