Since its launch in 1994, the Digital Betacam format has set the benchmark in mainstream high-end digital acquisition and post-production. This digital format's superb multi-generation recording characteristics have led to the format becoming the de-facto global mastering format in standard definition (SD) production.
Main features
- Ultra-fine magnetic particles for high output
- High-performance binder increases output
- Specially developed lubricant increases head contact and reduces headwear
- Designed for long-term playback reliability
- Low-shrinkage for archival stability
Products line-up
| Model |
Type |
Recording Time (min) |
Tape Length (m) |
| BCT-D6 |
Small |
6 |
43 |
| BCT-D12 |
Small |
12 |
78 |
| BCT-D22 |
Small |
22 |
136 |
| BCT-D32 |
Small |
32 |
195 |
| BCT-D40 |
Small |
40 |
241 |
| BCT-D34L |
Large |
34 |
206 |
| BCT-D64L |
Large |
64 |
382 |
| BCT-D94L |
Large |
94 |
557 |
| BCT-D124L |
Large |
124 |
732 |
| BCT-D12CL |
Cleaning |
12 |
93 |
Physical properties
| Item |
Unit |
Value |
| Thickness: Base |
μm |
10.0 |
| Thickness: Backcoating |
μm |
1.0 |
| Thickness: Magnetic layer |
μm |
3.0 |
| Thickness: Total |
μm |
14.0 |
| Width |
mm |
12.65 |
Magnetic properties
| Item |
Unit |
Value |
| Intrinsic coercivity (Hc) |
kA/m |
125 |
| Retentivity (Br) |
mT |
260 |
| Squareness (Br/Bm) |
- |
0.82 |
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