Sony's tradename for a component digital tape recording format with signal compression. At the interface level it compatible with D1 format i. e, it conforms to Rec. 656. Note that some Digital Betacam machines will record and playback analog Betacam SP.
The most state-of-the art format for shooting and editing broadcast video. CSUMB is the only entity on the Central Coast currently using this technology.
Digital VTR recording format, developed by Sony.
Digital videotape format used for standard-definition digital video. Abbreviated Digibeta or d-beta.
A development of the original analog Betacam that records digitally on a Betacam-style cassette.
" 10 Bit 4:2:2 Digital Tape Format from Sony (Professional)
Digital video tape format using the CCIR 601 standard to record 4:2:2 component video in compressed form on *" tape.
A component digital videotape recording format that conforms to CCIR 601 standard, using 1/2" tape, 10 bits, 2:1 compressed. The primary manufacturer is Sony.