BETACAM SP:

Betacam SP metal tapes are a high grade professional video tape used by broadcast applications, post-production companies and television transmission studios. Sony’s Emmy award-winning metal video tape technology take Betacam SP performance to new heights.  They have become the standard tape used by most professionals in this industry offering high C/N ratio, low head-wear, reduced dropouts and outstanding durability. Betacam SP tapes is also referred to as Betacam Superior Performance or Beta SP. 

• New strengthened binder gives metal tape greater durability under the stress of repeated use -- important for cart machines and repeated editing.
• Dropouts are prevented by the stronger binder, sophisticated new quality control and the anti-static lid.
• Alumina-silica metal particle coating keeps retentivity and coercivity high after years of storage.
• Newly applied lubricants extend head life, and controlled surface roughness minimizes modulation noise for a higher C/N ratio.

Sony Recording Format & Compatability Guide 

Professional-Tapesonline carries Betacam SP tapes from Sony, Fuji & Maxell. The tapes come in two sizes, small & large and a range of tape lengths. Wholesale discount available.