  Betacam SX
Betacam SX is the accepted digital replacement format for Betacam SP tape, offering 8-bit 4:2:2 [Pix: Sampling] digital quality with substantially lower cost than the analog Betacam SP tape. Betacam SX equipment has been designed with a number of applications in mind, particularly news and sport production. Using Sony Betacam SX format tape ensures users gain the most from this sophisticated digital production system.
*Sony Professional Recording Formats & Media Compatibility Guide
Sony Betacam SX Tape Features:
- Sony's ultra-fine metal particles ensure a higher carrier-to-noise ratio
- A new Sony digital recording optimization process ensures improved stability, resulting in lower error rates
- A new strengthened binder system reduces particle shredding for improved reliability and more consistent quality
- Sony's metal particles utilize an alumina-silica coating that almost completely prevents oxidation of the metal core by sealing out air and humidity
- Sony's distinctive yellow cases and cassette shells avoid confusion between Betacam tape formats
- Small shells come in 6, 12, 22 and 32 minute lengths
- Large shells come in 64, 94, 124, 184 and 194 minute lengths
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