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Definition

Betacam SX Series

Small CassettesBCT-6SXABCT-12SXABCT-22SXABCT-32SXABCT-62SXA

Large CassettesBCT-64SXLABCT-94SXLABCT-124SXLABCT-184SXLABCT-194SXLA

Cleaning CassettesBCT-5CLN

Betacam SX from Sony

High quality digital format for affordable broadcasting Betacam SX is an efficient and reliable digital format that combines excellent picture quality with cost effectiveness. Featuring advanced tape technologies, Betacam SX provides long recording times and is a perfect choice for live news coverage and sports broadcasts.

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Physical properties

Items Unit Typical Values

Thickness Base µm 11.0Thickness Backcoating µm 1.0Thickness Magnetic layer µm 2.0Thickness Total µm 14.0Width mm 12.65

Magnetic properties

Items Unit Typical Values

Intrinsic cœrcivity (Hc) kA/m 125Retentivity (Br)) mT 245Squareness (Br/Bm) - 0.85

Model Playing Tape Master carton time (min) length Weight* Quantity Weight (m) (g) (pcs) (kg)

Betacam SX Series

BCT-6SXA 6 31 215 50 12.6

BCT-12SXA 12 52 220 50 12.8

BCT-22SXA 22 88 230 50 13.3

BCT-32SXA 32 1 24 240 50 13.8

BCT-62SXA 62 231 270 50 15.2

BCT-64SXLA 64 241 600 10 6.5

BCT-94SXLA 94 349 630 10 6.8

BDT-124SXLA 124 456 655 10 7.0

BCT-184SXLA 184 671 710 10 7.6

BCT-194SXLA 194 707 720 10 7.7

BCT-5CLN 5 38 231 50 12.1* with case

Designed for efficient performanceBetacam SX offers high density packing of ultra-fine metal magnetic particles to provide a recording wavelength of 0.76µm and an impressive C/N ratio of 40dB. Combined with an advanced calendaring system for optimum tape surface characteristics, this ensures faithful recording and reproduction of Betacam SX signals. Enjoy all the advantages of efficient digital recording without high costs.

High quality digital format for affordable broadcasting

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More durable in action

Number of passages of the Tape (in times)

VTR: DNW-A100

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Reinforced Binder Structure

Reticulation AgentMulti-segment BinderMetal Magnetic Particles.

Long-term performance for true reliabilityReliable performance is a defining characteristic of Betacam SX. Head life is preserved by using a strong metal binder that attaches particles to the coated tape surface. By optimising head life, this durable media easily handles frequent recordings and is a highly effective solution for long-term archiving.