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Betacam SX Series
Small Cassettes
BCT-6SXA
BCT-12SXA
BCT-22SXA
BCT-32SXA
BCT-62SXA
Large Cassettes
BCT-64SXLA
BCT-94SXLA
BCT-124SXLA
BCT-184SXLA
BCT-194SXLA
Cleaning Cassettes
BCT-5CLN
Betacam SX from Sony
High quality digital format
for affordable broadcasting
Betacam SX is an efcient 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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Features and specications are given as an indication and are subject to change without notice.
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Physical properties
Items Unit Typical Values
Thickness Base m 11.0
Thickness Backcoating m 1.0
Thickness Magnetic layer m 2.0
Thickness Total m 14.0
Width mm 12.65
Magnetic properties
Items Unit Typical Values
Intrinsic crcivity (Hc) kA/m 125
Retentivity (Br)) mT 245
Squareness (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 performance
Betacam SX offers high density packing of ultra-ne metal
magnetic particles to provide a recording wavelength of
0.76m 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 efcient 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 Agent
Multi-segment Binder
Metal Magnetic Particles.
Long-term performance for true reliability
Reliable performance is a dening 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.