1/2-inch videotape format that stores luminance information on one track and chrominance information on another. It has 340 lines of horizontal resolution.
Professional analog recording format using half-inch metal tape.
Advanced broadcast quality 1/2 inch videocassette format developed by Sony. Betacam SP has longer recording capabilities and more audio channels than Betacam.
" metal tape used for television broadcast
A professional broadcast quality analogue videotape format introduced by Sony in 1986. Betacam SP uses half-inch tape and is popular for the acquisition of news footage and in professional video production.
Enhanced performance Betacam using higher carrier frequencies and metal particle tape.
A superior performance version of Betacam. SP uses metal particle tape and a wider bandwidth recording system.
High-grade videotape for submasters and editing.
