Sony's Betacam SXA series boasts a high degree of tape to head contact demanded by digital tape, employing a strengthened base for optimum tape thickness. The result is 62 minutes of recording and playback for the small-size cassette, and up to 194 minutes for the large size cassette -- and all this with a low error rate even after repeated use. This means greater recording efficiency and convenience in a cost effective format with high picture quality and digital data integrity

Betacam SXA SeriesTMDigital Metal Video Cassettes for Betacam SX

Format: Small Shell (for camcorders & studio decks)

Available in 6, 12, 22, 32, 62 minutes

NEW extended recording time: Sony's metal tape technology and advanced video signal compression technology enable 62-minute digital recording in small-size SXA and 194-minute recording in large-size SXLA Video Cassettes

Ultra-fine metal particles with exclusive Hi-PackingTM technology:achieve high carrier-to-noise ratio

New calendaring process: optimizes tape surface for digital recording, ensuring stability and a low error rate

New strengthened binder system: inhibits particle shredding, resulting in greater reliability and consistent quality

Increased reliability and durability: allows it to provide for high-speed (up to 4X that of real-time) downloads of picture and sound into editing systems

Metal particles feature an alumina-silica coating: effectively prevents oxidation of the pure metal core by sealing out oxygen and moisture

Yellow cassettes and cases: provide for easy identification in field and studio

Small: BCT-6SXA, BCT-12SXA, BCT-22SXA, BCT-32SXA, BCT-62SXA
Large: BCT-64SXLA, BCT-94SXLA, BCT-124SXLA, BCT-194SXLA