HDCAM SR Betacam Tapes to ProRes 4444, Blu-ray, or USB
HDCAM SR tapes use a higher particle density tape and are capable of recording in 10 bits 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 RGB with a video bit rate of 440 Mbit/s, and a total data rate of approximately 600 Mbit/s. The increased bit rate (over HDCAM) allows HDCAM SR to capture much more of the full bandwidth of the HD-SDI signal (1920 × 1080). Our HDCAM SR VTRs can also use a 2× mode with an even higher video bit rate of 990 Mbit/s, allowing for a single 4:4:4 stream at a lower compression. We can currently convert six varieties of Betacam tapes: Betacam, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, Betacam SX, Betacam MPEG IMX, HDCAM, and HDCAM SR We can even repair most Betacam tapes FREE of charge.
Prices start at just £19.99 per tape and reduce depending on the quantity you have. Scroll down for full price details, and to generate an instant quotation.
Placing an order
To place an order, visit our Gravesend office, drop your tapes in to one of our drop-off points (Tonbridge, Ashford, Folkestone, or Ramsgate), or post your tapes to Media Transfer, 56 Bath Street, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0DF. Return postage is FREE for orders of 15+ tapes. Otherwise, see our list of return postage costs here.
If you have 10+ tapes and live in the DA, ME, Kent TN, BR, and some RH postcode areas, we now offer free personal collection AND delivery of your tapes. Just give us a call on 01474 569 390 to arrange a collection.
Please call us on 01474 569 390 if you require more information on any of our services.
HDCAM SR was introduced in 2003 and standardised in SMPTE 409M-2005. HDCAM SR uses MPEG-4 Part 2 Simple Studio Profile for compression, and expands the number of audio channels up to 12 at 24-bit, 48 kHz. Each channel is capable of recording AES3 non-audio data. HDCAM SR tapes are black with a cyan lid.
We store your Betacam tapes securely at our premises at all times. They are immediately labelled and boxed.
We are continually investing in the latest technologies available to get the best results from your Betacam tapes.
We carry out ALL transfers onsite in our studio – Your Betacam tapes will NEVER leave to be transferred elsewhere.
We repair 99% of Betacam tapes completely free of charge, including tape breaks and tape mould.
We offer FREE collection and delivery of 10+ tapes within Kent and some surrounding postcodes.
We offer secure payment via Credit/Debit card online or in our studio, cash payments, and bank transfers.