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How do you convert Matic to digital?
We use a professional-grade tape deck, sometimes called a VTR, to convert 3/4 inch U-matic tapes to digital formats. Your videos are then delivered via flash drives, DVDs, and cloud storage. All of these options can help you enjoy those old U-matic videos without an ancient VCR.
How much does it cost to convert tape to DVD?
$9.95 to $39.95 per tape
The cost for a typical video tape to DVD transfer service ranges from $9.95 to $39.95 per tape.
What is a 3/4 tape?
The videotape is 3⁄4 in (19 mm) wide, so the format is often known as “three-quarter-inch” or simply “three-quarter”, compared to open reel videotape formats in use, such as 1 in (25 mm) type C videotape and 2 in (51 mm) quadruplex videotape. 3/4″ U-matic.
What was before U-Matic?
Before U-matic, videotape was recorded on very large reels in the 2″ format known as Quadruplex which required heavy recording and playback machines the size of household refrigerators. U-matic got its name from the shape of the tape path as it wraps around the video head drum, which looks like the letter U.
How are videotapes made?
Most videotapes consist of a layer of tiny magnetic particles applied to Mylar, a strong, flexible plastic material. About a billion magnetic particles cover a square inch of tape and function like microscopic bar magnets. When the tape passes over an electromagnet, information is recorded and played back.
What were the big DVDs called?
LaserDisc
| A LaserDisc (left), with a DVD for size comparison, respectively with 30 cm (12 in) and 12 cm (4.7 in) of diameter. | |
|---|---|
| Standard | LaserVision |
| Developed by | Philips, MCA Inc., Pioneer Corporation |
| Usage | Home video (replaced by DVD) |
| Extended to | DVD |
What was the disc before DVD?
LaserDisc
By 1978, the DVD’s optical disc predecessor, LaserDisc, was developed and released in America. The LaserDisc format used much larger discs, nearly 3 times the size of a DVD (kind of similar to the size of a 12” vinyl record) and with a fraction of the storage space.
When did videotapes stop?
After the introduction of the DVD format in 1996, however, the market share for VHS began to decline. In 2003, DVD rentals surpassed those of VHS in the United States and by 2008, DVD had replaced VHS as the preferred low-end method of distribution.
How do I convert DVC tapes to digital?
- Using the USB cable, connect the MiniDV camcorder or tape deck to your computer.
- Open the camcorder or tape deck.
- Load the MiniDV tape into the camcorder or tape deck.
- Open your computer’s video capture software.
- From the file menu in the software, click “capture” and wait for a window to appear on the monitor.
Can I convert my U-matic tape to DVD format?
Have us convert your professional U-Matic tape to a more convenient DVD format, or as high quality video on your own hard drive. All your precious tapes will be transferred to our 100-year archival grade discs using a broadcast quality tape deck. All video to DVD transfers are recorded onto our Taiyo Yuden 100 year archival DVDs.
How do you convert U-matic tapes to digital format?
We use a professional-grade tape deck to convert U-matic tapes to digital formats. Your videos are then delivered via flash drives, DVDs, and cloud storage. All of these options can help you enjoy those old U-matic videos without an ancient VCR.
What is the difference between Betacam and U-matic tapes?
Like with Betacam tapes, U-Matic also came in a smaller format tape, called the U-Matic S. This more compact version was used in situations where a larger formatted tape is not practical. When bringing us multiple tapes, you also have the option of combining your U-Matic tapes onto one or multiple DVDs, at no extra cost.
What is a U-Matic S tape?
The U-matic S (for ‘small’) variation came three years later as a more portable option for field crews, and the Broadcast Video U-matic (BVU) arrived in the early 1980s as a high-quality version. Some things get better with age – sadly, U-matic tapes do not.