Datasheet

Betacam SP
Betacam SP: For Broadcasting
and Business Applications.
Maxell Betacam SP takes on any taping task with ceramic armor metal
particle technology – producing phenomenal picture clarity and ultrahigh
reliability. High output characteristics over a wide frequency range
ensure high-fidelity video and audio performance that makes Maxell
Betacam SP perfect for master-tape applications. Some items are
available in bulk.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item Unit Typical Value
Magnetic particles – Ceramic Armor Metal
Total thickness µm 14.50
Magnetic layer thickness µm 3
Base film thickness µm 10.5
Backcoating thickness µm 1.0
Tape width mm 12.65
5% yield strength kg 2.6
Residual elongation % 0.07
Coercivity (Hc) kA/m (Oe) 121 (1,520)
Retentivity (Br) mT (G) 250 (2,500)
Squareness ratio (Br/Bm) – 0.89
RF output* dB 0
Video S/N* dB 0
Dropout unit min. < 3
Still life min. > 120
Sensitivity* dB 0
Frequency response* dB 0
Erasability dB 73
*All data are representative figures based on Maxell’s standard reference tape
Physical
Properties
Magnetic
Properties
Video
Properties
Audio
Properties
LINEUP
Playing Cassette Case Carton
Item # Model Tape Length Time Dimensions Dimensions Quantity
(m) (min) (mm) (mm)
294413 B-5M SP 42 5
289613 B-10M SP 75 10
289513 B-20M SP 150 20
289313 B-30M SP 222 30
293113 B-60ML SP 457 60
293013 B-90ML SP 670 90
156x96x25 172x111x33 10/50
254x145x25 271x162x33 10
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