Betacam

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Betacam

(ˈbiːtəˌkæm)

(Film) trademark a high-quality professional video system

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Upon completion, 3M will integrate the Alpha Beta Tape Business into its Global Tapes and Adhesives (GTA) unit.

3M to buy Alpha Beta Enterprise's tape business

The Alpha Beta Tape Business employs approximately 290 people with headquarters in Taipei and manufacturing operations in Kuan-Yin.

3M to acquire tape business from Alpha Beta Enterprise for undisclosed sum

After a flirtation with beta tape (which is still used in specific professional applications), the industry has evolved through several different formats, from film to videotape, DVD, HD-DVD, or Blu-ray disc.

Why pay for subpar music?

They said they really wanted it and so we had a Beta tape made.

Band's video is barred in USA; ROCK MUSIC: Film deemed too violent - but group hope censorship may be helpful

There's something here you've got to see,'' David Schwartz says as he pops a Beta tape into the machine on his desk and motions to the TV monitor.

A SPORTS TREASURE IN GAME SHOWS

Final formats for the files are beta tape or QuickTime movies for use in various media.

Software For Scientists

The Beta tape media is far more susceptible to irreparable damage than solid state electronics.