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Meloware · 3rd July 2019, 14:11

Thanks -
I understand that anyone digitizing video tape must have a pro quality player. I have had several consumer VHS players, at the same time. A typical tape might play properly in only one of the three players and tracking is still poor. Video tape will also quickly degrade over time. Thirty years is a long time for a VHS tape to remain in good condition.
I now maintain a couple tape machines surplussed from local cable TV community 'stations'. The pro VHS machines from these sources usually produce the best and most stable play, as compared to consumer junk. I appreciate the suggestion of looking at the Blackmagic product line. It looks like a good match to combine with the old pro tape machines.

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Meloware Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Massachusetts USA Posts: 25	Thanks - I understand that anyone digitizing video tape must have a pro quality player. I have had several consumer VHS players, at the same time. A typical tape might play properly in only one of the three players and tracking is still poor. Video tape will also quickly degrade over time. Thirty years is a long time for a VHS tape to remain in good condition. I now maintain a couple tape machines surplussed from local cable TV community 'stations'. The pro VHS machines from these sources usually produce the best and most stable play, as compared to consumer junk. I appreciate the suggestion of looking at the Blackmagic product line. It looks like a good match to combine with the old pro tape machines.