DVC-PRO Tape

The following information has been provided by the studio technicians for producer reference only:

DVC-PRO Tape

DVC-Pro tape is not available in most retail stores. Call any of the following sellers for information and prices to purchase and ship DVP-66M DVC PRO 66 MINUTES (SMALL):

301-970-2427; 410-974-6187; 301-585-6311;

800-278-6912; 240-864-4000; 301-942-6800.

These numbers are given only for reference, as The City of Bowie Cable Studio and Bowie Community Media Corporation are not affiliated with, do not endorse, and cannot be held responsible for any problems arising from doing business with these sellers.

The best unit cost per tape is usually found when purchasing a box of 10 tapes. Cost also varies significantly by brand. Many vendors only sell DVC-Pro tape in boxes of ten. However, BCMC has negotiated to make individual tape available for purchase by Producers.

DVC-PRO is a professional digital broadcast format from Panasonic. This format is used in the studio. While your source footage can be on VHS, Super VHS, Mini-DV, or DVC-PRO, it is only possible to edit this footage onto a master tape that is DVC-PRO.

Mini-DV is a very tiny consumer digital format from Panasonic that is capable of recording a broadcast-quality image. When purchasing Mini-DV tape, make sure you see the Mini-DV logo on the package. The Mini-DV logo is different from the DVC logo.

Mini-DV tape shown above DVC-PRO adapter, allowing Mini-DV to play (but not record) in DVC-PRO deck

Production inquiries should be e-mailed to jtravland@cityofbowie.org. Programming inquiries regarding items not yet scheduled should be directed to the contacts on the Bowie Community Media Corporation web site at www.bowie77.org.

PRODUCER COMMUNITY WEBSITE: Television Producers in Bowie, Maryland

This site is provided as a free support service to the City of Bowie, Bowie Community Media Corporation, and the producers of both organizations.