The Maxell HDCAM videotape has attained HDTV recording by increasing recording density to 1.4 times more than the Digital BETACAM format, offering superior quality digital HD picture for a wide range of applications from transmission to HD ENG/EFP which is enabled by its high mobility compact cassette size. Compared to Digital BETACAM, HDCAM employs even finer 0.1m new ceramic Armor metal particles.

Combining it with Maxell’s unique multi-orientation technology to effectively utilize its high magnetic energy, Maxell has achieved remarkably high output and low noise HDCAM videotape. Low error rate is also reached by achieving superior C/N characteristics. Magnetic coating layer strength is remarkably improved by the fine ceramic Armor metal particles and high-performance three-dimensional cross-linking binder systems.

This has allowed superior reliability and durability of the tape during acquisition in extreme environmental conditions (ENG/EFP) and editing operations where long-term still modes are frequently used. The low error rate characteristic is maintained under various operational conditions.