Originally known as Digital-S, it was given the
designation D-9 by SMPTE in the spring of 1999. D-9 uses a 50 Mbps
compression scheme which has been widely recognized by the
engineering community as the blueprint for digital production and
broadcasting.
Taking advantage of our experience and leadership in
1/2" tape and transport technology, JVC formulated a unique 1/2"
tape that permits the recording of a vast amount of data and offers
additional strength and reliability. The metal particle tape used by
all D-9 products offers an unbeatable combination of high
performance and reliability, supported by powerful error correction
that can even replace missing data in the unlikely event of a tape
dropout. Even with a clogged head D-9 may continue to play back
high-quality images.
Up to 124 minutes of recording is possible with a
single tape and the high durability of the tape itself means that it
can be reused several hundred times without noticeable performance
deterioration - making D-9 an even more economical choice. In
addition to a 124-minute D-9 cassette, JVC's robust line of
dustproof D-9 cassettes also includes lengths of 10, 34, 64 and 104
minutes.
