The Perfect Choice for Cost-effective HD Productions – the Sony HVR-M25U and HVR-M15U HDV 1080i VTRs
In 2004, Sony introduced affordable, yet high-performance HD recording systems adopting the HDV™ 1080i specification for use in its products thereby offering the HDV format to a wide range of professional videographers. Upon that introduction, HDV systems have gained a rapid and wide acceptance due to their high picture quality, outstanding performance, and cost- effectiveness. Today, in response to the demands for greater levels of operability such as longer recording time and time-code-recording capabilities, Sony introduces its latest HDV recorders – the HVR-M25U and HVR-M15U.
The HVR-M25U and HVR-M15U enable users to record and play back video in a choice of formats – HDV 1080i, DVCAM™, and DV. They also feature a down-conversion capability for 1080i recording, which provides the flexibility to record in either standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) depending on your production needs.
One of the most powerful features of these VTRs is their compatibility with standard cassettes in addition to mini cassettes, which provides extended recording time of up to 276 minutes. In addition, these VTRs provide a convenient function to copy not just the video and audio of an original tape via an i.LINKTM*1 connection, but also the time code.
Both models are optimized for use with nonlinear editing systems thanks to their highly compact size and easy operations. However, the HVR-M25U provides additional powerful features such as a built-in 2.7-inch*2type, 16:9 LCD monitor and an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output for more demanding production environments.
The HVR-M25U and HVR-M15U are highly powerful, yet cost-effective tools for nonlinear editing systems that will serve both today’s production needs, as well as those of tomorrow.
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