You may be wondering what the real benefits are of digital DVD over the analogue VHS format and that VHS is not so bad of a format. Well on a whole your right. The VHS format is not so bad except for the fact that it is limited in it's resolution capabilities compared to todays stadards but that's not the only factor. Second down the line is the fact that tapes, analogue tapes be them audio cassettes, VHS, Beta or 8mm lose their ability to playback well over time due to their magnetic makeup and weak spots on the tape whereas CD or DVD retains all information regardless of time or frequency of playback due to their digital makeup. Of course the quality of the digital medium also plays a major role in longevity. Several benefits become available when moving to a digital format and many are listed below.
- Audio and video retains it's crisp signal clarity.
- Video resolution capabilites of 720 x 480 pixels.
- PCM, MPEG I layer II & dolby digital audio formats.
- CD & DVD media can't stretch like analogue VHS tapes.
- Easy navigation - chapter points at specified intervals.
- Compatible with current systems & portable DVD players.
- Space requirements are far less with CD-DVD type media.
After having your material converted to CD or DVD you will be pleased with lasting audio and video quality which often may be better than the source tape due to enhancements, easy disc navigation via regular intervaled chapters including full compatibility across today's platforms not to mention great space savings and no worry about tape breaks and quality loss. DVD media has another benefit and that is longevity, VHS tapes last 25 years and DVD 75. Don't let your memories fade away be them VHS, SVHS, Beta 8mm or other analogue format, have them converted to DVD or digital tape for years to come. You'll not only gain the benefits but the ability to easily archive your material in the future. Contact us with your questions. It's our pleasure to serve you.
