DVCAM tape digitisation standard and mini
We digitise DVCAM tapes, both standard and mini size, in our lab in Barcelona on professional VCRs. We deliver in ProRes, MXF, MOV or MP4, with quality control and a report for every tape, and we collect material from anywhere in Spain.
Which DVCAM do you have
- Standard DVCAM (L)
- The large cassette used in studio and editing VCRs. Common for masters and broadcast copies.
- Mini DVCAM (S)
- The same size as a MiniDV, used in news and documentary cameras. Very common for rushes, documentaries and weddings.
- DV and MiniDV recorded in DVCAM
- DVCAM is the professional version of DV, with a wider, more robust track. We also play DV tapes recorded on DVCAM equipment and vice versa.
The size is obvious at a glance and the format is usually on the label. If in doubt, we check when the tapes arrive.
How we do it
- 1
Inventory and physical check
Every tape gets a QR label and is checked before playback: shell condition, mould or damaged tape. If it needs treatment, we tell you and quote it before touching it.
- 2
Broadcast playback
On professional VCRs with time base correctors (TBC): a stable picture with no jumps or jitter.
- 3
Capture in the format you need
At native resolution or in HD with Blackmagic Design equipment, in the codec your archive or production company requires.
- 4
Quality control for every tape
Picture, sound and sync checked from start to finish. For professional projects the per-tape report is always delivered.
- 5
Organised delivery
On hard drive or by download, with file names following your inventory.
- 6
Originals returned
The tapes come back as they arrived, with their identification label.
Delivery formats
ProRes, MXF, MOV, MP4 (H.264 or H.265) or MKV, at native resolution or in HD. If your archive has its own specification, we follow it.
Price
Professional formats are quoted by number of tapes, running time and delivery format. We send you a fixed quote within 24 working hours, with no obligation.
Quality control for every tape
We check every tape in full — picture, sound and sync — and your job is documented in a report with one page per tape.
Who it is for
Broadcasters and production companies
Rushes, reports, documentaries and masters from the 1990s and 2000s.
Archives and institutions
Complete audiovisual collections, with inventory and a report per tape.
Businesses and individuals
Wedding masters, corporate videos and event recordings on DVCAM.
The same lab that works for
- TV3-CCMA12,500 tapes, 39,000 hours
- La Ligaover 12,000 tapes
- UNED16,000 reels
Frequently asked questions
Do you digitise both standard and mini DVCAM tapes?
Yes, both sizes, on professional VCRs, in our lab in Barcelona.
What is the difference between DVCAM and MiniDV?
DVCAM is the professional version of DV: it records a wider track, more resistant to dropouts. The picture is the same, but the tape needs a DVCAM-compatible player.
Which format do you deliver?
Whatever you need: ProRes, MXF, MOV, MP4 (H.264 or H.265) or MKV, at native resolution or in HD. If your archive has its own specification, we follow it.
How much does it cost to digitise a DVCAM tape?
It depends on the number of tapes, their running time and the delivery format. We send a fixed quote within 24 working hours.
Do you work with clients outside Barcelona?
Yes, from all over Spain: we collect the material by courier and return it the same way.
Your professional archive in safe hands
Tell us how many tapes you have and the format you need: we'll send you a quote within 24 working hours.