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In article <2gsogo$3f2@news.u.washington.edu> tomokato@u.washington.edu (Miowara Tomokato) writes:
>From: tomokato@u.washington.edu (Miowara Tomokato)
>Subject: Re: >> Looking for Sony HiFi Beta or SuperBeta VCR <<
>Date: 10 Jan 94 23:31:36 GMT

>Does SuperBeta use the same tapes as regular Beta, or is there a 
>detection hole like in SVHS (I have only seen regular and ED Beta tapes 
>for sale...)

>What are some ED-Beta VCR models, how much do they cost, and where can 
>you get one?  Do any have digital stereo sound?

>-Gregor Menasian

Beta and SuperBeta--whether mono or HiFi--use standard oxide tapes.  Some 
tapes are, indeed, labled as "HiFi"; but this is misleading because the higher
grade tape will not dramatically increase (if at all) the sonic qualities--the 
linear (mono) track will benefit.  Typically, I found these tapes to have 
better video characteristics due to a finer particle and more densely packed 
oxide layer.  Ed Beta, however, uses metal tapes (Betacam SP tapes work very 
well).

The ED models made available in the North America were the EDV-9500 (9300 in 
Canada) and 7500.  In Japan there were also the "etry level, no frills" 
EDV-5000, a 6000 and an 8000s editing deck.  Sony stopped manufacturing ED a 
few years ago due to sluggish sales....but what a picture!

Your only recourse is to find a used ED deck.  Good luck!
                               
Greg                         
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  "ED Beta is simply the best consumer videotape format 
available."  --Video Magazine (Nov.1992, p. 30)
  "Manufacturers may have a point when they perceive the U.S.
consumer electronics market as unsophisticated."
             --VideoMaker (March 1993, p. 88)
A proud SuperBeta, ED Beta, Amiga, Toaster 4000, and PAR user.
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