Tape Decks

Video tape recorders are devices used to record, transfer and play back various tape formats, including analog reel-to-reel, consumer and professional cassettes, as well as standard definition and high definition digital video tape. Since each VTR is tape format specific, reviews are a great place to start when searching for the proper equipment to suit your needs.

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Counterpoint: Technophilia or Laziness? I DON’T Miss Analog Media

Mike Wilhelm - October 10th, 2012

Yesterday Videomaker’s own Jennifer O’Rourke wrote an article professing her love of analog media. While I respect and acknowledge her many good points, I just can’t get on board. I learned to edit video using the linear tape-to-tape method, and trust me, there are no rose tinted glasses here. The thought of having to go back to the days of capturing video from tape nearly gives me an anxiety attack. Tape vs film?
NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 Review

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 05/01/2010 - 12:00am

Tightly integrated system that works right out of the box. The portable TriCaster TCXD300 offers unprecedented power, pound for pound.
Datavideo DN-400 DV/HDV Video Recorder Review

Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 02/01/2010 - 12:00am

The DN-400 is a video recorder capable of creating DV and HDV videos from both analog and digital sources.
BenQ Joybee GP1 Pico Projector

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:00am

The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is an easy to use projector with fast setup times, making it perfect for bringing it to a friend's house and enjoying a big screen an any spare wall.
JVC Camcorder GY-HM100U Review

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 09/01/2009 - 12:00am

This JVC camcorder pushes the boundaries of what a professional shooter can expect from a small camcorder. It's ideal for tough shooting environments.
How to Start a Wedding Video Business

How to Start a Wedding Video Business
Is DVD the New Best Way to Distribute Video?

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 03/01/2009 - 12:00am

I'm a Middle School Theater Teacher. For the past 10 years we've been recording all the students' performances onto VHS tapes. Two years ago we tried using recordable DVDs, with the problem that the DVD player took too long to format the DVD, and we couldn't get through...
Review of JVC All-In-One Media Center

Mark looks at JVC's "all-in-one media center," a record and playback deck designed to capture, transfer and archive data.
Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 Portable DTE Review

Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 09/01/2006 - 12:00am

Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 DTE Recorder
Take Your 8mm Film to Digital

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:00am

Make sure your priceless family treasures don't get left behind. Here are some tips to turn your twentieth century celluloid into twenty-first century ones and zeros.