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B2B BROADCAST LAB · EUROPEAN ARCHIVE PRESERVATION
Betacam SP & Digital Betacam to Apple ProRes
Calibrated Sony BVW decks with studio hardware Time Base Correctors (TBC). We deliver master ProRes 422 HQ / 4444 files with preserved timecode and uncompressed broadcast audio for film producers, documentary directors, and TV archives across Europe.
49 € per tape · Volume tiers: 39 € (10+ tapes) · 29 € (30+ tapes) · VIES 0% EU VAT
Archival Specifications for Production Companies
Most commercial studios in Europe have decommissioned their Betacam hardware or charge upwards of 90 € – 150 € per tape. REviCORDS maintains dedicated, regularly aligned Sony broadcast decks equipped with professional SDI/Component video outputs and broadcast Time Base Correctors (TBC) to eradicate jitter, skew, and dropouts.
Deliverables & Master Formats
- Apple ProRes 422 HQ or ProRes 4444: Clean 10-bit color depth, uncompressed 24-bit 48kHz audio.
- H.264 / MP4 Web Proxy: Lightweight timecoded copies for editorial review and logging.
- Delivery Options: High-speed private cloud download link (Aspera/Signiant/Google Cloud) or direct encrypted rugged SSD shipment.
- Original Tape Custody: Tracked return shipment via UPS / DHL with full insurance.
- Intracommunity Invoicing: Registered under EU VIES for zero-rated VAT (0% IVA) business invoicing.
Frequently Asked Questions for Media Archives
How does European courier pickup work for media archives?
We coordinate tracked, insured pickup directly from your studio or storage facility anywhere in Europe via UPS or DHL. Upon laboratory arrival, every cassette is barcode-cataloged, inspect-cleaned, and condition-reported.
What is your turnaround time for batch orders (20 to 100+ tapes)?
Standard turnaround is 5 to 10 business days for batches up to 30 tapes. Express 48-hour delivery is available upon request for active documentary edits and post-production deadlines.
Can you handle sticky-shed syndrome or moldy Betacam tapes?
Yes. Our laboratory performs controlled thermal dehydration (tape baking) and precision physical cleaning before playback to ensure zero head-clogging and maximum signal recovery.
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EUROPEAN PRESERVATION LAB · BARCELONA
Carrer de l'Escorial, 131
08024 BARCELONA, SPAIN · MON–FRI 10:00–20:00
Operating from our central Barcelona facility with direct tracked European logistics. All original master tapes are returned intact.