Professional-grade playback and recording solutions, from traditional tape decks to modern high-speed disc players.
From classic domestic formats to professional broadcast standards, we offer a comprehensive range of playback and recording solutions to support your production and archival workflows.
Our rental inventory includes a wide selection of decks for almost all cassette-based video systems—including VHS, Betamax, and Hi-8—available at highly competitive rates. Alongside these, we have professional-grade broadcast machines designed to meet the high demands of high-end production and media transfer services.
Whether you need to revive legacy archives or streamline modern digital workflows, you will find the right equipment below to suit your requirements.
Rent professional playback and recording equipment for broadcast, production, and archival purposes. We have machines for just about all cassette-based video systems.
The one-inch VTR has its own page.
Please note that damage caused by poor-quality tape will incur additional charges. If you suspect that your tapes are in subpar condition for any reason, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Relying on hope alone won’t resolve the issue, and we’re here to help ensure you get the best results possible. Your satisfaction is our priority!
Timecode: Dedicated Timecode input/output on XLR
You can find the operating manual here.
Timecode: Dedicated Timecode input/output on XLR
You can find the operating manual here.
Timecode: Dedicated Timecode input/output on XLR
You can find the operating manual here.
The Sony HVR-1500A is a professional studio deck engineered for seamless editing, mastering, and digital ingest of HDV and DVCAM formats. With an integrated LCD monitor, it provides instant video verification and menu access without an external display.
Capable of handling both Small (MiniDV) and Large tape cassettes, this deck offers clean play and record functionality for HDV and standard-definition DV/DVCAM formats, featuring native HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs for direct digital output into modern NLE edit suites.
Key Specs:
Format Compatibility: Plays and records HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats (both Small MiniDV and Large tape sizes)
Monitoring: Built-in colour LCD screen for previewing video and audio levels
Digital Outputs: HD-SDI and SD-SDI on BNC for pristine direct-to-digital transfer
Standard Kit Includes:
Hardware: Sony HVR-1500A VTR Deck
Power & Cables: AC power lead, HD-SDI BNC interconnect cables, and audio output leads
Transport: Protective heavy-duty flight case
Optional Add-on: Combine with an SDI-to-Thunderbolt/USB capture box (such as Blackmagic UltraStudio) for real-time 1080i HD tape archiving to a Mac or PC.
The Sony HVR-1500A is a professional studio deck engineered for seamless editing, mastering, and digital ingest of HDV and DVCAM formats. With an integrated LCD monitor, it provides instant video verification and menu access without an external display.
Capable of handling both Small (MiniDV) and Large tape cassettes, this deck offers clean play and record functionality for HDV and standard-definition DV/DVCAM formats, featuring native HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs for direct digital output into modern NLE edit suites.
Key Specs:
Format Compatibility: Plays and records HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats (both Small MiniDV and Large tape sizes)
Monitoring: Built-in colour LCD screen for previewing video and audio levels
Digital Outputs: HD-SDI and SD-SDI on BNC for pristine direct-to-digital transfer
Standard Kit Includes:
Hardware: Sony HVR-1500A VTR Deck
Power & Cables: AC power lead, HD-SDI BNC interconnect cables, and audio output leads
Transport: Protective heavy-duty flight case
Optional Add-on: Combine with an SDI-to-Thunderbolt/USB capture box (such as Blackmagic UltraStudio) for real-time 1080i HD tape archiving to a Mac or PC.
Key Specs:
The Sony HVR-1500A is a professional studio deck engineered for seamless editing, mastering, and digital ingest of HDV and DVCAM formats. With an integrated LCD monitor, it provides instant video verification and menu access without an external display.
Capable of handling both Small (MiniDV) and Large tape cassettes, this deck offers clean play and record functionality for HDV and standard-definition DV/DVCAM formats, featuring native HD-SDI and SD-SDI outputs for direct digital output into modern NLE edit suites.
Key Specs:
Format Compatibility: Plays and records HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats (both Small MiniDV and Large tape sizes)
Monitoring: Built-in colour LCD screen for previewing video and audio levels
Digital Outputs: HD-SDI and SD-SDI on BNC for pristine direct-to-digital transfer
Standard Kit Includes:
Hardware: Sony HVR-1500A VTR Deck
Power & Cables: AC power lead, HD-SDI BNC interconnect cables, and audio output leads
Transport: Protective heavy-duty flight case
Optional Add-on: Combine with an SDI-to-Thunderbolt/USB capture box (such as Blackmagic UltraStudio) for real-time 1080i HD tape archiving to a Mac or PC.
Key Specs:
Key Specs:
Browse our camera inventory or hire an on-site playback technician for seamless video village management.
As an alternative to taking a machine away, we are pleased to offer this innovative option: Use any machine for transfer and capture on a day-rate basis on-site with us.
This includes excellent tea, coffee, a warm welcome and any help required for only £100.00 per day.
Please note that damage caused by poor-quality tape will incur additional charges. If you suspect that your tapes are in subpar condition for any reason, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Relying on hope alone won’t resolve the issue, and we’re here to help ensure you get the best results possible. Your satisfaction is our priority!
Prices are per day; the weekly rate is for 3 days.
Head clogging caused by damaged or dirty tape is a common issue. Our machines are well maintained, and all use is at the client’s risk. We have to charge engineering time for cleaning and repair.
See terms and conditions here.
If you believe your tape is in poor physical condition, please don’t hesitate to contact us first.
