copying over dv tapes

30-04-2005, 5:02 AM

is it ok to reuse dv tapes, or does this affect the quality. I copied a tape Hi8 tape to DV tape using rca cable but I now want to try it with S Video, so can i just record over the dv tape or should i use a new tape.

MarkE19 · 30-04-2005, 6:31 PM

Reuseing a DV tape a couple of times should cause no problems, but I wouldn't do it more than once or twice as tapes do wear out/stretch etc.
Personally I keep all my tapes, and even backup the final edit back to a DV tape as they are so cheap now. But if you know you wont want what is on the tape I see no reason why you can't reuse it!

Mark.

01-05-2005, 8:46 AM

Thanks for your help, much appreciated

03-05-2005, 10:29 AM

Actually, it's good to record over a previously recorded tape, you end up with a clear edit point, ever wondered why the last frame of a blank new tape pauses for 1 sec?( no new data to rebulid next frame)

30-04-2005, 5:02 AM	#1
Hbilly Guest Posts: n/a	copying over dv tapes Advertisement Want to Advertise? is it ok to reuse dv tapes, or does this affect the quality. I copied a tape Hi8 tape to DV tape using rca cable but I now want to try it with S Video, so can i just record over the dv tape or should i use a new tape.
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01-05-2005, 8:46 AM	#3
Hbilly Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for your help, much appreciated
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03-05-2005, 10:29 AM	#4
ptek Guest Posts: n/a	Actually, it's good to record over a previously recorded tape, you end up with a clear edit point, ever wondered why the last frame of a blank new tape pauses for 1 sec?( no new data to rebulid next frame)
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