How does the Sony HDM63VG compare with the PHDVM63HD?
Sony’s Digital Master tape is their highest grade 6mm tape product. It is manufactured with 2 layers of magnetic material which increases performance. The 2 layers also improve carrier to noise ratio which reduces errors. Sony recommends the Digital Master tape for professional HDV recording. The VG’s are meant to be competitive with prosumer Mini DV tape. They are not on the same level in terms of performance like the Digital Master or DVCAM tape. Instead the VG’s are positioned between consumer Mini DV tape and the DVCAM/Digital Master tape. Right in between. If you have been using the PHDVM63DM’s, then I would most certainly stick with that higher quality tape. Using the VG’s would be a down grade.
