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Duplication has been a mainstay here at Digital Media West, since 1974. We started as a film laboratory, working on 35mm classics from Columbia Pictures, and eventually became the multi-million dollar media product and services business that we are today. Over the years, we have learned how to deal with companies and with people. Digital Media West has the BEST and most knowledgeable technical and sales staff around! We are logical in our thinking and VERY professional in our work. Whether your job is large or small, we handle them ALL!

VHS Duplication

Time1 - 45 - 910 - 4950 + 100 + 500 + 1,000 + 5,000 + 10,000 +
10:00$6.00$3.95$2.95$1.95$1.45$1.35$1.25$1.05$0.82
30:00$6.50$4.25$3.30$2.10$1.55$1.45$1.35$1.15$0.94
45:00$7.00$4.50$3.45$2.35$1.65$1.55$1.45$1.25$1.03
60:00$7.50$4.75$3.55$2.55$1.95$1.85$1.75$1.55$1.22
75:00$8.00$5.00$3.90$2.75$2.25$2.15$2.05$1.85$1.46
90:00$9.00$5.25$4.30$3.05$2.55$2.45$2.35$2.15$1.70
120:00$10.00$6.50$4.65$3.65$2.95$2.85$2.75$2.55$2.18

Includes:

  • 3-M Tape Stock (A-grade and backcoated).
  • Duplication in stereo Hi-Fi.
  • Full package assembly (including labeling and inserts if any).
  • Shrinkwrapping, if requested.
  • Fast turnaround (Western is THE BEST at making deadlines).
  • 100% unconditional guarantee!

Options:

  • Generic sleeves, available styles or colors can be purchased for as low as 15¢ ea.
  • Laser printed black & white labels can be purchased for 5¢ ea.
  • Colored cassette shells can be substituted for an additional 15¢ ea.
  • Reel Changes / Tie Charge $10.00 per additional master.
  • VCD (Video CD) as master source for VHS copies, a $40.00 set-up fee may apply.
  • Add 50¢ ea. to the above prices for PAL or SECAM dubs. For smaller quantities (under 100) of PAL & SECAM, an additional conversion fee may apply - refer to Standard conversions prices listed below.

Need help? Call 818-889-7350!


NTSC, PAL, and SECAM Conversions

There are three basic world television standards, NTSC, PAL & SECAM. These standards are only a factor when you are sending or receiving recorded material to/from another country that does not have the "American NTSC" standard. For example: A VHS tape recorded here by you will not play in a VCR in Great Britain. The American NTSC TV standard is not compatible with the British PAL TV standard. You must convert the tape to the standard of the country where it will be played. Digital Media West can convert any format and standard to any other format and standard.

About the Standards

America, Canada, Mexico, and Japan, among others are NTSC, (National Television Standards Committee). Sometimes referred to as: (Never Twice the Same Color). Developed by the U.S. for use in 1954, it has 525 horizontal and 60 vertical lines of display.

Australia, China, and most of Western Europe, among others are PAL, (Phase Alternating Line). Sometimes referred to as: (Pay A Lot or Perfection At Last). Developed in the UK and Germany for use in 1967, it has 625 horizontal and 50 vertical lines of display.

France, Russia and most of Eastern Europe, among others, are SECAM, (Système Électronique pour Couleur Avec Mémoire). Sometimes referred to as: (Something Essentially Contrary to American Methods). Developed in France for use in 1967, it also has 625 horizontal and 50 vertical lines of display.

The prices for converting any Standard (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) to any other Standard are:

Converted
To:
5:0015:0030:00 60:0090:00120:00
Digi-Beta$110.00$185.00$230.00$335.00$480.00$600.00
1"$75.00$125.00$150.00$250.00$390.00$545.00
Beta SP$65.00$95.00$110.00$175.00$285.00n/a
DV/DV-CAM
DVC-PRO
$60.00 $90.00 $105.00 $160.00 $250.00 $325.00
3/4"$50.00$55.00$60.00$85.00n/an/a
S-VHS/Hi-8 $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $125.00
VHS/8mm $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $55.00 $75.00 $95.00
 

Above prices include the conversion and one master tape. For additional copies, refer to duplication pricing.

Note:

  • Reel changes during conversion will be charged at $10.00/ea.

Call (818) 889-7350 for more information!


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