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Sony LYSB004MCLTKC-ELECTR PDV-184N DVCAM Tape 5-Pack

4.6 (6 reviews)

Professional-grade Sony DVCAM 5-pack delivers 184 minutes of reliable HDV recording with Diamond Like Carbon protection.

$200.00*
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Overview

The Sony PDV-184N DVCAM tape 5-pack is designed for professional videographers and production houses that depend on tape-based HDV recording. Each cassette provides up to 184 minutes of DVCAM recording or 276 minutes in HDV/DV mode, giving crews ample capacity for extended shoots, interviews, and live event coverage. Sony's Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) protective layer technology is central to the tape's performance, creating a triple benefit of high output with low noise, minimal dropout, and exceptional durability that translates directly into consistently high picture quality.

Built to withstand the rigors of professional use, these tapes maintain reliable performance even in adverse temperature environments — a critical consideration for field work and on-location shoots. The low error rate ensures that footage captured in demanding conditions remains intact through post-production. As a 5-pack, this bundle provides a practical stock of media for studios that regularly cycle through tape, offering a cost-effective way to keep a reliable supply of professional-grade recording media on hand.

Key Features

High durability and high tolerance of DVCAM tape are expanded for professional HDV

HDV/DV & DVCAM

HDV/DV: 276 min DVCAM: 184 min

Sony's DVCAM for HDV tape offers high reliability and low risk in pause mode -especially in adverse temperature environments

The triple benefit of high output/low noise, low dropout and high durability, provided by Sony's Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) protective layer technology, accounts for the tape's low error rate, resulting in consistently high picture quality

Specifications

Format
DVCAM for HDV
Recording Time (DVCAM)
184 minutes
Recording Time (HDV/DV)
276 minutes
Compatibility
HDV, DV, and DVCAM recorders
Protective Layer
Diamond Like Carbon (DLC)
Pack Quantity
5 tapes

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 184-minute DVCAM recording time per tape provides extended capture sessions
  • DLC protective layer delivers low dropout and consistent image quality
  • Compatible across HDV, DV, and DVCAM formats for flexible use
  • Five-pack offers cost savings over purchasing individual tapes
  • Engineered for reliable performance in adverse temperature conditions

👎 Cons

  • DVCAM is a legacy format with declining hardware support and availability
  • Large standard-size cassettes are bulkier than mini DV tapes
  • No individual protective cases typically included in bulk packs
  • Limited to linear tape recording without random access capability

Frequently Asked Questions

Each tape records up to 184 minutes in DVCAM mode or 276 minutes in HDV/DV mode.
Yes, the PDV-184N tapes are compatible with HDV, DV, and DVCAM recorders.
DLC is Sony's proprietary coating technology that reduces dropout, lowers error rates, and increases tape durability, resulting in consistently high picture quality over repeated use.
This is a 5-pack, so you receive five individual PDV-184N DVCAM tapes.
Yes, Sony specifically engineered these tapes for low-risk operation in pause mode and improved reliability in adverse temperature environments.