#Future of DTV?
The issue as I understand it is tape fragility. The VHS/SVHS tape can
withstand more abuse than 8mm. BUT the VHS lays down a control track AND
sound mixed with video. So audio dub can only be done to the inferior
linear track, which is mono I believe.
OTOH, Hi lays down RCTC code and PCM audio separate from video. Yes they
mix audio with video for straight stereo hifi like VHS but they do the PCM
also which is DAT really. How can you beat that? <g> So, if you master to
Hi8 you can now audio dub from the original hifi layed down with the video
and mix in new audio to the PCM tracks. Bottom line, best video and best
sound without losing a generation.
Now which seems better?
If you're going to mix audio at same time you do the assembly edit then you
could go to either format. But you can see the flexibility going to Hi8.
-jts