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J. Leslie, We have BVW Betacam Series VTR's (BVW 10, 15,40). These decks have not been supported by the FAST VideoMachine, however in the past two years the BVW 10 and 40 have worked with the system. I recently bought replaced our BVW 40 with a newer 40 and bought a BVW 15. I also received the DPR around this time and the new VM software. The new software necessary to run the VM with the DPR does not work with our decks now. So we have decided that a changed in the VM may be necessary. We are very happy with the DPR and the VM for most of the work we do. The quality is very good and editing with the DDPR is wonderful. However, we produce syndicated sports programming and because our programs are nationwide we need to up our on-line production capabilities ast this time. Since the VideoMachine is only a A\B Roll system with atwo bus switcher with single channel keying abilities we have looked for a system that can do a multiple layers on-line. the VM promises this in the near future with the Pinnicle Aladdin using the DPR for your additional source. However, we need this capability now. I have been a loyal and happy Video Machine user for two years. I have done syndicated shows, high end promotional videos and national spots on it. So It has been a great system for me. But our needs right now are for a more traditional on-line A\B\C roll post suite. I wish I had enough money to keep the VM Digital editor as well because it is great and I will have a hard time finding another system that does two channels with 8 audio channels at 4:1 compression with real-time effects. You won't believe the quality. Hope you are still interested. Sincerely, Michael Billingsley, Rocky Mountain Resorts Network, Inc., Avon, CO