U-matic (TM)

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Scope note
Proprietary name for an analog videocassette format developed by Sony in 1969, using 3/4" tape with a running speed of 3.75 inches per second. The format was popular in semi-professional industrial, educational and broadcast contexts from the 1970s until the advent of digital video technology.
U-matic (TM)
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024