U-matic

Introduced by Sony in 1971, U-Matic tapes were originally intended for domestic purposes—with the first model that could record having a built-in TV tuner. Because of its quality and high price, it became standard for industrial and educational television production but was too expensive to gain widespread usage among home videographers at the time.

U-Matic video recorders were eventually replaced by Betacam and VHS, which became more popular as cassette formats. The last U-Matic recorder was released in 1981.

Due to the obsolescence of this system, professionals have trusted VideoMedia for years to digitize their U-Matic tapes and transfer them to a digital support of their choice. Our experienced technicians can convert your footage into a digital format that’s easy to edit, share and store. We’re experts in every aspect of video digitization and conversion, so you can be confident that your U-Matic tapes will be handled with care and efficiency.

At VideoMedia, we’ve been converting and restoring media for 42 years, so we know what it takes to protect your memories for generations to come. We know when it comes to preserving your important moments, only the highest quality will do – and we’re happy to deliver just that! We know when it comes to preserving your important moments, only the highest quality will do and we’re happy to deliver just that!