D-2
AKA
(None)
Era
1988–2000s
Analog/digital
digital
Format
Tape
Developed by
Ampex & Sony
(Max) Capacity
Small: 32 minutes Medium: 94 minutes Large: 208 minutes
Size
Small: 17.2 × 10.9 × 3.3 cm
Medium: 24.5 × 15 × 3.3 cm
Large: 36.6 × 20.6 × 3.3 cm
Fun facts
- Ampex was awarded a technical Emmy in 1989 for the work on creating this format
- While its predecessor, D1, used component video, D2 (and its successor, D3) used digital composite
- D2 machines are capable of using either serial digital video or analog video connectors
