Obsolescence Ratings explained
Media Format Guide
Uncertain about the dozens of media formats out there? Compare these images of some of the most common with the media in your collections. Click to enlarge the view. Still confused? Give us a call- we can help.
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Audio, Analog, "Compact Cassette"; Status: Threatened

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Audio, Analog, "1/4 reel-to-reel" (spot length reel); Status: Endangered

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Audio, Digital, "CD/Compact Disk"; Status: Current

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Audio, Digital, "DAT/Digital Audio Tape"; Status: Threatened

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Video, Analog, "BetacamSP (metal)"; Status: Threatened

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Video, Analog, "Betacam (oxide)"; Status: Endangered

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Video, Analog, "Betacam (oxide)"; Status: Endangered (cassette bottom detail)

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Video, Analog, "BetacamSP (metal)"; Status: Threatened (spine labeling detail)

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Video, Analog, "VHS/Very High Standard"; Status: Threatened

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Video, Analog, "VHS/Very High Standard"; Status: Threatened (cassette bottom detail)

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Video, Analog, "Umatic/ 3/4 inch"; Status: Endangered

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Video, Analog, "Umatic/ 3/4 inch"; Status: Endangered (cassette bottom detail)

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Video, Analog, "EIAJ/Electronic Industry Association of Japan/ 1/2 inch"; Status: Critically Endangered

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Video, Analog, "EIAJ/Electronic Industry Association of Japan/ 1/2 inch"; Status: Critically Endangered (alternate view)

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Video, Analog, "Quad/ 2 inch" (spot length reel); Status: Extinct

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Video, Analog, "Quad/ 2 inch" (spot length reel); Status: Extinct (detail)