The benefits include:

Dual layer of 100% Active Magnetic Material - Improves Carrier-to-Noise ratio by 2 dB
20% increase in C/N - Reduces errors by 90%*
50% fewer dropouts
30% more protective Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating - providing greater durability
Improved dimensional tolerances - greater compatibility between Camcorder and VTR's

The PHDVM-63DM, provides 63minutes of HDV recording and will be available from all authorised Professional Media Distributors from February 2005.

* When recording in 16:9, more information is recorded versus 4:3 and there is greater possibility for errors. DigitalMaster reduces that risk by 90%