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back up digital media." Avid lists a number of important reasons why
its customers should consider DLTtape systems, including:
Protection from data loss. By backing up digital source footage,
users can go back to the digitized media, modify projects, or access
clips for new programs. In many Avid resolutions, it's faster to
restore from a DLTtape backup than to redigitize.
Archiving. Unlike many magnetic tapes, DLTtape media can be
stored for years without fear of media degradation.
Fast project turnaround. Off-loading projects onto a DLTtape sys-
tem frees the editing system's hard drive for the next project. Project
scheduling and coordination is also made easier.
Compact and inexpensive. DLTtape media occupies less space than
traditional video cassettes or other removable magnetic media. It
also provides an inexpensive way to transport projects and raw
footage between facilities.
Next, we'll compare DLTtape technology to competing tape storage
systems.
10.18 VERTICAL MARKET APPLICATIONS