Input Media

Listed below are all the types of input media which can be used at Sony DADC in the production of CDs, DVDs, MiniDiscs and Super Audio CDs.

We have listed the media that we prefer for each category, but it's also possible for us to accept the non-standard formats too. Pricing and turnaround time will be unaffected by the type of media chosen, but please contact Customer Services if you want to use an input media that's not included in the lists below.

It's also possible to transfer your data electronically, via FTP or ISDN.

CD-ROM:
Preferred: CD-ROM, CD-R
  Non-Std.:   Hard disk, Exabyte, DLT III & DLT IV, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW , DVD-RAM, ZIP, JAZZ, MO

CD-Audio:
Preferred: CD-Audio, CD-R(W), Exabyte
  Non-Std.:   MD, MP3, JAZZ, U-Matic, MO, DAT, ZIP, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW , DVD-RAM

MiniDisc:
Preferred: CD-R(W), MD (74-80 min)
  Non-Std.:   MP3, ZIP, JAZZ, DAT, U-Matic, MO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW , DVD-RAM

DVD-Video:
Preferred: DLT III & DLT IV with DDP2.0, DDP2.10 or CMF1.0 format; readable on, DLT4000 drive. DVD-R authoring & DVD-R general: for single layer DVD only
  Non-Std.:   DLT IV tapes with DDP2.0, DDP2.10 or CMF1.0 format; readable on, DLT7000, DLT8000 or DLT1 drive, AIT I tapes with Sony Format 1.0.

DVD-ROM:
Preferred: DLT III & DLT IV, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
  Non-Std.:   Multiple CD-ROM or CD-Rs, Hard disk, DVD-RAM

SACD:
Preferred: AIT 1
  Non-Std.:   Not applicable

Video Conversion:
Preferred: MPEG IMX (PAL, NTSC), Digital Betacam, Betacam SX (PAL, NTSC), Betacam SP (PAL, NTSC), Betacam (PAL, NTSC), MiniDV (PAL)
  Non-Std.:   VHS (PAL), MiniDV (NTSC), Hi 8 (PAL), DVD (PAL/NTSC)