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3/4" U-Matic Videotape Recorder: Sony BVU-950

About the Sony BVU-950
The pinnacle model of Sony's broadcast equipment line, the BVU-950 plays high-band, low-band, and SP U-Matic tapes. The machine can accommodate an internal time-base corrector board, with optional external remote control box.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture has multiple BVU-950s, which were refurbished by Kenneth Zin of Video Company.

Please visit the entry about the BVU-950 on the U-Matic PALsite more information about it and other 3/4" U-Matic equipment: http://umatic.palsite.com/

Overhead view of the inside of the BVU-950 spinning head drum
BVU-950 Head Drum Assembly
Overhead view of entire interior of BVU-950 machine
Interior of the BVU-950
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