Maxell’s Professional Disc™ is a next-generation HD solution for non-linear broadcasting systems.  Fully compatible with the XDCAM System, the Professional Disc is a rewritable optical disc featuring remarkably high capacity storage on a 12 cm diameter disc packed in a cartridge.

High-precision, high-density track stamping and the blu-violet laser’s short wavelength of 405nm both contribute to creating the Professional Disc’s impressive 23.3 GB storage capacity.  The unique phase change recording layer results in an optical disc media that have both a highly durable recording surface and a very low error rate.  High-density data recording is ensured through the use of a plate with a thin cover layer coating that itself is a product of ultra-fine processing technology.

Unique phase change recording layer and protective hard coat technology protects the disc’s surface against scratches, dust and fingerprints which can damage a disc.  The Professional Disc employs a high precision cartridge that also protects against dust and handling errors caused by heavy use.

Key Features:

· 23.3GB storage capacity
· Transfer rate of 72 Mbps on one optical head and 144 Mbps on two optical heads – enables stble, high-bit-rate recording and playback
· 0.32µm track pitch
· Up to 122 minutes of recording/playback time in the HD format (MPEG HD LP mode)
· More than 65 minutes of recording/playback time in the HD format (MPEG HD HQ mode)
· Approximately 45 minutes of 50 Mbps in SD format (MPEG IMX)
· Up to 85 minutes of recording/playback time in SD format (DVCAM)
· Estimated shelf and archival life of at least 50 years
· Up to 1,000,00 read cycles
· Hard surface coating protects disc against scratches, dust and fingerprints
· Phase change recording layer yields durability and very low error rate