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broadcast quality

A vague term referring to the minimum quality considered acceptable for broadcast television. Until the 1980's, 3/4" Umatic tape was considered broadcast quality.  Today, Hi8 and MiniDV is considered broadcast quality. [Adapted from dvspot]



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