The AMPEX VPR‑3 – 1-Inch PAL for Archive use is a professional-grade C-format videotape recorder trusted by broadcasters and post-production facilities for its exceptional tape handling, modular design, and outstanding picture and audio quality.
Featuring vacuum-guided tape transport, balanced audio connections, and front-access electronics for easy servicing, the VPR‑3 is a reliable choice for institutions digitizing legacy PAL 1-inch tapes. It pairs especially well with the legendary Zeus Time Base Corrector (TBC). One of our clients used to work at TVNZ Avalon Studios and posted his experience working with the VPR-3 on LinkedIn.
Highlights of the AMPEX VPR-3 – 1-Inch PAL for Archive use:
- Format: 1-inch Type C (PAL)
- Air/vacuum-guided transport
- 3-hour reel capacity
- Modular plug-in electronics
- Ideal for high-quality archive transfer work
For PAL recorded tapes and archival use, the AMPEX VPR‑3 is often compared to the SONY BVH‑2000PS, another trusted 1-inch C-format machine supported by NextArchive.
Refurbished AMPEX VPR‑3 – 1-Inch PAL for Archive use machines are available from NextArchive, fully serviced and ready for transfer use.
