Old Magnetic Tape Based Recording Setup | Explained by Ajay Tandon Sir. This setup represents an early magnetic tape–based video recording system widely used in television studios and field production before the digital era. The large units with built-in screens are video tape recorders (VTRs) connected to monitors, capable of recording and playing back footage stored on magnetic tapes. The portable video recorder on the side was paired with video cameras to capture footage outside studios. The