High-precision timecode for ZOOM recorders. Launch of timecode adapter 'TCA-1'
ZOOM has launched the 'TCA-1' timecode adapter, offering high-precision timecode synchronization equivalent to its professional F-series field recorders. This device synchronizes timecodes between ZOOM recorders and cameras, preventing audio and video desynchronization and significantly streamlining post-production editing workflows. It boasts an impressive accuracy of within 0.5 frames over 24 hours.
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TIME CODE ADAPTER "TCA-1"
The "TCA-1" is a high-precision timecode adapter that boasts the same accuracy as ZOOM's professional field recorders, the "F series." By sharing a common time axis (time clock) between ZOOM recorders and cameras, it can always keep audio and video perfectly synchronized without any discrepancies. It adopts a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), ensuring overwhelming accuracy of less than 0.5 frames error within 24 hours, unaffected by ambient temperature changes.
TIME CODE ADAPTER "TCA-1"
Equipped with a 3.5mm TRS phone (stereo mini) timecode input/output terminal, it can receive timecode signals from professional cameras and, conversely, send them to compact cameras or mirrorless single-lens reflex cameras. This allows for instant synchronization of video shot with multiple cameras and audio from ZOOM recorders, significantly streamlining the editing workflow in post-production. It can be used immediately by simply connecting it to the REMOTE terminal of compatible ZOOM recorders.
[Compatible Models]
H6studio / H5studio / H6essential / H4essential / H2essential / F3
*Must update each model to the latest firmware.
*Cannot be used simultaneously with the Bluetooth adapter 'BTA-1'.
*Compatible models are scheduled to be added sequentially via firmware updates.
[TCA-1 Specifications]
Connector: 3.5 mm Stereo Mini
Modes: Off, Int Free Run, Int Rec Run, Time of Day, Ext, Ext Auto Rec
Frame Rates: 23.976 NDF, 24 NDF, 25 NDF, 29.97 NDF, 29.97 DF, 30 NDF, 30 DF
Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm
Input Level: 0.2 ~ 5.0 Vpp
Input Impedance: 4.5 kΩ
Output Level: 3.3 Vpp
Output Impedance: 50 Ω or less
Power: DC 3.3V (supplied from recorder body)
External Dimensions: 17mm (W) × 93.5mm (D) × 9.2mm (H)
Weight: 5.9 g
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