Ambient Clockit Timecode Products

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The all new ACL 204 is the beginning of a new generation of Clockit devices.

After listening to the hands-on experience of customers, Ambient have further added functionality making this the most sophisticated portable time code sync box ever built. Going well beyond the already comprehensive capabilities of its predecessor the ACL 204 not only covers all existing TC and Sync formats but now for the first time allows to apply a generator offset to compensate the dreaded processing delay of typically 2 frames experienced on some file based HD cameras.

Dual TC I/O and a Sync output that can be switched in power mode to drive the load of 2 cameras assure a compact and clutter less experience on any 3D rig.

To accommodate for all this the hardware has been completely revised into a flexible, fully programmable FPGA architecture. A front loaded OLED display will give instant visual feedback about the current configuration and assist while moving through the menu to make adjustments. This is now done on the fly with an easy to operateone-finger navigation system - no more need for screwdrivers or powercycling the unit.

An intelligent algorithm will prevent configuration of improper, mismatched TC and Sync rates or unintended alterations to the setup.

Still being a simplistic TC and Sync box at the core driven by 2 AA cells in the familiar rugged footprint the ACL 204 can be considered the pinnacle of portable synchronization.

SUPPORTED SETTINGS:

720P - 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 59.94, 50, 60

1080i / PsF - 23.98, 24, 25(50i), 29.97(59.94i), 30(60i)

1080P - 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 59.94, 60

PAL - 25 Fps

NTSC - 29.97, 30 Fps

Word Clock - 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 KHz, pull-up / pull-down

Black Audio AES3 - 24 Bit, sample rates as above

The ACL204 will also form part of the new ACN (Ambient Clockit Network) which will form the basis of the consolidation of all location data onto one master server in real time during your shoot. More details about the ACN to follow soon.

Timecode Generator & Transceiver

As all Ambient Clockit devices the Tiny Lockit provides a rock solid, highly accurate, temperature compensating time code generator.

Except for the sync signal output, it comprises the full functionality of its big brother, including ACN (Ambient Clockit Network) support, metadata transfer and logging. These network capabilities also allow the Tiny Lockit to be a fully functional, generator buffered time code transceiver. This provides the stability of an Ambient Clockit Generator with the flexibility of a wireless TC system but without the fear of dropouts.
In addition, it also offers most of the features of the ALL601 (Ambient Lanc Logger), such as variable time code output level for recording TC on audio track and time code conversion between LTC / MTC. The second Lemo connector is used for TC or communications and can be configured as USB, RS232, or GP I/O.

As with the ACL 204, the user interface is easy and intuitive to use.
Due to its smaller form factor the ACN-TL is especially suitable for applications on small cameras. It is an ideal solution also on cameras or in setups where a sync signal is not required. Thanks to the machined, pearl blasted and anodized aluminum body the Tiny Lockit can easily withstand the roughest production conditions.

The Ambient Time Code Link is a transceiver module.
The module can be configured to be either Transmitter (LED lights up green) or Receiver (LED lights up red). There is a sliding switch inside the battery compartment to change the configuration.

Switch towards outside = transmitter, towards inside = receiver.

Note This is a great partner when shooting with the Sound Devices 7-series digital recorders, or the 552 mixer (with the latest firmware). These recorders can be set to go into record automatically when they sense that the Record Run TC starts up. In this instance the radio link system would be invaluable in not missing a record cue and allowing production to satisfy their desire to have Rec Run timecode instead of Time of Day timecode as is so often the case.

Price is for a pair of transceivers but does not include input or output cables.

The Master Slate is now in its third version and can be delivered with or without a built in radio link to a timecode source.

The slate has many sophisticated features including different display modes, timecode error checker, battery voltage readout, flashing superbright Leds on close and a switchable display delay of plus or minus up to 7 frames. Some users have been known to use the small green LED to mark zero frame on Telecine.

The super bright leds can now be switched to flash on frame 00 as well, improving the visibilty of the transition. The unit has a lasercut display mask to improve contrast, a special clapstick with thumb hole and a reflective slide on writing shield.

For night work the blue LED mini torch supplied will light up the slate at distances of up to 100 meters if shone from near the camera axis. A new yellow flourescent reflective material on the clapstick makes the slate easy to see even on a dull day.

The Master Radio Slate has a built in UHF telemetry receiver and a transmitter unit in a heavy duty aluminium box, for wireless transmission of timecode.

Range is typically 50 metres, but in certain circumstances, can be much greater. Frequencies of 418 MHz and 433 MHz can be fitted. Otherwise the radio slate is identical to the master slate.

A whole set of features such as time code, wordclock, MIDI TC and GPS capability makies the ACC501 a sort of timecode swiss army knife!. An extensive keypad and miniature graphic display with command and menu bars ensure an intuitive but comprehensive user interface. Firmware revisions can be easily downloaded from the Ambient website.
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Available in two directions.
This is the timecode IN BNC to Lemo version

Available in two directions.
This is the timecode OUT Lemo to BNC version

This is a straight Lemo to Lemo TC cable (works one way)

This is a straight 5pin lemo to TA3 as used on the Sound Devices 552

This is a straight 5pin lemo to TA3 as used on the Sound Devices 552 with the addition of a split to an Apple mini-jack.

This popular cable allows you to use your iPad or iPhone as a T/C display for your Sound Devices 552!

A special little lead that will allow you to jam synch your iPad or iPhone to a timecode source.

This is particularly handy if you are using the much loved Movie*Slate on the iPad for identing and logging your shoot.

or, you may want to use the free app from Ambient themselves for reading the timecode and checking the quality of the tiemcode. Clockit timecode App


Related products:

1. Mobile iPad Case (TAB-IPMOB)

2. iPad envelope - table top (TAB-IP9)

Timecode-out cable

Lemo to 3.5mm TRS (stereo) plug with 40dB pad

Fitted with a screw locking 3.5mm jack for use with Sony and Sennheiser Evolution Transmitters

Timecode-out cable

BNC right angle to 3.5mm TRS (stereo) plug; wired to right channel only.

Timecode-out cable

Right angle BNC to 3,5mm TRS (stereo) plug;

with pad 40 dB to microphone level, wired to right channel only.