Camera Timecode & Audio Connection
Camera Timecode & Audio Connection, list of different configurations.
Drawing from my experience on various shoots, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of cameras, each with its own technical specifics. One of the major challenges has often been integrating timecode along with an audio signal to ensure perfect synchronization in post-production.
To help you better anticipate your technical needs, here is a list of the main cameras I’ve encountered, along with the types of connectors required for timecode and audio. This information will help you equip yourself effectively and avoid unpleasant surprises on set.
Please note that these configurations are valid for Timecode Tentacles Sync.
Audio and Timecode Synchronization : Choosing the Right Equipment Based on Cameras
ARRI CAMERA
ARRI ALEXA 35
ARRI ALEXA 35
TIMECODE – Lemo 5
AUDIO – XLR 5
ARRI ALEXA MINI
ARRI ALEXA 35
TIMECODE – Lemo 5
AUDIO – Mini Lemo 5
SONY CAMERA
SONY VENICE
SONY VENICE
TIMECODE – BNC
AUDIO – XLR 5
SONY FX6 / 9
SONY FX 6
TIMECODE – BNC
AUDIO – XLR 3
SONY FX3
SONY FX 3
TIMECODE – Tentacle C24
AUDIO – Jack 3.5
BLACKMAGIC CAMERA
BLACKMAGIC URSA MINI
BLACKMAGIC URSA MINI
TIMECODE – BNC
AUDIO – XLR 3
BLACKMAGIC POCKET 6K
BLACKMAGIC POCKET 6K
TIMECODE – Jack 3.5
AUDIO – Jack 3.5
REC CAMERA
RED GEMINI
RED GEMINI
TIMECODE – Lemo 4
AUDIO – XLR 3
RED MONSTRO
RED MONSTRO
TIMECODE – Lemo 5
AUDIO – XLR 3
RED KOMODO
RED KOMODO
TIMECODE – Lemo 5
AUDIO – Jack 3.5
RED EPIC / DRAGON / SCARLET
RED KOMODO
TIMECODE – Lemo 4
AUDIO – Jack 3.5
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