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Denecke Dcode TC-1 Time Code Reader
SKU: DETC1 MFR: TC-1
$403.75
$425.00
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Key Features
- Effortlessly read SMPTE timecode with the Denecke Dcode TC-1 Time Code Reader.
- Ensure accurate audio and video synchronization using this reliable time code reader.
- Versatile power options: Operates on 7-24V AC or DC, making it ideal for field use.
- Features a high-impedance input for seamless integration with various audio sources.
- Clearly view timecode on the bright 7-segment, 3" LED display for easy monitoring.
- Durable design ensures longevity, making the TC-1 a valuable addition to your setup.
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About Denecke TC-1
When precision and efficiency are paramount in the film and television production process, the Denecke Dcode TC-1 Time Code Reader emerges as an indispensable tool for professionals. This high-quality, reliable device is engineered to facilitate the intricate task of synchronizing audio and video recordings, ensuring that editors and production teams can work with time-coded film dailies with unparalleled accuracy.
The TC-1 is renowned for its user-friendly interface, allowing for seamless integration into the editing workflow. It adeptly reads SMPTE or EBU time codes across a wide range of devices, including VTRs, videocassette recorders, film editing machines, and film synchronizers. Its versatility is further highlighted by its capability to process time code at speeds ranging from 1/50th to 50 times the normal rate, in both forward and reverse directions, catering to the dynamic needs of fast-paced production environments.
In addition to its core reading functions, the Dcode TC-1 stands out for its innovative feature of cleaning up and reshaping time code. This is particularly beneficial when transferring 1/4" tape to mag film, as it generates a 60Hz sync pulse from either 24 or 30fps time code, thus enhancing the quality and coherence of the final output.
Crafted with durability in mind, the TC-1 is built to withstand the rigors of both on-set and post-production use. Its robust construction is a testament to Denecke's commitment to producing durable and high-quality equipment that professionals in the industry have come to trust.
Potential users, including film and television production companies, transfer houses, and music studios, will find the Denecke Dcode TC-1 Time Code Reader to be a cost-effective solution that does not compromise on performance. By choosing this device, professionals are investing in a tool that not only streamlines their editing process but also maintains accurate time-date records of the actual production, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and quality of their projects.
Denecke TC-1 Features
- Reads SMPTE/EBU Time Code from 1/50th to 50x speed in both forward and reverse
- Displays time code in hours, minutes, seconds and frames. Color flag and drop frame are also included. Future flags are displayed in the unused decimal points. User Bits are displayed in full hexadecimal in the "U" position
- Hold Instantly freezes the disp lay when pressed and has an LED above "H" when "Hold" is on
- Signal Status is displayed above "S." When the LED is lit, it indicates a "no signal" condition
- Reshaped Code for Copying is accessible through the output connector in the rear
- Film Resolving 60Hz from both 24 and 30fps time code is available from the internal interface connector and is set by an internal switch accessible through the bottom hole