Serious content creators can make post-production simpler, faster, and more cost-effective by adding timecode to their multicamera-shoot workflow with the Deity Microphones TC-1, a professional wireless timecode generator housed in an ultraportable little box. Recording timecode to all your cameras and audio recorders using TC-1 boxes that are synchronized (jam synched) ensures that sound and picture from every source automatically fall right into place in post. This high-quality generator boasts an ultralow drift rate of only one frame every 72 hours, enabling your footage and audio to remain tightly locked over the course of the day—whether shooting with a Sound Devices or Zoom recorder, or a DSLR/mirrorless or ARRI camera.

You can wirelessly jam the TC-1 from your phone via Bluetooth at up to 250' or even sync it from other TC-1 boxes using the company's proprietary 8-channel, 2.4 GHz radio ecosystem. You can also hardwire-jam it or use it to internally generate timecode and jam other devices. An easily readable OLED display provides instant feedback to assure you all the units are in lockstep.

Generate/Jam All SMPTE Timecode Formats    Bluetooth Wireless Control from Phone    2.4 GHz Wireless Control from Other TC-1    Drift: <1 Frame per 72 Hours    Locking 3.5mm Timecode Port    Bright OLED Display    Onboard Omnidirectional Microphone    Works with Sidus Audio Mobile App    28-Hour Battery Life    Range: 30' (2.4 GHz), 250' (Bluetooth)

• Timecode:  All SMPTE timecode formats
• Jam sync and control wirelessly from your phone via Bluetooth using the Sidus Audio mobile app (supports up to 20 TC-1s)
• Jam sync and control wirelessly from other TC-1 boxes via 8-channel, 2.4 GHz radio ecosystem
• Hardwire jam sync via locking 3.5mm TRS timecode port
• Use to generate timecode internally and jam other devices
• Wireless range: 30' (2.4 GHz); 250' (Bluetooth)
• Wireless RF channels: 8
• Timecode accuracy: ±0.5 ppm
• Drift: <1 frame per 72 hours
• Frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97DF, 30, 50, 60 fps
• 1" OLED display
• Onboard controls and menu
• Onboard omnidirectional microphone for reference audio
• LED status lights indicate power, TC sync, and wireless pairing
• USB-C charging:  Two hours to fully charge; up to 28-hour battery life
• Includes locking 3.5mm TRS to 3.5mm TRS timecode cable
• Includes hook-and-loop and DSLR cold shoe mount

Jam syncing timecode is a process used by productions when sound is recorded separately or when multiple cameras are shooting the same event, such as in features, television, music videos, documentary, and especially reality television.

With more devices than ever now supporting SMPTE timecode, syncing footage and audio in post has never been so easy or quick. Rather than wasting time lining up waveforms, using timecode helps save time and money, and it gets your deliverables out the door faster.

This sophisticated timecode generator supports all SMPTE formats. It features a TXCO with an accuracy of ±0.5 ppm accuracy, yielding an ultralow drift rate of only one frame every 72 hours.

Wireless connectivity means you can easily jam sync multiple boxes remotely during the day, eliminating even this tiny amount of drift. Two wireless control options are available; Bluetooth 5.0 support allows you to use the Sidus Audio app on your phone to jam sync and control every aspect of up to twenty TC-1 units at a distance up to 250' away. If you prefer a more hands-on approach, the unit's OLED screen and control panel allow you to sync up to eight units remotely via proprietary wireless 2.4 GHz technology at a distance up to 30' away.

The TC-1's timecode port is a locking 3.5mm TRS connector. Never worry about your timecode cables becoming unplugged during a shoot.

Use the included 3.5mm TRS cable with your DSLR/mirrorless to record timecode to the left channel, leaving the right available for reference audio via the onboard omnidirectional microphone (which conveniently points in the same direction as the lens to capture absolute audio backups).

Deity offers additional timecode cables (available separately) for connecting to cameras and recorders equipped with 5-pin LEMO or BNC timecode ports.

• Deity C13: Locking 3.5mm to right-angle 5-pin LEMO timecode cable for ARRI ALEXA Mini camera
• Deity C14: Locking 3.5mm to 5-pin LEMO timecode cable for various devices
• Deity C15: Locking 3.5mm to BNC timecode cable

Professionals can enjoy the integrated hook-and-loop pad on the back of the TC-1. Indie filmmakers can use the included cold shoe soft-loop mount. You can also mount the TC-1 using the 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads under the cold shoe mount.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How to connect this to a Sony Burano camera?

A: The Deity Microphones TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator Box (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz) uses the Deity Microphones C15 Right-Angle Locking 3.5mm TRS to Right-Angle BNC Timecode Cable to connect to the timecode port BNC on the Sony Cinealta Burano.

Q: 2. Can I generate timecode in the new Rode Wireless Pro lavalier microphones? They support timecode, is it possible to set yo

A: Yes, the RODE Wireless Pro kits do generate timecode. When the kit is placed into 1 of 5 different Timecode modes, the receiver will output audio LTC from the output jack, USB connection, or both. This signal can be used to physical connect to a camera TC input, or to jam-sync another TC generator or camera with a TC input.

Q: 3. Which connecting cable is needed to make this work with the fx6?

A: The locking TRS to BNC timecode cable is required for use with the Sony FX6 Full-Frame Cinema Camera with the Deity Microphones TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator Box 3-Pack Kit (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz).

Q: 4. What is the advantage of using this instead of audio synchronization software like plural eyes or something similar?

A: Using the Deity Microphones TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator Box 3-Pack Kit (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz) to keep video and audio in sync would remove any additional step in post-production to match audio to video and ensure that your audio will easily be able to match to your video. It also adds a more reliable way of matching audio to video. Additionally, it allows for easy sync of multiple cameras in editing. Using timecode sync with audio is an industry standard process in video production.

Q: 5. What cable would I need to support the Red Komodo?

A: The Deity Microphones TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator Box 3-Pack Kit (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz) would need a 9-pin EXT to TRS cable such as the Kondor Blue EXT LEMO 9-Pin to 3.5mm Right-Angle Timecode Cable for RED KOMODO/V-RAPTOR (10"), B&H # KOLEMO9P35RA.

Q: 6. Can connect it to TASCAM Portacapture X8 via Bluetooth?

A: Regretfully, no. In order to transmit timecode to the Tascam Portacapture X8, the Deity Microphones TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator Box (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth) would require a cable connection.

Q: 7. Can this be used with a DAW? e.g. Reaper can generate SMPTE audio track--can the TC-1 RECEIVE and sync to external LTC?

A: The Deity Microphones TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator Box 3-Pack Kit (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz), B&H # DEDTT0272D81 can sync to external TC SIGNALS. For that to work, the output signal must be LTC at line level, and the cable used must put TC on the LEFT TIP channel to sync.

Q: 8. I can't find extra TRS 3.5mm locking cables to 3.5mm cables. The kit comes with only one and I don't see anywhere to get additional ones.

A: The Deity Microphones C12 Locking Right-Angle 3.5mm TRS to Right-Angle 3.5mm TRS Cable for Mirrorless/DSLR Cameras, B&H # DEDTS0158D64, would be a great option for a locking TRS 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable for the Deity Microphones TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator.

Q: 9. Any good options for a small storage case or bag for the 3-pack?

A: The Deity Microphones TC-1 Wireless Timecode Generator Box 3-Pack Kit could work with the cases below. SHAPE Two-Sided Cable Organizer Pouch BH #SHTSOCP Pelican 1150 Case with Foam (Black) BH #PE1150FB

Q: 10. Does this need to stay connected to the camera for the entire shoot, or can it be disconnected after syncing? Komodos/Canon DSLR

A: That would depend on if the camera in question intake and hold a time code signal or not. For most cameras the PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 IP/Serial Joystick Controller (4th Generation) is used with, the PTZOptics PT-JOY-G4 IP/Serial Joystick Controller (4th Generation) would need to be connected the entire time.