Keep track of your scenes, takes, and timecode on set using the black-and-white plastic Lockit Slate Take 2 Modular Timecode Slate from Ambient Recording. This accurate smart-slate system features black-and-white plastic clapsticks, a dry-erase surface, and a timecode display. The modular design of the slate allows the display screen to be used on its own as a fully functional timecode interface. An adaptive LED brightness mode allows the brightness to be adjusted automatically to changing light situations.

Power for the slate can be achieved with four AA battery cells optimized for chargeable NiMH chemistries to run for up to 24 hours. An included bag makes transporting the slate safe and easy. A kickstand handle assembly allows the slate to be held comfortably and set down securely when not in use.

Black-and-White Plastic Clapsticks    Dry-Erase Surface    Timecode Display    Adaptive LED Brightness Mode    Powered via 4 x AA Battery Cells    Includes Bag and Handle Assembly

• Backward compatible with accessories from the previous model
• Operation of timecode via three button controls
• Mixed adaptive LED brightness mode that dynamically adapts to changing light situations
• The display is modular and can be used standalone as a timecode interface
• Offers variable timecode offset to compensate for processing delays of digital cameras
• Can be plugged into a computer; transforms into LTC and Midi timecode conversion
• Sync multiple cameras with ProTools workstation
• LockScript app available with registration to better facilitate script supervision

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the TC-out and Sync-out require two different cables or are they the same?

A: A single cable on the output carries timecode and genlock/wordclock.

Q: 2. What kind of marker can this be used on this slate? Need something that can b updated fast. Not sure if permanent marker will work.

A: You will want to use Dry Erase Markers, like this set from Best Rite which is B&H # BE554E4.https://bhpho.to/2fmfw85

Q: 3. This can generate timecode, but can it generate genlock. Also, can it do both concurrently?

A: Yes, the Ambient Recording ACN-CL Lockit Compact Wireless Timecode Synchronizer can output both Genlock and Timecode at the same time.

Q: 4. a recommended distribution amplifier that share TC and genlock with one cable please?

A: A recommended distribution amplifier that could share TC and genlock with one cable on the Ambient Recording ACN-CL Lockit Compact Wireless Timecode Synchronizer would be the AJA C10DA Analog BNC 1x6 Distribution Amplifier, B&H # AJC10DA.

Q: 5. Can this be synced using the Atomos Utrasycnc Blue remote timecode sync?

A: The Denecke TS-C Compact Timecode Slate (Color Clapper, EL Backlit) does not support Bluetooth. It will not work with the Atomos Utrasycnc Blue.

Q: 6. how can I jam the slate to my Canon c700? do I need a time code generator? Thanks

A: Yes, you will need a time code generator to jam time code into the Denecke slate.

Q: 7. I'd like to power the TS-C with an external power source. Can someone tell me if B&H sells a compatible one?

A: The Denecke TS-C Compact Timecode Slate (Color Clapper, EL Backlit) can only be powered via six AA batteries, which is not something we currently have a power adapter for.

Q: 8. Does this include 2 units - one for the audio recorder and one for the camera, or do I need to buy 2?

A: This is for a single unit. It does not include two units.

Q: 9. Will this device accept an SDI signal as a genlock input, broadcast this over ACN, and output a wordclock referenced to it? I see lots of discussion of genlock output, but not input. I have a camera without genlock, and I want to avoid pops when combining HDMI + AES - SDI. Therefore I want to synchronize the audio ADC to the un-genlockable camera.

A: no this device will not work as a genlock for a camera without genlock, it's base/fundamental mode of synchronization is time code

Q: 10. Can I set the Lockit to mirror my audio recorder's timecode then connect it to my camera, or do I need two devices to accurately sync timecode for both audio recorder and camera?

A: Yes it can however it depends on the audio recorder. Typically the Lockit generates the timecode and you sync the audio recorder + Camera to the Lockit's timecode. Ideally you would use 2 Lockits to sync everything however, It is possible to use just 1 Lockit if you like. You can use the Lockit to generate timecode then sync your audio recorder disconnect the audio recorder and then use the same Lockit to sync your camera. In a scenario like this we recommend re-synching the devices every few hours to make sure that your camera and audio recorder are still in sync.