Articles Tagged Timecode

  • Wednesday, August 11, 2010
    timecode and synchronization
    Brent Hoover 08/11/10 11:43 AM, 0 Comments
    Timecode is simply a way of recording a “time” along with either a visual or audio event. This allows you to say, “The beginning of the song is at 0 and the cymbal crash happened at 2 minutes and 53 seconds.” The information is then stored along with the audio or video medium so that, as it is moved from device to device, the time information stays the same. The most commonly used timecode format was developed by the Society… View this story
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  • Thursday, July 01, 2010
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    PSW Staff 07/01/10 11:21 AM, 0 Comments
    Zaxcom has announced the ZFR200 audio recorder, designed to act as an ultra-compact and lightweight replacement for wireless microphones. The ZFR200 records on microSD cards and features an integrated SMPTE timecode reader/generator. The unit features a high-strength nylon polymer casing that provides water and corrosion resistance and weighs just 3.5 ounces. The ZFR200 can receive remote control and timecode signals via Zaxcom’s IFB100, the new ZaxNet 2.4-GHz wireless network, or a manual timecode jam. A timecode jam enables audio professionals… View this story
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  • Thursday, May 21, 2009
    lectrosonics savannah
    PSW Staff 05/21/09 10:46 AM, 0 Comments
    With more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university in the U.S., the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) encompasses a dedicated program for sound design students that includes opportunities to work with dialog, sound effects, and foley in a setting that incorporates many of the latest technological advancements. Production of student films approaches 40 projects in a single quarter, so the school’s equipment receives heavy use. Peter Damski, CAS, is Professor of Sound Design… View this story
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  • Wednesday, April 01, 2009
    studer vista 5
    PSW Staff 04/01/09 09:51 AM, 0 Comments
    AutoTouchPlus, the dynamic automation system that is part of the Studer Vista 7 and Vista 8 consoles, is now also available on the Studer Vista 5. The recent upgrade means that the Vista 5, which is primarily a live production console, can now also be used for post production work, for example between live sessions. All parameters of the console can be automated against timecode, in the most simple and intuitive way, using touch sensitive faders and Vistonics encoders. The… View this story
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  • Tuesday, March 31, 2009
    cakewalk sonar 8
    PSW Staff 03/31/09 11:25 AM, 0 Comments
    The centerpiece of the Cakewalk SONAR V-Studio 700 production system is now available separately as a control surface for SONAR. Matched with SONAR 8 Producer, VS-700C provides an exceptionally deep hardware/software integration, offering fluid control over all aspects of SONAR 8 Producer’s creative, editing, and mixing capabilities, maximizing workflow and productivity. The VS-700C’s dedicated implementation of ACT (Active Controller Technology) dynamically remaps controls based on how the user is working in SONAR. Also, with the press of a button, the… View this story
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  • Sunday, January 06, 2008
    Andrew Dawson 01/06/08 01:45 PM, 0 Comments
    Have you decided to take the big plunge into pictures by turning your once humble audio room into a full-fledged video facility? Or perhaps you merely wish to have some basic audio-for-video capabilities so you can do audio for TV commercials as well as radio spots. Either way, welcome to the world of synchronization. Despite what you my think about sync to picture, it isn’t as easy as it seems. “Hey, I deal with timecode every day,” you say. Sure,… View this story
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