Zoom TCA-1 Timecode Adapter
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Best for
- Live streamingAnything going out live — switcher, encoder, capture card, PTZ and monitoring.
- Cinema and narrativeScripted work on a set: cine cameras, matte box and FIZ, big lights, grip and timecode.
- Rental and hireKit that earns its keep on a rental shelf: standard mounts, hard cases, spares and consumables.
- Conference room AVMeeting-room installs: ceiling and table mics, PTZ, DSP and USB to the room PC.
Overview
Product description from Zoom
Incredible Timecode Accuracy
Your Zoom recorder just got a serious upgrade.The TCA‑1 is a precision timecode generator engineered for professional audio-video sync.Its temperature‑compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) delivers exceptional stability, maintaining accuracy within 0.5 frames over 24 hours. It's that accurate. *Please update the firmware of your compatible device before use.[Compatible Models] H6studio / H5studio / H6essential / H4essential / H2essential / F3
Fast, accurate sync.
The TCA-1 easily attaches to the Remote connector on compatible Zoom recorders. Its 3.5 mm TRS connection enables timecode input and output for easy syncing with cameras, timecode generators, and slates.
More about this product
*Cannot be used with the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter.
Recorder ---> Camera
Generator ---> Recorder
Generator ---> Camera
Slate ---> Recorder
Compatibility
The TCA-1 is compatible* with the H6studio (v1.50 or later), H5studio (v1.60 or later), H6essential (v3.30 or later), H4essential (v2.30 or later), H2essential (v2.01 or later) and F3 (v2.20 or later) recorders.*Requires Latest Firmware version
Key specs
- Weight
- 5.9 g
- Connector
- 3.5mm stereo mini
- Power
- DC 3.3V (Supplied from connected host unit)
- Input impedance
- 4.5 kΩ
Full specifications
Timecode
| Connector | 3.5mm stereo mini |
|---|---|
| Modes | Off, Int Free Run, Int Rec Run, Time of Day, Ext, Ext Auto Rec |
| Frame Rate | 23.976 NDF, 24 NDF, 25 NDF, 29.97 NDF, 29.97 DF, 30 NDF, 30 DF |
| Precision | ±0.2 ppm |
| Allowed input level | 0.2 - 5.0 Vpp |
| Input Impedance | 4.5 kΩ |
| Output Level | 3.3 Vpp |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω or less |
Other specifications
| Power Supply | DC 3.3V (Supplied from connected host unit) |
|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 17mm (W) × 93.5mm (D) × 9.2mm (H) |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
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Setups this belongs to
- Field powerA camera crew that needs V-mount power on location and has to fly with it.
- Set expendablesA shooter or small crew restocking clamps, arms and cold shoes between jobs.
- Temple and religious eventsA temple committee or volunteer team streaming darshan, aarti and pravachan, and covering festival days that run from dawn to late night.
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