Lockit Timecode & Genlock (Sync)

Timecode Cable Guide

Which cable do you need for your camera or recorder? Search for your model or pick it in three steps – we'll show you the matching timecode and sync cable.

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Genlock: Lockit, LockitBT or Lockit+

If your device also offers a Tri-Level Sync (Genlock) input, the sync cable is listed as well. Whether you need Genlock depends on your use case. Genlock is provided by the Lockit (ACN-CL), LockitBT (ACN-LB) and Lockit+. Which Lockit device does what?

The 5-pin port

The 5-pin port (Lemo-compatible) is the timecode connector on all Ambient timecode boxes. That's why almost every cable in this guide plugs into your box with a 5-pin connector. The only exception is MIDI timecode via USB.

Timecode has a direction

The colours of the cable sleeves show you the direction: timecode flows from red to green or black, sync from yellow to green or black. This matters because your Lockit box also has a TX Mode. In TX Mode an external timecode and/or sync source is the master and the Lockit works as a bridge. The signal then flows from the sound recorder, studio clock or DAW interface into the box, and the cable has to match that direction. How TX Mode works

No timecode input?

If your camera or recorder has no dedicated timecode input, record timecode as an audio signal via the 3.5 mm jack or XLR. The LTC-OUT35 cable lowers the level to mic level inside the cable. With other cables, set the output level of your timecode box to mic level so the input doesn't clip.

Device not listed?

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All timecode cables

Every cable in the guide at a glance, with the devices it fits.