CB Electronics TC-7 – Timecode Generator / Reader / Distributor

1U timecode hub: generate, read, convert and distribute timecode, with network timecode built in.

The CB Electronics TC-7 builds on the TC-5, adding a second LTC input, timecode distribution, a status display and Ethernet in a 1U rack unit. It is built for larger systems where one timecode source has to feed many destinations: live shows, broadcast, post-production suites, lighting and show control.

As a test tool, the TC-7 can check the frequency of timecode, MTC, video and word clock, check the phase of LTC, MTC or MTC over USB, compare LTC with MTC or USB MTC, and compare two LTC timecodes.

Key features

• 2 LTC timecode inputs
• LTC distribution: 3 transformer-isolated XLR outputs plus 8 balanced outputs on 25-pin D-sub
• MIDI in/out on 5-pin DIN
• USB-MIDI interface, bi-directional, converts to MTC and LTC
• LTC/MTC generator controlled from the front panel, or by MMC over USB or MIDI
• Art-Net and RTP-MIDI timecode over Ethernet
• 4 GPOs on XLR
• Word clock or SD/HD video sync reference
• Real-time clock
• Large 0.56" (14 mm) ultra-bright LED display, plus status display
• Mac/Windows event control and setup software
• 1U 19" rack unit, rack mount kit included