ACN-CL Lockit (ACN-CL) – Timecode & Sync Generator

Product

Lockit - the Timecode and Sync Generator. Ambient Timecode is synonymous with precision and reliability. The world's most respected post-productions insist on using Ambient Timecode on set because it saves them valuable time. The Ambient Communication Network (ACN) is wireless network that connects all Lockit boxes on set. When C-Jam (Continuous Jam) mode is activated, all Lockit devices are constantly synchronized with each other. This allows us to achieve zero drift. In other words: an incredible 0.0ppm drift over an entire day of shooting.

ACN - Ambient Communication Network is stable, interference-resistant radio network through which Lockit devices communicate with each other. This makes the connection independent of interfering radiations, bad network or adverse weather conditions.

All important functions can be controlled via the OLED display menu (shortly press the green and red button at the same time to open). So there is no need for an additional app. The Lockit can either start directly with the built-in real-time clock or be fed with external timecode via the LEMO-compatible plug-in connection. With a single standard NP-50 battery with 750mAh, the ACN-CL Lockit will last approximately 17 hours. ACN communication (C-Jam Mode) only hardly impacts runtime.

Designed for today’s equipment it supports 1080P and 1080i genlock for project rates 23.976 to 60 FPS while audio recorders are covered with wordclock up to 192 KHz. Two Lemo-compatible push-pull sockets provide maximum flexibility and continued use of available cables. TC in and out follow industry standard and allow for syncing of 2 cameras in parallel or jamming via a cable while leaving the synced unit connected. The primary output carries timecode and genlock/wordclock. This gives you the freedom to choose running it either on straight, Y-split cable or 2 separate leads using the second connector for timecode which also connects to devices that support ACN for metadata transfer.

Specs

• Timecode 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 29,97Drop, 30 FPS, SMPTE 12 M, 3V TTL, adjustable down to mic level
• Sync 1080i/PsF and 1080p tri level from 23.976 to 60 FPS, Automatic load switching for 2 cameras, Wordclock, PPF shutter sync
• Connectors TC & Sync Socket, TC & ACN Socket (accept Lemo FGG.0B.305 and compatible push-pull plugs), USB-C 2.0 for powering, charging, data connection and MIDI timecode, SMA-RP antenna (2.4 GHz)
• Display 256 * 32 OLED
• Material: anodized, pearl blasted aluminum
• Dimensions: 65.6 mm x 44.0 mm x 20.0 mm
• Weight (without batteries): 80 g
• Power Li-Ion, NP-50 type, USB (BC 2.1 compliant LPS source) 350mA max. CR2016 Lithium cell to keep course date and time of day

Included

• Lockit Box
• 1 NP-50 compatibly Li-Ion battery
• 1 USB-C to USB-A cable
• 2 pcs double lock