CB Electronics MC-1HD

MC-1 is our multi media MASTER MOTION CONTROLLER with integral Timecode Reader/Generator and ELECTRONIC GEARBOX and can be referenced to XTAL, VIDEO, EXTernal LINE or TTL Frame Rate.

Housed in a 2U case, in order to accommodate its multiple machine outputs, it provides the necessary reference signals to Lock and Resolve compatible FILM, VIDEO, AUDIO and HARD DISC devices. Longitudinal Timecode can be generated at any EBU/NTSC standard with simultaneous outputs of four separate Bi-Phase signals at different rates. Pulse outputs are also generated for referenced transfer applications.

MC-1 also provides our applications specific TAPELESS MODE for Instant Timecode Locates when working with a Hard Disc system.

MC-1 and its associated machines may also be Slaved/Locked to an external Master reference by our MCO-1 LOCK TO BI-PHASE or MCO-2 LOCK TO TIMECODE options. The integral SONY PROTOCOL RS422 9 PIN Input also allows MC-1 to be controlled from a compatible external source, e.g. a Hard Disc System, whilst addition of our optional MCO-3 SONY RS422 9 PIN Output, allows MC-1 to control and slave any compatible video machine. Combined Word Clock / Video Sync outputs, will also be available as option MCO-4

MC-1 has front panel controls for standard looping operations and a parallel I/O connector provides Remote Control Interface to the Forward & Reverse Play, Stop, Wind, Cue 1 & 2, Locate, Cycle, Return To Zero, Jog and Crawl Commands and Tallies.