Jim Rillie Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Starting a project using Alexa LF cameras. Anything unusual about the Time Code connection, or is it just the usual 5 pin Lemo? I looked at Arri's website and only came across the usual sales info, but nothing specific about TC connections. Best Jim Rillie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Karlsson Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hey Jim, I do believe it’s a regular 5-pin Lemo, just like on all of the other Alexa cameras. - If you’re planning to feed it audio, note that it’s a 5-pin XLR input - line level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rillie Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thanks, Johnny That's what I guessed, and no audio needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 3/7/2019 at 10:35 AM, Jim Rillie said: and no audio needed I always feel it is a bit risky and tempting fate to rely purely upon only timecode without at least a small mini scratch mic? What happens if one day (or week! If they're not doing dailies to check) the timecode fails, be it due to human error, gremlins, or a buggy camera. (I'd hate to be the first person to discover a hidden timecode bug on a brand new camera that had just been released!) As you'll then be putting the assistant editor through torture as they line up the clips one by one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouke Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 58 minutes ago, IronFilm said: As you'll then be putting the assistant editor through torture To add: (Since I've encountered this torture...) As a second backup, re-route TC to a spare audio input. Then the third backup, make sure all devices have their time / date set correctly. If everything fails, you have at least file creation time / date that brings you in sync approximately just one or two seconds off. (If the file format does not contain a record timestamp internally, make sure you offload retaining the OS time/date!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rillie Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Time Code Slates are the backup on most stuff I do, when sync really matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 11 hours ago, Bouke said: To add: (Since I've encountered this torture...) As a second backup, re-route TC to a spare audio input. Then the third backup, make sure all devices have their time / date set correctly. If everything fails, you have at least file creation time / date that brings you in sync approximately just one or two seconds off. (If the file format does not contain a record timestamp internally, make sure you offload retaining the OS time/date!) That is a really smart idea!! As I often struggle to get a second back up option on an Arri. Because a set up to feed line level from a scratch mic many operators tend to find too bulky. A wireless camera hop is slimmer, but unfortunately many camera teams don’t even like that?!?!? But a Tentacle set to line level would be a perfect little back up set up as Aux TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burton Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I just saw that it does have an Audio In - but it's a LEMO 6pin balanced stereo line...? Anyone familiar with that input? This is the first time I've heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent R. Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, burton said: I just saw that it does have an Audio In - but it's a LEMO 6pin balanced stereo line...? Anyone familiar with that input? This is the first time I've heard of it. I think you are confusing the today announced MINI LF with the here discussed "BIG" LF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Yes, the full size Alexa LF has a 5-pin XLR input -- same as the previous Alexas. As stated, the Alexa Mini LF is a 6-pin Lemo. ARRI is attempting to compete with RED for the most non-standard audio inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Tresch Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) ... Edited March 28, 2019 by Patrick Tresch Wrong thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 12 hours ago, John Blankenship said: Yes, the full size Alexa LF has a 5-pin XLR input -- same as the previous Alexas. As stated, the Alexa Mini LF is a 6-pin Lemo. ARRI is attempting to compete with RED for the most non-standard audio inputs. https://www.facebook.com/DavidCMPeterson/photos/a.277946442237979/2435649033134365/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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