Deity Microphones Does Timecode

[Andrew From Deity]

Los Angeles, CA - May 19th, 2022 - Deity Microphones is announcing 2 brand new products and a phone app that make up their new timecode ecosystem. The TC-1 is a wireless timecode generator and the TC-SL1 is a wireless smart slate. Deity premiered prototypes at the NAB Show in Las Vegas back in April and is now showing them off to the general public for the first time. They have also opened pre-orders through dealers online.

 

Both the TC-1 and TC-SL1 can wirelessly pair to a cellphone or MacBook using Bluetooth and the Sidus Audio App that Deity has also launched. The app allows users to remotely control all the settings on both devices, display battery life, and wirelessly sync all their timecode generators to a single source. Users will get 250ft of wireless control range and from there 30ft of timecode sync range for a max total of 280ft.

 

Along with Bluetooth remote control, both timecode devices can also be controlled using the on-board menu navigation with the 1” OLED display. This allows users who prefer confirmation of timecode via a screen the option to use the device without needing a phone. The TC-1 can also receive timecode from another generator, like a professional sound recorder, and then transmit out that SMPTE timecode signal to all of the TC-1 and TC-SL1 units within 30ft on set via a secondary 2.4G RF radio. This secondary wireless sync feature means the TC-1 can fit seamlessly into different workflows.

 

“We wanted to make this new ecosystem appeal to people who love cellphone apps on set but also those who desire a more tactile approach to their gear,” said Andrew Jones, Product Manager at Deity Microphones. “We felt this was the next innovation in timecode equipment, a combining of features that have been scattered across other pieces of gear.”

 

“It has an extremely user friendly interface, it’s affordable, and really intuitive” quoted Ethan Lee, professional TV/film Sound Mixer from Los Angeles, talking about the Sidus Audio app. “It’s a really good tool for easy organization.” Mr. Lee tested the new ecosystem while running timecode for an Olivia Rodrigo concert film in San Diego.

 

The TC-SL1 is a timecode smart slate designed for the TV/film industry. It’s the world’s first slate to feature Bluetooth control and also ships with a rather unique method of power. Instead of using AA batteries like all other slates, the TC-SL1 is powered using NP-F550 rechargeable lithium battery packs. These are the same batteries often used by the camera department, the individuals who will look after a timecode slate after it’s been synced by the sound department. This new battery method for a slate allows for 300% more battery capacity, hot swapping, and charging via the slate’s 25W USB-C port (another world’s first for slates).

 

“When we started to design the TC-SL1, one of my biggest goals was to move slates away from AA batteries and into a more renewable power solution. AA batteries are fine when it’s just 2 and the device is small, but when a device is the size of a slate we need to start to think about ways we can incorporate denser, rechargeable power sources that are better for the environment,” Andrew said. “We even went as far as to design our own NP-F550 battery packs that provide 32% more battery capacity than the average NP-F550.”

 

Deity’s TC-1 is now available for pre-order for $169 (until the end of August when it will go up to its regular price of $199) and is also being sold in a 3 piece kit for $549. Units are expected to ship in the middle of June for most regions. The TC-SL1 timecode slate is also available for pre-order for $999 and is expected to ship at the end of August.

 

About Deity

Deity Microphones launched in April of 2018 with a single microphone and a straight- forward mission: bringing professional gear to filmmakers, content creators, and videographers of all levels. They have offices in the North America, Europe and Asia with a growing amount of corresponding global dealers. Fostering a creative community has been imperative to ensuring that they are designing the exact products that their customers want to see.

[codyman]

Nice set of gear.  Curious as to why a 3.5mm was chosen over BNC?  I also love the little hot/cold shoe mount piece of kit.  That wouldn't happen to be sold on the side would it?

[IronFilm]

4 hours ago, codyman said:

Curious as to why a 3.5mm was chosen over BNC? 

Maybe because 3.5mm is smaller? And these are very small timecode boxes. 

Plus it is a locking 3.5mm connector (unlike the Tentacles, although I presume your Tentacle cables are still compatible with Deity?), thus your connection will be just as secure as BNC. 

[Paul F]

That's it exactly. BNC is too big for these little boxes. Plus the cable that goes along with BNC is usually much stiffer and bulky. It takes away from the idea of being compact and easy to pack.

[daniel]

Better customer support please.

[Phil Boorman]

Can these be used as the master timecode for DAW's such as Sonar, Ableton etc.

If so, are these visible to the DAW pc through the USB, or is an additional interface required?

Many thanks in advance.

[Conor]

On 5/20/2022 at 9:46 PM, Paul F said:

That's it exactly. BNC is too big for these little boxes. Plus the cable that goes along with BNC is usually much stiffer and bulky. It takes away from the idea of being compact and easy to pack.

Not an issue when using size RG174 coax cable. In fact that has a smaller footprint than a quality locking minijack connector (which are also typically more expensive than BNC connectors).

The goal was probably to integrate into the existing Tentacle market.

[codyman]

51 minutes ago, Conor said:

In fact that has a smaller footprint than a quality locking minijack connector (which are also typically more expensive than BNC connectors).

The goal was probably to integrate into the existing Tentacle market.

Just shot a bunch on that new Canon R5C which uses a DIN cable for timecode.  Heads up if you shoot with this camera thought as Canon highly recommends using canare cables only, otherwise it can possibly get stuck?  Anyways, $20 USD for a 1' bnc to din canare isn't bad and readily available.

[daniel]

DISCONTINUED! Already! Are you supporting this product still?

https://www.wendysbroadcast.co.uk/broadcast-audio-products/?ct=vpt&id=2888

https://cvp.com/product/deity-connect-bp-trx?v=a

 

I had the BP-TRX TC kit from release (June '21). 

1 of the cables included was DOA.

CVP explained Deity had no stock of cables(!) and after 4 attempts with then and every email related to Deity (who never replied once!) I need to spend c.$100 on a professionally made cable to use the system as planned. The menu and display aren't great either.

 

Deity has no customer service in the UK. 

[Vincent R.]

20 hours ago, daniel said:

DISCONTINUED! Already! Are you supporting this product still?

https://www.wendysbroadcast.co.uk/broadcast-audio-products/?ct=vpt&id=2888

https://cvp.com/product/deity-connect-bp-trx?v=a

 

I had the BP-TRX TC kit from release (June '21). 

1 of the cables included was DOA.

CVP explained Deity had no stock of cables(!) and after 4 attempts with then and every email related to Deity (who never replied once!) I need to spend c.$100 on a professionally made cable to use the system as planned. The menu and display aren't great either.

 

Deity has no customer service in the UK. 

Hi Daniel; I will send you a private message so please check that. Because this does not sound correct, so I can look into this.