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Can SyncBac PRO be used as a Master Unit?
Yes. SyncBac PRO, like all of our devices, is a timecode over RF transceiver, and so
can be set as either a master transmitting unit or a slave receiving unit. If you are
only using GoPro HERO4™ cameras in your workflow, you can use one SyncBac PRO
as the master unit and set all of the other SyncBac PROs to run as receivers (slaves).
However, if you are in a multi camera/sound workflow you need to use the :pulse as
the master unit as it is our mini base station. With :pulse, you have access to our
BLINK Hub app, which allows you to monitor your devices remotely. BLINK Hub also
provides remote control features for GoPro HERO4™ cameras.
Can a Master Device use Drop-Frame Timecode?
No. The master device has to run non-drop-frame timecode to work with SyncBac
PRO.
Do I Need a SyncBac PRO on Each GoPro?/Do I need a TCS Unit on Each
Device?
To make sure that all devices in your workflow stay synchronised, you need to
attach one of our devices to each of your cameras/sound recorders on set. All of
our devices are compatible with one another, so just pick one as the master and set
the others as slaves (receivers).
How Long Does it Take for SyncBac PRO to Re-Sync?
If your SyncBac PRO moves out of range of the master, it will no longer be
synchronising with the master. It will re-synchronise with the master when it is back
in range of the master, but the amount of time the re-sync takes can vary:
SyncBac PRO Out of Range for Approx. Time to Resync
Less than 10 seconds Almost instantaneous
More than 10 seconds Several seconds
Note: If there are other masters in range, the re-synchronisation may
take considerably longer. This applies even if the other masters use
different RF channels.
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