Syncheck3 Audio Video Synchronization Measuring Tool
New Features:
- Highly accurate AV error measurements from hundreths of a frame up to 1/2 second
- Simultaneous readouts in milliseconds and fractions of frames
- Works with any frame rate, standard selections from 12 to 60 fps
- History buffer keeps up to 40 measurements, with step viewer and calculation of average error and "span" (maximum deviation)
- High contrast blue and white LCD screen, 2x16 characters, backlight adjustable for daylight to darkness
- High/low light sensitivity range select
- Improved "long mask" detection mode is the best yet for highly reverberant environments
- Rugged professional mini-XLR audio input connector
- Remote switching between internal microphone and external line input
- Low battery drain and power saver timers greatly extend battery life beyond previous models
Top features retained from SyncheckII:
- Built-in microphone for self contained operation
- Simple and quick one-handed operation
- Timing resolution of +-.03 milliseconds
- Absolute or relative measurement mode
- All settings are recalled from one use to the next
- Totally self-contained operation with a standard 9-volt battery
- Alignment files and line input cable included
- CE conformance, FCC compliance, lead-free and RoHs-compliant materials
Included with each Syncheck3:
- Redco TA3FB mini-XLR connector with 7 foot open-ended cable
- DVD-R with a selection of test movies and user manuals *
* an optional playable test DVD is available separately
- Printed Quick Start sheet (English)
- Free ftp access to all test movies and DCP files
Specifications
- Audio Input level between 50mv and 3v, RMS.
- Audio line input uses a female 3 pin "mini xlr", Switchcraft TA3FSH or similar
- Minimum required acoustic level (3KHz pips) 66db at the microphone, gain trimmer fully clockwise
- Microphone gain trimmer range 18db
- Maximum measured A/V error time 500 milliseconds
- Internal timing resolution +- .032 milliseconds
- Audio to video timing error with 3kHz pips positive phase, better than .09ms
- Audio to video timing error with 3kHz pips 180 negative phase (worst case), better than .25ms
- Power from 9V standard alkaline battery or any DC voltage +5.7 to +12.0V, low ripple
- Battery Life 8 to 45 hours depending on LCD backlight setting, 18 hours using default (50%) brightness. When shut off,
- Syncheck3 continues to draw approx 12 microamps. This tiny current will not impact battery life significantly but it is recommended to remove the battery for long term storage.
- Operating temperature 35°F (2°C) to 120°F (49°C)
- Dimentions: 5.75L x 3.6W x 1.3H, (147mm x 92mm x 33mm)
- Shipping weight 1lb, 2lb to international destinations, actual weight without battery approx 6 oz. (.17kg)
NEVER CONNECT A POWER SOURCE GREATER THAN +12.0 VOLTS DC. OBSERVE POWER POLARITY.
