Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:32 am
I need to do some more testing, but the preliminary testing shows that the URSA Mini Pro will not hold jam synced timecode when the reference source is set to "external" in the setup menu. And when I say it won't hold timecode, I mean it won't hold it for an hour. Not even close. You have to keep the external timecode source attached at all times.
Now as Tim mentioned previously, if you set the Mini Pro to "internal" and jam sync, it will hold timecode for a solid 8 hours, BUT you have to either keep the camera on for 8 hours OR jam sync whenever you turn the camera off and back on (not ideal).
The big URSA has the same problem EXCEPT, the big URSA has timecode out. Because of this, I can jam sync my slate or audio recorder from the Big URSA. I can turn the Big URSA on and off without drift or problems because it is using the internal clock.
Timecode out would have been much more beneficial on the URSA Mini (I think). The improved internal clock is problematic/useless if you're out in the field.
I was also thinking about purchasing the Sound Devices Mix Pre 6, but since that only has a TC in, I don't know if that is the best choice.
Rob
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