[sdiy] SMPTE Time Code Reader—Need Generator

[Michael E Caloroso]

My MOTU MicroExpress can generate SMPTE code.  Still in production.

MC

On Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 10:17 PM brianw <brianw at audiobanshee.com> wrote:

> Hi Terry,
>
> Way back in 1992 or so, I bought the JL Cooper Sync*Link - my model was
> designed for the NeXT Computer RS422 interface commonly used for MIDI
> interfacing. This has SMPTE input and output, so it can generate or read
> SMPTE. I never got around to using it due to lack of a tape deck that would
> synchronize with SMPTE.
>
> In your case, what is this SMPTE Time Code Reader supposed to do? Does it
> merely display Time Code? ... or does it also have output signals that can
> keep a tape transport in lock-step with the time code?
>
>
> Do you already have gear that outputs SMPTE Time Code?
>
> You might look for any modern MIDI interfaces that have SMPTE I/O. The
> Metric Halo Labs MobileIO line of audio interfaces have SMPTE input and
> output, but I have not tested the support for the signaling.
>
> Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) also have SMPTE support on some interfaces. The
> MIDI Express XT is one example, as is the MIDI Micro Express. Discontinued
> interfaces with this feature include the MTP (MIDI Time Piece) AV.
>
> Then, once you have a computer interface that supports SMPTE, you can
> create or use any existing audio session to generate SMPTE Time Code that
> represents the current playback position of the audio. It's like a physical
> tape deck without the cumbersome limitations of physics.
>
> Brian Willoughby
>
>
> On Jun 13, 2024, at 5:55 PM, Terry Bowman wrote:
> > I acquired this recently:
> >
> > https://www.ebay.com/itm/266798260729
> >
> > Now all I need is a SMPTE time code generator and the info for hooking
> it up to this.. Does anyone out there have any experience with this? Just
> asking before I go down the rabbit hole.
> >
> > It arrived with the top PCB completely loose and it isn't lighting up
> properly. The one IC I pulled on popped right out. I was amazed. It's
> usually the other way around. But hopefully this means that reseating the
> TTL will fix everything.
> >
> > Terry Bowman
>
>
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