Lectrosonics MTCR Miniature Time Code Recorder

Description

Lectrosonics MTCR Miniature Time Code Recorder

• Professional quality digital audio recordings in Broadcast Wave Format
• Ultra compact size for easy concealment
• Records to microSDHC memory cards
• Wide range input gain adjustment for mic to line level signals
• Time code jam/sync from external source
• Standard Lectrosonics TA5M input jack
• Lectrosonics “servo bias” input preamp
• Solid machined aluminum construction
• Over six hours of operation on a single AAA lithium battery

When the distance is extreme or using a wireless microphone is not practical, the MTCR recorder can travel with your subject and capture professional quality audio, synchronized with timecode. It’s tiny size is unobtrusive and easily placed in garments and costumes, and easy to conceal when used as a “plant” microphone to capture environmental or location sound.

With a time code sync at the start of the production, the audio track is easily placed accurately in the timeline of a video clip. The industry standard .wav (BWF) file format is compatible with essentially any audio or video editing software.

The recorder can also be tethered to a camera to capture a higher quality or backup audio recording. The input connector is the industry standard TA5M jack that accepts any mic or line level signal and provides bias voltage to power a wide variety of electret lavaliere microphones. The input connection and wiring is compatible with microphones pre-wired for use with Lectrosonics professional wireless microphone transmitters.

Setup and adjustment is made through an intuitive interface provided by the keypad and LCD. In keeping with typical Lectrosonics mechanical designs, the housing is machined from a solid aluminum billet for the ruggedness needed in field production.

The tiny size of the MTCR makes it easy to conceal in costuming or be conveniently placed when used as a “plant” microphone to record environmental or location sound.

The input/jack panel works with microphones wired for Lectrosonics wireless transmitters with TA5F connectors. The microSDHC memory card slot is covered by a flexible “flap” style cover. A standard 3.5 mm TRS jack provides audio output for headphones. A 5-pin LEMO connector is used to synchronize (“jam”) timecode for video and film production.

The battery compartment is a machined aluminum assembly hinged to the housing.

Included Accessories:

• 55010 MicroSDHC memory card; Speed Class 10; UHS Speed Class 1; UHS Speed Class I
• P1354 Dust and moisture plug for headphone jack and timecode sync port.
• PDRWBC Wire belt clip snaps onto the housing.
• M152/5P electret lavaliere microphone. High-performance onmidirectional capsule; locking 5-pin plug (Switchcraft TA5F).