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Title: 702 and 702t clock question
Post by: j5brock on December 29, 2007, 07:51:33 PM

I have a 702 - wondering if I get a 702t - can I use the 702 as the masterclock - since it has clock out and the 702t will accept a clock. Or have I shown my ignorance in how the clocks work on the 7xx series? Just thinking about 4 track - and thinking this might be better than going the 744t route - especially as I have a 702 and lots of batteries - and the mics.. maybe just add an mk8

Jeff

Title: Re: 702 and 702t clock question
Post by: George2 on December 29, 2007, 08:47:28 PM

The t would be your master c

Title: Re: 702 and 702t clock question
Post by: ghellquist on December 30, 2007, 08:03:02 AM

Any of them can be master on wordclock. This means that they will stay in synch to each other.

Even easier is to use the c.link connection (all you need is a cable), this transfers clock as well as start and stop commands so the boxes starts at the same time as well as stays in synch.

The "t" is for timecode, something used only in film production. The idea is that each file is accurately timestamped. This makes sense if you have several cameras and maybe several sound recordings going on. The sound and video then "magically" gets placed in relation to each other in the editor software and you save time in that phase of production. Not much use for the general taper though, a normal 702 will do the job and cost less. And yes, it is not a bad idea to go for 2 x 702 instead of one 744t.

Gunnar

Title: Re: 702 and 702t clock question
Post by: George2 on December 30, 2007, 12:07:19 PM

I actually think the 744t would be the better route. With 2 702s you are carrying twice the weight. And hassle syncing them. 744 all you need is a small 2 channel preamp.
Overall more convient.

Title: Re: 702 and 702t clock question
Post by: manitouman on December 30, 2007, 12:31:51 PM

Quote from: ghellquist on December 30, 2007, 08:03:02 AM

The "t" is for timecode, something used only in film production. The idea is that each file is accurately timestamped. This makes sense if you have several cameras and maybe several sound recordings going on. The sound and video then "magically" gets placed in relation to each other in the editor software and you save time in that phase of production. Not much use for the general taper though, a normal 702 will do the job and cost less. And yes, it is not a bad idea to go for 2 x 702 instead of one 744t.

Thanks for clearing that up for me, Gunnar! I was about to ask about the "t" part of the 702. I've been contemplating what I want for my graduation (from college) present that I will get myself. Either a 702 or a 722, but if the only difference in the two is the internal hard drive, then the 702 might be the better choice. I already have several large capacity CF cards used with my Microtrack. $600 dollars more for an internal hard drive just doesn't do it for me.

Thanks again for the info! +T